Maximilian Kolbe
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The demo show it can play in small space since it will scan how big is your room to adjust
Next Xbox Reveal Set For May 21, 10:00 A.M. PST, Livestreamed
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I would've grabbed the sub'd console.this news really sucks.
$499 is too damn high. May as well get an X51 at that point.
Maybe they'll have two models?
1. Basic - smaller HDD, controller/console - $399
2. Premium - bigger HDD, 12 months Gold Live, headset, console/controller - $499
Both would feature Kinect.
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
If this happens that's me in front of my monitor:
That looks like weird al from the "I'm fat" music video.
cartoon_soldier
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Without a subsidized console, the cost can't be greater than 399$ if MS wants to repeat 360's success.
dragonbane
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I'm sure many have forgotten it already lol. They just announced it a month ago without much fanfare and went completely silent again.
quickwhips
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You wont need illumiroom if you have oculus rift so I don't understand.
He didn't mean it that way though. Almost immediately after he posted that article with that phrase, he responded "I don't know" to someone on twitter who asked him about if always-online meant that games couldn't be played offline.
If this Illumniroom rumor was from somebody else, I'd only be slightly excited, but if it's Thurrott then it's pretty much for sure coming then, especially a rumor so close to the event.
If illumiroom becomes a real product; which if it is part of tomorrow's event everyone assumes they are pretty close to figuring out how to make it work; they only thing that will delay me getting it is if it needs to be pared with a true flat screen TV mounted close to the wall. I have been rocking the 61" Samsung DLP since 2008 and wasn't planning on upgrading for this gen (that is, unless 4K gaming on consoles became a thing; which all signs point to not happening)
CrunchinJelly
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Paul actually replied to me on twitter and made a couple reasons why they may have dropped the sub'd console:
1) They're going with a lower entry point from the off.
or
2) They know PS4 is going to be expensive.
Might not all be doom and gloom but the no sub'd console seems like a missed opportunity to me. Especially if they are keeping Gold memberships as essentially required with the box.
1) They're going with a lower entry point from the off.
or
2) They know PS4 is going to be expensive.
Might not all be doom and gloom but the no sub'd console seems like a missed opportunity to me. Especially if they are keeping Gold memberships as essentially required with the box.
quickwhips
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I'll pay 499 for the real spec xbox 720 
Maximilian Kolbe
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Oculus rift for 1 player only,Illumiroom not
dragonbane
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No way. That thing is pretty much a projector combined with Kinect. No way it is bundled.
Same for me too. Witness Entertainment History is staring at me on the Dashboard right now
Remember the Fortaleza Glasses? I'm guessing they're indeed VR glasses that interact with th Illumnirom, and not full on goggles like the Rift. Just my guess.
What does this all mean for Kinect I wonder? I don't think they're going to have to pack-in devices for the console at launch. Would be interesting if they did.
GarthVaderUK
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They'll probably sell out without it for a while, could introduce it later when stock is plentiful.
I would've grabbed the sub'd console.
$499 is too damn high. May as well get an X51 at that point.
I know rite. The subsidized console really looked like a good deal.
Hopefully this means the thing won't be $500. I'll bite at no more than $400 like last time.
phosphor112
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Reiko said he expects more, but so far that been completely unsubstantiated.
McHuj
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My guess Illumiroom is really expensive as it requires a camera, processor, and a custom projector to see the room, perform the mapping correctly, and project it to a very wide view.
Interfectum
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IonicSnake
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Total speculation from me and I'm usually wrong in my speculations
but I would guess a raise to 1.6TF have been made.Cthulhu_Steev
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They showed it on BBC this morning, and Kinect was hanging off the projector scanning the room. So unless you keep your old one handy, it doesn't look like you'll be able to have your super-double-immersion dreams come true.
Please sit down, I have some terrible news about your idea.
MrGreencastle
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Works for cell phones.
Thats part of the reason why Im kinda doubting what he says. Hes all over the place with his information. If MS comes out tomorrow and announces a subsidized model and doesnt even mention Illumiroon, I wouldnt be surprised at all
Im excited to see more of Illumiroom though. I dont think the next Xbox event is the place to do it though unless its going to be a major part of it. Did MS just say a few weeks ago that it wasnt ready to show until the summer?
Fake Edit: They did:
Unless they were bluffing.
SlickShoesRUCrazy
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They are AR glasses.
eso76
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ma se mi aspetto quel numero e poi la console eccede le mie aspettative è comunque meglio !
scherzi a parte, hai info certe o solo supposizioni?
guys, excuse us, you know Italian gaffers can't help it when they meet on forums
Family Fry
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That would explain why the tent is black, illumiroom the entire venue when they are playing demos on stage.
IOnEI Falcon
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That would be insane!
Cthulhu_Steev
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It's usually easy to be right once if all you offer up is 'Yes it will!' or 'No it won't!' options. Statler and Waldorf taught me that.
CrunchinJelly
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Probably what they'll be doing.
statham
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I like this.
Thats part of the reason why Im kinda doubting what he says. Hes all over the place with his information. If MS comes out tomorrow and announces a subsidized model and doesnt even mention Illumiroon, I wouldnt be surprised at all
Im excited to see more of Illumiroom though. I dont think the next Xbox event is the place to do it though unless its going to be a major part of it. Did MS just say a few weeks ago that it wasnt ready to show until the summer?
Fake Edit: They did:
Unless they were bluffing.
That's a fair reason to be doubtful, but all I want to say is that Mr. Thurrott is pretty spot-on when it comes to his info. Product plans and strategies change, so there's a possibility that he was technically right both times he said it.
Family Fry
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It really would be insane. The tech looked impressive on a small scale but imagine it on a massive scale.
Don't be so sure; I am not sure what type of projector would be needed as it seems to only need to project "ambiance" type of fidelity; so maybe 480p or even less with a very wide-angle display.
Yup got the day off. Couldn't resist, was just looking at all the holiday days I have allocated
Where will GAF be watching the stream? I'll be watching it on the Xbox player, had a very good signal last time I saw it.
DrDamn
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Hmmm, opens them up a bit to criticism assuming a standard illumiroom you might buy for your home wouldn't be what they would use as it couldn't handle such a big venue. They could simulate the idea nicely, but it would leave questions.
Paul Thurrott is very reliable, so I'm pretty much expecting it now.
Yup got the day off. Couldn't resist, was just looking at all the holiday days I have allocated
Where will GAF be watching the stream? I'll be watching it on the Xbox player, had a very good signal last time I saw it.
On my 360. The last E3 and VGA's were super stable and good quality, so I'm expecting the same tomorrow!
Phonomezer
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I wonder if you could use illumiroom in any capacity for movies. Has there been any talk of the projector's resolution?
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