Microsoft pushed TOO FAR! Xbox Update!
Summary
TLDRIn this video, the host discusses the Xbox Series S's controversial role in gaming, particularly its impact on performance and game optimization. With the recent delay of 'Black Myth: Wukong' on Xbox due to memory leak issues, the debate over the console's limitations heats up. The host also reflects on past console limitations, such as 'The Witcher 3' in 2015, and emphasizes the need for Xbox to balance appealing to a broader audience while not neglecting the expectations of its hardcore fan base.
Takeaways
- 🎮 The Xbox Series S has been a controversial console since its release in 2020, facing criticism for its limited hardware capabilities.
- 🔍 The game 'Black Myth: Wukong' has highlighted issues with the Xbox Series S, as it is rumored to be delayed indefinitely due to optimization problems and memory leaks.
- 📉 Microsoft's veiled threat about the deals other platform rivals have with game developers suggests a competitive tension in the gaming industry.
- 💻 The Xbox Series S's limited memory has been identified as a problem for games in the past, which could be a contributing factor to the 'Black Myth: Wukong' delay.
- 🚫 The inability of 'Black Myth: Wukong' to pass Xbox's certification process due to crashes raises questions about the Series S's role in game development limitations.
- 🛠️ Some developers are said to prioritize optimization for the Series S, potentially at the expense of the Series X's performance, which could disappoint hardcore gamers.
- 🕊️ The Xbox Series S is positioned as an approachable console for casual gamers or those new to gaming, offering a more affordable entry point.
- 📚 Historically, consoles have often held back games from reaching their full potential, as seen with 'The Witcher 3' in 2015, which had to be downgraded for console performance.
- 🔄 The gaming community has mixed feelings about the Series S; some appreciate its affordability and accessibility, while others are frustrated by its limitations.
- 🔄 Xbox's strategy to appeal to a broader audience with the Series S is seen as both a strength and a weakness, with the need to balance the expectations of casual and hardcore gamers.
- 👥 The video includes a perspective from a Series S user who enjoys the console for its compact size and performance, highlighting the subjective nature of gaming preferences.
Q & A
What is the main topic of discussion in the video?
-The main topic of discussion is the controversy surrounding the Xbox Series S and its impact on game performance, particularly in relation to the game 'Black Myth: Wukong'.
Why has the criticism of the Xbox Series S increased recently?
-The criticism has increased due to the game 'Black Myth: Wukong' not launching simultaneously on Xbox as it did on other platforms, allegedly due to optimization issues and memory leak errors that prevent the game from passing Xbox's certification process.
What was the situation with 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt' in 2015?
-In 2015, 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt' was reported to have been downgraded from its initial gameplay reveal due to the limitations of video game consoles, which was a major narrative surrounding the game at the time.
What is the Xbox Series S's role in Xbox's strategy to appeal to a broader audience?
-The Xbox Series S is part of Xbox's strategy to offer a more affordable and compact console for those who may not prioritize high-resolution gaming, thus appealing to a broader and more casual audience.
How does the Xbox Series S compare to the Xbox Series X in terms of performance and features?
-The Xbox Series S is a less powerful console compared to the Series X, with limitations in graphical performance and memory. However, it is marketed as being able to play the same games with the same features, albeit with potential compromises in quality.
What is the issue with the game 'Balers Gate 3' on the Xbox Series S?
-The issue with 'Balers Gate 3' on the Xbox Series S was that it couldn't get split-screen working, which meant the game wouldn't have feature parity between the X and S versions.
What is the viewer's perspective on the Xbox Series S based on the video?
-The viewer, Haley, finds the Xbox Series S approachable and enjoys the gaming experience on it, particularly for games like 'Disney Dream Light Valley' and 'Animal Crossing', without major concerns about graphical fidelity or performance issues.
What is the potential impact of the Xbox Series S on the gaming industry according to the video?
-The potential impact includes a division within the Xbox community, with some feeling that the Series S is holding back gaming performance and others enjoying the accessible and affordable option it provides.
What does the video suggest Xbox should do to improve their strategy?
-The video suggests that Xbox should do a better job of balancing their offerings for both casual and hardcore gamers, being upfront about the limitations of the Series S, and prioritizing the Series X version of games where possible.
What is the general sentiment among developers towards the Xbox Series S as portrayed in the video?
-The sentiment is mixed; while some developers may not be too fond of the Series S due to its limitations, others have provided anonymous opinions that are quite favorable about the console.
How does the video address the issue of game optimization for multiple platforms?
-The video acknowledges that game optimization for multiple platforms, including the Xbox Series S, can be challenging and may lead to compromises in performance or graphical quality to ensure a game's release on all targeted platforms.
Outlines
🎮 Xbox Series S Controversy and Black Myth Wukong Delay
The video script discusses the ongoing controversy surrounding the Xbox Series S, particularly in light of the game 'Black Myth Wukong'. The game, developed by Game Science, has been delayed on the Xbox platform due to optimization issues and memory leak errors, which have led to crashes and failure to pass Xbox's certification process. The script suggests that while the Series S has been criticized since its release in 2020, this incident has intensified the debate. It also touches on Microsoft's veiled threat regarding deals with game developers and the broader implications for Xbox's strategy and reputation.
🛠 Balancing Xbox Strategy: Series S and Series X
This paragraph delves into the balancing act of Xbox's strategy to appeal to a broader audience with the Series S, while maintaining the high-performance expectations of Series X owners. It acknowledges the challenges faced by game developers in optimizing for both consoles and the potential for the Series S to limit the gaming experience. The speaker suggests that Xbox needs to better manage expectations and possibly prioritize the Series X version of games for a more satisfactory experience, especially for those who invested in the high-end console.
🕹️ Haley's Perspective on Gaming with Xbox Series S
The script presents a personal account from Haley, who has spent over 100 hours playing on her Xbox Series S. She discusses her preference for the Series S over other consoles due to its compact size and suitability for her gaming needs. Haley highlights her positive experience with games like 'Disney Dream Light Valley', noting improved performance and graphics on the Series S compared to other platforms. Despite the console's controversies, she expresses contentment with the Series S and a willingness to continue using it even if faced with graphical limitations in certain games.
📈 The Dual Impact of Xbox Series S on Gamers
The final paragraph wraps up the discussion by acknowledging the dual impact of the Xbox Series S. It recognizes that while some gamers, like Haley, enjoy their Series S experience without concern for high-end gaming features, others are frustrated by the console's limitations, as evidenced by the 'Black Myth Wukong' delay. The speaker concludes that Xbox's strategy to expand its audience has merit but emphasizes the need to ensure that the hardcore gaming community does not miss out on gaming opportunities and that expectations are managed effectively across the board.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Xbox Series S
💡Controversial decision
💡Black Myth: Wukong
💡Memory leak
💡Game optimization
💡FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)
💡The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
💡Console limitations
💡Market strategy
💡Frame rate
💡Casual gamers
Highlights
Xbox's controversial decision with the Xbox Series S is affecting the gaming market and its compatibility with new games like 'Black Myth: Wukong'.
Game science faced difficulties optimizing 'Black Myth: Wukong' for the Xbox platform, leading to delays and criticism of the Series S.
Xbox Series S has been criticized since its release in 2020 for its limitations, which are now affecting the gaming experience for some titles.
The Xbox Series S's memory limitations have been a concern for game developers and are suspected to be the cause of issues with 'Black Myth: Wukong'.
The Xbox certification process is a hurdle for games like 'Black Myth: Wukong', which has not been able to pass due to performance issues on the Series S.
Rumors suggest that the Xbox version of 'Black Myth: Wukong' is indefinitely delayed due to a memory leak error causing crashes.
The controversy around the Xbox Series S raises questions about its impact on game optimization and the gaming experience.
The Xbox Series S's limitations have been compared to past console limitations that affected games like 'The Witcher 3' in 2015.
Xbox's strategy is to appeal to a broader audience, similar to CD Projekt Red's approach with 'The Witcher 3', by making gaming more accessible.
The Xbox Series S is praised for its compact size and portability, making it an attractive option for casual gamers.
Some gamers prefer the Xbox Series S for its ease of use and affordability, despite its limitations in performance and graphics.
The debate over the Xbox Series S's impact on gaming highlights the need for balance between accessibility and performance.
Xbox needs to better manage expectations and balance the needs of both casual and hardcore gamers in their console offerings.
The gaming community is divided over the Series S, with some enjoying its benefits and others frustrated by its limitations.
Xbox's challenge is to ensure that the entire community does not miss out on gaming opportunities due to console limitations.
The discussion around the Xbox Series S emphasizes the importance of considering both the needs of developers and gamers in console design.
Transcripts
Xbox needs to change and they got to do
it quick what's up y'all I'm Ry this is
my channel Xbox ready where we talk
about Xbox stuff the latest news rumors
pretty much anything I want to talk
about as long as it's about Xbox in some
way and today we're going to be
discussing how Xbox's most controversial
decision this generation is once again
coming back to haunt them and no believe
it or not we're not going to be talking
about how Xbox is shipping their games
over to PS5 now instead we are going to
be talking about the most controversial
console on the market the Xbox series s
now our poor little Series S that little
guy back there has been getting a lot of
flak since it released back in 2020 and
criticism of the series s has once again
ramped up thanks to breakout hit from
game science black myth wuk Kong this
game has been a highly anticipated title
for a lot of people out there and we've
known for a while that black myth wasn't
going to be launching at the same time
on Xbox as its other platform
counterparts game science a month or two
back said that they were having trouble
optimizing the game for the Xbox
platform and Microsoft made some Veiled
Threat about oh we don't know about like
the deals that our other platform Rivals
have with game science we can't comment
on that but we're working hard to bring
this game over to Xbox so fans can play
it fast forward to now this game is out
and people really really like it when it
launched it was apparently buggy as hell
on PC but other than that it's getting
very strong reviews and breaking all
sorts of records for concurrent player
count and has left a lot of Xbox owners
feeling like they're missing out they're
getting fomo and new rumors regarding
the the Xbox version of blackm myth
Wukong aren't helping because apparently
the Xbox version of black myth is
delayed indefinitely due to a memory
League error which causes crashes and
apparently FS the consoles as well and
because of that the game hasn't been
able to pass Xbox's certification
process and no one knows when they're
going to be able to figure it out now a
lot of people are taking this news and
saying aha so it's not a series s
problem it's a Memory leak problem but
the lack of memory in the series s has
been identified as a problem for other
games in the past so while no one
involved has come out and blamed the
series s specifically in the situation
like I don't know warhorse it's still a
possibility that this is sort of the
series s's fault with that being said
black myth Wukong is representing a very
unique challenge for Xbox with balers
Gate 3 the problem was that they
couldn't get split screen working on the
series s which means that the game
wouldn't have feature parody between the
X and S versions Microsoft was able to
say you know what okay drop split screen
on the series s and just make sure that
the game ships onto our platform as long
as a game runs fine on the series s and
X that's okay but with black myth it's
not about features working on the X and
not working on the S it's a performance
thing it's a game crashing thing it's a
Memory thing which means that Microsoft
Xbox they would have to bend their rules
even further if they wanted to get this
game on their platform they would
probably have to make it so where this
game is available on the series X and
not on the series s if they really can't
get it to work out which would not be a
great look if you went out and bought a
series Series S thinking that you'd be
able to play any series X game and of
course critics of the series s are
taking this and running with it again I
saw an article that was like Jim Ryan
was right about the series s the entire
time and now you're probably thinking
that I'm going to come on here and
either make a defense or a case for the
series s or be super critical of the
series s but I've already done those
kinds of videos in the past now this
video I'm making to remind people about
a couple of things this whole thing
obviously is not a great look for Xbox
but it is far and away from the first
time that a console has been blamed for
holding back video games let's travel
back in time for a second back to 2015
almost 10 years ago believe it or not in
May of 2015 I had just turned 22 I
barely had any money in my bank account
but on my birthday I opened up the Xbox
digital store and I was like you know
what I'm going to treat myself I'm going
to buy a game for myself and that game
was The Witcher 3 wild Hunt it ended up
being one of my favorite games of all
time I loved it so much that my wife won
Christmas bought me replicas of geralt
Steel and silver swords the very same
ones that you see behind me right now
The Witcher 3 holds a special place in a
lot of Gamers Hearts but despite that
you want to know what one of the major
stories and narrative surrounding The
Witcher 3 was when it released back in
2015 that it was downgraded severely
from what we initially saw at its
gameplay reveal because of video game
consoles consoles held this game back
consoles destroyed the potential of this
game that could have been a once in
a-lifetime experience CD project red
came out and they were like yes we are
confirming that in order to get this
game running on consoles we had to
downgrade it a little bit we feel bad
about it but they also said without the
console version of The Witcher 3 the
game wouldn't exist as we know it now
consoles are just too popular and they
wouldn't have made enough money if they
didn't try to reach out to a broader
audience when I was playing this game
back in 2015 I was like this is dope
it's a awesome I love the story I love
the world I wasn't sitting there banging
my fist on the table saying uh what
could have been these damn Xboxes and
PlayStation 4s they're ruining
everything consoles are in a way always
going to be holding back games from
their full potential but if not for
consoles we would have to spend a bunch
of money on PCS building them buying
them pre-built whatever and some people
really want to do that some people want
to buy multiple consoles have a PC spend
their money on stupid monitor
configurations guilty but not everyone
wants to do that and here's the other
reminder that I'm going to give people
whether we like it or not Xbox's
strategy right now is to appeal to a
broader audience much like CD project
red back when they were developing the
console version of The Witcher 3 they've
recognized okay there is a market of
people who do not give a damn about
playing games at 4K resolution at the
highest frame rate they just want a
console that out the box will run the
game no extra setup no extra fuss and
they want it cheap now I'm not saying
that doesn't come with its growing pains
because they already have an existing
fan base who does care about graphics
and frame rate and all that other stuff
I personally don't mind Xbox widening in
their net cering to the more casual
crowd with the series s or even with
Xbox cloud gaming and these new Amazon
Fire Sticks but I think they got to do a
better job of balancing it going forward
and setting expectations for both new
fans and existing ones I see that they
were trying to balance it at the
beginning of this generation by saying
hey we have the world's most powerful
console with the Xbox series X if you
are real serious Xbox gamer bu the
series X if you don't really care about
top-of-the-line resolution and frame
rate you can go ahead and buy the series
s it may not look as good but it'll play
all the same games and have all the same
features which as we've seen isn't
exactly true and if people want to play
on the series s that's no problem to me
but as much as I hate to admit it it's
starting to seem like the series s is
dragging things down for people who
bought a series X wanting a
top-of-the-line experience more and more
and more Xbox fans are getting excited
for these games especially the first
party ones that are on the horizon but
then towards the end of the development
cycle right before these games are about
to launch the studios are like oh by the
way we couldn't get 60 FPS on this game
and some games I think fans are willing
to forgive that they're willing to
overlook it like with hellblade too cuz
they were like okay this game in terms
of like the realism in terms of the
quality of the graphics in terms of how
the game is presented in that kind of
cinematic mode yeah I'm sure I'll let it
slide but with games like Starfield with
upcoming games like AOW they're coming
out saying oh yeah we can only get 30
and that's about it I think that's all
you really need no because chances are
if you bought a series X you were
expecting most games to be 60 not 30 60
was the bare minimum it's almost as if
Xbox and the studios are prioritizing
the series F optimization for the game
and then saying okay once you figure
that out we can try to upscale it or
whatever for the series X when it should
be the other way around as someone who
games primarily on the Xbox series X
someone who bought it at full price I
think people like me and others like me
out there were tired of hearing locked
atad 30fps on consoles it's 2024 almost
2025 we need these games coming out at
60 we don't need them launching and then
6 months later getting a patch like with
Starfield and redfall and all sorts of
other games no Xbox should be a little
bit more flexible say Okay prioritize
the series X version of the game and if
we can't really make it work on the
series s we're going to have to be
upfront and honest about that it is a
very complicated issue though people try
to paint it as this black and white
thing oh all developers hate the series
s universally hate it but I'm lucky
enough to have a lot of friends who work
on the development side I've talked to
some devs who yeah they they're not too
crazy about the series s the last time I
did a video about this I got a lot of
anonymous opinions that were quite
favorable about the series s but what I
haven't really done is bring in someone
who spent a lot of time playing games on
the series s so I'm going to do that
right now and we got Haley back that is
right back by popular demand y'all let
me know in the comments how much y'all
liked Haley now Haley you're probably
wondering why I have you on this video
in the first place I am wondering that
yes so how many how many hours do you
think you've spent playing on your Xbox
series
s how many hours I don't know I would
say over a 100 hours over a 100 okay
maybe over 200 hours over 200 hours so
far yeah cuz it's interesting cuz I
remember when we got the series s you
wanted it to play one specific game yeah
and the option was oh well you can just
play it on my PS5 but you'll have to
like move it back and forth or or we
could get you like a cheaper Xbox a
series s and you can play it and for
some reason that seemed a lot more
appealing to you what was your thought
process at the time of wanting to play
this game on the series s versus the
PlayStation 5 we already had uh so when
you were first telling me about the
series s something that was really
important to me was being able to like
transport it from room to room and take
it to the living room or the bedroom or
wherever um sorry one
second when you you were first telling
me about the series as it sounded
appealing because it wasn't going to be
as big and bulky as the PS5 uh you said
it would be fairly compact you had the
series X at the time and you said you
know it would be quite a bit smaller
than that so that definitely sold me um
you know I had one or two games that I
knew I was going to play a lot of on
this console and so it seemed like the
perfect compact console for me to play
these games on when you were playing
your Series S on these two games that
you really wanted to play and you're
putting in the hundreds of hours at any
point where you're like this is
unplayable or it looks like crap or I
like this is just donkey doooo No in
fact I almost immediately upon starting
to play on the series s i preferred it
to the other consoles that I had been
playing at the time so Disney dream
light Valley is one of my all-time
favorite games I've played yeah
literally hundreds of hours of that game
um since it first came about since it
first launched and I started playing it
on my switch and I did notice a lot of
issues with you know the loading time
and the graphics and you know the more
effort I put into the game and the more
I collected and the more I you know did
in the game you know the less and less
the graphics held up uh and I'd always
had that issue with Animal Crossing as
well and I was like ah this is so
annoying and then I feel like my life
changed when when I got the series s
because it just took away those issues
completely it runs so smoothly on there
I've put in hundreds of more hours into
the game and the series s changed my
life that's going to be the title of
this video I'm calling it right now I
mean it's kind of true what if I told
you that the series s is actually as
much as you love it one of the most
controversial things to happen in gaming
over the past couple of years why there
is a lot of people out there that say
that the series s is holding back gaming
that it's hamstringing games in the same
way I kind of brought you on for the
Amazon Fire stick thing to get your
opinion about it I thought it would be
cool to get your perspective about the
series s right just like the less
experienced Gamers perspective on the
series S I get it I get it I am a very
experienced coach gamer and that's about
it I would never think of it from that
perspective of from a game development
perspective of having to take you know
all these different consoles into
account you know in my limited gaming
world I'm just thinking oh this one game
is coming out and if they say it's going
to go on all of these consoles then it's
just going to work now would you say the
series s was approachable to you like it
definitely seem so when you had the
option to play on a PlayStation 5 and
you were like n I'd rather have this
other thing yeah it definitely was I
think PC gaming definitely intimidates
me I think it's just like a limitation
that I have for myself like I don't if I
don't need it then I don't want it is
kind of my perspective on a lot of
things if I don't need this big fancy
machine because I'm only you know using
this for a couple of different things
I'll just go with that if you were to
kind of be like okay cozy games I'm
going to like go beyond that would you
feel like you want to upgrade to a PC or
um the beef of your Xbox a series X or
do you think you're just content to ride
with the S I would just want to keep
trying with the series s and see like if
you know if there was a game that I
wanted to play where I was concerned
about the graphics holding up or this or
that then I would try it I would want to
continue trying it on the series s I am
taken out of it when the graphics like
don't look beautiful I think that's the
only thing that bugs me like anything
glitchy or like oh I hate when I'm the
main purpose of one of these games is to
like decorate your space like decorate
the town and you're you have the ability
to collect all these items and I put
them all out and then I'm walking from
area to area and it's
like like things are just like pop like
popping up and they're all Pixy I hate
that but I avoid that with the series s
so once again it looks like that both
things can be true when it comes to
Arguments for and against the series s
there are a lot of people like Haley out
there that really enjoy their experience
and they don't really think about the
other stuff about frame rates about how
gaming is being held back by the lack of
memory and all that and there are other
people out there that are frustrated
that they can't play games like black
myth Wukong because of a rumored issue
with the series S I think Xbox is kind
of on to something in regards to this
whole oh let's make a console that is
approachable for people who aren't
really as into games as our hardcore
audience or maybe they're new to video
game consoles entirely I think there is
Merit in building up that audience and
Community but I think they need to do a
better job of rewarding that hardcore
player base that they've cultivated over
the past 20 years and making sure that
the entire Xbox Community doesn't miss
out on any more opportunities anyways
guys that's all the Xbox stuff I have to
talk about today thanks so much for
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