Xbox has announced on their official social media accounts the date for their upcoming "Official Xbox Podcast", which was mentioned last week to be scheduled for this week, with rumours running rampant about Xbox's upcoming business changes.

The podcast will stream on February 15th, 2024 at 12PM PT / 3PM ET and 8PM GMT, and will feature Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond and Matt Booty talking about updated and changes in regards to Xbox business decisions going forward.

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[CoolMe]

Let's hope the rumor that's going around that Xbox quiting (making) consoles isn't true, even if it makes sense for them in alot of ways, but we'll see.

 

[supergamer368]

This is so strange. Why a podcast? If they're simply pulling out of the console market, they could just make it a press release. If they're doing something more than that, surely they'd do more than a podcast? I'm interested to see what they discuss on thursday...

 

[slaphappygamer]

OK, so how much is the subscription? Seriously though, they should call it "Booty, Bond, and Spence" /s

 

[AdenTheThird]

Matt Booty​

Imagine being named Matt Booty

 

[HellGhast]

Imagine being named Matt Booty

Lmfao. Imagine if the guy was an actor in the adult film industry...or worse a p1mp

 

[hiroakihsu]

Rumours of no more exclusivity is a good thing I think, from the gamer's point of view; however, if they do quit the console making scene, then it means sony and nintendo will be contending with less competition in the future, and that's not necessarily a good thing.

 

[Xzi]

Let's hope the rumor that's going around that Xbox quiting (making) consoles isn't true, even if it makes sense for them in alot of ways, but we'll see.

Even if they are going to stop making consoles after this generation, they won't make any definitive statements about it right now. Just vague reassurances for the current Xbox owners.

Rumours of no more exclusivity is a good thing I think, from the gamer's point of view; however, if they do quit the console making scene, then it means sony and nintendo will be contending with less competition in the future, and that's not necessarily a good thing.

Not really less competition considering their current hardware options are glorified Game Pass machines. They'll still be competing for your money on the software side, but their hardware isn't pushing Sony to make their consoles any more powerful, and obviously Nintendo doesn't care about keeping pace in that regard. For that matter, Xbox is worse about the proprietary storage this generation than Playstation which allows any m.2 SSD that meets speed requirements.

 

[AshuraZro]

This xbox podcast is brought to you by Square Space. You can easily host a website for your now-multiplatform game with their easy to use editor.

 

[Marc_LFD]

Rumours of no more exclusivity is a good thing I think, from the gamer's point of view; however, if they do quit the console making scene, then it means sony and nintendo will be contending with less competition in the future, and that's not necessarily a good thing.

I agree that it's good for gamers, but at the same time it's disappointing there's no exclusives so it just means you can just get the rival console and get its console-exclusives instead. Obviously, I'm referring to PlayStation, no one else.

 

[eduall]

tomorrow we'll know the truth!

 

[Purple_Shyguy]

You didn't actually believe the rumors did you?

 

[ZeroFX]

cringe

 

[Xzi]

I agree that it's good for gamers, but at the same time it's disappointing there's no exclusives so it just means you can just get the rival console and get its console-exclusives instead. Obviously, I'm referring to PlayStation, no one else.

PC is clearly gonna be the best value proposition moving forward, Xbox games are already day one releases and it won't surprise me if Playstation shifts to the same strategy soon, given the success of Helldivers 2 as a simultaneous launch. Worst case scenario for Nintendo is you have to wait a couple years for the Switch 2 emulator. Not even price or technical knowledge are truly hurdles any more with systems like Steam Deck and Ally on the market.

 

[hippy dave]

Truth is they're going to stop making consoles because they've run out of name ideas. Apparently "X Series Box Series Box Box X" didn't do favourably in market research.

 

[SylverReZ]

Let's hope the rumor that's going around that Xbox quiting (making) consoles isn't true, even if it makes sense for them in alot of ways, but we'll see.

The Original Xbox will live on as the true best console that I wish would still be supported.

 

[CeeDee]

Truth is they're going to stop making consoles because they've run out of name ideas. Apparently "X Series Box Series Box Box X" didn't do favourably in market research.

Hire me Microsoft. I'll call it the Xbox 361.

 

[Xzi]

Hire me Microsoft. I'll call it the Xbox 361.

Xbox 720 and 1080 were right fucking there for the taking. They were no doubt concerned that people might think it corresponded to 720p and 1080p, but it wouldn't have been an issue with skateboard/BMX branding and launch titles.

 

[subcon959]

Game Pass coming to Xbox toaster?

 

[Marc_LFD]

Truth is they're going to stop making consoles because they've run out of name ideas. Apparently "X Series Box Series Box Box X" didn't do favourably in market research.

1) Xbox
2) Xbox 360
3) Xbox One
4) Xbox Series X/S

So the next one could be "Xbox 5" and it'd be fine because none of the names make any sense, and "Xbox 5" would at least make some sense at least.

Anyway, talking about stop making consoles that might well happen in the near future. PS6 / Xbox 5 could be the last true consoles and then it'll be only streaming as that's where it's heading.



That guy makes very valid points even if people don't like to admit it.