What Leadbetter does point out is that, instead of gunning for 4K, the Scorpio and Neo could be used to make bigger and better games at 1080p and 60fps, which would be the more ideal solution.
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The publication noted that Microsoft’s confirmation of two new Xbox consoles is a mistake. With the subpar success of its latest console, Nintendo is surely taking a risk with the NX – and if history is anything to go by, the company is in for a good ride. He did hint that the “high-end PS4” would be more expensive than the current $350 version.
It has been a tradition that newer consoles carry more powerful specs under their hood. This will result to a better gaming experience for players. And Microsoft already told you it was 40% smaller than the box you have on the shelf of your entertainment center.
Sony may not have announced the PS4 Neo at E3 2016, but it could still be available this year.
Xbox boss Phil Spencer laid out the facts for Mashable in an E3 2016 interview.
Teaming up with Oculus would also be awkward, since Facebook has been expanding its Oculus Home ecosystem as the default OS of the Rift. The God of War franchise is a storied one and a popular series of games that have gained a huge following for its hack and slash style action and enjoyable combat.
So why does the news that a more powerful Xbox is on the way not fill me with warm and fuzzy thoughts?
Microsoft has also sent out mixed signals regarding its HoloLens AR headset, which could conflict with its VR ambitions. The precise release date for the Xbox Project Scorpio is not known at present, but Microsoft has indicated that it is likely to be towards the end of 2017.
VR can wait and most people agree with that.
Sony also discussed that they are working on a new version of the PS4 which they are calling the Neo. Microsoft has been losing market share to Sony in recent years, especially when it comes to units being sold.
The console was made for the objective of VR.
If Piper’s forecast is accurate, Sony would only reach about 3% of its installed user base with the PlayStation VR.
So for now, Sony is winning the “VR-ready” console battle.
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According to Microsoft, Project Scorpio will be a “beast” when compared to existing hardware, boasting a massive six teraflops of performance with the capacity to run 4K-native games, Gamespot reported.
