Xbox Comics Only True Fans Will Understand
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25 Xbox Comics Only True Fans Will Understand
Microsoft has been killing it lately with its popular Xbox consoles. But with great popularity comes great memes. Here's 25 for true Xbox fans! via: 9gag.com, deviantart.com The original Xbox came out in 2001, putting Microsoft in the gaming scene for over 15 years now. They've spent years putting their brand side by side with quality and raw power. They were the first ones to get online console gaming to the masses (and do it well). Innovation was made with the Xbox 360, which became one of the best-selling consoles of all time. Now we have the massive Xbox One to sink our teeth into. That's a lot of history for a company who is relatively new at the gaming industry. Of course, they've had their missteps over the years as well as their triumphs, and we've laughed with them and hated them. Because of this, there are a lot of comics that make fun of the decisions Microsoft has made in the past as well as the deals they've been involved with. We've selected 25 of the best Xbox-related comics on the Internet for your humorous pleasure. These comics can also be referenced to specific Xbox games as well. That said, only true fans will understand these 25 hilarious Xbox comics that make fun of Microsoft in all the right ways. Here's to one of the more high-end console brands in history! THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY Bipolar Strategies
Via: kickinthehead.org Indie developers have quickly evolved into some of the more famous game companies on the market. Because they don't have massive budgets to back them up, they have to sink their time, passion, and soul into their games. Many times, this leads to products that are complete and fully worth the price of admission. However, when it comes to having these games on their consoles, Microsoft and Sony have very different strategies. Sony is very all-inclusive and will let just about any indie game be released on their platform. Microsoft, while they have their fair share of indie games, has simply put out videos of indie developers saying that they "kind of want" to be on the Xbox One. If you want indies, the Xbox brand isn't the best options. The Xboxalypse
via nerfnow.com There was a lot of pushback when Microsoft unveiled their original vision for the Xbox One and the current gen of gaming as a whole. If they had it completely their way, used games would no longer be a factor, Kinects would be in every household, and there would be constant Internet connection to merely operate a game console. Imagine what a future would be like where Microsoft was in control of everything. People would be free to reminisce about the past, but if there were never any proper Internet signal, then the entire world would come crashing down. Not only is it a crazy future, but it also leaves the U.S. with a severe weakness. Just hack the connection and everything fails. I Like My Game Consoles With Less Sass
via: joyreactor.com Many people have been comparing PlayStations to Xboxes for years, and this comic doesn't exactly help. It plays into the idea that the PlayStation 4 was a game console first, and the Xbox One felt like it was trying to do all these other things first (and then the games after that). The biggest complaint centered around that Kinect, and if everything played out the way Microsoft intended, then we could have a strange reality like this. People playing their PS4s wouldn't have any issues each day. Just fire it up and play away. Those with an Xbox One might have a little trouble with that Kinect talking back though, considering that it's always on and searching. The Solution
via zunfa.net Microsoft had a lot of trouble selling their Xbox One when it first launched. There weren't hardware issues like with the 360, but there were a lot of software issues. They prioritized making everyone happy rather than marketing to a specific group. In the long run, that made them a bit of a laughing stock among the community. However, the company wants to get things right, and if that means seeking the advice of a guru, then they'll do it. Yet, it would be a bit longer before they would hit their stride because they would still have weird strategies with their games. We wish it weren't true, but it's possible to play Forza without actually playing the game at all. Priorities
via joyreactor.com The Xbox One has gone down in history as one of the most hated console reveals ever. While the system itself wasn't bad, the decisions that Microsoft made in terms of the business were downright horrible. Not only was it not backwards compatible (despite having the disc format across all consoles) but used games were also unavailable for the system. That said, there was one thing that Microsoft was allowing gamers to keep: their Gamertag and score. Of course, in terms of everything that gamers had built up on their Xbox 360s, their Gamertags and arbitrary points would be the one to keep. Then, the defenders of Microsoft would shout that the company really "cared" because of this choice. Don t Abandon Me
via moganarchy.blogspot.com Remember the days when Nintendo didn't have to try really hard to keep third-parties in tow? The SNES and N64 saw the Big N working with one of the greatest game companies of the time: Rareware. This team was responsible for hits like Donkey Kong Country, Banjo-Kazooie, and the cult classic, Conker's Bad Fur Day. However, that partnership wouldn't last forever. Nintendo was struggling in the days of the GameCube, and they agreed to sell Rare to Microsoft. You'd think that would lead to fantastic exclusive games coming to Xbox, but that's not the case. Classic Rare properties were thrown to the wayside in favor of more obscure titles. Oh, Rare, we barely knew you until it was finally too late. It All Makes Sense
via knowyourmeme.com Microsoft has been renowned for their Xbox 360 and Xbox One controllers, but they weren't always that great at putting together Gamepads. Look no further than the original Xbox, which was already an ugly monster of a console. The controller was massive, black, and had a gargantuan Xbox logo plastered all over the face of it. There was no denying which controller you were holding. Of course, the only logical explanation to have a controller like that is for someone with abnormally large hands to have made it and then generalize to the entire American population. They should've just released the Japanese controller worldwide instead of forcing us to try and wrap our hands around a dinner plate with buttons. The Secret
via: hijinksensue.com Of all the game companies, Microsoft has been the most accused of potentially creating harmful devices that could lead to a future similar to The Matrix. While that's a horrible magnification, it says a lot about the business practices they've put together in the future. That being said, we don't think that it will ever be as bad as what's depicted in this comic. We love the joke about making a useless avatar to forget about like with the Wii, but what happens next is haunting. As the players stare at the screen, they slowly get branded with the Xbox logo in their brains, further promoting the Microsoft Republic where everything is powered by crappy Wi-Fi and janky motion controls. That could be a horror movie in and of itself. Time To Change Hobbies
via: double-xp.com The Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii, were constantly competing with each other for a large share of the gaming market. This left a lot of excitement for the next gen of game consoles but, on paper, the results were less than optimal. First there's the PS4. Despite using disc format, it held no backwards compatibility. Secondly, the Wii U was behind in a lot of areas and was all around shaping up to be a weird and poorly-conceived console. Finally, the Xbox One had no backwards compatibility, no room for used games, and was only going to be operated by having an Internet connection with a Kinect included in each model. We shared the opinions of these gamers in the comic: perhaps it's time to change hobbies. So That s How It Happened
via: deviantart.com (zzombieXIII) At the end of Halo 3, we saw the Master Chief fall into a deep cryosleep after the war with the Covenant had ended. He told Cortana to wake him when he's needed, and that was all we were left with. Bungie intended to end the story there, but 343 Industries felt that there was more to the story. She had to wake him up during the events of Halo 4, where the Chief finally came out of his slumber. That being said, he looked a bit different when he came out, which makes no sense considering the fact that he was in a cryo chamber for several years. The only logical explanation is that Cortana somehow used her powers to upgrade his suit into the new variant. Regardless of how it happened, there's no denying that it looks really cool. They See Everything
via: criticalhit.net Here's something funny in regard to the "always on" Xbox One. While it can always see and detect everything in front of it, that actually may be to the detriment of the device itself. After all, there's no telling what Xbox One owners are going to play or watch, and the Kinect has to sit there and observe the entire thing without being able to shut off under any circumstances whatsoever. Of course, owners can't turn it off, but they'll warn it to turn away before things get too serious. Even if it's an inanimate device, there are some images and memories that will forever be burned into its hard drive. As a cautionary warning, don't scar your game consoles for life, kids. Not The Same
via: escapistmagazine.com 60 fps is the golden standard for video games these days. It offers smooth and precise gameplay without any sort of break in the visuals. That being said, it's a standard that's sometimes hard to achieve with how massive AAA titles are. Early on in the Xbox One's life, Microsoft stated that some of the games would downscale to only 50 fps but said that it's practically the same. While the importance of frame rate can be argued easily, saying that 50fps and 60fps are the same thing simply isn't true. It's like going to Kroger and saying that Big K is the exact same product as Coca-Cola. At the end of the day, we all know the truth about frame rate and companies should too. Call Of Duty In A Nutshell
via: joyreactor.com There are a lot of young people who play Call of Duty and get really into each match. Of course, this results in 10-year-old kids with mics screaming every cuss word in the book as they lose or die because they're just bad at the game. Those sort of players take the fun out of playing online shooters, and it's time that something was done about it. Someone on the receiving end of those kinds of cuss words should get a picture of those who say those things and then send a transcript to their parents. From that point on, they'll be in a whole mess of trouble or get off the hook. Of course, we prefer the former so that more of these kids can be grounded from playing games until their attitudes change. A Strange Reality
via joyreactor.com It was pretty clear from the beginning that Microsoft was leaning toward entertainment when they crafted the Xbox One. You can watch movies, TV shows, and cartoons, all from the comfort of one device. Moving forward just a bit more would be Microsoft likening their software to television as a means of bridging the gap between mindless and interactive entertainment. Of course, this would present a horrid concern that games will get canceled before players are even finished with them. What makes this a bit more realistic to us is that some of the Xbox One's bigger projects have already been canceled for unknown reasons. We're still a little hurt over Scalebound. That title looked like a lot of fun. Wanna Hear A Great Joke
via: escapistmagazine.com There were a lot of jokes about Microsoft and the Xbox One when it was first announced. First of all, the abbreviation for the console is "Xbone," so you can imagine how far the Internet took it. Then people compared it to Hal 9000 from 2001: A Space Odyssey. However, the greatest joke about the Xbox One is one presented in the comic above. Imagine someone who had just watched the reveal for the new console, including the issue with the online-required operating system and the lack of used game compatibility still wanting to buy one because they're obsessed with the brand. It would take a special kind of person to want that. Taking A Page From The Wrong Book
via: direman.com Much of the problems with the Wii U stem from really poor marketing. The name itself was such a blatant attempt to capitalize on the success of the Wii that many people didn't even think it was the same console. Let's not even talk about how horrible some of those TV commercials were. Unfortunately, Microsoft was guilty of this very same problem with the Xbox One. This is perfectly illustrated in the comic above. The marketers didn't seem to know what message they wanted to convey to gamers, and the result was the public creating a negative image of the console. As a rule of thumb, people should not have to have a Wi-Fi connection to operate a gaming device. A Man Of Exquisite Taste
via: massivepwnage.com The war between Sony and Microsoft has been going on since the early years. Because their game consoles have been functionally the same all this time, players only pick one or the other. Naturally, they're going to go with the one they feel is the best. Of course, this leads to heated debates as to which one this is, with many people just camping in the brands they're familiar with. As you can imagine, there are several people that will only play games if they're on the PS4. If you hand them an Xbox controller, Xbox game, or anything with the logo on it, they don't want anything to do it. Instead, they have an exquisite taste for customizable UI, exclusive games, and the potential to play more single-player titles. The Master Controller
via: escapistmagazine.com As new controllers are being invented, companies are constantly trying to create the ultimate balance of comfort, innovation, and button input to allow for an optimal fit. While some great controllers have been created over the years, those who align themselves with the "PC Master Race" feel that keyboard and mouse is the way to go. When Microsoft was talking about the controller for their Xbox One, they used a phraseology geared toward "hardcore gamers." Naturally, there was a joke passing around that the only hardcore controller was a keyboard and mouse. There are many reasons why that wouldn't work for a game console, but it's fun to think about. Righting Their Wrongs
via: leviathyn.com While a lot of game companies usually create a vision for their products and stick with it, we have to give props to Microsoft for changing the Xbox One. They changed the policy on Xbox One games, incorporated backwards compatibility (even all the way to the original Xbox), and made it so the console could be used offline. One complaint that wasn't resolved right away had to do with the Kinect. Early versions of the system came with one included, and that quickly hiked the price up to a stellar $500 at launch. There were still several concerns with the Kinect having the potential to be always on and invade privacy, but we're glad that the device was eventually discontinued. Dynamic Resolution
via direman.com Imagine what would've happened if Microsoft stuck to their guns with the Xbox One. It was a powerful console with the potential to run powerful games, but most of the data would be stored in the Cloud. As such, a strong Internet connection would be a must in order to get the most out of your titles and see their visual quality at maximum capacity. As an example, you could be playing the newest Fifa game when a storm rolls through and you lose Internet connection. All of a sudden, you're playing Pong Simulator 2017 and using your powerful HD console to run a game that could fit on the original Game Boy. Talk about getting the most for your money.