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Project Scorpio should be called the Xbox One Pro

Xbox needs to follow the trend if Microsoft wants consumers to understand what its next console does.

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MasterCornholio2695d ago

Well that wouldn't be confusing. I believe it's a good idea especially since consumers are already familiar with the Pro branding.

Hoffmann2695d ago

If the new console is really able to play all xbox one games, and that with new features/better graphics, the Pro name would make damn much sense.

Death2695d ago (Edited 2695d ago )

The Pro branding was used last gen with the 360. At launch there was an Xbox 360 Core and the higher priced Xbox 360 Pro. The Core SKU was later called the Arcade, the Pro became a mid tier label when the Xbox 360 Elite was released. What Playstation fans associate today with a high end SKU, Xbox fans see as lower tier. Calling Scorpio an Xbox One Pro would definitely be confusing to Xbox fans. Xbox One Elite would be more fitting if Microsoft wants to recycle names.

Personally I am fine with Scorpio. The appeal will be with hardcore Xbox fans anyway and they are most likely already aware of the console. Being what Microsoft calls a "premium" product, I don't believe they are targeting a mass market like Sony is with their Pro.

BumpFrankie2695d ago

@Death
What's funny is MS has already made an Xbox One Elite, I own one. I feel like they could follow the mentality of Sony and name is something like Xbox One Plus, but I wouldn't name it Pro just like Sony did. If it happened the way I want it, they would just call it the Microsoft Xbox going forward.

kraenk122695d ago

They surely will get rid of the ONE branding, that's for sure.

TankCrossing2695d ago

If they called it Pro or Elite then what would they call the next iteration 3 years later?

darthv722695d ago (Edited 2695d ago )

I believe each console should have its own name / identity. Sega never named a system consecutively like Sony has done. Sony is doing what Atari did with 2600, 5200, 7800 and even Nintendo tries to name their systems differently. If Ms is going to name this xbox 'something' then it should be reflective of being different than the 'one' and not something lame like 'two'.

you always have your platform name then your console name. Playstation (platform) 1, 2, 3, 4 (console). Xbox (platform) 360, one, scorpio (console). Nintendo is a weird one because their name is the platform and the company behind it while both Sony and MS are the companies behind their platforms of PS and XB. Sega was like nintendo with their name being the platform. SEGA (platform) Genesis, Saturn, Dreamcast (console)

you get the idea.

EverydayJoe2695d ago

@darth "even Nintendo tries to name their systems differently." Not recently Wii - Wii U fail.

@death I hope you don't think Scorpio is going to stay Scorpio, because it aint.

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andrewsquall2695d ago

@Death I agree calling it Xbone was confusing enough for Xbox fans and the damage that has done to this day alone is enough.

vegasgamerdawg2695d ago

The Xbox Scorpio is part of the Xbox one ecosystem. They're not goign to change the Xbox one brand. I see a lot of confused consumers already here on N4G...lol.

DivoJones2695d ago (Edited 2695d ago )

Well you and the OP have good points, consumers are familiar with 'pro' branding and what it generally includes. BUT at the same time, Microsoft will probably not want to give the impression that the upgrade from PS4 to PS4 pro is the same as the upgrade from Xbox One S to the Scorpio. It has higher specs and the ultra-HD blu-ray drive, which the PS4 pro doesn't have. They've already had an Elite variation of the Xbox One as well with the 1TB SSHD and the elite controller bundled, so for those reasons I'm going to rule out Pro and Elite. Someone below mentioned dropping the One, but that would cause customer confusion on whether it's a new platform or not.. so here's the names I can foresee them going with.
Xbox One 4K
Xbox One Ultimate or Ultra .. my money is on Ultra.

MRMagoo1232694d ago

who cares what they call it its still gonna be losing this gen.

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Rude-ro2695d ago

Right?! Can not wait to see halo 6 or 7 or 8 or a spin off or forza 7 through10 or gears 5 or 6 or............................ ....
Man it is going to be so awesome to see the same titles again and again but in 4k.
Day one purchase for sure.
Hopefully the cloud gaming is working by then... because by Microsofts calculations, that should mean that halo 6 should be open world, fully destructible, @8k 120fps....

:/

Death2695d ago

Uncharted 5 and GT7 must not be as high on your Playstation list as hypocrisy is. With any luck they will get patched for Pro support so you can complain in UHD while playing them.

Rude-ro2695d ago

@death
Right?!!!
Repetitive PS4 titles such as the last guardian, Detroit, death stranding, neir, nioh, days gone, horizon....
Uh.
Wish gaming companies would make new and interesting games.

;)

mark_parch2695d ago

they should just call it xbox scorpio

Death2695d ago

@Rude,

This is the 4th holiday we have had with the new consoles. How many of those games have released and do you think Microsoft isn't making any more new games? There is no doubt Sony has a more diverse library of first party games, but don't think for a minute it's not there core library that gamers look forward to the most. This gen Microsoft has hit with more of those core franchises while Sony focused on subscription services and VR.

christocolus2695d ago (Edited 2695d ago )

@Death

Lmao... That was funny. Let the guy be. He obviously forgot about all the new ips MS has published since launch and even those coming out next year. Lol

Gazondaily2695d ago

@Rude ro

When the PS4 finally gets a fps or racer worth talking about then come back to me. Otherwise yeah, go preorder the Scorpio now so perhaps you don't feel so insecure about the Xbox Beast 😂

xDealtwithIt2695d ago

They should have saved the Elite title for the Scorpio.

AngelicIceDiamond2695d ago (Edited 2695d ago )

@Rude you also mean repetitive titles such as Crackdown 3, Scalebound, Halo Wars 2,Phantom Dust, Sea Of Thieves, State Of Decay 2, Cup Head. Again you're choosing to be def and blind on purpose you'll get ridiculed (and deservingly so). I wish game companies would make new and interesting games too.

But what do I know its not like I keep track of Xbox or anything I'm sure you're waayyy more smarter than I am....

Ricegum2695d ago (Edited 2695d ago )

Rude-ro has a point though. When you get days like yesterday when you see footage from incredible games like Death Stranding, and then you see Days Gone and Horizon gameplay it makes you wonder why anyone actually got an Xbox One 😂 there really is no competition in terms of quality of games this gen between the two.

Oh man, that Death Stranding clip was unbelievable. Honestly can't wait for this.

kickerz2695d ago

Xbox one super mega turbo edition 🖒

XanderZane2695d ago

@Rude-ro
Or repetitive XB1 games like Scalebound, Sea of Thieves, Sunset Overdrive, ReCore, Phantom Dust, CupHead or Quantum Break. lol!!

Kingthrash3602694d ago

Half of your list hasn't came out yet....nor do they have release dates.
It's been 4 years and they only launched how many new AAA ips? 4?
Ryse, sunset, QB....and recore. While they have 3 halos like 6 forzas, and 2 gears....yes repetitive is the word.....I mean at least drop a rpg. Can't see how you guys sit here and defend that. Look at gears sells.....just all bad..its a wayyyy better game than judgment ever was and is one of the best this year in gaming. ..but sold nothing.
Know why ....because that ship has sailed.

Benchm4rk2694d ago

@Unreal01

"When you get days like yesterday when you see footage from incredible games like Death Stranding"

All we have seen is 2 CG trailers of the game. No gameplay or anything. How do you know it's an incredible game? Don't go all "No man's Sky" now and maybe wait and see what the game is like before you call it 'Incredible'.

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lelo2play2695d ago

Should be called "Xbox One 4K"

Not confusing and clear indication of what the console does.

AngelicIceDiamond2695d ago

We're going through a 4k Renaissance so Xbox 4k wouldn't stand out at all and confuse ppl with the S that has 4k features.

_-EDMIX-_2695d ago

Why would Microsoft even recognize the PlayStation Pro by calling their own device the pro? That actually leads consumers to believe that their decisions are in part made based on what Sony does which actually makes the Sony product sound Superior and the Microsoft product an imitation.

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starchild2694d ago

Yeah, that's true. Even though Microsoft first used the Pro name last gen. I think they should name it something different.

n4rc2693d ago

lol.. sony invented "pro" now?

ShottyatLaw2695d ago

It fits with the Surface and Surface Pro lines, and goes along with Sony, Apple, and many other tech companies.

I'm not sure what else they'd call it.

MasterCornholio2695d ago

Surely not the Xbox One Monster......

ziggurcat2695d ago

Yeah, Pro or Elite would work well, I think.

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1Victor2694d ago

All of you are thinking too small it'll be named Xbox 4K simple and make it even number with PS4

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fathertime44642695d ago

Just because it plays Xbox one games doesn't mean its an x1. Ps2 and ps3 played it's predecessors' games. It's not a next gen console,but it's also not just a mid gen upgrade either.
Hell they could just simply call it Xbox...

SlappingOysters2695d ago

Except they keep saying it does not replace the Xbox One and that it is in the same family.

OMGitzThatGuy2695d ago

People are just setting that up now so when the Scorpio is released they can say "Scorpio is a new gen, you can't compare it to the Pro"

Rude-ro2695d ago

They also said cloud gaming was the update Xbox one will need, they also said kinect will do all these magical things....
It's Microsoft. The best thing Microsoft does is brush things under the rug.

Tussin1872695d ago

Well it wouldn't be so confusing if MS would come out and say if it's a new gen machine or not. Phil got asked the question and really didn't give a straight answer. Being part of the same family doesn't mean jack. All systems that come out from a manufacturer are part of the same family.

Sony was clear that the Pro is not next gen. MS has not been clear. That's the difference. Just because it can play X1 games doesn't mean it's the same as the Pro. I don't understand how hard this is for people to understand.

So until MS becomes CLEAR on what it actually is then people are going to keep arguing. But I can bet that MS will continue with this "same family" instead of saying it's a new gen and will say that generations not longer exist and people will roll with it.

They don't want people to think that this is a new gen for them like the 360 was trying to get a jump start over PS3.

If the system has a new CPU, new GPU, more RAM, different architecture, and whatever else people are bragging about, it's sounds like a new gen me. But MS is going to say this "same family" line or say generations either no longer exist or they have evolved. Just because a system has BC doesn't mean it's in the same gen.

I know people have short memories now days and can't look at this without the fanboy goggles are on. New gen systems in the past have had BC. Somehow people seem think that X1 is the 1st console with BC. But I just wasted my time because people are going to still think in their bubble.

n4rc2695d ago

Well that's easy.. they have said it's not a new generation.. you seem to have the short memory here.. it's also the same architecture it's built on..

You don't want them compared to each other because one is more powerful.. nothing more

fathertime44642695d ago

Actually they said its apart of the Xbox family. The tablets, phones, and pc's are all part of that family now. But hey who knows. Would be grate if they made it upgradable like a pc

GrimmyReaper2694d ago

True, but Phil also said they will not stop developers if they make a game exclusive on the Scorpio
Developers will be free to utilize the extra horsepower, whether it be for resolution, framerate, more details or whatever.

At least, that's what Phil Spencer said but I guess we'll see how it all turns out.

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meganick2695d ago

Good point. I'm thinking Microsoft wants to move away from the Xbox One name since there's still a bit of a stigma to it, so I'm doubting it will include One in the name.

Vames2694d ago

@Tussin

You're speaking the truth and getting a lot of disagrees.

Project Scorpio will not be called Xbox One Pro. The power difference to the Xbox One alone should prove this is a new machine entirely. The thing many of you fail to realize is that Microsoft has been saying for a long time that it is done with generations. This simply means from now on, a new Xbox will be compatible with previous games, and the previous Xbox will play all the same games as the new system.

Going forward, no new Xbox will have games exclusively made for it, which then means, it will be part of the

starchild2694d ago

That's silly. There will still be a point where old systems have to be left behind.

The Scorpio console is just a much beefier Xbox One. It plays the same games, uses the same controller and accessories and has the same UI and OS. None of that is true of consoles of the same brand belonging to different generations.

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Wikkid6662695d ago

LOL! The Xbox Elite was already released.

alb18992695d ago

Yea! Is better the XBOX one Elite

mcstorm2695d ago

I think it will be called Xbox one elite as people know the elite branding plus it goes with the controller name to.

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robtion2694d ago

I say they embrace the whole Xbone thing and call it The Big Boner(Shadows of the Damned anyone?)!

corroios2695d ago

But it isnt. It doesnt have a single pie ce of hardware similar to the one. Its 4k native and the next gen machine from microsoft. Everything else is just pr.

Its coming in one year. There isnt nothing similar to the pro. They just dont want to say the truth. It never was called xbox one supercharged, its the xbox two.

Neonridr2695d ago

who cares what it is? It's an upgrade. Call it what you will, but this is what you should expect moving forward. 3 years between upgrades.

goldwyncq2695d ago

The lengths fanboys like you would go to justify why the PS4 Pro is weaker than Scorpio is hilarious. Never mind that the company itself clearly made it known that Scorpio is nothing more than a supercharged Xbox One from the beginning.

BiggerBoss2695d ago

So how do you justify how much weaker the Xb1 is compared to the ps4?

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Corpser2695d ago

What's there to justify? Scorpio is much more powerful than PS4 pro, it's only facts

GUTZnPAPERCUTZ2695d ago

There is no length... it just is weaker, Weaker GPU, Weaker CPU and weaker Memory... deal with it ;)

Bruh2695d ago (Edited 2695d ago )

@BiggerBoss

Different focuses, the Xbox One and PS4 are so similar in architecture it came down to one being game focused the other being a multi-media machine. Now they've realized they need to hit harder with the tech in the gaming aspect and are launching a system whose difference is far more than their inferiority in comparison to the PS4.

1.8 TFLOPs vs 1.41 TFLOPs
6.0 TFLOPS vs 4.2 TFLOPs

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freshslicepizza2695d ago

it isn't xbox two, the xbox 360 was the xbox two. do you even know why they called it xbox one? microsoft doesn't need to call it xbox two anyways because unlike their competition they want your libraries to carry over much like how the pc world works and how products like the iphone work. only instead of new systems every year it will be when a major advancement takes place, in this case its 4K gaming.

BiggerBoss2695d ago

Everybody has accepted that the Xbox One has a really stupid name. Who knows what it'll be called, but it won't be Xbox two.

Kribwalker2695d ago

I don't agree with you that everyone agrees it's a stupid name. With play anywhere and universal apps, it shows they named it after their plan. One Eco system, for all of your devices and purchases. Makes sense

yeahright22695d ago

"unlike their competition they want your libraries to carry over " yup, that's why backwards compatibility was built in at launch and had nothing to do with them being so heavily out sold.

ziggurcat2695d ago

"do you even know why they called it xbox one?"

Because they wanted it to be the all-in-one entertainment device in your livingroom.

Bruh2695d ago

@yeahright2
If you knew anything about coding you'd know that creating a fully integrated emulation on a previous system with a completely different language takes YEARS of making. Pretty sure 2 years wasn't their start and end point, I think they planned to release it alongside the One in the future to draw any remaining casual fans to their latest system.

yeahright22692d ago

@bruh, nah. see, remember phil spencer said at E3 that they brought it to the X1 because it was the most requested feature. If they had planned it all along, they would have said so, if for no other reason, to slow PS4 momentum. "hey 360 owners, don't leave the xbox brand for PS4, BC is coming so you can keep all your old games while trading in your 360 to help pay for the X1."

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Chris122694d ago (Edited 2694d ago )

@corroios - why are still spreading this FUD? You are right in some respects its not like the Pro. It will likely have a UHD player and ALL 360 and X1 games will play without a patch. In all other respects it is EXACTLY like the PS4 Pro. All peripherals work and many of the games will be patched to use the extra power.

I know it hurts that MS mid gen console may have some advantages over your preferred plastic box but you are starting to look very salty with your made up stories.

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