Reborn in 2011, 985 missing from two copies

Chapter 731: Honor of Kings Launches, Xingyi Auto Amazes the Audience

More than a month ago, Nintendo finally set the tone and announced the codename of its next-generation game console, "NX," which is the predecessor of the Switch.

However, it is still in the early stages of research and development and is not very mature. It will not be finalized as the Switch until the fourth quarter of next year!

It won't be listed until the fourth quarter of the year after next!
Right now, Nintendo is still in the exploratory stage, and Starry Sky Technology has already released the Switch!

Nintendo's CEO immediately saw the direction for development!
But the vice president was full of worries: "Chairman, Xingyi Technology has already released the Switch. What's the point of us finding the right direction? Is it still necessary to do this?"

"This……"

The chairman of Nintendo fell silent.

Yes, game consoles aren't like mobile phones; they're not a necessity, so the market isn't very big.

Starry Sky Technology has already released its product this year. Even if Nintendo makes it, it will be at least two years before it is released and launched!

It's too late, it's pointless.

"And then there's our 'Wii U Zelda,' which has similar gameplay to 'Star Legend: Breath of the Wild,' but it's not as mature, not as fun, and its world setting isn't as grand, so it seems to have no reason to exist."

Nintendo's CEO's lips twitched: "..."

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was first conceived in 2013, but it's not currently called that; it's called "Wii U Zelda"!
It was developed as a game for the Wii U platform.

The future of the Wii U platform is bleak; it will be renamed "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" next year and released the year after next along with the Switch.

It also went through several twists and turns.

But now, Xingyi Technology has completed and released it two years ahead of schedule, and done it even better!
Since Zelda is still a work in progress, it's completely pointless.

"Sigh, Nintendo's handheld market is probably doomed! Our Wii U Zelda is probably doomed too."

With a sigh, the CEO of Nintendo expressed his helplessness.

There's nothing you can do when you encounter a player who's cheating like that.

Especially since the Switch market is not very large, Xingyi Technology released the Switch two years in advance, which was enough time to capture most of the market share.

Nintendo was two years behind and went completely out of business!

The press conference has now come to an end.
"Finally, we're releasing a brand new free mobile game that can be played on all platforms, doesn't require high-end hardware, and can be run on most mainstream phones—'Honor of Kings'!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the big screen began playing the game animation and gameplay of "Honor of Kings".

Everyone present, as well as those watching the live stream, was excited!
While Star Trek: Breath of the Wild is fun, it's pay-to-play and requires high-end hardware; most mobile phones can't run it smoothly, requiring a high-performance console like the Switch.

But Honor of Kings is different; it's free-to-play and doesn't require high system specifications.

It works fine with most mainstream phones.

That's a game for everyone!

Moreover, as a typical MOBA game, it is very familiar to the general public, they can understand it at a glance, and they find it fun.

Games like the currently popular "DOTA" and "LOL" are also MOBA games, and players are very familiar with them.

However, both of these games are PC games, requiring a computer and having certain environmental requirements.

However, the "Honor of Kings" released by Xingyi Technology is different. It is a mobile game, allowing you to chat with friends and play together anytime, anywhere!
That would make it so much more fun to play!

It's important to understand that most people have a lot of spare time and time to slack off. They can sneak in a game of mobile game during their free time, but it's difficult to play PC games.

However, the release of "Honor of Kings" completely changed this situation.

All you need is a mobile phone to enjoy tower pushing!
Many people searched, downloaded, and started experiencing it as soon as it went online.

"Alright, the super flagship launch event is over. I should go back and rest now."

With that, Wang Yi raised his wrist and said to the Starry Night watch on his wrist, "Pick me up!"

"???"

Everyone present was completely bewildered, having no idea what had happened.

Then, to everyone's astonishment, a Gulf Blue sports car appeared on the big screen, its lights came on, and it began to drive itself forward...

"Holy crap! Self-driving!"

"No one's in the driver's seat, it's truly self-driving!"

"What kind of car is this? The design is so beautiful, the interior is so elegant and luxurious! That central control screen is dazzling!"

"It can even drive itself? That's practically science fiction."

"Probably special effects? Is it a new movie or a new game that Starry Sky Technology is preparing to make?"

"What special effects? Look, it's coming out! This is the exit of the underground parking lot at the press conference venue! It...it...it's going to come to the press conference venue on its own? To pick up Chairman Wang?"

"No way? How is this possible? It's too sci-fi!"

"They're here! They're really here! Look!"

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw the blue sports car drive up to the entrance of the press conference venue, continue its autonomous driving journey, drive straight to the stage from the left, and stop steadily in front of Wang Yi.

Everyone is stunned!
The intelligent driving technology seen in science fiction movies is now actually happening in real life, right under everyone's noses!
what is this?
Science fiction is becoming reality!

It's unbelievable, truly unbelievable!

"Thank you for your support. This flagship product launch event has come to a successful conclusion. Goodbye."

Wang Yi got into the car and waved to everyone.

The blue coupe started up again, made a smooth U-turn, and carried Wang Yi away from the press conference venue, driving further and further away.

The entire scene was broadcast live.

Wang Yi placed his hands beside him, and the entire process was automated and contactless!
U-turns, turns, and obstacle avoidance are incredibly smooth!
The barrage exploded:

"Holy crap! This is a Geely Xingyi car? Amazing, incredibly amazing!"

"The exterior design is elegant and aesthetically pleasing. The interior is luxurious and sophisticated, with a 16-17 inch central control screen that exudes a strong sense of technology."

"Especially this intelligent driving, turning, U-turn, obstacle avoidance, it can do everything, it's simply invincible."

"Xingyi Auto was initiated several years ago, but there has been no news about it. We thought it had gone bankrupt, but it turns out that Chairman Wang was preparing a big move!"

"This is amazing! It's the car of my dreams!"

"I really don't know how many other advanced technologies this car has, but I have a feeling it's something extraordinary. What we've shown today is just the tip of the iceberg!"

"What about BBA (BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi), Porsche, and Maserati? They're all garbage. You have to look at Xingyi Motors."

"I was originally torn between the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the BMW 5 Series, but now I'm all in! I'll go for the Mazda 6. I just hope it's not too expensive!"

"Compared to the Xingyi Auto, what are those BBA (BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi) cars? The interiors are subpar, and the exteriors are outdated. As for intelligent driving? BBA struggles even with automatic parking; how can they compare to the Xingyi Auto?"

"Exactly! When buying a car, we still have to look at Xingyi Motors. We just don't know how much it will cost or when it will be launched!"

"Intelligent driving! I really want to experience it! Mr. Wang, please put it on the shelves!"

"In the future, when I go out, my Xingyi car will drive itself, and I can sit in the car and play Star Trek on my Switch. Just thinking about it is exciting!"

"Why are you playing Star Trek? Don't you have long legs in the passenger seat?"

"She has long legs but that won't stop me from playing Star Trek. She'll climb over by herself! There's plenty of space!"

"Awesome! I can picture it, bro, you're good at this!"

"This high-end Xingyi car is unbeatable in every way, from its exterior and interior to its intelligent driving system. How much would it cost?"

"I estimate it starts at 100 million, right? That's clearly a level above BBA (BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi)."

"It shouldn't be that expensive, right? If it's more affordable, 50, I'll definitely buy it."

"Save money and strive for the Xingyi car."

"I can't work hard at all, so I'll just buy a Switch and a Starry Sky X2, relax and enjoy life, and live in the moment."

"I'm really impressed by Xingyi Technology. Apple has been talking about making cars for so many years, but they haven't even made a 'P' yet. Xingyi Auto, on the other hand, has been so low-key, but they've already made it and even achieved intelligent driving. Xingyi Technology is truly amazing!"

"One is all talk and no action, the other is all substance. What makes Apple stand up to Xingyi Technology?"

"Brothers, the Ele.me delivery riders are amazing! My Xingyi X2 has been delivered to my door. It's incredibly powerful and runs smoothly. I'm downloading 'Honor of Kings' now, let's play!"

"Honkai Impact 3D recently had a major update, which introduced 2K resolution. The Starry Sky X2 is perfectly adapted to it, running at full frame rate with 2K quality and not getting hot. The Kunpeng 920 SOC is really amazing."

“天啊，友商产品1080P都卡，星逸X2 2K分辨率都能满帧运行？星逸科技真猛。”    “星逸X2肯定厉害鲲鹏920 SOC性能是猎户座7420的两倍，是高通骁龙810的至少四倍！”

"The Xingyi X2 is great in every way, except that 3GB of RAM isn't the highest. Some phones this year have already got 4GB of RAM."

"Brother, XOS is not Android, it doesn't use much memory, so you can't judge it by the same standards as Android."

“同样只开《崩坏3D》，安卓3G内存只剩下400M，上4G更好。但是Xphone 4的3G运存还剩下1.7G！3G运存都剩下那么多，上4G干什么？”

"That's right, Android's 4GB of RAM is not as good as XOS's 3GB of RAM."

"In actual tests, the same software uses 1.5 to 2 times more memory on Android than on XOS! Android also uses more than twice as many resources as XOS."

"The 3GB of RAM in the XOS system is equivalent to 5-6GB of RAM in Android."

"That's the truth. My friend's Android flagship with 3GB of RAM is already running out of RAM and is starting to lag. My Xphone 2 Pro, which I bought two years ago, has 2GB of RAM, and it's still running smoothly and efficiently."

"I've learned something new. I didn't know the XOS system was so powerful. It really doesn't use much memory."

"That's normal. XOS and iOS systems don't use much memory. It's just that Android is garbage. 4GB of memory is not as good as 2GB."

"I've already placed an order for the Starry Sky X2, a Switch, and Star Tales: Breath of the Wild. All of them are available for installment payment via Alipay, 12 months interest-free, no pressure at all."

"Me too, partly paid in full and partly in twelve installments. Thank you, Mr. Wang, the sooner I buy, the sooner I can enjoy it!"

"I'm eagerly waiting for the Xingyi Auto to be launched. I'll definitely buy one on installment when it's available!"

"I've already ordered the Xingyi Technology suite, I just hope the Xingyi car will be launched as soon as possible!"

……

Finally, the Xingyi Auto showcase was undoubtedly a great success, leaving many netizens eager to try it out.

Especially the futuristic intelligent driving system, the elegant and luxurious interior, and the stunning and imposing exterior are all incredibly appealing.

Many potential buyers who planned to purchase a BMW, Mercedes-Benz, or Audi have abandoned their plans and are now waiting for the Geely Xingyi Auto.

Those planning to buy a Porsche or Maserati should refrain from impulsive purchases and wait to buy a Xingyi car instead!
It can be said that Xingyi Auto's early official announcement was a huge success.

Wang Yi originally planned to launch the Xingyi S5 sedan on May 1st.

However, considering factors such as insufficient pre-release publicity, lack of buzz, and production capacity still ramping up, the release will be postponed until June.

Thus, the main focus of the May flagship launch event will still be the Kunpeng 920 SOC, Xingyi X2, Switch, and other products, while also generating buzz, exposure, and anticipation for the Xingyi car.

The Xingyi S5 sedan will be released next month and will be available for immediate purchase!
As it turned out, this decision was absolutely right.

The intelligent driving demonstration at the end of the press conference attracted everyone's attention and amazed everyone.

Soon, keywords such as "Xingyi Auto" and "Science Fiction Intelligent Driving" became trending topics and went viral worldwide.

Keywords such as "[14nm Kunpeng 920 SOC]", "[One time ahead of Samsung]", "[Switch]", "[Starry Sky X2]", "[Honor of Kings]", and "[Starry Sky Legend]" also trended on social media.

It's safe to say that Xingyi Technology has monopolized today's global trending topics!

And ranked first is none other than the [Starry Sky Technology Super Flagship Launch Event]!
This press conference was of exceptionally high quality and is destined to go down in history!

The subsequent impact and panic buying that followed gradually unfolded.

It's a mixed bag of joy and sorrow.

The Xingyi X2, equipped with the Kunpeng 920 SOC, boasts performance twice that of the Samsung S6 and sold out instantly.

The sales of the Samsung S6 plummeted instantly.

Offline, it's fine. Many middle-aged and elderly users who like Samsung don't pay attention to the internet or understand these things, and they still support the Samsung S6.

However, young people have collectively turned to buying the Xingyi X2.

However, online sales of the S6 were dismal across the board.

Users who originally planned to buy the Samsung S6 have switched to buying the Starry Sky X2.

Those who have already placed orders are now applying for refunds.

There's no way around it; although the Starry Sky X2 is 2000 yuan more expensive, its performance is twice that of the S6, and it surpasses the Samsung S6 in all aspects, including fast charging. Its unique full-screen design and pop-up camera make it irresistible.

Users who can afford to spend five or six thousand yuan to buy a Samsung S6 generally have a certain level of financial capability and don't mind spending an extra two thousand yuan to get a Samsung X2.

Flagship phone users are never looking for low prices, but rather high performance and a powerful phone!
Just one hour after the press conference ended, the Xingyi X2's global online sales exceeded 70 units!

Including offline sales, at least 150 million units!

And this is just the sales volume for one hour!
At this rate, the global sales of the Xingyi X2 series on its first day could exceed 600 million!
Another record broken!

It's possible that first-week sales will exceed 1500 million!

Fortunately, Wang Yi had prepared a total of 3000 million units of the Xingyi X2 series products in stock; otherwise, it would have been impossible to sell them all.

Even so, these 3000 million units in stock wouldn't last even half a month.

However, the factory has fully increased its production capacity and is mass-producing the Xingyi X2 at full speed.

As for other models, most of them have begun to cease production and are being outsourced to BYD for manufacturing!
Seeing the hot sales of the Samsung Galaxy X2, Samsung Mobile President Choi Jae-jik was filled with emotion:
"The phenomenal success of the Xingyi X2 doomed our S6 to failure."

"Notify the factory to halve the production capacity of S6 to prevent excessive inventory."

"At the same time, the expected sales volume of the S6 has been adjusted from 5000 million units per year to..."

"Annual sales of 30 million units!"

"What? Cut 40%!" The subordinate was shocked.

Samsung has high hopes for the S6, believing it to be a flagship product that can compete with the Samsung Galaxy X2 and the iPhone 6S series!

Samsung is very optimistic about the expected sales of the S6 series, and its internal plan is to maintain a fifth place and strive for a sixth!

We guarantee at least 5000 million units, and strive for 6000 million units!

The same applies to the new flagship Samsung Note 5 series in the second half of the year.

These two flagship products alone will generate annual sales of over 1 million units!

Add in older flagship models, other products, and feature phones, and even though Samsung's annual phone sales have declined year after year, total sales should still easily exceed 3 million units.

But as they had imagined, the ideal was far from reality!
With the highly anticipated S6 series seeing its annual sales plummet from 5000 million units to 3000 million units, the Note 5 series, expected to launch in the second half of the year, will also likely see its sales halved.

Samsung's annual sales would be halved, a sharp drop!
Such a tragic situation was hard for the senior management to accept.

Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee remarked with deep emotion: "Back in 2013, Samsung S4 series phones were not yet globalized. Our annual sales were 7000 million units, and Samsung's total annual sales exceeded 4 million units!"

"Last year, Samsung's globalization of its mobile phones severely impacted the company. The annual sales of the S5 series dropped from 7000 million units for the S4 to 4500 million units, but that's understandable. Samsung's total mobile phone sales declined significantly last year, but still reached 3.5 million units!"

"But this year, the expected annual sales of the S6 series have dropped from 5000 million units to 3000 million units. Does that mean Samsung's annual mobile phone sales this year will fall below 3 million units? Will it hand over the champion title in mobile phone sales that it has held for many years to Starway Technology?"

Faced with Lao Dong's questioning, everyone lowered their heads and dared not speak.

This is the truth, the harsh truth.

Choi Jae-ji took a deep breath: "Last year, Samsung was still the world's top-selling mobile phone brand, but the top-selling smartphone brand was Starway Technology!"

"If we don't count feature phones, Samsung lost to the Starry Sky phone last year."

"But this year, if we continue on this momentum, even if we include smartphones, we probably won't be a match for Xingyi Technology."

"The rise of Xingyi mobile phones is already unstoppable!"

"Apple can't stop it, and neither can Samsung."

"What's even more fatal is that the rise of Starlight phones is the path to the decline of Samsung phones!"

After saying this, Samsung Mobile President Choi Jae-jik fell silent and sat there dejectedly.

Seeing this, Lee Kun-hee had to swallow back the words he originally wanted to say to him.

As Cui Zaizhi said, the rise of Xingyi mobile phones is already unstoppable; neither Apple nor Samsung can stop it.

It's not that Samsung is bad, nor that Choi Jae-chul is useless; it's simply that Starway Technology is too strong!
Wang Yi is too strong!

In this situation, even after he berated Cui Zaizhi and demanded his dismissal, it was to no avail.

No one could stop the development of Xingyi mobile phones, nor could they reverse the current situation of Samsung mobile phones plummeting in price!
Faced with a god-like opponent, whether it was Choi Jae-jik, Lee Kun-hee, or other high-ranking officials, they were powerless to resist!

Previously, Choi Jae-ji and Lee Kun-hee thought there was a chance to make a comeback and defeat Starway Technology.

I believe that the breakthrough of 14 nanometers can deliver a devastating blow to Xingyi Technology's outdated 28-nanometer chips, completely crushing Xingyi phones!
But now, Starry Sky Technology has also broken through the 14-nanometer barrier and made a 14-nanometer chip, which is even more powerful than Samsung's 14-nanometer chip, with actual performance twice that of Samsung!
In this situation, Samsung has truly run out of options and confidence!
(End of this chapter)