Would you buy Microsofts next console?

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#1 tbs76
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I am just curious to know how many people out there would be willing to buy Microsofts next console given its high failure rate for the Xbox 360. I truely love the 360 and its vast library of games which is why I am reluctantly on my 3rd console. I have invested my time and money into over 40 games, numerous controllers and other perirpherals so it would be hard for me to walk away so to speak.

I just hope Microsoft has learned a valuable lesson from the RROD incident and will produce a superior piece of hardware in the next gen. I can guarentee you right now, that I will most likely buy another next gen Microsoft system but it might be my very last if there is even the slightest problem. I believe a system that costs the consumer $500 big ones on launch should be able to withstand 3 decent years of use at least.

So I urge everyone out there who owns a 360 or might consider buying one to share your thoughts on this matter and send a strong message to Microsoft that during the next console run we wont be so forgiving to technical failures. Maybe next time the real RROD might be the sound of Microsofts stockmarket and console business plumetting to its doom.

You got the software right this gen, now get the hardware right on thenext.

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#2 Fizzman
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of course i will provided it has good games.

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#3 Hakud0ushi
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Yes i will, actually i can't see any problem at all.
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#4 lbjkurono23
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not likely. I would wait for reports on how the console holds up( in terms of hardware reliability).
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#5 vashkey
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I can't imagine Microsoft would be careless as to make the same colossal mistake twice, but if the next xbox has the same problems I'm not sure I'd be willing to put up with it again. I mean, I love Halo and all but sheesh. And of course what matter most is the game though. I always wait a year or two before snatching a new game console so that I'll have some games to play on it.
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#6 Odnomiar
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I don't think MS will allow the next xbox to have similar problems. they will have learned from their own mistakes and make ammends by giving us a reliable console.

I find it fascinating that, despite how infamous the RROD and other issues are, that the 360 keeps selling. happy fascinating, not bad fascinating! lol

I will buy it, but, as another poster said. it's gotta have the games.

and arguably, this gen, there isn't another company that can match the 360 for quality titles.

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#7 unkis4l
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If it has the same problems that the current 360 has then no I will not buy it and I will turn to another console or the pc. It will only show that Ms is more careless and greedy than they appear.

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#8 Avenger1324
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MS has taken a big hit, both in reputation, and in profits from the reliability problems of the 360. I am sure that this will make them put even more effort into ensuring the next console will be much more reliable. While they want to be no.1 in everything they do, being the most unreliable is not a title they will want to hold again
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#9 resevl4rlz
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naw i see microsoft is taking a break from the console race, and sega,apple, and ea games will team up with each other haha jk. but no im waiting for the right price and games

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#10 Mythomniac
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I might, I hope they change the name from Xbox, I am tired of it. Honestly, it sounds like some kind of box where you can get porn.... XXXBox
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#11 rangegear
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Probobly but not right away. l love my 360:)

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#12 MadVybz
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I might, I hope they change the name from Xbox, I am tired of it. Honestly, it sounds like some kind of box where you can get porn.... XXXBoxMythomniac

Ha ha ha, you are SO funny! :lol:

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#13 Doolz2024
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Yeah I would.
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#14 Gen007
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yes and just buy a warrenty. Life is 2 short to not have what you want. im sure they learned and will make a solid console next time. So far both sony and MS have had major problems with their consoles. I like how now alot of people act like the DREs and falied disc trays didnt happen with the ps2. I went through 3 ps2s and sony never once offered to fix it for free like MS did. Nintendo is the only one that ive never had any problems with and ive owned a nes,snes,gamecube and a wii. Those things will survive nuclear war.

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#15 MrNacaa
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Yes I would :)
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#16 HipYoungster42
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I probably won't be able to, considering my overall financial status. I know for sure I'll be getting Nintendo's system first, so I wouldn't beable to.I'll probably be sticking with Nintendo, considering they have some awesome exclusives.

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#17 Flamecommando
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Possibly. Can't be sure yet.

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#18 MissMorphine
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ill wait. to see if the new console is more reliable. if not ill get a ps4 or w.e sony calls their new console.

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#19 dukerav
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In short, yes, at what point after its release would be the question to ask myself though.
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#20 lawlessx
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im sure microsoft have learned alot about the mistakes had with the 360.(as sony have learned with the ps2 and it's hardware problems). I dont expect them to make the same mistake with they're next console.
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#21 mikexnxike310
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I'll buy it.

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#22 craigalan23
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Of course I'll buy it a few weeks after release.

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#23 l4dak47
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probably

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#24 93soccer
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for sure i will

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#25 D0ub13_5c0r3
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I'll wait, and see ow it turns out after a while. And if it has some problems with it somewhat similar to the 360, I'll pass and stay on the 360.
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#26 Next-Gen-Tec
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Yes.
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#27 Crash6
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No.
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#28 Night-Wolf93
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yes indeed ill buy the next MS console hasn't failed me yet :)

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#29 James161324
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yes, but not right away.
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#30 Floppy_Jim
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Yes, MS have a lot of great franchises now, can't miss out on those.
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#31 MickeyTheNinja
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Maybe but their very first priority should be making sure it'll never break or have hardware failures. I'm pretty sure after the 360 they'll be perfecting the new console so it wont break.
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#32 Oakfront
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Yeah i'll buy the new Xbox pretty much day one. Having said that, that won't be until another 5 years at least.

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#33 Oakfront
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yes indeed ill buy the next MS console hasn't failed me yet :)

Night-Wolf93

I've had RROD twice :( But still staying faithful :P.

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#34 MsCortana
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I've had four consoles die on me and I can say with some assurance, that yes, I will be purchasing the next console Microsoft produces.

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#35 DPhunkT
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Nope. I'd wait for Sony's next console this next time around.
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#36 noforkin
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I can't imagine Microsoft would be careless as to make the same colossal mistake twice.vashkey
Microsoft have a history for making the same mistakes over and over - Internet Explorer - version 8 and it still has some issues that started with ie 5, Windows operating systems never working properly, service updates crashing servers etc, etc. But I agree I tend to wait until the first price drop to buy a new console - lots of cheap games to play and you can pick and choose games but would buy the next console without doubt
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#37 jensen_slipknot
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Yes, we can only hope the hardware is better. The games are fantastic tho.
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#38 solo4321
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Yeah, I don't see why not. If it has anywhere near as many good exclusives as the 360, definite yes.
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#39 Gen007
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[QUOTE="vashkey"]I can't imagine Microsoft would be careless as to make the same colossal mistake twice.noforkin
Microsoft have a history for making the same mistakes over and over - Internet Explorer - version 8 and it still has some issues that started with ie 5, Windows operating systems never working properly, service updates crashing servers etc, etc. But I agree I tend to wait until the first price drop to buy a new console - lots of cheap games to play and you can pick and choose games but would buy the next console without doubt

thats two different departments of MS.

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#40 metallica_911
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well i have been a gamer since the sega master system days and i have had ps1 and ps2 and here in Egypt the first xbox wasnt available and i only heard rumours that another console rather than the ps2 exists :D but this gen i bought the 360 and i have to say if micosoft learns and "get the hardware right" which i know they will i am all microsoft now babyyyyyy, and also the 360 controller kicks the crap out of the ps3 one :D
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#41 Saruman1719
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As long as it has the games I want.
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#42 TheNerdyCritic
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Last gen I got a PS2 because it had the best game library out of all the consoles so it was great value for money. This gen I went for the 360 for the same reasons, despite having to abandon a few favourite series of mine in the transition *Cough* Metal Gear Solid *Cough*. I will stick by this method of picking next-gen.

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#43 a55a55inx
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I'm certain that they will have learned from their mistakes. The next xbox will be quieter and less prone to failure. MS took a big hit from having to pay for all of those repairs just to make sure that they don't lose costumers. We (the consumers) know what we're going to be asking and speaking about when MS releases info on their next console and MS knows that we're concerned about hardware issues. So they know that they need to address these issues before the next console launch or people will be tentative to put down $400-$500 for another early MS console.

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#44 STARXWOLF
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yeah but i would wait for a price drop to get it.

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#45 Zemus
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Without Hesitation. My PS3 collects dust in the corner and im on my 4th 360 (Thankfully Warrenties have saved me for 3 of them). Its just that much superior overall.

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#46 darksword1123
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Yeah
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#47 deactivated-61cf0c4baf12e
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I hate Sony and everything they do (yes, everything) and Nintendo really let me down with the wii and it's really really easy and non inspiring 3rd party games... (ex nintendo fanboy and owner of a wii since launch day)...

Anyway I'm sure I'm getting the next system MS releases (unless it's a gimmick of the wii as seen with proyect natal) but not on launch day, I don't trust them even though I have never had a problem with my 360 apart from games freezing every now and then... hope it stays that way.

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#48 moose_knuckler
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I must say I'm on the fences depending on the games and general cost for add-ons. Yes some or minor but I'd like to keep a tighter belt next-gen.
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#49 shadowysea07
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i'll get one but i'll wait for hte price to drop XD. unless its 250 at launch which i highly doubt.

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#50 alstevens83
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It's more than likely that I will as well. However I would pick one up around a couple of months into the cycle.