Microsoft’s not interested in “Xbox One and a half”

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Xbox boss Phil Spencer said he’s more interested in “really substantial changes” than anything else when it comes Xbox One.

Speaking during a Gamespot attended press conference following Microsoft Build 2016, Spencer was asked if he thought Microsoft would follow in Sony’s footsteps if PlayStation 4.5 becomes more than just a rumor.

Spencer said he didn’t have any knowledge regarding whether the console is in production or not, but if that is the case, he’s not keen on Microsoft following suit.

“I’m not a big fan of Xbox One and a half,” he said. “If we’re going to move forward, I want to move forward in big numbers. “For us, our box is doing well. It performs, it’s reliable, the servers are doing well.

“If we’re going to go forward with anything, I want it to be a really substantial change for people–an upgrade.”

Rumors of an upgraded PlayStation 4 with an upgraded CPU and 4K support first surfaced in mid-March during GDC 2016.

The report stated Sony at met with developers during the conference to discuss the console. Some developers where overheard mentioning the PS4.5 on the show floor in conversations.

Not long after the rumor surfaced, Digital Foundry independently established Sony’s R&D labs had prototypes of the console. More than one source confirmed its existence and referred to the console as PlayStation 4K.

Another source speaking with the Wall Street Journal said to expect PS4K to be announced before PlayStation VR launched in October. The source also stated the console would be a separate SKU offer with games “likely” backwards and forward compatible.

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Source: http://www.vg247.com/2016/04/02/microsofts-not-interested-in-xbox-one-and-a-half/

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PintPosted:

I would like a better xbox tbh. I want an upgraded CPU, GPU and maybe 4k

TTG-FlashingPosted:

i like the xbox one and they definitely improved since it first came out, they talked about just having hardware upgrades that users can buy and i think that is smart. the xbox elite console with the SSD actually runs a lot smoother when navigating through the dashboard so that is a plus.

Mario350Posted:

this is why i never even bothered buying it cause its life cycle was so so sort instead i bought a gaming pc and a ps4(which my pc beats both consoles) not saying its a bad console im saying its a very ugly looking console and there was already an xbone its the one from 2000 thats why ms killed it already

SwiftPosted:

I'd be happier if they could get 1080p 60fps down first.

SleepPosted:

Xbox servers are shit. They aren't "doing well".