E3 2015: Will Microsoft Launch The Xbox One Slim?
By Vamien McKalin, Tech Times | May 26, 11:46 AM
Xbox OneThe Xbox One is in a tight spot right now, but it could be
saved by a slim version with new hardware. Chances are, Microsoft
could reveal this console at the upcoming E3 conference.
(Photo : Andrew Burton | Getty Images)
Microsoft is promising a huge showcase at the upcoming E3
conference. It's not entirely certain what the software giant
might have in store, but we have a feeling the Xbox One Slim could
make an appearance.
The Xbox One was released back in 2013, but has failed to live up
to expectations and has been unable to keep up with the Sony
PlayStation 4. Sony has done a splendid job with its console,
along with how the system was billed to eager gamers. Microsoft
faltered because of this and is finding difficulty clawing back
lost market share.
It has been thoroughly demonstrated that bringing a Kinect-less
Xbox One to the market for $399 does not work, and cutting the
price to $349 only achieved a small improvement. The Sony
PlayStation 4 is still at its starting price of $399 and selling
much better than the cheaper Xbox One.
Xbox One
(Photo : Microsoft)
Probably the best option for Microsoft right now is to announce an
Xbox One Slim at E3 and make it available days or weeks
thereafter. Microsoft could also announce a $299 price tag for the
slim — but we doubt that would be the way to go. Chances are,
the plan could be making it $349 and phasing out the current
option. The Xbox One version with Kinect could slip to $399 — and
right away, the software giant could have a winner on its hands.
Apart from just the size and overall design, the Xbox One Slim
would have to come with a 1TB hard drive. Then again –
considering the problems Microsoft is facing right now – an Xbox
One with a 1TB hard drive at $349 seems like a stretch, but not
impossible.
As for Sony, the company is on a roll and doesn't need to release
a slim PlayStation 4 anytime soon. It is entirely possible that
the system could overcome an Xbox One slim. That alone would prove
consumers have made their choice in the console wars.
E3 2015 kicks off on June 16 and runs through June 18. Microsoft's
press conference will come first, followed by Sony. Nintendo is
continuing its trend of not holding a press briefing.
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