GameStop Impressed With Xbox One Scorpio- ‘Gamer Friendly, Powerful Console’

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GameStop has noted that its physical product sales are declining, which has all led to a massive hit in its earnings- however, the retailer revealed in an investor call that it has cards to play still, pointing to PlayStation VR, Xbox One Scorpio, and the Nintendo Switch as the three primary drivers it sees going forward.

“In physical gaming there have been cyclical declines without question, but we have very strong cards to play in Nintendo Switch, Sony [PlayStation] VR, and Microsoft [Xbox] Scorpio,” GameStop’s CEO Paul Raines stated. Apparently, GameStop is placing a lot of faith in Scorpio, and its ability to drive sales.

“Finally, we’re impressed with [the] Microsoft Scorpio product,” Chief Operating Officer Tony Bartel said, adding that it is a ‘gamer friendly console’ that will drive revenues when it launches this Holiday season. “Unfortunately we can’t talk about a lot other than what’s known”, he said. “The Scorpio is a very powerful system that’s really made for 4K. We see it [as] a very gaming centric, very, very powerful unit and so we do believe that there will be some great games that are made for this.”

It sounds like they may not know more than we do- but what they do know, they seem to be optimistic about. GameStop’s optimism for the Nintendo Switch proved to be well founded in the end- doubtless they are hoping the same will hold true for the Xbox Scorpio as well.

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Source: http://gamingbolt.com/gamestop-impressed-with-xbox-one-scorpio-it-will-be-a-gamer-friendly-powerful-console

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SakuPosted:

GameStop not really good at all!!

HaloPosted:

The only thing that could possibly hurt the sales is the price of the console, we seen that with the Xbox One. Even though this new console from Microsoft is supposed to be a "high-end console" for gamers, which pretty much says its going to be pricey, hopefully it's not so much that we all can't afford it, hah.

IQPosted:

Aims I'm not surprised that physical purchases have drastically declined in this era. As much as how nice it is to have a brand new physical game copy in your hands, buying stuff digitally is far more convenient in my opinion. I've noticed that the GameStop atmosphere has changed over the years and I personally don't like it. Although, best of luck to them with their console sales. Digital all the way ;)



Also, I reaaaaally hope the Xbox Scorpio will come in various colors because I just purchased the Xbox One S Military green this year and I absolutely love the look. Wouldn't want to get rid of this bad boy.

SilkyPosted:

Most buy games digitally and I will buy scorpia most likely also online.

IQPosted:

I'm not surprised that physical purchases have drastically declined in this era. As much as how nice it is to have a brand new physical game copy in your hands, buying stuff digitally is far more convenient in my opinion. I've noticed that the GameStop atmosphere has changed over the years and I personally don't like it. Although, best of luck to them with their console sales. Digital all the way ;)

Two_FacedPosted:

GameStop sucks is why. Get with the times or get left behind.

FibrilPosted:

I find myself purchasing more digital games these days then hard copies. Though I'll buy a Scorpio when it comes out.


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