Xbox One Wants You To Input One
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I think it says alot that photo edits that good can come out so fast after the pics were released, it seriously doesn't bode well for the XBone if that's the instinctual response it's customers have....Dexter111 said:
Hmm I can see what you mean, although I'm not sure if that's a US or just other countries tradition, I've never heard of any tradition of which input people use (usually here people plug cable into the DVD/bluray player then it into the TV so you don't need to switch channels). It's also a metaphor for an outdated system that most of it's (assumed) target audience either don't know at all or were too young to probably remember/realise the link. The fact you needed to explain it shows that all too well.UnnDunn said:
Well, that's interesting. I haven't had a TV with an input 1 in years.
But of course, the marketing is not targeted at hardcore gamers. The target market is a more casual, mainstream audience-who *do* make up the majority of MS's consumer base. Also, it's targeted at an audience aged I'd say between 28 and 45; an audience more likely to want the TV, NFL and movie apps-and pay for them.
But of course, the marketing is not targeted at hardcore gamers. The target market is a more casual, mainstream audience-who *do* make up the majority of MS's consumer base. Also, it's targeted at an audience aged I'd say between 28 and 45; an audience more likely to want the TV, NFL and movie apps-and pay for them.
Oh, definitely hats of to him; chances are it's this guy [http://xkcd.com/125/].Jandau said:
So, to recap: their slogan either is a reference only understood by people about 10 years senior of their target audience, or a dick joke.
Great job, right there.
Much like jokes, a slogan that requires this much explanation has most likely already failed at its purpose.UnnDunn said:
And much like nearly everything else related to the XBox One announcement, this one has all the hallmarks of something that is likely to come back around to bite Microsoft in the rump. Nope, nothing inherently mock/parody-able about that slogan!
They're trying to bite off something much bigger than they can chew here. It's clear that this thing is designed for something that has become much less common in recent years: the big living room. The truth is that most xboxes (both the first and second gen) were bought by people who DON'T have such a room: most of us actually live in small apartments and dorm rooms, because we can't afford a big house and shit. Then of course there's the new technology that Microsoft seems to have myopically ignored: the smaller, personal screen, which is now the real center of attention, with the big screen reserved for a select few things, like movies and Triple-A games. This new slogan is proof positive that the Xbone is trying to innovate by going backwards, like trying to make the coolest watch possible while everyone is busy using their smart phones and shit.
They are kidding us with the all in one thing too right, i mean you ill still need a tv decoder, so that a box more already, then the kinnect is needed to work but is not part of the console so it's another box, then if you need more space you will need an external hard drive, so another box.... all in one become a lot more than, one
Well, I think I know what truly symbolizes the Xbone now:
Admit it. Some of you were thinking it once we heard from SONY.
Admit it. Some of you were thinking it once we heard from SONY.
