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CVG: Microsoft to reveal 'major 3rd party game' comes free with X1 [MCV: FIFA 14]
- Thread starter shinobi602
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This move won't be cheap - that's for sure - but what do I care for MS shareholders :-D
Not a bad move if true - although given it still leaves the XBone a bit more expensive - according to the rumour - it's not likely to have huge impact outside UK I'd reckon.
The move seems to assume the Kinect will tip the value scales but the evidence I believe shows in Europe that's just not the case.
This will help them in UK and to an extent but I doubt it's going to swing too many votes their way if it is Fifa pack in and if the total bundle is still higher than PS4 plus Fifa separate purchase.
It would be interesting to know if this was real recent (and no doubt costly) move to try and tip scales in Europe or something planned earlier which was originally intended to make XBone look really attractive in Europe assuming it would be building on 360 momentum rather than recovering from a really bad pre-launch dip.
I guess all will be clearer tomorrow.
The move seems to assume the Kinect will tip the value scales but the evidence I believe shows in Europe that's just not the case.
This will help them in UK and to an extent but I doubt it's going to swing too many votes their way if it is Fifa pack in and if the total bundle is still higher than PS4 plus Fifa separate purchase.
It would be interesting to know if this was real recent (and no doubt costly) move to try and tip scales in Europe or something planned earlier which was originally intended to make XBone look really attractive in Europe assuming it would be building on 360 momentum rather than recovering from a really bad pre-launch dip.
I guess all will be clearer tomorrow.
gaming_noob
Member
That's weird. Are you repeating yourself in this thread?
Silly.Mikey
Banned
I thought thats what they were doing by also investing in all those new studios and new IPs.
iamshadowlark
Banned
It's seems unnecessary. I don't know the breakdowns but if the article is right in that the game will retail at 54 pounds, why not eat like 40 or so pounds a unit for the price of the box instead? This comes off as something that's gonna be short lived.
Monumental
Banned
The Xbox One just became £50 cheaper for A LOT OF people in Europe because many of them would have bought Fifa along with their console purchase.
And although £80 might have been a steep price for Kinect, it might be more reasonable and justifiable for people at just £30 over the PS4 price.
This increases the value of the system. And psychologically makes the price of the Kinect to be much more agreeable. Nothing more. Nothing less.
Anyone claiming that the tides have completely turned or that this is a huge game changer is being foolish. But a nice bonus is a nice bonus
Except they're not increasing the price of the bundle, so it's not the same.
NullPointer
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Man-is-Obsolete
Member
MS has a ton of money, but they have also never came out on top in their gaming division. OG Xbox cost them a ton of money and the amount of money they spent on the 360 was insane (exclusivity deals and the RROD issue which alone cost them $3 billion). So I doubt the MS investors would be too pleased with them trying to spend their way to success with the Xbone, especially after the lackluster launch of their entire Windows 8 lineup (PCs, phones, tablets).
So while yes they have money still, it is not infinite. I have to believe that this money would be better spent on funding a new game(s) at MS instead. Especially considering this Fifa bundle is as effective as preaching to the choir.
SenjutsuSage
Banned
A free game that is possibly one of gaming's biggest franchises at no extra cost is a pretty big deal. Hell, even a new major Batman game being included for free would be a big deal, but what makes Fifa (still unconfirmed of course) a potentially bigger deal is the popularity of this franchise, especially in Europe.
Right now my most played game is Fifa 13, so this is a pretty huge deal for me.
BlazingDarkness
Member
Probably to stop people cancelling preorders in favour of the PS4. A person might consider doing so because the PS4 and FIFA would be available earlier, and cheaper.
Just think - if Sony announce tomorrow an October release for the system, and Microsoft is not until November (and in much fewer territories, and more expensive) then why would people wait?
Well, now people who have a preorder have a reason to wait; free game.
Yea I agree with you there, like I said earlier it will also defiantly benefit those who were interested in getting an xbone ( more interested in that than the ps4) and will most likely be enough to persuade them to order it since it's a nice incentive for them ( unless they actually hate fifa, or prefer pes but this is Europe so both are unlikely)
zomgbbqftw
Banned
It will be £39 on release day, and £29 in supermarkets. It happens every single year.
gamemadmax
Member
ms in panic mode
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
Also true
And then the mods step in...
You won me over with that throw the towel pic. I even said it in my mind the way he says it in the movie lol
intheinbetween
Member
if it were exclusive people would be bashing MS for getting that BIG exclusivity, when people seems to easily forget about someSony exclusiveness, like PES back in the day (PS2 era)
Amazon.es is selling XB1 for 478€ then they have a new promo offering you a 20€ off from some XB1 games, and DR3 is like 51,99€, so the total sum is 509,99
I am shocked but I agree - people shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth...
csquared587
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It is a very good value add for MS if it is true and will sway some people to get the xbox one over a ps4.
I actually want to start a drinking game. One shot for every negative post in a MS thread that deals with good news but I fear I would be dead by page 5
Here is a link to a good comparison between Sony and MS studios
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=571797
As you can see Sony is without a doubt more superior when it comes to delivering more first party games. You want6 proof, that list as well as the last couple of years of support the PS3 got in comparison to 360. Why do you think MS is moneyhatting Dead Rising 3, outsourcing Killer Instinct, time exclusive for TitanFall and etc. Because they lack first parties it is quite obvious.
You call them out for having 'fanboy goggles' but yet your post is no different. You leave out many important points about closure of those studios as well as being dishonest about expansion of studios.
This is like arguing sales of a console increased by 100% when it was selling like shit before. MS is expanding because they 'need' to. It was never their strength and they realize they need to do something about it.
Sony closed a few studios that under-performed. As much as it's adorable you set a '3 year' limit to this argument of yours just so it fits your biased rant we know MS is no stranger to this. And I don't even want to start on what they have done to studios like Rare. We will see how well the new studios perform as time goes and I hope they do well.
Sony have also expanded their teams. Just because they don't have a new name doesn't mean it hasn't happened. Building multiple teams under the banners of GG, SSM and ND is just smart business. Add new additions such as Sucker Punch and MM to the mix and they have done a great job.
Now about this thread..it's just bloody embarrassing from both fronts thanks to a few posters. IF this is true it's a great move by MS and they will definitely benefit from it. On the other hand it took only one rumor to bring some MS fans to try and downplay Sony's situation too.
So please, next time if you want to call someone else out for something like this, don't do it yourself as well..it just looks stupid
TruthfactWhy didn't CBOAT mention this? Oh thats right it's good news.
Lagspike_exe
Member
Microsoft's reactionary politics are showing how clueless they are. This is going to cost them dearly in this gen.
No they shouldn't, they should exactly stick to their plan. MS is playing catchup here.
No they shouldn't, they should exactly stick to their plan. MS is playing catchup here.
You're certainly off to a good start with 9 replies in this thread so far. Not top of the leaderboard quite yet, but keep working at it!
CadetMahoney
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yummy.
I'm guessing that doesn't count, much like XBLA don't count in exclusivity list wars/
xXxDieselxXx
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3rdamention
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PS4 and Fifa Bundle for $459.99 confirmed then? Still cheaper lol!
zomgbbqftw
Banned
Trying to get a retail buyer I know on chat right now, I can't imagine he is too happy about this...
Why didn't CBOAT mention this? Oh thats right it's good news.
Platinum games exclusive is bad news now?
BadlyCookedTurkey
Member
Well yeah. But you were getting one anyway, so it is hardly is worth moneyhats. It has no effect on what console people will buy.
But, we don't know what this is really. This is all just pointless rumour-mongering.
Future PhaZe
Member
No way to spin it, it's a good move that adds to the value of the box in that territory.
At this point I think people are just happy for next gen. I think MS has erased enough issues with their box that they'd go for it so long as it came first, but I can't see people being that patient.
At this point I think people are just happy for next gen. I think MS has erased enough issues with their box that they'd go for it so long as it came first, but I can't see people being that patient.
mangochutney
Member
Yeah - I think the key point the poster was trying to make though is that it isn't an exclusive and won't cause EA lost revenue, so no point looking up how much it has sold and it isn't going to lose and DLC sales, only potentially increase them.
I'm sure both consoles will offer 1 month free trials anyway ( or be bundled with some games)
Metalmurphy
Member
Obviously.
I have read through all the pages so far and it seems to me most people are being positive. There are some that are being negative of course but I don't think they represent a majority. Others are stating that it won't matter or is a waste of resources since the PS4 is still cheaper, which I guess that just comes down to personal preferences.
Is it costing Sony a fortune when they do the same thing with GTA V and there was the Call of Duty bundles.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
The irony is that most of the "good" news has been fed to us by MSFT themselves. They aren't going to truthfact us like CBOAT. There's no irony. As I mentioned in the post yesterday, I'd rather have a clearer and unfiltered MSFT spouted message than one that skews reality and hides/sidesteps things. If it wasn't for CBOAT, we would never have gone to the extent of fighting the DRM campaign earlier this year. In the end it was something that was better for gamers.
It's also not available for a lot more people in Europe following this week. It could potentially be a lot of money to spend for a very small amount of people to get FIFA - that's my concern, a free game is a free game - no one is doubting that.
Vire
Member
Microsoft offers free pack in game:
"Reeks of Desperation"
"Panic mode!"
"It doesn't change anything"
Sony offers free pack in game:
"I LOVE YOU SONY"
"Wow Sony is really generous"
"GAMECHANGER"
Maximilian Kolbe
Member
Yeah they don't fund new games
Seriously,there even has a exclusive games develop by Platinum Games rumor at yesterday,but i guess even they announce 100 new ips at same time it still won't enough for you