In the uk I remember the 360 being huge and nobody having a ps3, but now I’m not sure I know a single person who bought an xb1 or whatever the current one is called.
ter_maxima@jlai.lu 3 weeks ago
While this is bad for the market, it’s also entirely expected.
Xbox have been producing sub-par hardware with names no one can remember and barely any exclusives, it was only a matter of time.
To other Europeans : do you know anyone who owns an Xbox ? I’ve only ever had one single friend in middle school who had a 360. I’ve never seen any other model outside of an electronics store.
Their current gen is hamstrung by the existence of the Series S, and the utter lack of features in their controllers (no gyroscope or any motion sensors ? No advanced rumble ? No touchpad ?). No one who is serious about controller gaming buys an Xbox controller, especially because of the lack of gyro.
Their dedication to digital-only and pushing the games pass also alienates anyone who wishes to play physical games and/or offline.
smeg@feddit.uk 3 weeks ago
echodot@feddit.uk 3 weeks ago
360 was a big hit because everyone wanted to play halo. Honestly outside of that I don’t think there was any other exclusives. At least none that I can remember
smeg@feddit.uk 3 weeks ago
It also launched a year or two before the ps3 and I feel like it was significantly cheaper. Xbox Live also seemed to be huge despite the cost, probably some network effect in action. I remember Gears of War being another big name they had.
Natanael@infosec.pub 3 weeks ago
OTOH I only have a PS5 because of Sony’s marketing budget, lol (non-slim version included with a Sony phone on contract, so technically also a way for them to clear stock, lmao)
But yeah, I don’t know any people with a recent Xbox here in Sweden. In the original Xbox era and the 360 era I think they had a big lead here, but after that I’ve seen much more Sony represented.
Krompus@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
I bought an Xbox Series controller and I was shocked by how shitty it is, especially compared to the wired 360 controller I had for years. Bought a DualSense and it’s so much better in every way.
BigBananaDealer@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
this is surprising to me i think the series controller is the best controller ever made. well i have a starfield one its slightly smaller and has a fun texture on the back
Krompus@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Overpriced, battery not included, haptics suck compared to DualSense, face buttons get stuck sometimes (it’s clean), the cheap rubber coating started wearing and peeling after the first month of light use, triggers are too stiff, drops bluetooth connection randomly, you need a stupid overpriced dongle for lower latency, and I just prefer the symmetrical PlayStation layout, never understood the offset sticks.
SlartyBartFast@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
I have a 360, which is the xbox 2
a_wild_mimic_appears@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 weeks ago
i have it too, and i used it a lot, but most people i knew at that time went for Sony
Krompus@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
X360 launched a full year before PS3, seemed great compared to the ancient PS2. Had a rough start with the red ring of death, but it recovered and did very well. X360 sales were higher for most of the generation but PS3 eventually beat them by a small margin for the final count.
SlartyBartFast@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
I think I need to JTAG mine, I have an optical disc drive emulator but I would like some home brews too
trigonated@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
To other Europeans : do you know anyone who owns an Xbox ? I’ve only ever had one single friend in middle school who had a 360. I’ve never seen any other model outside of an electronics store.
Barely, lol. Knew 1 person who had an og Xbox and 1 who had a 360. Newer than that, nope.
Croquette@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
I think that xbox controller are the best controllers for PC, so I don’t need all the advanced features, but otherwise, you are right.
Their market is now clearly gamepass + Windows. Microsoft is banking on their market share to sell gamepass and capture the market.