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[Killer Sakoman]

The difference here is that Microsoft has alot more cash than Sega. So if they really wanted to they could continue the brand.

Unfortunately, these corporates want to see growth in order to continue the business. This business require serious investment.
the new generation of executive are stupid. They have little knowledge on how to invest. The try to invest $1 and hope to return $100 which ends up causing a catastrophe.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

This is as bad as Nintendo selling a 3DS without a charger

I dont see how its bad if its for people already invested in the Xbox ecosystem who just want to upgrade their console.

 

[icerock]

But imagine a controller less bundle for say $249 that has a SSD just less power then the XsX for people who still play on a base Xbox One that only play on a 1080p screen.

Its a massive upgrade for that price.

It creates confusion, and they already have a minefield of them with confusing nomenclature of previous and next-gen Xbox. Last thing they need is a family buying a new Xbox for their kid on Xmas, only for the kid to open the present and not find a controller within. Also, Grubb wrote in his article earlier, where he mentioned this strategy could be invoked to hit a $299 price-tag. MS unofficial PR spokesperson such as Tom Warren have already alluded that Lockhart isn't going to be that cheap when folks were floating about $249 price-point.

PS5 DE is another piece of equation, it comes with a controller, and it's packed with same specs and features as its "premium" spec PS5 machine. It is also a significantly more powerful machine than Lockhart, a price disparity in $100 region puts a nail in Lockharts coffin no matter how much they remove, be it controller, power cable, HDMI cable etc. MS should just eat the losses if they are that worried, this is gonna end with them getting pummeled by Sony in their marketing.

 

[PaintTinJr]

... I am just afraid microsoft pulls a Sega and we all loose
..

They can't really do that (IMO) because of the much bigger interest DirectX represents to Windows, and the importance of PC gaming to windows for maintaining their home PC market share.. In a worst case scenario they would merely retreat DirectX to the PC, and maybe broker a deal with Sony to let them use their IPs on console, in exchange for revenues that matched their returns of those IPs on xbox, along with Sony agreeing to develop the PC port of those games for Microsoft to sell in the Windows store to help fend off Valve and Epic.

If Xbox fails and leaves the console market, I suspect it will be because making games at the level of PlayStation first party is beyond dev funding, technical ability and powerful hardware. Microsoft would then surely realise the damage to their valuable IPs failing to make the quality jump in the long run, and would rather have Sony help them make the jump and keep the money flowing, than just mothballing them like Sega did.

 

[ArcaneNLSC]

You know looking at pictures and videos of the Wadi river you can rent a boat and paddle downstream, it's so beautiful, hope there no crocs fs. I hate crocs.

Yeah those shoes/sandals are ugly looking things...........ohh you meant the animal

 

[jose4gg]

Imagine if this is true? They will be creating free marketing points for Sony.

I can already envision a video titled "This is how you play on PS5"

Thanks for the script I will suggest it to the Jim tomorrow.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

It creates confusion, and they already have a minefield of them with confusing nomenclature of previous and next-gen Xbox. Last thing they need is a family buying a new Xbox for their kid on Xmas, only for the kid to open the present and not find a controller within. Also, Grubb wrote in his article earlier, where he mentioned this strategy could be invoked to hit a $299 price-tag. MS unofficial PR spokesperson such as Tom Warren have already alluded that Lockhart isn't going to be that cheap when folks were floating about $249 price-point.

PS5 DE is another piece of equation, it comes with a controller, and it's packed with same specs and features as its "premium" spec PS5 machine. It is also a significantly more powerful machine than Lockhart, a price disparity in $100 region puts a nail in Lockharts coffin no matter how much they remove, be it controller, power cable, HDMI cable etc. MS should just eat the losses if they are that worried, this is gonna end with them getting pummeled by Sony in their marketing.

Without a doubt just even their naming creates confusion and I would imagine some people would buy a $250 lockhart and be pissed when it doesnt have a controller.

That said thats no ones fault but the consumer and their target audience would eat up this console I would imagine.

 

[jose4gg]

Without a doubt just even their naming creates confusion and I would imagine some people would buy a $250 lockhart and be pissed when it doesnt have a controller.

That said thats no ones fault but the consumer and their target audience would eat up this console I would imagine.

The big problem is that one controller is 60 more, so basically $300 console, if people realize that it can be another PR disaster for MS.

 

[MasterCornholio]

Imagine if this is true? They will be creating free marketing points for Sony.

I can already envision a video titled "This is how you play on PS5"

I think they might sell both SKUs without the controller to be honest. That way they can lower the price of the console. Plus there isn't much difference between the XSX and the X1 controller so they can do this easily. This should make it easier for X1 owners to transition over to the new systems.

 

[kyliethicc]

If I were Microsoft and I wanted Xbox to have a Nintendo Switch like success, I wouldn’t just try to make a PlayStation clone. Xbox is made by Microsoft and they make Windows. Best way to make Xbox hardware unique (like Switch hardware is unique) is to let Xbox run Windows. Full Windows 10 with Windows store, Steam, Epic store, EA, PS store, and apps like Office, Adobe, CAD, etc. Target PC gamers on budget, or the pre-built market, or get streamers to use it, etc. (And sure they could also make console versions that are just regular Xbox consoles.)

Imagine the Xbox Series X Windows Edition
Windows 10 OS
8 Zen 2 cores @ 3.8 GHz
52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz
16 GB DDR4 3200 MHz
10 GB GDRR6 @ 560 GB/s
1 TB NVMe SSD @ 2.4 GB/s
1 TB SATA HDD (backup storage)
no disc drive
Display port 1.4b, HDMI 2.1
USB-A x3, USB-C x2
~ 325 W PSU

Good luck building that spec gaming PC for less than $1000. If I were Microsoft, I’d take Series X, reconfigure the memory and ports to be more PC like, and let the thing run Windows. Sell it for like $600. Easy way to be unique and different from PS5.

 

[SlimySnake]

a 4 tflops shithole of a next gen console with no controller. so pro-consumer Phil Spencer deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for giving poor people the piece of shit console they truly deserve.

 

[IntentionalPun]

I agree with you, I think. I will add, no matter how portable, powerful a device gets... if the ability to get reasonably priced service that can support the hardware Isn’t there, the hardware becomes irrelevant.

As for less expensive hardware. I think that varies. I mean, sure, VR is getting cheaper as are other devices in tech as they mature... but.. then you have something like Air Pods. They’re the successor to standard ear pods and pretty priceY, even against other wireless ear buds.

I mean less expensive in the sense that tech is ever-improving so naturally the price point for a given amount of performance goes ever down. What we can buy for $500 today is far superior to what we could buy for $500 7 years ago.

I think people compare video game streaming to video/music streaming and those comparisons just fall flat for me. It's different in too many ways to compare both technically and market wise for me.

 

[jose4gg]

If I were Microsoft and I wanted Xbox to have a Nintendo Switch like success, I wouldn’t just try to make a PlayStation clone. Xbox is made by Microsoft and they make Windows. Best way to make Xbox hardware unique (like Switch hardware is unique) is to let Xbox run Windows. Full Windows 10 with Windows store, Steam, Epic store, EA, PS store, and apps like Office, Adobe, CAD, etc. Target PC gamers on budget, or the pre-built market, or get streamers to use it, etc. (And sure they could also make console versions that are just regular Xbox consoles.)

Imagine the Xbox Series X Windows Edition
Windows 10 OS
8 Zen 2 cores @ 3.8 GHz
52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz
16 GB DDR4 3200 MHz
10 GB GDRR6 @ 560 GB/s
1 TB NVMe SSD @ 2.4 GB/s
1 TB SATA HDD (backup storage)
no disc drive
Display port 1.4b, HDMI 2.1
USB-A x3, USB-C x2
~ 325 W PSU

Good luck building that spec gaming PC for less than $1000. If I were Microsoft, I’d take Series X, reconfigure the memory and ports to be more PC like, and let the thing run Windows. Sell it for like $600. Easy way to be unique and different from PS5.

This is one of the ideas MLiD had about XSX because it could be easily targeted to fathers that need to buy their kids a PC for school, or College students that can easily have a very small PC for work and to play videogames.

Honestly, I think is a great Idea.

 

[icerock]

Without a doubt just even their naming creates confusion and I would imagine some people would buy a $250 lockhart and be pissed when it doesnt have a controller.

That said thats no ones fault but the consumer and their target audience would eat up this console I would imagine.

I'm genuinely asking, who exactly is MS target-audience with Lockhart?

From what we know, it's the hardcore who adopt to new hardware at launch of a new-gen, casuals/folks with less disposable income join after few price cuts/promotions. Your hardcore will be much more interested in higher-spec machine in Series X at launch. Also, isn't the idea of a cheaper next-gen machine at launch to target the latter crowd instead of hardcore? Or an entirely new set of consumers where the appeal is cheaper hardware, and cheaper software (see $10 GS, heck I could see them offering 3 month free with every console).

If they are that keen on hitting a particular price-point, then just eat the losses, instead of cutting essential features like a controller.

 

[Neo Blaster]

This is as bad as Nintendo selling a 3DS without a charger

There's no need to worry, all people have to do is using their Xbox One controller they already hav...oh, you don't have a controller? Err, did you know Gamepass has an amazing value?

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

I'm genuinely asking, who exactly is MS target-audience with Lockhart?

From what we know, it's the hardcore who adopt to new hardware at launch of a new-gen, casuals/folks with less disposable income join after few price cuts/promotions. Your hardcore will be much more interested in higher-spec machine in Series X at launch. Also, isn't the idea of a cheaper next-gen machine at launch to target the latter crowd instead of hardcore? Or an entirely new set of consumers where the appeal is cheaper hardware, and cheaper software (see $10 GS, heck I could see them offering 3 month free with every console).

If they are that keen on hitting a particular price-point, then just eat the losses, instead of cutting essential features like a controller.

I know I have some relatives that still game on the launch day Xbox One as well as his 2 boys. He hopes like crazy there is a $300 lockhart he wants to upgrade all 3 systems and still plays on his 65" 1080p TV.

Hell I have a Forza 6 bundle Xbox on a 43" and if I buy into XsX as my main console I will grab a controller less Lockhart to replace that one.

And I am far from poor as someone else stated.

 

[JonnyMP3]

If I were Microsoft and I wanted Xbox to have a Nintendo Switch like success, I wouldn’t just try to make a PlayStation clone. Xbox is made by Microsoft and they make Windows. Best way to make Xbox hardware unique (like Switch hardware is unique) is to let Xbox run Windows. Full Windows 10 with Windows store, Steam, Epic store, EA, PS store, and apps like Office, Adobe, CAD, etc. Target PC gamers on budget, or the pre-built market, or get streamers to use it, etc. (And sure they could also make console versions that are just regular Xbox consoles.)

Imagine the Xbox Series X Windows Edition
Windows 10 OS
8 Zen 2 cores @ 3.8 GHz
52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz
16 GB DDR4 3200 MHz
10 GB GDRR6 @ 560 GB/s
1 TB NVMe SSD @ 2.4 GB/s
1 TB SATA HDD (backup storage)
no disc drive
Display port 1.4b, HDMI 2.1
USB-A x3, USB-C x2
~ 325 W PSU

Good luck building that spec gaming PC for less than $1000. If I were Microsoft, I’d take Series X, reconfigure the memory and ports to be more PC like, and let the thing run Windows. Sell it for like $600. Easy way to be unique and different from PS5.

So... A Microsoft branded mini PC then?

 

[Killer Sakoman]

If I were Microsoft and I wanted Xbox to have a Nintendo Switch like success, I wouldn’t just try to make a PlayStation clone. Xbox is made by Microsoft and they make Windows. Best way to make Xbox hardware unique (like Switch hardware is unique) is to let Xbox run Windows. Full Windows 10 with Windows store, Steam, Epic store, EA, PS store, and apps like Office, Adobe, CAD, etc. Target PC gamers on budget, or the pre-built market, or get streamers to use it, etc. (And sure they could also make console versions that are just regular Xbox consoles.)

Imagine the Xbox Series X Windows Edition
Windows 10 OS
8 Zen 2 cores @ 3.8 GHz
52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz
16 GB DDR4 3200 MHz
10 GB GDRR6 @ 560 GB/s
1 TB NVMe SSD @ 2.4 GB/s
1 TB SATA HDD (backup storage)
no disc drive
Display port 1.4b, HDMI 2.1
USB-A x3, USB-C x2
~ 325 W PSU

Good luck building that spec gaming PC for less than $1000. If I were Microsoft, I’d take Series X, reconfigure the memory and ports to be more PC like, and let the thing run Windows. Sell it for like $600. Easy way to be unique and different from PS5.

I believe Dell and Lenovo already sell this console

 

[Neo Blaster]

I dont see how its bad if its for people already invested in the Xbox ecosystem who just want to upgrade their console.

This is a problem, if they are just aiming current userbase with a controller-less SKU, then don't expect to go beyond what they sold this gen.

 

[Lunatic_Gamer]

Sony’s Backend Partners Commence PS5 Shipments

Sony’s backend partners including ASE Technology and Greatek Electronics have commenced shipments of new-generation PS5 consoles, slated to launch later this year. As per sources, the first batch of units will be shipped this month to channel partners globally, with a steady ramp-up in the coming months.

Like most other electronics, the PS5 is also assembled in China and Taiwan. Most of the testing and verification are done here itself, after which these units are shipped globally to the respective channel partners. ASE (Advanced Semiconductor Engineering) based in Taiwan is one of Sony’s primary backend partners and has commenced shipping the next-gen consoles as well.

Sony's Backend Partners Commence PS5 Shipments | Hardware Times

Sony’s backend partners including ASE Technology and Greatek Electronics have commenced shipments of new-generation PS5 consoles, slated to launch later this year. As per sources, the first batch of units will be shipped this month to channel partners globally, with a steady ramp-up in the...

www.hardwaretimes.com

 

[Dabaus]

Lockheart not having a controller sounds like a desperate Hail Mary to hit a certain price point no matter what. Lockheart is a console made up in a board room by suits to appeal to widest audience possible but in reality appeals to nobody. Too weak for the hardcore/informed consumer to care about and lacks features like a disc drive or a controller that a casual person may want. In my opinion.

 

[JonnyMP3]

I believe Dell and Lenovo already sell this console

I can understand the debundling of a controller* now.




Mouse and Keyboard required*

 

[Ass of Can Whooping]

An Xbox One controller only costs like $15 to manufacture so I don't believe this

 

[IntentionalPun]

If I were Microsoft and I wanted Xbox to have a Nintendo Switch like success, I wouldn’t just try to make a PlayStation clone. Xbox is made by Microsoft and they make Windows. Best way to make Xbox hardware unique (like Switch hardware is unique) is to let Xbox run Windows. Full Windows 10 with Windows store, Steam, Epic store, EA, PS store, and apps like Office, Adobe, CAD, etc. Target PC gamers on budget, or the pre-built market, or get streamers to use it, etc. (And sure they could also make console versions that are just regular Xbox consoles.)

Imagine the Xbox Series X Windows Edition
Windows 10 OS
8 Zen 2 cores @ 3.8 GHz
52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz
16 GB DDR4 3200 MHz
10 GB GDRR6 @ 560 GB/s
1 TB NVMe SSD @ 2.4 GB/s
1 TB SATA HDD (backup storage)
no disc drive
Display port 1.4b, HDMI 2.1
USB-A x3, USB-C x2
~ 325 W PSU

Good luck building that spec gaming PC for less than $1000. If I were Microsoft, I’d take Series X, reconfigure the memory and ports to be more PC like, and let the thing run Windows. Sell it for like $600. Easy way to be unique and different from PS5.

I'm unsure that extra ~$100 makes that a worthwhile sale for them compared to an Xbox sale at ~$500.. Just too much money in that licensing game on the XBox side, and on the Windows Front MS is in the business of selling Windows licenses to OEMs.. they've never been in the business of undercutting those same partners with unrealistic hardware prices for what would probably still be a pretty low profit margin when all is said and done.

But it's an interesting idea though, and I for one would love it lol

 

[Darklor01]

I mean less expensive in the sense that tech is ever-improving so naturally the price point for a given amount of performance goes ever down. What we can buy for $500 today is far superior to what we could buy for $500 7 years ago.

I think people compare video game streaming to video/music streaming and those comparisons just fall flat for me. It's different in too many ways to compare both technically and market wise for me.

Yeah, I completely agree there. You’re absolutely right. The gross majority of people wouldn’t know what goes into streaming games. To be fair, as technologically aware as I might consider myself, I’m not even sure I actually care too much about the how. I only tend to concern myself with the how much will it cost and is it a good consumer investment end of things.

 

[Killer Sakoman]

Sony’s Backend Partners Commence PS5 Shipments

Sony's Backend Partners Commence PS5 Shipments | Hardware Times

Sony’s backend partners including ASE Technology and Greatek Electronics have commenced shipments of new-generation PS5 consoles, slated to launch later this year. As per sources, the first batch of units will be shipped this month to channel partners globally, with a steady ramp-up in the...

www.hardwaretimes.com

October?

 

[kyliethicc]

I believe Dell and Lenovo already sell this console

Yeah but if they care about their software, they should make their own hardware. Cut out the 3rd parties and optimize the ecosystem.

 

[Neo Blaster]

I think they might sell both SKUs without the controller to be honest. That way they can lower the price of the console. Plus there isn't much difference between the XSX and the X1 controller so they can do this easily. This should make it easier for X1 owners to transition over to the new systems.

As I said before, you do that, then you're just selling to your current userbase. Gamepass needs new subscriptions to survive.

 

[Self High Five]

I know I have some relatives that still game on the launch day Xbox One as well as his 2 boys. He hopes like crazy there is a $300 lockhart he wants to upgrade all 3 systems and still plays on his 65" 1080p TV.

Upgrading to what? A console that will play every game available on Xbox Series X game targeted at 1080p for the next two years? That's called an Xbox One that your relative bought in 2013. Except that 2013 box has a disc drive (which Lockhart is rumored not to have).

I posted this before but the audience for this thing doesn't really exist. There is this specific gamer who wants a next gen console at launch but doesn't care about graphics, but cares enough for 1080p & is price conscious, but isn't interested in a cheaper 1080p PS4/Xbox One or is in a rush to replace their cheaper PS4/Xbox One purchase for a console that'll play almost the same games at the same resolution.

There is a reason why MS hasn't announced this thing yet.

 

[Darklor01]

October?

 

[kyliethicc]

I think they might sell both SKUs without the controller to be honest. That way they can lower the price of the console. Plus there isn't much difference between the XSX and the X1 controller so they can do this easily. This should make it easier for X1 owners to transition over to the new systems.

They revealed the Series X with a controller. I assume at least that SKU will have a controller, cables, etc.

 

[Shmunter]

I have a feeling we won't be seeing a back button attachment for the DualSense, unless they make some type of 'Pro' controller, those metal plates next to the headphone back are probably only for the charging the controller, so you can just drop it on the charge base instead of having to deal with a port to align.

You’d only need 2 connectors if it were for power only. There’s definitely data capability here

 

[kyliethicc]

As I said before, you do that, then you're just selling to your current userbase. Gamepass needs new subscriptions to survive.

But Game Pass is digital only, so I think they will make a cheap Lockhart digital only. Maybe casuals are fine with 1080p. Has to be really cheap to work though, probably like $0 down and $25/month for Game Pass + box.

 

[BattleScar]

If I were Microsoft and I wanted Xbox to have a Nintendo Switch like success, I wouldn’t just try to make a PlayStation clone. Xbox is made by Microsoft and they make Windows. Best way to make Xbox hardware unique (like Switch hardware is unique) is to let Xbox run Windows. Full Windows 10 with Windows store, Steam, Epic store, EA, PS store, and apps like Office, Adobe, CAD, etc. Target PC gamers on budget, or the pre-built market, or get streamers to use it, etc. (And sure they could also make console versions that are just regular Xbox consoles.)

Imagine the Xbox Series X Windows Edition
Windows 10 OS
8 Zen 2 cores @ 3.8 GHz
52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz
16 GB DDR4 3200 MHz
10 GB GDRR6 @ 560 GB/s
1 TB NVMe SSD @ 2.4 GB/s
1 TB SATA HDD (backup storage)
no disc drive
Display port 1.4b, HDMI 2.1
USB-A x3, USB-C x2
~ 325 W PSU

Good luck building that spec gaming PC for less than $1000. If I were Microsoft, I’d take Series X, reconfigure the memory and ports to be more PC like, and let the thing run Windows. Sell it for like $600. Easy way to be unique and different from PS5.

A great idea, but a great way to piss off all of the OEM's that make your platform such a juggernaut.

If they make it a PC, they'll have to sell it at a profit.

 

[JonnyMP3]

Yeah but if they care about their software, they should make their own hardware. Cut out the 3rd parties and optimize the ecosystem.

Windows isn't their only software though. Microsoft already have an important piece of software on the Xbox Series X. It's called Direct X 12 Ultimate.

 

[Dolomite]

I'm genuinely asking, who exactly is MS target-audience with Lockhart?

Folks who want a next gen console but aren't concerned with 4k. Folks that don't want to walk around in public with a controller strapped to their phone but also want to play halo,MW,2K without paying $500 for a Vidya box

casuals make up 66% of the gaming community. Consoles launches and the industry as a whole is hyper focused around the holidays for a reason. expect to see the xss outsell more than just the XSX IMHO

 

[IntentionalPun]

Yeah but if they care about their software, they should make their own hardware. Cut out the 3rd parties and optimize the ecosystem.

Companies like Dell and Lenovo have sold literally 100s of millions of Windows licenses for MS though. MS just massively undercutting them just seems unlikely.

 

[kyliethicc]

Windows isn't their only software though. Microsoft already have an important piece of software on the Xbox Series X. It's called Direct X 12 Ultimate.

Yeah thats true. I just think if I were Microsoft and I wanted to make the Xbox “better“ than the PS5, I’d let it run Steam somehow. So I assumed Windows would be the easiest way to get tons of games that aren’t on console onto a console. Maybe just pay Valve somehow to make an Xbox app idk.

 

[JonnyMP3]

Yeah thats true. I just think if I were Microsoft and I wanted to make the Xbox “better“ than the PS5, I’d let it run Steam somehow. So I assumed Windows would be the easiest way to get tons of games that aren’t on console onto a console. Maybe just pay Valve somehow to make an Xbox app idk.

But putting Steam on the XSX would then stifle their own Game Pass sales.

 

[Killer Sakoman]

Yeah but if they care about their software, they should make their own hardware. Cut out the 3rd parties and optimize the ecosystem.

You suggest they become like Apple?

 

[IntentionalPun]

But putting Steam on the XSX would then stifle their own Game Pass sales.

- Put Gamepass on Steam
- Put Steam.. on the Xbox
- Profit?

 

[kyliethicc]

But putting Steam on the XSX would then stifle their own Game Pass sales.

Good point. Maybe their future is just making Game Pass for PCs.

 

[kyliethicc]

You suggest they become like Apple?

Well Google makes their own smartphones now. So sorta yeah. Android users still have choice, but there’s the Pixel if someone wants a Google phone software+hardware, or they can buy Samsung etc. Before, Google didn’t want to make their own hardware, but they made it work somehow.

 

[JonnyMP3]

You suggest they become like Apple?

They tried. Twice!
As I've mentioned previously, it was Zune vs iPod and Lumia vs iPhone.
Microsoft barely made a blip with either devices.

 

[kyliethicc]

They tried. Twice!
As I've mentioned previously, it was Zune vs iPod and Lumia vs iPhone.
Microsoft barely made a blip with either devices.

This is still gold.

 

[SEGAvangelist]

Wow have you ever considered to change your user name to Xboxevangelist? It would be better suited?

Just joking my friend

Hey man. Xbox was Dreamcast 2. Series X is pretty much Dreamcast 5 for me.

 

[JonnyMP3]

Good point. Maybe their future is just making Game Pass for PCs.

And we're back to square one

 

[Shmunter]

What is this fuckery with Xbox Live not going free after all? This was your last chance with me MS, and you threw it away. That Jizz guy is dead to me.

Xbox is over this gen for me, nothing left in the tank.

 

[Self High Five]

Folks who want a next gen console but aren't concerned with 4k. Folks that don't want to walk around in public with a controller strapped to their phone but also want to play halo,MW,2K without paying $500 for a Vidya box

casuals make up 66% of the gaming community. Consoles launches and the industry as a whole is hyper focused around the holidays for a reason. expect to see the xss outsell more than just the XSX IMHO

"I want a next gen console to play all the same games available from a 2013 box for the next two years but don't care about resolution (yet still want to "upgrade" from a 1080p console that's already on the market)"

I bet there are tons of casual gamers who can't wait to upgrade from playing 2K at 1080p 60fps on PS4/Xbox One to playing 1080p 60fps on Lockhart. I bet it's the reason why were 3 months from a new console launch and it hasn't even been announced. MS don't want the casuals to line up too early!

 

[Neo Blaster]

But Game Pass is digital only, so I think they will make a cheap Lockhart digital only. Maybe casuals are fine with 1080p. Has to be really cheap to work though, probably like $0 down and $25/month for Game Pass + box.

What I said is that if they assume they're selling a controller-less SKU to people who already have Xbox, then most probably they already are Gamepass subscribers. They need new subscriptions.