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Why Gamers Are Pissed at Microsoft

Why Gamers Are Pissed at Microsoft

Microsoft has an Xbox One Preview Program. It’s kind of a big deal. People who are selected get the chance to preview Xbox One firmware updates before anyone else. It means you get access to special features first. Is there a risk to it? Sure. This is new firmware. There’s also a reward too, since it means getting to try things like backwards compatibility before anyone else.

Except suddenly, the Xbox One Preview Program is getting more exclusive . Microsoft is decreasing the number of invites being doled out to people who want to participate. That means a smaller group of people to test their firmware and make sure it’s working properly. This is a big mistake.

To start, it’s taking opportunities away from people. Even though participants are pretty much guinea pigs, they’re also somewhat special. They get to be the chosen few who are able to try something new. It could be considered an honor. Giving fewer people that honor isn’t going to make Microsoft look good.

Limiting Xbox One Preview access at a time when backward compatibility is coming also takes away some goodwill Microsoft had earned. The system and company aren’t doing badly, but they are second this generation. Suddenly giving users something good, but then limiting the number who can try it first, doesn’t seem like a smart business decision.

Why Gamers Are Pissed at Microsoft

It also hurts the company’s image a little. Microsoft has been trying to appear more open and courteous to customers. Games with Gold has been offering plenty of new titles for people to enjoy. Backwards compatibility, a much requested feature, has been added. Prices were dropped on the system. To do all that, then suddenly stem the tide of people who can beta test, seems like a step back.

Microsoft probably knows what’s best for its console. And the cutback in Xbox One Preview participants could be a temporary move due to high demand for access to backwards compatibility before anyone else. But, it would be wise for Microsoft to not take too much away, or it could really hurt the company.

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