Microsoft launches new all-digital Xbox One S edition next month

kevin corms · Apr 17, 2019

pedro702 said:
people have been saying this for years, we still have dvds and cds being sold by tones of stores, heck and mp3 players have been around for more than a decade and people still sell cds, and now they went even more retro and many songs get vinyl.

Nowadays 4k bd discs get alot of attention and people like to buy them, not to mention people downloading 100gb games would take forever on every internet connections that aren't major city's.

I remember people saying books would die because people will just read on their tablets and phones and books are here to stay still.

A physical media only dies when its replaced by another, the free advertisement companys get from having their products displayed on shelfs around the world is massive, thats why they do those releases with a download code inside because advertisement on stores, the common gamer doesn't go to the e shop or psn or whatever every day or sees game websites to know what has been released, they see it on a store advert or even tv and then buys it physical or digital its free advertisement for devs.

Have you not been paying attention? Physical media is down quite a bit every single year, less stores carry it, and billboard started tracking streaming services since physical media is on its last legs or at the very least becoming niche. Console makers arent going to support a niche medium since it just doesnt make any sense for them to do so. Back to cds, whats even more alarming is that hip-hop (the most popular genre in the us, also has a younger audience than many other genres) often doesnt even release on cd (even the big artists). This suggests the only people buying cds are older folk who dont want to change, this isnt sustainable. Best Buy starting pulling cds from their stores for a reason!

MrCokeacola · Apr 17, 2019

The big reason for me not going all digital is that I don't want to lose my games. I've lost my MS account before and if I had digital games they would of been lost too. Nice to know I can always make a new account and use my discs no matter how stupid Sony or MS are.

Social_Outlaw · Apr 17, 2019

I don't how it is on the Xbox one store with digital sales (I had an xbox one for a short period of time) but this would seems only beneficial for people who like constant sales of games. I'm pretty sure physical is dying for games since now you got to download day one patches to even play games but at least you own them. I'm all digital for the PS4 but for next gen I don't what I want to do yet since hearing that story about Wolfenstein for the Nintendo switch having a physical box with an digital code... so much frustration regarding the future.

Pleng · Apr 18, 2019

Payne said:
Only a matter of time until they go digital only.

And if they do they'll face a backlash just like they did with the "always online" requirement and be forced to change their plan.

But, no, let's do things the GBA Temp way and claim the sky is falling down at every little announcement made by anyone about anything!

Hielkenator2 · Apr 18, 2019

Idontknowwhattoputhere said:
This is around 230 220 pounds
Not a bad deal

? The xbox one S with the 4k Blu ray drive has been around 200- 249 here in the netherlands for soooooo long now.
How is this even reasonable?

the_randomizer · Apr 18, 2019

Hielkenator2 said:
? The xbox one S with the 4k Blu ray drive has been around 200- 249 here in the netherlands for soooooo long now.
How is this even reasonable?

"B..but, it's all digital! It's convenient" they'll say, pfft, please.

Hielkenator2 · Apr 18, 2019

kevin corms said:
Why would someone pay $50 for a disk drive if they never intend to use it?

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They arent getting rid of the version with the drive, dont worry.

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All they did was take out the disk drive that many gamers dont even use anymore, what are you expecting them to do? Options are good imo .

You Do realize This means no more second hand games? No more collecting? and this is NOT an option, the dic based system will not be produced anymore.

Deleted User · Apr 18, 2019

lmao, video's gone

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Multimegamander said:
lmao, video's gone

Would be better if that excuse of a console would be gone

KingVamp · Apr 18, 2019

I had a feeling that would block comments. I didn't think they would go as far as to delete it altogether.

coolcono · Apr 18, 2019

It does come with 3 games....

DaFixer · Apr 18, 2019

Best console for people that only plays cod,fifa and fortnite.

dominater01 · Apr 19, 2019

perfect for homebrew emulators on dev mode

Onlyd · Apr 19, 2019

So no purpose after the life cycle of the console and Microsoft shuts down the Xbox 1 servers 5years from now

3dsgametime · Apr 20, 2019

I have nothing against a digital only console, but it's not for me, and especially not at just a measly $50 discount. Put it out at $149 or $159 and that would be a true budget system. While I do buy some digital versions of games that are available on disc, I still prefer my physical media as it makes it a lot easier when selling the system and being able to include the games with it down the road, and there is some value to those physical discs even if sold alone to buy another game down the road.

The only thing I don't like about digital versions is that you can't sell it as a bundle when you're finished with the system. No value to them in the used market, unless you end up wanting to get rid of your Xbox account as well, with the system.

zoogie · Apr 20, 2019

Onlyd said:
So no purpose after the life cycle of the console and Microsoft shuts down the Xbox 1 servers 5years from now

Smart thing for MS to do is in 5 years or so just say, download this special update and your xbone becomes a Windows 10 PC. Then they can continue selling games on it from their store. Gives the console a second life.

Onlyd · Apr 20, 2019

zoogie said:
Smart thing for MS to do is in 5 years or so just say, download this special update and your xbone becomes a Windows 10 PC. Then they can continue selling games on it from their store. Gives the console a second life.

yeah thats an decent idea, maybe even a dual boot like the og ps3?

SSG Vegeta · Apr 21, 2019

I'm not going to buy this I would prefer a system that uses disc & besides I have my eyes set on the Nintendo Switch Mini anyway.

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