Owners of both consoles: Does Xbone OS makes you prefer it over PS4?

Xbox One OS makes me prefer the PS4. Cold boot on the Bone is miserable, and I have a lot of networking problems with it. Suspend/Resume is iffy and I waste more time closing/opening games to get them to work then I save from the feature.
 
Am I the only one getting tired of the PS4 has no games, sarcasm posts?
Nope... even more when PS4 have more retail and digital games.


OP. PS4 OS because it is faster and get me in game in less than 20 seconds.

I don't if counts in OS part too but install and loads are way faster on PS4 too.
 
The XB1's interface has improved steadily since launch, to the point that it's approaching the 360's ease of use. Obviously it outperforms it with Kinect, it's resume features snap etc - and I think it's now more 'mature' and next gen compared to the PS4's interface.

Don't get me wrong, I still love the overall speediness of the PS4's UI - It just hasn't changed much since launch, and navigating it can get a bit confusing sometimes.
 
Well for me when debating on which one to use as my primary console, I'm looking for the total package. Since the game performance difference wasn't as pronounced as I was expecting going into this generation, at least for the games I've played on both so far, I think it's reasonable to look at those things.

Lot of folks are having a problem coming to grips with that, but it was pretty much the reason I decided to pick up an XB1. That "alive" description is spot on especially if you are running TV through it because you are always interacting with. I can be watching TV and decided to jump to Netflix, YouTube, or a game and its seamless. Launching the PS4 "specifically" to run entertainment apps is a disconnected experience in comparison, but its an awesome game machine in the traditional since.
 
You can use the headphone mic on ps4 to yell commands as well. It pretty good.

Yep. After I found this out, I was like...this kills a lot of an excuse to have a Kinect. Especially since I have yet to find a game that makes use out of the camera part of it. Hopefully they'll change that, soon enough.
 
Nope... even more when PS4 have more retail and digital games.


OP. PS4 OS because it is faster and get me in game in less than 20 seconds.

I don't if counts in OS part too but install and loads are way faster on PS4 too.
Which game is it your getting into in 20 seconds?
 
3 tiles on Xbox One. Riddled with ads.

vs. 0 on the PS4.

Oh come one. But have ads, don't act like the PS4 doesn't have it.

Let's not start accusing system X of doing something while giving system Y a free pass for doing the same thing.

https://twitter.com/jeffgerstmann/status/400645298449424384/photo/1

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I think advertising relevant content, the kind of thing embodied by the Infamous ad in the second pic is the kind of thing that doesn't bother me. Things like the Taco Bell ad next to it are pretty annoying though, I can see why people think they're unacceptable. Disclaimer again: I don't have a PS4, I'm just going from a search on Google and what Caayn said here.

http://nowgamer.net-genie.co.uk/siteimage/scale/0/0/367423.jpg
http://www.lazygamer.net/ps3/psn/sony-are-going-full-hog-with-dashboard-advertising/
 
You described one console OS as "boring" and one as "more alive".

I was trying to point out that those are vague, strange ways to describe computer software. Clearly, my point was lost somewhere. Carry on!

Not if you are talking about an OS with GUI.
 
I'd like to elaborate on my previous post, as I feel I also was more UI concerned.

On Xbox One, after using several "apps," movement through screens, snapping or really anything involving multi-tasking, the OS moves to a crawl. If often results in a 5-8 second delay when moving back or pressing the Menu button to see options for the tile you're on.

To me, from a company like Microsoft, is 100% unacceptable. Also, I may be just getting old and cranky, but when I download something, I want it to be right there, front and center. I don't like having to into a "Games and App" area to find it. Especially with how long the installs and certain downloads can be, I often forget about them and switch to another input, come back and forgot why the system was on (I'm talking the 3-4 hour ones here, not 15-20 minutes, I'm not THAT old :p).

I'm sure they'll optimize it, but for me, it's a hot mess and ugly to boot. It has some cool features and potential, but to me the PS4 is more stable and streamlined. It's a bit bloated, in regards to organization, but it's simple to navigate and smooth.
 
I think advertising relevant content, the kind of thing embodied by the Infamous ad in the second pic is the kind of thing that doesn't bother me. Things like the Taco Bell ad next to it are pretty annoying though, I can see why people think they're unacceptable. Disclaimer again: I don't have a PS4, I'm just going from a search on Google and what Caayn said here.

You have to specifically go into that feed to see any adverts, but yes, that area has them for all kinds of things, usually films to be honest.
 
You described one console OS as "boring" and one as "more alive".

I was trying to point out that those are vague, strange ways to describe computer software. Clearly, my point was lost somewhere. Carry on!

Yet here you are on a video game forum. Where you and others are talking about computer software.. and you probably are talking about it being "fun" or "boring". Which are very vague and strange ways to talk about compute software, correct?
 
I don't understand how you can call the Xbox interface clunky. If your only playing games you never have to move off the boot up screen. Also everything else is either one button click to the left or right. Pins on the left store on the right, so simply even a monkey can do it.
 
I'd like to elaborate on my previous post, as I feel I also was more UI concerned.

On Xbox One, after using several "apps," movement through screens, snapping or really anything involving multi-tasking, the OS moves to a crawl. If often results in a 5-8 second delay when moving back or pressing the Menu button to see options for the tile you're on.

To me, from a company like Microsoft, is 100% unacceptable. Also, I may be just getting old and cranky, but when I download something, I want it to be right there, front and center. I don't like having to into a "Games and App" area to find it. Especially with how long the installs and certain downloads can be, I often forget about them and switch to another input, come back and forgot why the system was on (I'm talking the 3-4 hour ones here, not 15-20 minutes, I'm not THAT old :p).

I'm sure they'll optimize it, but for me, it's a hot mess and ugly to boot. It has some cool features and potential, but to me the PS4 is more stable and streamlined. It's a bit bloated, in regards to organization, but it's simple to navigate and smooth.
Seriously? I have had my X1 since early December and have used it almost daily and I have never had any slowdown that bad.

The worst slowdown I have noticed is clicking on the notifications and it has to load about 50 different notifications. That's still at most 3 seconds.
 
The xbone ui is still slow and feels clunky. The xbone os is so slow. Startup time, install times, and not user friendly imo. I like the fact that they update it frequently compare to the ps4 but the ps4 os is already quick to boot and fast to get a game started. It just so easy to navigate. Ps4 os imo is just better.
 
I have a feeling those complaining about the x1 interface are the ones who watch video without ever using it and just come online e to complain.
 
Seriously? I have had my X1 since early December and have used it almost daily and I have never had any slowdown that bad.

The worst slowdown I have noticed is clicking on the notifications and it has to load about 50 different notifications. That's still at most 3 seconds.

I've been here since day one. For me, it gets bogged down bad and fast. Especially snapped programs, broadcasting to Twitch is terrible, it's so slow. I could just be used to my gaming PCs speed and the PS4, but to me it's awful.
 
There is nothing wrong with the utilitarian-spartan design of the PS4 UI, but I have more fun and feel more confortable around with my xbox one. It was lacking a lot of basic features at launch but nowadays its pretty solid IMHO.

I found myself using smartglass from my phone a lot of late, messaging with friends and stuff. Once you get used to instant game resume there is no way back.
 
Yep, that's fine.

I'm just glad you're not the guy writing up the requirements for the software I write.

I'm also a professional developer (aka programmer), What is so hard of understanding figure of speech and qualificative adjectives to describe software design!? You can have both technical specifications and figure of speech, making software is also a creative process is not like: I'm a programmer = I have zero imagination.

The way some IT people act like if they can't understand natural language whenever they find something they disagree with... quite annoying, better make some arguments.
 
I have a feeling those complaining about the x1 interface are the ones who watch video without ever using it and just come online e to complain.
Suee, tell yourself that. If anything it may be debatable but no way the Xbone is a clear winner here.

I don't play much on it since i bought it for my son but the couple of times i played Fifa on it was a chore going into my friends party, it takes too many layers to get to some of the menus and like someone else already mentioned it's just slow compared to the Ps4.

Also, waiting half an hour before being able to play a game for the first time is ridiculous and that alone puts it way below the Ps4 in my book, don't even get me started on Ryse for fucks sake.
 
Suee, tell yourself that. If anything it may be debatable but no way the Xbone is a clear winner here.

I don't play much on it since i bought it for my son but the couple of times i played Fifa on it was a chore going into my friends party, it takes too many layers to get to some of the menus and like someone else already mentioned it's just slow compared to the Ps4.

Also, waiting half an hour before being able to play a game for the first time is ridiculous and that alone puts it way below the Ps4 in my book, don't even get me started on Ryse for fucks sake.

I have both, prefer Xbox. Jumping between apps feels more confortable in the xbone, it does a decent job with multi tasking, better than PS4 IMHO.

btw FIFA doesn't take half an hour... common, nor the PS4 is that muuuuch faster to load, it is faster in some games but I barely notice it. Hyperbole more.
 
I have both, prefer Xbox. Jumping between apps feels more confortable in the xbone, it does a decent job with multi tasking, better than PS4 IMHO.

btw FIFA doesn't take half an hour... common, nor the PS4 is that muuuuch faster to load, it is faster in some games but I barely notice it. Hyperbole more.
Read what i wrote, i bought Forza 5 last week for my son and it took like 20 minutes to install or whatever it is it was doing, my son was so excited to play and had to wait to do it, in my experience that's not the case on Ps4, Ryse took like half a day before i could play it, i thought there was something wrong with the console. No hyperbole from me.

Jumping from my friends list to my party chat screen takes less than a second on my Ps4, feels like an eternity on Xbone, hyperbole applied but it does take too long.
 
Not really. I mean the features are better on the Xbox One with the whole side window for stuff and multitasking, but the interface I still don't like as much as the PS4 one. Probably because I always prefer more minimalist UIs.
 
My neighbour has an Xbox One, and damn the OS runs smoother and faster than what the PS4 UI lets me do and recently the PS4 UI has become very laggy while navigating, especially when I an application is running. Not sure if I am the only one who's facing it.
 
btw FIFA doesn't take half an hour... common, nor the PS4 is that muuuuch faster to load, it is faster in some games but I barely notice it. Hyperbole more.

Are you tlaking about load time or install time? The install times on xbone feels like an eternity. Everyone knows this. Its much faster on the ps4. Its just quick to boot and play right away.
 
Suspend resume seems cool but something I wouldn't use much. Ditto with a lot of the other features. So it doesn't matter to me.
 
Are you tlaking about load time or install time? The install times on xbone feels like an eternity. Everyone knows this. Its much faster on the ps4. Its just quick to boot and play right away.

I was talking about load times, Install times from disc took like 20-40 mins for me. 80% of my purchases have been digital, no problem whatsoever with that. As for example Diablo 3 took 40 mins to download and I was playing it 10 mins in after it started to download.
 
When you're playing a game and you have a snap window (I use it for Skype and Twitch almost daily), and then you minimize to go to the main menu and can see what was previously full screen... that blows my mind. So. Freaking. Awesome.
 
I think many people are misled by the PS4 installation times!

I don't say Xbox One is faster, I still think PS4 install games faster,
just not as fast as many belives, like some of my own friends.

Here's why...

The progress bar on PS4 dashboard doesn't show the full installation.
When the bar is full, the game is ready to start, but the game continues to install in the background.
Ofcourse this is common sense to must of us, but belive me, I have come across many people who think this show the entire installation process.

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Difference is, the progress bar on the Xbox One on the other hand, show the entire installation process.
And I think this is what confuses a lot of people.

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Watch Dogs (PS4) is a good game to show this on, because it show the actual installation progress in the main menu.

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Installed Watch Dogs twice, second time it was a bit faster and landed just over 12 min.

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Have both systems, and while I have nothing against PS4, I definatly prefer my Xbox One.
I don't find it slow at all, and I love the combination of voicecommmands and controller to navigate.
To me my PS4 is the more boring one to use, while my Xbox One is way more fun.

At the end of the day I'm very pleased with both. =)
 
Suspend resume seems cool but something I wouldn't use much. Ditto with a lot of the other features. So it doesn't matter to me.

Ever turn your console off and then play the same game next time you then it on? You'd be using Suspend Resume right there.
 
The Bone's UI is pretty slick, especially with the recent updates. That said, I use my consoles purely for gaming and the PS4's UI is better streamlined for that. Simply, quick and easy.
 
I prefer the Xbox One OS. Early on it was a hot mess, laggy as all get out. Since the numerous updates I hardly ever notice any lag. Everything just works, and the layout and features makes it feel next gen. Suspend and resume is flat out awesome and snap is a great feature. Voice commands are nice also once you take the time too calibrate.

The PS4 OS isn't bad. It's just not groundbreaking either. It feels like a refreshed PS3 OS. It's very responsive though and for using just a controller can be easier to navigate. I use pins on my One, one click left and boom, my most used apps are there. That basically negates any speed advantage over the PS4.
 
I think many people are misled by the PS4 installation times!

I don't say Xbox One is faster, I still think PS4 install games faster,
just not as fast as many belives, like some of my own friends.

Here's why...

The progress bar on PS4 dashboard doesn't show the full installation.
When the bar is full, the game is ready to start, but the game continues to install in the background.
Ofcourse this is common sense to must of us, but belive me, I have come across many people who think this show the entire installation process.




Difference is, the progress bar on the Xbox One on the other hand, show the entire installation process.
And I think this is what confuses a lot of people.




Watch Dogs (PS4) is a good game to show this on, because it show the actual installation progress in the main menu.


Installed Watch Dogs twice, second time it was a bit faster and landed just over 12 min.

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Have both systems, and while I have nothing against PS4, I definatly prefer my Xbox One.
I don't find it slow at all, and I love the combination of voicecommmands and controller to navigate.
To me my PS4 is the more boring one to use, while my Xbox One is way more fun.

At the end of the day I'm very pleased with both. =)

Everyone knows the PS4 doesn't install the whole way at first, but the playgo system allows you to get into a game way faster when you first place the disk in over the Xbox One. Also the game installs faster fully on the PS4 than the Xbox One.

This is an old article but here it shows the difference. I think Xbox One had an update since then to make it quicker.

http://kotaku.com/installing-xbox-one-games-takes-way-too-long-1471191836
 
Everyone knows the PS4 doesn't install the whole way at first, but the playgo system allows you to get into a game way faster when you first place the disk in over the Xbox One. Also the game installs faster fully on the PS4 than the Xbox One.

This is an old article but here it shows the difference. I think Xbox One had an update since then to make it quicker.

http://kotaku.com/installing-xbox-one-games-takes-way-too-long-1471191836

You don't have to post links to try and convince me, I am fully aware of all this.
I think you missunderstood my post. I was not trying to tell anyone here that Xbox One install faster then PS4.

Everyone knows the PS4 doesn't install the whole way at first

You are wrong my friend, don't get confused and think that people here on GAF represent the ordinary console owner around the world.
Im sure more or less everyone around here knows this, but not avarage joe.

I have had this conversation plenty of times with friends and working buddies, trust me, not everyone knows this,
many belive the game is fully installed when that first bar on the PS4 dashboard is done.
And if you read my post again, that was the point i was trying to make.
 
Suspend resume seems cool but something I wouldn't use much. Ditto with a lot of the other features. So it doesn't matter to me.

What will amaze you about suspend/resume is when you didn't expect it. Example: I was playing Trails Fusion and while in the middle of my run I tell the Xbox to "watch ESPN" so I could catch the little league baseball game. After the game was over I switched it Netflix so my daughter could watch A Turtles Tale before we all went to bed. The next afternoon when I went to play Trails Fusion it was paused right where I left it in the middle of a run. It may not seem like a big thing, but when you aren't expecting its pretty cool.
 
I don't like either OS much. The PS4 one is at least very snappy in comparison to the X1's, so I prefer that one.
 
https://twitter.com/jeffgerstmann/status/400645298449424384/photo/1

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I think advertising relevant content, the kind of thing embodied by the Infamous ad in the second pic is the kind of thing that doesn't bother me. Things like the Taco Bell ad next to it are pretty annoying though, I can see why people think they're unacceptable. Disclaimer again: I don't have a PS4, I'm just going from a search on Google and what Caayn said here.

http://nowgamer.net-genie.co.uk/siteimage/scale/0/0/367423.jpg
http://www.lazygamer.net/ps3/psn/sony-are-going-full-hog-with-dashboard-advertising/
ya I don't have a XBone but on my PS4 (im in AU) there are NO ads, im talking fast food, cars etc. but when I log into my US acc there are ads I always get a lol
 
Nope, that is why I asked you to post some.

Come on. So many people assume that when the bar fills on the PS4 dash, the whole 40 to 50GB install is done.

I can't be bothered to search for a single post now on my phone I'm sorry. But I have seen it many times.

Don't get me wrong. The PS4 installs are fast. Its just funny to me when people think 50GB of data can be installed in 30 seconds.
 
I love the PS4 OS for it's snappiness. Getting into a game is a breeze and the time from inserting the disk to playing a game is also pretty quick, Sony deserves a ton of credit for designing such an elegant solution. Doing other functions is where the things feel under cooked and are more fully realized on the Xbox One.
Quitting a game or app just so I can use another game or app is pretty annoying when I have to acknowledge/be reminded that each time I switch.

Discovering new video content is cumbersome since the PS4 does not have a universal search feature. Want to find the Winter Soldier? sure thing, if you're in the PSN store it pops up, is it on Vudu, or Amazon, or Netflix? I don't know. I have to enter each app/service to find out, and be reminded that I'm quitting and moving to a new app. Why can't my search bring back all of my viewing options like it does on the Xbox One?

When I'm in the PSN store looking at games, I get a trailer, and a couple screenshots, and DLC options. On Xbox One I get a trailer, screens, clips from other users, streams that are currently going on and I know how many friends own the game. In one pass I can, get a good look at the game play live, or just watch some short clip highlights, and I can also tell what the community is like among my friends. It just feels like a more connect experience.
 
I have both consoles and XONE kills the PS4 for OS use and features. With Kinect it's just way better.

PS4 may be more minimal and slightly faster, but it is way behind.
 
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