With the PS4’s dominance[1], the Nintendo Switch[2]’s launch hype, and a shortage of exclusives to talk about, Microsoft[3] goes into E3 2017[4] with a lot to prove. But if its past showings have been any indication, the company should be up to the task, with bringing backwards compatibility[5] to the Xbox One[6], and its consistent efforts at refining[7] its OS. Announcing solid exclusives should help too.
Microsoft’s E3 presentation begins at 2pm PDT on June 11 (2:30am IST on June 12). Here’s what to expect from Xbox and Microsoft at E3 2017.
Xbox Scorpio price, release date, games, and a real name
The Xbox One equivalent to the PS4 Pro[8] saw a spec reveal[9] a couple of months ago. At E3 2017 Microsoft is expected to finally tell us how much the Xbox Scorpio[10] would cost (some reports claim[11] $399), when you can buy it, and what games you can play on it. With Microsoft’s conference being 90 minutes long, expect a large chunk of it to focus on Xbox Scorpio, and perhaps its VR and AR capabilities too.
Xbox Scorpio Isn't for Gamers - Here's Why[12]
Live services for all your Xbox One games
This is a bit of a sticky topic for some. Xbox boss Phil Spencer stated[13] that story-based, single-player titles don’t have the impact they used to have. Granted, Spencer did backpedal later[14], but keep in mind that Halo 5[15]’s micro-transactions such as REQ packs[16] have ensured a consistent stream...