By Dave Rudden
Xbox at E3 2016
In any other year, Microsoft would have been the clear winner with what it showed at E3 2015.
Gears of War 4, the Xbox Elite Controller and the unexpected delight of Xbox One backwards compatibility were great highlights. But, when Sony went and announced a Final Fantasy VII remake, the resurrection of The Last Guardian and Shenmue III, many judges’ scorecards put the win in Sony’s column.
Either company reaching the same heights this go-round is a near-impossibility, but Microsoft will have a tougher time without a dog in the virtual reality (VR) fight. Still, there are plenty of paths to a successful E3 for the Xbox One, but it won’t be easy.
Go heavy on hardware
The obvious way for Xbox to win is with a better console upgrade. Both Sony and Microsoft seemingly have new console iterations on deck.
For Microsoft, it’s been even more blatantly obvious, as the amount of bundle deals, discounts and free gift cards handed out with the current Xbox One stock at retailers points toward new console configurations hitting this holiday season. Even more to the Xbox One’s credit; unlike the lead-up to E3 2013, Microsoft …read more
Source:: techradar.com – Gaming
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