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[Nipo]

Are you saying scorpio lite is going to be $299, that's a bold prediction sir!

Scorpio light is only $200 plays all the same games but with reduced graphics. They abbreviate the name as just S so not to confuse people.

 

[fritolay]

Remind me how that mentality worked for the PS3.

That was $599 thought and Sony told us to we'd want to get a 2nd job to pay for it.

 

[kmax]

If it is $399, than what he has been doing for the past few hours isn't journalism.

Sure it is. Journalism isn't about getting it right every single time. It's about reporting information to the general public that comes from credible sources.

Now, we don't know whether the statement is true or not as factors could still at this moment influence the outcome, but one thing's for sure.

We will find out soon enough.

 

[TKM]

Are you saying scorpio lite is going to be $299, that's a bold prediction sir!

That's brilliant.

Actually they're rename the Xbox S(corpio) Lite and offer it at $249. That's why the XBS is dropping in price to clear inventory.

 

[dose]

They rehearsed the price at $499, hoping that the price would leak. Then, at the conferenace, they announce the price at $399 to everyone's surprise! *speculation*

Exactly. They're not going to be openly rehearsing it with the real price, surely.
Also, if Geoff was there why would he drop himself in it and leak the price? Makes no sense.

 

[Elwood Blues]

Spencer will be reading this and adjusting the price accordingly.

How many posts do we need to get the price to $99.99?

 

[Lifeline]

1. Denial
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance

Where are you?

I'll be on Denial till it's announced.

 

[jaxpunk]

Scorpio light is only $200 plays all the same games but with reduced graphics. They abbreviate the name as just S so not to confuse people.

Scorpio nano $99 at launch, no controller. WOW

 

[DNAbro]

Scorpio light is only $200 plays all the same games but with reduced graphics. They abbreviate the name as just S so not to confuse people.

I'm fucking dying.

 

[Rolf NB]

Geoff: Price of Scoprio is 499$!
MS: Geoff you have betrayed us. We're not showing any games at the VGA's this year.
Geoff: That's okay. You don't have any.

Spoiler

kappa

Reaching new heights.

 

[geoffmk]

Can we get Geoff under oath that Scorpio will be $499?

Oh man, you are KILLING me on set.

 

[SchrodingerC]

Not sure I believe the $399 price tag people are saying. Seems cheap for a supposed powerful box.

Will wait for further judgment later today.

 

[17 Seconds]

He can't "confirm" it. He's not a Microsoft employee. Thus, it is rumor.

you don't call something a rumor when you're the one who reported it

it would be like finding out the price and then saying to a friend "hey, did you hear the rumor about it being $499?". like, is it a rumor, or are you telling me this is true?

prob just phrasing it that way to hype the show, but it's pretty weird to report something confidently and then immediately refer to it as a rumor

 

[Garjon]

Yeah the fact that no one else has corroborated it basically kills the idea of a fake rehearsal price. Is this what the Acceptance stage looks like?
My head is saying $499 but my heart is still saying $399. Ah well, we'll find out soon enough!

 

[Jerm411]

:-( come on Phil.....

 

[Mooreberg]

They rehearsed the price at $499, hoping that the price would leak. Then, at the conferenace, they announce the price at $399 to everyone's surprise! *speculation*

Is it a surprise when the vast majority of people observing this are expecting precisely that? The "surprise" would be Geoff ruining his credibility for attention on Twitter.

 

[GodOfVG103]

For the people complaining about $499...

If $100 makes that much of a difference you probably shouldn't be buying the system in the first place.

MS is not stupid, they know that the Xbox one S will outsell the Scorpio in the first and second year because the XOne S is significantly cheaper ($200 right now) and it appeals to the bigger gaming market (causals).

The Scorpio is aimed at hardcore gamers right now and MS knows that crowd will not hesitant buying one if it has the right feature, even at $500.


People don't realize that the Xbox one failed at $500 at launch because they marketed the system poorly plus it was a weaker system compared to the PS4 which was also cheaper, that is not the case this time around.

 

[Imp the Dimp]

There is absolutely no need to have the actual price when doing the rehearsal, especially if they want it to be a surprise.

I'm not much of a conspiracist but I thought about this too. The leak potential should be obvious to anyone. Naming a false price in order to being able to still do the full practise sessions doesn't seem so far-fetched but I wouldn't hold my breath. Saying the real price does seem a bit bizarre though all things considered.

 

[Xbox Scorpio]

Just 2 hours, 15 minutes left!

 

[GinoFelino]

1. Denial
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance

Where are you?

Scorpio

 

[RoyalLaFlame]

He said unless something changes... meaning it's not confirmed until MS say themselves. Everything else is rumour.

We know the source, he was there, he gave this info first hand. It's a leak.

If it will change? Maybe. But it would be a last minute change.

 

[oti]

Can we get Geoff under oath that Scorpio will be $499?

oh god no

I'm dead

 

[KINGofCRA5H]

1. Denial
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance

Where are you?

they're still on step 1.

 

[cartoon_soldier]

They have always said it is a premium console for hardcore gamers. It will be 499$.

 

[dmr87]

I want a CBOAT post 1 hour before the conference. Anyone with me?

Bless us ntkrnl.

I
love
e3

 

[xxRONN1Nxx]

https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/sue-geoff-keighley

This has to be the funniest shit to come from this thread. Get a grip people.

 

[BRocknRolla]

Exactly. They're not going to be openly rehearsing it with the real price, surely.
Also, if Geoff was there why would he drop himself in it and leak the price? Makes no sense.

Yep. Agreed. Just waiting to see all the people excitedly proclaiming all the crowd that needs to be eaten, when in reality they're just going to be hyping and screaming about it exactly as someone from marketing planned all along.

 

[BananasWithGuns]

If it does end up being $499, my question is why the hell Microsoft is rehearsing with the actual price or any price at all. Seems like something you would intentionally leave out until it's showtime.

 

[Goose_Se7en]

Oh man, you are KILLING me on set.

Lol. Good on you Geoff, have a laugh and fun time.

 

[Z3M0G]

- $499 rehersed to throw people off just for them to surprise with cheaper price. MS comes out a winner.

- $499 turns out to be actial price. MS gets the price out early to get the negative shock reduced a bit.

- price is actually planned higher than that and Geoff is trying to sway thier announcement

 

[MrTroubleMaker]

Can we get Geoff under oath that Scorpio will be $499?

lol

 

[Alebrije]

He said that is what was rehearsed, so it's not a rumor. That's a leak.

Dorito Pope, what are you doing?

 

[GameAddict411]

Can we get Geoff under oath that Scorpio will be $499?

 

[ZeoVGM]

This.

THIS IS ALL MISDIRECTION.

When Microsoft announce $399, they want us to be shocked. Most of us will be "okay". They have always been building up towards the general populace to expect a $499 tag and want the mic drop moment with $399. At this point, it feels tiring.

I can't tell if some of you are being serious or not at this point.

 

[Tookay]

I really hope this is all a swerve by Microsoft to cause drama before the event. I really want them to succeed and at $499 this console is gonna be DOA. At $399 they can shake up the world.

I don't think any reasonable company would do that though.

They've already gotten a lot of (negative) coverage on this rumored price, turning off potential consumers over a fake price (some of whom might tune out of even watching the conference because of it) and creating lingering confusion, for what? An applause moment at a conference?

 

[GreyWind]

Geoff Keighly's Canadian so maybe it's $499 Canadian

Good one

 

[FallingEdge]

:-( come on Phil.....

lololololol

 

[Aces&Eights]

Oh man, you are KILLING me on set.

We need pics, Geoff. For the disbelievers in this thread. Please.

 

[Interficium]

The "it's a deliberate misdirect" take isn't believable.

From a marketing standpoint any little pop you get from a "lol we trolled the hardcores" moment by announcing 399 after leaking 499 would be FAR outweighed by confusion you would subsequently create about the real price amongst the non-hardcore.

 

[Gaogaogao]

the launch price of the ps4 and the current price of the ps4 pro are $400 for a reason, its because that is the ceiling of what people are willing to pay. I cant believe microsoft fell into the same trap twice, once at launch and again with scorpio.
the lead sku for the 360 at launch was $400 too I swear its the magic number.

 

[EventHorizon]

Why stop there? Why not make it $600 or $700? I mean we can all just save a bit longer right?

Why not stop there? Why not make it $299 or $199? I mean that would get even more marketshare.

 

[ClosingADoor]

Exactly. They're not going to be openly rehearsing it with the real price, surely.
Also, if Geoff was there why would he drop himself in it and leak the price? Makes no sense.

We don't know the circumstances in which they rehearsed or how Geoff got the info.

It makes little sense to rehearse with fake material. You are going to make special slides and such with different prices?

 

[Gamezone]

For the people complaining about $499...

If $100 makes that much of a difference you probably shouldn't be buying the system in the first place.

MS is not stupid, they know that the Xbox one S will outsell the Scorpio in the first and second year because the XOne S is significantly cheaper ($200 right now) and it appeals to the bigger gaming market (causals).

The Scorpio is aimed at hardcore gamers right now and MS knows that crowd will not hesitant buying one if it has the right feature, even at $500.


People don't realize that the Xbox one failed at $500 at launch because they marketed the system poorly plus it was a weaker system compared to the PS4 which was also cheaper, that is not the case this time around.

Exactly.

 

[Zyae]

Yes guys, you should just get a second job and you'll be good.

If you literally need a second job to pay for a $500 console then the problem might be with your financial situation and not the price of the console.

 

[ZeoVGM]

Can we get Geoff under oath that Scorpio will be $499?

Holy shit.

 

[Katana_Strikes]

We know the source, he was there, he gave this info first hand. It's a leak.

If it will change? Maybe. But it would be a last minute change.

Therefore not 100% confirmed or official until MS announce it i.e. a rumour.

 

[EtherMagic]

Still don't believe it. I can't believe any company would be dumb enough to do this after the PS3 debacle.

When adjusted for inflation the PS3's $499 price in Nov of 2006 comes to $606.75 today. I mean, minimum wage here in Illinois was $6.50 in 06' (it's $10 now!), hardly a comparable situation.


I Don't get why so many feel cheated by a $499 price tag, this is what i been feeling it would drop at, lowest $449 and that was with fingers crossed. Phil Spencer been saying for Months it will be an elite console with a premium price tag. He even called the Scorpio the Rolls Royce of the Xbox family, and also stated the price wouldn't fit everyone's budget. So not sure why everyone is so surprised?!

 

[Arzehn]

It's gonna be 399. They NEED it to be 399. This is obviously misdirect.

 

[Resident_UA]

No not really.

you can think whatever you want. i would be glad to be proven wrong and it's actually 499. it would be more expensive console but at least it would prove me wrong that they used these shitty tactics.

 

[Uno Venova]

I'm sure the people impressed with the specs will have no problem paying this.

It's the people who wanted this to be the resurgence of Xbox to combat Sony that are disappointed.