Xbox's War with Apple - Kinda Funny Xcast Ep. 04

[@JacobTSwift]

Im a big fan of this podcast, hope it sticks around.

[@Insomniac9sniper]

Game Pass exists Phil Spencer: Xbox Series X now free with Game Pass.

[@pgs9407]

I love starting my Saturday with this podcast.

[@tylerwallis6654]

It’s the best! Kinda reminds me of weekend cartoon time when I was 10

[@DexterBrilu]

Had the exact same thought!

[@hadrien9342]

Only two left tho

[@themightyant.]

For doing very little I get a month free of GP Ultimate every 3 months. You can get far more if you’re really obsessive but for me that’s not worth the additional time it takes

[@brettlindstrom5668]

Ditto!

[@kesselwinks]

Saturday class is in session and once again I am 100 percent here for it. This cast keeps showing how perfectly they meld together. We start with 6 episodes but let's got for 6 seasons and a movie!!!!

[@benihanagt]

How is it already episode 4? Only 2 episodes left? I don't think so, I demand you announce this pilot was a success and the show will continue past episode 6.

[@LicoriceLain]

It has a pretty big viewerbase, so I would be surprised if they didn't make it a regular thing.

[@brettlindstrom5668]

This has become my favorite Kinda Funny podcast! It's refreshing to have Xbox in the spotlight! Keep up the good work, guys and girl!

[@selveneleven]

Haven’t seen kinda funny in a while but I like this podcast

[@johnharlan3009]

We NEED more XCast after the pilot program

[@danamclaughlin217]

Thanks for a great discussion..really loving starting my Saturday mornings with the show and snowbike's energy!

[@ayushprasad5386]

Hats off to SnowBikeMike, you improve with every episode and keep getting better and better. Great Job

[@_a_b_c_5]

Staying up at midnight in Australia to watch. Enjoying this, pls keep this going!!! 💚

[@szotosan]

I only have ever had Playstation but I want this to be a regular kinda funny podcast. 👌

[@GameOverGrant]

there's nothing more I love seeing than comments like this. Likewise, I tend to be on my Xbox more but I watch p.s. I love you every week. I just love video games.

[@szotosan]

Too Effin High exactly! I cant afford two consoles but quite happy to live on the other side vicariously through some of my favourite internet people 🙏.

[@FSdogdad]

The chemistry here doesn’t stop growing! I’m loving having this podcast to look forward to every Saturday.

[@Alex-cs9ty]

Now the football season has finished, this podcast is my Saturday afternoon - please keep this going everyone! Much love from the UK.

[@danbeck8084]

Thanks guys for doing this podcast! Would love to see more.

[@ScreenSlayr]

I facepalmed so hard when they missed Gary’s sarcasm about Apple’s market share

[@rey_azteca_009]

Same it was so obvious.

[@InsuperableMany]

They did get it. They were rolling with his sarcasm.

[@exhibitD79]

iOS global market is around 15%. Android around 85% www.idc.com/promo/smartphone-market-share/os

[@fattahrambe]

Because he didn't address what market specifically

[@ScreenSlayr]

Y’all are taking my comment way too seriously

[@doowrondog2976]

I LOVE THIS SHOW!! Great job guys and gal! You’ve become my number one stop for XBox information and discussion. Keep up the great work!

[@SpazHZ]

This podcast is my favorite thing to watch while having my coffee on Saturday! Fantastic and knowledgable hosts. *Chef kiss*

[@MultiGreenday95]

Love starting my Saturday like this!

[@T9324]

I cant get over how amazing that intro is

[@mechashadow12]

I legit love having this on a Saturday because I can listen to the whole thing straight through while doing my errands. Really hope this stays in rotation

[@eltongino3697]

Just officiate the program already. The trio is great, they already got a big guest, Mike is a good host. The channel already have the PlayStation program, it's only fair to have the Xbox as well.

[@nateg452]

The problem would be getting Alana for more episodes. That woman is busy.

[@draxell001]

Everyone talks about GamePass, but never mention the Quests or Microsoft Rewards (which have been around in some form for years) both of which can be redeemed for more GamePass or for monetary value straight into your microsoft account. Meaning Games Pass is an even better value than people think.

[@SoSickRick]

Funny enough me and my buddy who play a ton of halo just noticed this feature last month.

[@coreywoods6549]

Rewards is awesome. I have Game Pass Ultimate through 2022 for free. The exchange rate is good enough that you can keep it in perpetuity without having to pay.

[@PNW_Bison]

Yep, if you're willing to put the time in, you can pay for Gamepass month to month. Pretty awesome!

[@benihanagt]

THIS. It's not the same everywhere, but in the US you literally do not have to pay for Game Pass Ultimate. Just by doing the rewards free stuff (not buying things to earn points) you can earn well over enough points in less than 5 minutes a day to pay for Game Pass and a couple full price games a year. I haven't actually paid for a game for quite a while now because of this.

[@alexjames2264]

Quest and the Microsoft rewards are how I rent my movies lol

[@pandaskater1028able]

Y'all better keep this show!!!

[@fragr33f74]

I love the 1hr tightness of this show. Hope they stay this consistent forever. Unless it's a special show.

[@JacobTheProtector]

This podcast is awesome. SnowBikeMike is a fantastic host. I hope KF keeps the show going into the future

[@omgzus]

I LOVE the new gamepass play or smash segment! Gotta love a pun! Here's one for you: The Touryst. I missed out on this game but always heard it was pretty cool, but after playing about 2 hours of it, I'd say it's a definite PLAY. It's essentially a quirky puzzle/adventure/exploration game where you travel between islands while dealing with their challenges. The file size is small too and it runs on my decent laptop really well with my usb xbox one controller

[@stevenkirkpatrick9456]

I hope they keep this going, this pod is great!

[@keanubatista1665]

6 more years!

[@vigilantebird8675]

I hope this gets picked up for a full series guys, I'm really digging the xcast

[@MyLittleVideoGamesChannel]

I’m loving this podcast you’re all doing a great job! 😊👍

[@APezzuto90]

This has become a staple in my Saturday mornings.

[@contoursean8382]

Keep up the awesome work guys

[@harborned]

As someone that picked up Game Pass this week , I love the new segment!! :) Great show again folks!

[@trexcanswim]

Another great show! Hopefully it gets to stick around and keeps going live Saturday mornings, I'm really enjoying have this to watch/listen to when I wake up on Saturday.

[@palregionplays]

As always, a great episode by awesome people. Love this show

[@jasonchristensen5434]

I love the structure and pacing of this show every week. No segment is given more time than it needs and I leave the show wanting more. I wish other Kinda Funny content had this discipline.

[@Incustuff27]

This podcast is a great source of Xbox news. I’ll be tuning in every week!

[@poppins666]

love the show so much! really hope it keeps going after the whole trial period. its just nice having a legitimate conversation about microsoft and xbox other than the usual of just bashing on them

[@X5J2UY]

Even though I am more of a Playstation guy, because Xbox games just don't speak to me (Ori, Cuphead and soon Hellblade 2 being the exception), I still listen to the show. Your chemistry is definitely improving every week. Keep up the good work!

[@Dy1andilion]

Mike is a fantastic host he has so much energy that if I felt like I tried to present as he does I'd do a damn bad job. Keep it up!

[@StillChewy]

XCast needs 1000 more episodes!

[@mariosilva7984]

Hope y'all continue past the first six episodes. I don't even play Xbox but I greatly enjoy the commentary!

[@cdblarr]

LOVE the Pass/Play/Smash segment!

[@tchaosninja5267]

The intro music man...LOVE IT!

[@yungtomreme4530]

No other podcast puts a smile on my face like this one

[@JustinLatham]

Love the show!

[@kristian1553]

I like the Gamepass segment a lot more than the controllers. If you’re on audio like I usually am at work - it voids out the controller segment when solely on audio. The GP version makes the podcast a lot more enjoyable

[@mathieuhebert1441]

Great way to start my weekends. Keep it up guys, there is no way That Pilot won’t become part of the regular lineup. New Kinda Funny Games Tentpole Podcast!!!!!

[@gametimetrevor]

I'm into the pass, play, or smash segment. As a non XBOX owner, but new subscriber to Game Pass on PC, some of these games will be available to me.

[@Blade12323]

Love these, keep them coming

[@guip1408]

I never owned an Xbox in my life, but I'm here every weekend to support you guys and enjoy the conversations, I'm one of Game Pass's biggest fans. Best gaming deal of all time.

[@mistermandrews]

It's good to see everyone hitting their stride and being comfortable with each other. This is the best episode yet. I think Apple really needs to think about how they handle Xcloud - it seems minor now, but cloud gaming will become pervasive in time. A browser work around could cut them out entirely, and maybe it should?

[@chadfreundesign]

Great point! Bake it into the new edge browser as a widget, as an iOS user I’d download it to play game pass.

[@redneckgamer0]

Why should they? It's a direct competitor to apple. It would be like bitching gamepass isn't on Playstation. OFC it isn't. You're overestimating how many people that have iPhones would even think about Xcloud.

[@mistermandrews]

@@redneckgamer0 That's not apples to apples. It's more like microsoft telling epic or steam their apps can't be on a PC. Apple need to come to the table because they have something to lose. If Microsoft can work out xCloud in a mobile browser, Apple will end up with nothing.

[@valenluca3253]

I'm loving it every weekend.

[@masterp75]

Much love from South Africa - what a fantastic podcast! Love the opinions and views of the cast here - my favorite podcast currently

[@trent82]

To be clear, the idea of Xbox Live Gold being raised to $100 a year isn't a rumor, it is the current pricing. The previous best value was $60 for a year. With that option removed, the next best option is $25 for 3 months which is obviously $100 for a year. There are still some retailers selling 12 month codes for $60, but there is a sense that they are just clearing out existing stock...although that part of this is speculation. It would be weird if you could get a year for $60 at a retail store but had to pay $100 a year if you pay directly through your console. This is actually a very big deal if there are no further developments. Sony could run commercials all October long saying play online for $40 less than Xbox. It would be lovely if we could get some real clarification on this in the near future. If only someone was going to be spending some quality time with Phil Spencer sometime soon.

[@kpskatepark]

Yeah, these hosts skip a lot of basic arguments. Like the lost revenue of getting rid of XBL. Also, all three of the hosts were okay with games with gold disappearing. No mention of the fact that you get to keep games with gold vs only having access to game pass games while you are subscribed. Unfortunately, I don't think any of hosts represent the average xbox consumer/player.

[@ryansouth3464]

@@kpskatepark Gary and Alanah certainly not. But in fairness, Mike does have a real 9-5 job outside of the industry. And I've had XBLG for years and never once played a Games With Gold.

[@VrsatilePlays]

Even though I don't own an Xbox, this is a very well put together show and I learn good information to stay up-to-date! 👌🏽😁

[@stonebridgefilms2537]

Keep up the great work, Mike!

[@randypruitt6422]

This is the best KF content there is! Keep it coming!!

[@richxsmith72]

I don't even own an X Box, but this is fast becoming my favourite KF gaming show. Great hosts. SBM needs to lead more shows...

[@KeithEngel]

40% only in the States and UK, but not worldwide when it comes to market share. It's somewhere in between 70-80% worldwide for Android market share.

[@patrickstewart9884]

yeah, I was wondering where they get that 47% of the market share from because Android worldwide has a 74% share IOS 25%.

[@KeithEngel]

@@patrickstewart9884 Yeah, I'm assuming that even as I haven't really looked it up to confirm. I just know world wide that Android is crushing Apple in actual market share, it's just that perception that people have once they get into the Apple Eco System apparently. I have never understood the draw of Apple products for a closed off monopolistic system that is the actual Apple Products that are always overpriced for what you are getting. At least as a consumer when it comes to it all.

[@KeithEngel]

Also, the Xcloud Implementation is precisely what is brought up, to hit a market that were console gaming may not have been reached. What is 115 millions consoles sold, the number of PS4 consoles sold, compared to being able to reach billions of people....

[@patrickstewart9884]

@@KeithEngel exactly, those markets are over 90% Andriod.

[@Ha1frican]

True but even with that being the case Apple still sold more IPhones in 2018 than all the current consoles have sold in the last 7 years combined so even with a “small” market share it’s still a massive market

[@SkeeLoGreene]

This podcast needs to stick around. I can't imagine watching you guys lead up to the Xbox Series X launch, but then not be able to celebrate the ACTUAL launch w/ you.

[@danfry909]

Great show guys, you're all nailing it!

[@maplestreetpictures7454]

Snowbike Mike you are so great. I love you positive attitude.

[@Hranicator]

If this is episode 4 of 6 I will be devastated!

[@genoalvin]

Love listening to this on the weekend!!! Great stuff people!!

[@sweetpea2179]

I really like this show, but it’s so short and it feel like I wait forever for it but still awesome show

[@Mediumdave1983]

Another great show thanks! I like the 'Smash / Play / Pass' segment :)

[@maplestreetpictures7454]

I am excited for the monolith

[@iamrlaxed]

I get your frustration about the whole apple thing. For me personally it’s not a big deal, because I wouldn’t play console games on my phone at the first place.

[@yonkocommander5531]

Lot's of people would love to game things like halo or Gears on their phones anywhere, that's basically what the Switch does and it has sold better that the Xbox One

[@thejustinconnell]

Love this new podcast! Fired up the ol Xbox One for the first time since Forza Horizon 4 came out, and actually picked up games pass based on this episode. Thanks for the recommendation..!

[@Stormblessed117]

Great show again guys 👍

[@ErinNotAaron]

Another great episode. I like the new segment at the end and hope yall keep that.

[@JampackSam]

I couldn't agree more with Gary on the dedicated Microsoft handheld. Having an incredibly cheap handheld device that's built specifically for Xbox content could be massive and a modern play into the handheld market. Imagine PlayStation Vita, but with AAA Xbox content.

[@davidhes]

KF crew do the right thing and keep this show going! They are killing it.

[@RyanKJohns1]

Great show once again.

[@marckemper4902]

I love this podcast. Three really positive and knowledgeable people. Keep it up! :)

[@LunarrMyst]

good to see this will probably stick around add all the xbox podcast are the highest viewed videos lately :D

[@invalidsin5665]

Good shit this podcast.

[@selveneleven]

Nice Deftones icon

[@invalidsin5665]

Selven Eleven 🤟🏼

[@reyzer3211]

Great show, thank you, very entertaining, keep it going!

[@smauldin81]

Great episode!!!

[@coryescobar2879]

I’m with Snowbike. That black xbox 360 slim was sick! Made that red ring on my original hurt slightly less. ....slightly.

[@masofdas]

We got the green OG Xbox here in the UK, looks the same as the dev one part from a logo

[@substance104]

Love this podcast, it’s the one I look forward to all week and I don’t even have an Xbox but it’s made me interested in a Series X

[@XComstockX]

It’s a great podcast hope they keep it going

[@Peekz1025]

the graphics on this series is 10/10 fantastic!! they are super clean and I love the colors

[@p0rn0saur]

Not really sure how far in advance these things get recorded, but they announced the partnership with Samsung all the way back on Wednesday. So I think that's the route they will go more than producing their own kind of mobile/portable hardware.

[@WillRamos]

To Alanah’s point, I personally love the original Xbox 360. I typically like when my gadgets are white, so the white console with the green light accents just made it so unique. Also the Concave design and how that motif was seen throughout the design of the console, made it really special. With that being said, I can’t wait to see what colors come out down the line for the Series X....can you imagine if Microsoft opened up the Design Lab to consoles?!?

[@ReapsVsTheWorld1]

Great episode

[@N8Lloyder]

The Halo 3 Special Edition Xbox is my favorite version that I had with all the corresponding WiFi adaptor, ear piece headset, controllers, etc.

[@voltronik9141]

The numbers don’t lie. We we Xcast to continue.

[@OmarParkinson]

I’m starting to understand the Dice/GDC speech Tim Sweeney gave about walled gardens and gate keepers being things of the past. An open platform with multiple marketplaces so creators have options as well as customers is the future on all form factors wish these platform holders like Apple and Sony would understand that and embrace the future.

[@johnnyp9521]

Gary shouldn't feel bad about Alannah missing his iOS market share sarcasm. She also missed Mike's holding an iPad up to his head to make calls sarcasm as well.

[@thefattmish]

Another wonderful episode with 3 of my favorite peeps in the industry. Great takes gals/guys! Always entertaining. Always positive. Keep 'em coming. :-)

[@reaperking4556]

I enjoy this podcast a lot. I became a big Xbox fan this year and bought the cyberpunk controller for Xbox.

[@Stupranos]

As much as I love Apple I’m reminded that I actually sometimes miss the Windows Phone. Sometimes I wonder what it would be like if it was a successful platform and what Xcloud would be like on it on a modern premium product.

[@OmarParkinson]

That my friend is what Android is! It’s basically a windows phone in a form factor ppl wanted n features ppl wanted. MS owns enough patents for Android that it gets a decent cut of the profits though it has no singular device running it.

[@ryansouth3464]

Oh, I'm with you 100% I had an orange Nokia 830. Best phone I've ever owned. I found Windows phone to have the best UI, personally speaking.

[@CysaDaMerc]

I'm with Gary about the Xbox hand held device. It would be a smart move, even though their attempt at mobile devices haven't been super successful, but if they can get a barebones device that can handle xcloud, it would be a great way to reach people entrenched in the apple ecosystem

[@markheath14]

The way Mike talks is killing me. It's like hes constantly conducting an interview. I wish he'd relax more...

[@CommanderAusbo]

Hope they keep the podcast! Its doing at or above PS i love you numbers, so lets hope.

[@maddockjr]

*Sheds one single tear* Im a friend of the show