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£600 but only if they make the xbox also able to be a pc.
why windows 10 doesn't run on xbox i don't know.
why windows 10 doesn't run on xbox i don't know.
£600 but only if they make the xbox also able to be a pc.
why windows 10 doesn't run on xbox i don't know.
Seems console markets are moving towards running 3 year cycles.
eh? based on what
Probably talking about the mid-term upgrades (Pro, X).
It reminds me very much of how apple rleases the iphone <insert number here> and 6 months later they release the 's' version.
How many PS4 owners double dipped with a pro?
£600 is my upper limit.
Apple update their flagship phone once a year, not six months.
I doubt it's as many as you think... most players are casual. I can't back that up with anything other than anecdotal evidence.
It doesn't feel like a 3 year cycle to me, and the option for more choice is a good one as far as I'm concerned. With that being said I'm well and truly ready for the next generation of consoles to land, the PS4 and Xbox One feel long in the tooth now.
Re apple - fair enough, my mistake but you get my point?
Genuine comment here, but I'm not sure I do get your point (I'm not being an arse, happy for it to be spelled out, it's been another long, hot day, and I've got a myriad of health problems thrown up! My mind ain't so sharp right now...)
We've seen continuous upgrades on tech since the beginning of time - I know they're more regular these days but honestly it doesn't make the old hardware obsolete. Look at the iPhone or Apple subreddits, there's a huge following for the old phones, a community still very much alive and active.
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This. It strikes me that it may be more than just a "we dropped the ball first time we better release an upgraded version".
It reminds me very much of how apple rleases the iphone <insert number here> and 6 months later they release the 's' version. Its a business model designed to produce more sales as techies want the latest and greatest. How many PS4 owners double dipped with a pro? Likewise xbox owners with the x?
If the sales figures show a boost, then pound to a penny the folks at sony / microsoft will be looking to capitalise.
Regular refreshes seems to be the market in general for games too. A new fifa every year. Or a new cod etc. Then within those releases are 2-3 special editions costing more.
Movies are the same. A new star wars each year. A new marvel/dc movie every 6-12 months A new fast and furious movie. So on and so forth.
With consoles its a way to keep the tech more up to date and maximise sales from those who must have the latest. It also reduces impact of one manufacturer releases a turkey and the other releases a beast. Design life arguably doesent need to be as long so componentry can be cheaper too and thus rrp lower. Theres many benefits.
Just my opinion, call it a hunch. I may be totally wrong!
I'm not sure I get it either?
Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One, PS1, PS2, PS3 and PS4 all got console mid life refreshes with hardware changes. The only difference was that XB1 and PS4 got a spec bump which was an additional (note not replacement) SKU. The main difference over the last generation has been the MASSIVE push for resolution and frame rate increases from 720P30 and 1080P30 to 1080P60 and 4K30 on top of quickly advancing software (games). The original hardware just couldn't hack it. In reality there was nothing at the price point of a console 4 years ago that could run AAA games 1080P60 let alone 4k .
In terms of life cycle the XB360 and PS3 were outliers, 5 years is pretty standard across the board all the way back to the NES.
https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/8log5n/average_console_life_cycle/