Microsoft E3 2013 Press Conference Thread

[Fading]

Well....that was dissapointing. I mean, if you were already a huge fan of the Xbox I'm sure it was great...but as someone who didn't get into the game selection on the 360 it just didn't grab me.

That's how I look at Microsoft's E3 this year. I applaud them for actually focusing on games so much. However, they're not doing any post show interviews, or discussions.

My guess is that if you were leaning towards getting an X1 anyway, you might walk away fairly happy. If you were indifferent, it probably didn't sell you on the system. If you were against it, it definitely didn't sell you. If you were confused and wanted answers, or further clarification, there was none.

The $500 price tag could end up being the biggest deal breaker for a lot of ppl though. I honestly didn't expect that. That's $100 more than what most guesses were pointing towards. I knew it wouldn't be $350, and knew Kinect in every box would drive up the price, but that's approaching the PS3 launch price. The X1 launch really is mirroring the PS3 launch in several ways (if not worse).

 

[ProjectPat2280]

Titanfall does look cool. Love the mech stuff

 

[slimshady247]

That's it?

 

[MadVillainy]

Forgot the presentation was today. What did I miss?

 

[ProjectPat2280]

Forgot the presentation was today. What did I miss?

Not much. Nov launch, 499 price tag.

 

[The Squirrel]

Forgot the presentation was today. What did I miss?

Nothing important. Launches in November at $500.

 

[uniqueweasel]

£429, no addressing any of the issues, i've given them fair chance, but i'm out.

 

[jacobed]

Really great looking games. Love what the system can do. Xbox 1 consider yourself sold

 

[Donut]

If that new 360 model is smaller. I guess that means none of the current stuff like Hard Drives would work on it ? They should have mentioned that

 

[Dark_Lord]

£429, no addressing any of the issues, i've given them fair chance, but i'm out.

Didn't they explain that stuff (maybe not in too much detail) a few days ago?

 

[Destructus86]

That's how I look at Microsoft's E3 this year. I applaud them for actually focusing on games so much. However, they're not doing any post show interviews, or discussions.

My guess is that if you were leaning towards getting an X1 anyway, you might walk away fairly happy. If you were indifferent, it probably didn't sell you on the system. If you were against it, it definitely didn't sell you. If you were confused and wanted answers, or further clarification, there was none.

The $500 price tag could end up being the biggest deal breaker for a lot of ppl though. I honestly didn't expect that. That's $100 more than what most guesses were pointing towards. I knew it wouldn't be $350, and knew Kinect in every box would drive up the price, but that's approaching the PS3 launch price. The X1 launch really is mirroring the PS3 launch in several ways (if not worse).

It's pretty much what I expected too. If you enjoyed the games on the 360...then you are getting more of the same on the Xbox One. I have a PS3 and 360 and find I spend more time on the PS3. The two systems really do cater to different gamers when it comes to exclusives. (notice the 360 exclusives were primarily shooters)

 

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Forgot the presentation was today. What did I miss?

They started off with a really good MGS V trailer. Showed a brief video mentioning GTA V, and Dark Souls 2. Then moved on to X1 games. Dead Rising 3 looked ok, and Ryse looked good graphically, but seemed average otherwise (the gameplay looked like it would get old quick). They showed Forza, Battlefield, Killer Instincts, and a Halo teaser. The rest were a mix of indie games, a few 3rd party titles (one with mechs), and some smart glasses stuff.

 

[StrainedEyes]

A really solid conference. It's a shame that the pre-E3 information has tainted X1 as of now.

 

[uniqueweasel]

Didn't they explain that stuff (maybe not in too much detail) a few days ago?

Yeah in an evasive sort of way, and if I spend that much money I would appreciate a little more detail, not market speak on their behalf.

 

[Iceman]

Titanfall looked better than I was expecting. I'm note really into mechs usually.

 

[Tequilla]

500 euros and people applauded

I love my 360 , the conference was cool because it focused on games but....no. At least for now.

 

[Evelisse]

Stuff looked good, but if I can't Gamefly the games it won't really matter to me.

 

[ChrisBaleBatman]

I wasn't expecting a price announcement. So, I wonder if Microsoft stepping forward first with the price will cause Sony to do the same today.

And I wonder, if Sony is willing to go for $399. Even at a loss, if they can just get out ahead of Microsoft early on, it may be worth taking the early hit to try and get out infront of Microsoft.

I am ****ing amazed that they didn't even talk about used games at all. Not even a little.

 

[Soapy]

I would give this press conference a D+. I give them some credit for focusing so much on games, but they didn't address any of the controversy, and I feel like 75% of what they showed either didn't look good or I just wasn't interested in it. The remaining 25% were third party. :/

 

[MadVillainy]

They started off with a really good MGS V trailer. Showed a brief video mentioning GTA V, and Dark Souls 2. Then moved on to X1 games. Dead Rising 3 looked ok, and Ryse looked good graphically, but seemed average otherwise (the gameplay looked like it would get old quick). They showed Forza, Battlefield, and a Halo teaser. The rest were a mix of indie games, and some smart glasses stuff.

meh sounds like games I already knew were coming out.

 

[ChrisBaleBatman]

The only games that got me excited, are games that are not exclusive to X1.

 

[jacobed]

I wasn't expecting a price announcement. So, I wonder if Microsoft stepping forward first with the price will cause Sony to do the same today.

And I wonder, if Sony is willing to go for $399. Even at a loss, if they can just get out ahead of Microsoft early on, it may be worth taking the early hit to try and get out infront of Microsoft.

I am ****ing amazed that they didn't even talk about used games at all. Not even a little.

Sony is already in the craphouse as it is, they can't afford to take a loss

 

[Iceman]

A really solid conference. It's a shame that the pre-E3 information has tainted X1 as of now.

Much better than all their conferences from recent E3s & I think Sony's will be as well. No kids, no Kinect (not even showed for Ryse), no CoD, no sports. New exclusives finally after all these years and also finally free games with Live.

But no Gears & more surprisingly no Fable!

 

[StrainedEyes]

And I wonder, if Sony is willing to go for $399. Even at a loss, if they can just get out ahead of Microsoft early on, it may be worth taking the early hit to try and get out infront of Microsoft.

I wouldn't get your hopes up that the PS4 will be much cheaper.

 

[slimshady247]

That was actually not good at all.