Microsoft: Xbox 360 'about halfway through' it's life cycle.

[CDdude55]

Asked if Xbox is still growing at this "late stage in a console lifecycle", Lewis said:

"We see it as about halfway through. But yes you are right, Xbox is defying the normal curve you might expect. There's no doubt that Kinect put a huge shot of adrenaline into the business.

"We see it as about halfway through. But yes you are right, Xbox is defying the normal curve you might expect. There's no doubt that Kinect put a huge shot of adrenaline into the business.

"What we are now seeing is massive swathes of families and younger audiences flocking to it. As you saw at the press conference, we are now in line with what we projected at E3 2010."

Lewis went on to explain that Microsoft deliberately focused on families and kids first with Kinect, and now it's moving on to provide "complimentary" experiences for core gamers.

"What you won't see is us contriving that," he said. "What you will see is us using Kinect to enhance the experience and not detract from it. I don't think our core gamers will tolerate anything else from us."

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/308963/news/ms-xbox-360-about-halfway-through-its-lifecycle/

The 360 still has a long way to go i guess.

 

[HossHuge]

Recently, my wife tried the Xbox-360 with Kinect and loved it. Now she wants to get one.

 

[yogurt_21]

how the hell is 6 years old a halfway point for a console? that's well passed eol.

Nintendo

NES>SNES = 5 years

SNES>Nintendo 64 = 6 years

Nintendo 64>Nintendo Gamecube = 5 years

Nintendo gamecube> Wii = 5 years.

Wii> Wii U = 6 years

Sony

PS>PS2 = 6 years
PS2>PS3= 6 years
PS3>PS4 =?? 8 years? wtf?

Microsoft

Xbox>Xbox360 = 4 years
Xbox 360 > ??? = 10 years? wtf?


Sega was like nintendo and pretty consistent on their launches until they pulled out. But seriously nintendo has been ontrakc with every generation releasing it 5-6 years out each time. And now that technology is turning over faster and fster nintendo has stuck to that release shcedule, while microsoft who started out with a 4 year launch schedule has now fallen off of the release cliff.

sony also seems to be off schedule, but to be fair if they hit the expected 2014 launch it'll be only 2 years late. Unlike the enxt xbox which will be 6 years late based on their prospected 2015 slot, that's over a full console behind schedule.

 

[cheesy999]

Recently, my wife tried the Xbox-360 with Kinect and loved it. Now she wants to get one.

i have kinect, don't bother until their are actually games for it

 

[Red_Machine]

Xbox>Xbox360 = 4 years

Actually, Microsoft were forced to cease production of the Xbox after nVidia walked out of talks to lower the price of the GPU and said they wouldn't make any more. They had planned to keep it around for longer.

 

[1Kurgan1]

Kinect maybe have changed it's outlook some, but that shouldn't change it's end of life. Sure they can bring more interactive games to the market, but 360 banks of plays wanting more demanding games than volleyball.

 

[Mindweaver]

It's usually who makes the first move.. then everybody else follows. Hopefully Nintendo's new console next year forces Sony and Microsoft to speed up there console cycle. Microsoft would like everyone to think the 360 is at it halfway point. I bet sony and Microsoft both have something in development.

 

[brandonwh64]

I would love my Xbox 360 more if there was no cost to play online...

 

[Syuzeren]

I would love my Xbox 360 more if there was no cost to play online...

i agree, that is bullshit. How much money do we need to pay? 1. Xbox 2. Internet 3. A game 4. TV 5. Electricity bills. That is even without the Xbox Live

 

[brandonwh64]

This is why i maybe moving to PS3 soon

 

[bostonbuddy]

people bitching about paying for xbxox live is hilarious. Waaah why can't I play on their bug expensive serves for free. Fine go play on psn just make sure to give them all your personal info.
Yeah PC's are superior but we already knew that

 

[1Kurgan1]

I would love my Xbox 360 more if there was no cost to play online...

PS3? They share a lot of the titles now and the PS3 exclusive list is better. I rarely play my consoles anymore, so paying to have online multiplayer makes no sense for me.

 

[brandonwh64]

I will be searching for a low priced PS3 fat soon cause im a poor boy

 

[devguy]

You all sound surprised by this extension of lifecycle [thanks to Kinect], however, Nintendo did the same thing already. They launched the Gamecube in 2001, and then added motion controls to (what is primarily) the same console, giving it a longer lifecycle (2001-2012 essentially). Now Microsoft wants to mimic that approach, but without shafting all their gamers not interested in the motion control scheme.

You're welcome to disagree with my view of the Wii being more or less a Gamecube refresh with motion controls, but that is my personal view. And from a financial/business standpoint, I can't say anything against Nintendo's decision to do that.

 

[AsRock]

how the hell is 6 years old a halfway point for a console? that's well passed eol.

Nintendo

NES>SNES = 5 years

SNES>Nintendo 64 = 6 years

Nintendo 64>Nintendo Gamecube = 5 years

Nintendo gamecube> Wii = 5 years.

Wii> Wii U = 6 years

Sony

PS>PS2 = 6 years
PS2>PS3= 6 years
PS3>PS4 =?? 8 years? wtf?

Microsoft

Xbox>Xbox360 = 4 years
Xbox 360 > ??? = 10 years? wtf?


Sega was like nintendo and pretty consistent on their launches until they pulled out. But seriously nintendo has been ontrakc with every generation releasing it 5-6 years out each time. And now that technology is turning over faster and fster nintendo has stuck to that release shcedule, while microsoft who started out with a 4 year launch schedule has now fallen off of the release cliff.

sony also seems to be off schedule, but to be fair if they hit the expected 2014 launch it'll be only 2 years late. Unlike the enxt xbox which will be 6 years late based on their prospected 2015 slot, that's over a full console behind schedule.

You expect MS to say the 360 is near EOL but please buy Kinect.

 

[erixx]

consoles are just... you know already

 

[Abe504]

I love consoles, and im relatively new to building pcs, but 10 years is entirely too long for a console life cycle

 

[LAN_deRf_HA]

People don't want to buy new consoles and companies want to get more out of their investment. So you end up with 10 year life spans... and flops like the dreamcast and wii u. Timing makes the difference. It's when the majority of console brands are updating that people gear up to buy them. The inbetweeners just never do well.

 

[BumbleBee]

how the hell is 6 years old a halfway point for a console? that's well passed eol.

Nintendo

NES>SNES = 5 years

SNES>Nintendo 64 = 6 years

Nintendo 64>Nintendo Gamecube = 5 years

Nintendo gamecube> Wii = 5 years.

Wii> Wii U = 6 years

Sony

PS>PS2 = 6 years
PS2>PS3= 6 years
PS3>PS4 =?? 8 years? wtf?

Microsoft

Xbox>Xbox360 = 4 years
Xbox 360 > ??? = 10 years? wtf?


Sega was like nintendo and pretty consistent on their launches until they pulled out. But seriously nintendo has been ontrakc with every generation releasing it 5-6 years out each time. And now that technology is turning over faster and fster nintendo has stuck to that release shcedule, while microsoft who started out with a 4 year launch schedule has now fallen off of the release cliff.

sony also seems to be off schedule, but to be fair if they hit the expected 2014 launch it'll be only 2 years late. Unlike the enxt xbox which will be 6 years late based on their prospected 2015 slot, that's over a full console behind schedule.

PS2 hasn't been discontinued yet. Sony still manufactures and sells them. 150 million units sold and 10,828 titles available. the recent WWE All-Stars launched on the PS3, PS2 and X360 lol

 

[RoutedScripter]

ahah good , win for nintendo

 

[BumbleBee]

People don't want to buy new consoles and companies want to get more out of their investment. So you end up with 10 year life spans... and flops like the dreamcast and wii u. Timing makes the difference. It's when the majority of console brands are updating that people gear up to buy them. The inbetweeners just never do well.

Sega Dreamcast died because of Sony and piracy. Nintendo Wii U hasn't even launched yet

 

[yogurt_21]

PS2 hasn't been discontinued yet. Sony still manufactures and sells them. 150 million units sold and 10,828 titles available. the recent WWE All-Stars launched on the PS3, PS2 and X360 lol

truth, I was comparing an eol to the next gen release so while 10-12 years isn't a bad eol, it's a really bas time between releases.

 

[Fourstaff]

When Wii U launches, and if the rumors that its going to be more powerful than PS3 is going to be true, M$ and $ony are going to find themselves in strange territory.

 

[KainXS]

yea it seems like they're gonna be sucking nintendo's dust for a good 5 years before they can even come to the table and compete, My Wii is sitting in my attic right now though, but if nintendo can pull off some nice action and rpg games, I would have no problem sticking my 360 in the attic.

 

[digibucc]

When Wii U launches, and if the rumors that its going to be more powerful than PS3 is going to be true, M$ and $ony are going to find themselves in strange territory.

i would go for that

the possibility for a true next gen zelda and mario? I cannot wait!!!