Comments on: Microsoft E3 2008 Press Event

By: Richard Windsor

Richard Windsor — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:08:42 +0000

I am not a big fan of having an Avatar but at least they aren’t making it a whole world that you have to use. The Avatars seem like they are not that overwhelming. I think that they are trying to be more family friendly and they have to convey that somehow and avatars are kinda friendly and fun. I think more people will like it then dislike it, but in the end its not going to change your experience a whole lot.

By: Shane

Shane — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:54:17 +0000

Functional yes, boring yes. Frankly I’m a sucker for this stuff: personal customization until the cows come home.

The new interface feels more rich and the partnership with Netflix is huge – although it probably won’t adhere to Canadians I don’t know.

By: Joe Haygood

Joe Haygood — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:48:48 +0000

Shane I will have to agree with Joe F. on this one. I do not have a need for a Miivatar on my 360. It is as if they learned nothing from the suckiness of the Vista experience. The blades were old, but they were very functional, while this feels gimmicky. I went into further detail in the forums.

By: Shane

Shane — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:45:02 +0000

Joe F. I welcome the Avatars. If they wanted an Avatar feature on the Fall update, it’s pretty much impossible to not rip off someone, somewhere.

Sifer: I wonder if we’ll see Final Fantasy 32 when we’re like 47 years old? lol.

By: Sifer2400

Sifer2400 — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:07:22 +0000

ff13 for the 360 fuck YEA

By: Shane

Shane — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:52:12 +0000

Looooove the new interface – I’m speechless. Gears 2 and Resident Evil looks awesome – Lips looks fun too haha.

By: Joe Fourhman

Joe Fourhman — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:35:03 +0000

I love marketing numbers. This speech may actually be a few months old…

“Stated that the 360 has the largest US install base” must be one of those high-def only numbers, because the Wii has outsold the 360 in the US, probably well ahead in reality once you discount busted 360 units.

“States that the 360 will outsell PS3 this generation.” A bold claim given that the PS3 has been tracking faster sales if you look at where the 360 was a year ago, when comparing consoles by launch date.

“Counts 12 million subscribers to Xbox Live.” Does not account for people who manage multiple accounts.

And the Mii Too avatar steal? Microsoft just managed to take the one thing that 360 fans preferred – the not-Nintendoness of it – and destroy it. That feature is DOA.