cartoon_soldier
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Saying you want to read a review before buying this at launch generally screams "beware before you buy this!"
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Xbox One Launch Thread [Thread being archived 1/1/14]
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Saying you want to read a review before buying this at launch generally screams "beware before you buy this!"
Vestal
Junior Member
Probably hyping up for some clicks.
SEGAvangelist
Member
Polygon, Kotaku and IGN so far. Giant Bomb podcast too.
GameSpot is having a live stream.
Totally agreed with this. That's not to say I'm not looking forward to the PS4 - I am tremendously, but I really like what I'm seeing from the X1 right now and it feels like a big step forward in terms of usability and functionality overall.
Gucci Messiah
Banned
Quick question Xbox-GAF, I was reading the OP and noticed that the console comes with batteries...why?
XtremeXpider
Member
Very disappointed with ubisoft and others, why not to try some patches for better resolution on Xbox One games.
ChrisV
Member
For the controller.
So you can power on the console, duh.
The controller doesn't have a built in battery. You can buy a charge and play kit for it though.
Speedy Blue Dude
Banned
If Xbox Live can handle CoD games coming out and 4 million people downloading an update, I'm sure it can handle 1-1.5 million users coming on and logging in and downloading an update. ;p Especially if they were honest about increasing the server counts by more than 10x the previous amount.
I have some faith in the servers this time around. I also have high hopes of sales numbers for the thing, as you can see.
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Shrennin
Didn't get the memo regarding the 14th Amendment
Especially since he said that it came off harsher than he meant it to be. I don't think he was implying how good or bad the console was in quality.
EDIT: Beaten by a danwarb!
Or use rechargeable batteries.
cartoon_soldier
Member
Omnistalgic
Member
Although I don't quite share the same enthusiasm as getting the equivalent of a windows phone is for my console as some posters here that ui is very slick..seems to have ps4 speed with a lot more features up and ready and generally much more rounded. Sony has so e catching up to do with features and customizations. Interesting gen this will be, but I'm not going gaga over a pretty ui, my Mac mini is already hooked up to my tv, nothing on either system too impressive so far other than users getting the power of word of mouth through streaming. X1 Could be big with the tv watching crowd though...man what's gonna happen??!
Eneloops FTW.
nikos
Member
So Amazon is putting Day One editions back on preorder tomorrow morning at 8 AM EST, I'm assuming for Friday delivery. Sort of considering picking one up now.
I'm really only semi-interested in Forza and KI, but I'm one of those people who buys everything on Day One. Don't know what to do.
I'm really only semi-interested in Forza and KI, but I'm one of those people who buys everything on Day One. Don't know what to do.
StudioTan
Hold on, friend! I'd love to share with you some swell news about the Windows 8 Metro UI! Wait, where are you going?
10/10
Vestal
Junior Member
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
I'm really tempted to get one of these when Titanfall hits... But man, $500. I think I'll hold out, but I'll be jealous of you all.
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
I'm pretty hyped right now. While the PS4 has improved a lot of things I still think the online experience on Xbox will be better.
HarryDemeanor
Member
If you guys want to watch some LocoCycle there is a guy streaming it right now.
http://www.twitch.tv/newgameplustv
http://www.twitch.tv/newgameplustv
Ozzy Onya A2Z
Member
Actually I'll be surprised if they go down like the PSN launch did. For the most part the server side platform behind X1 has been running for a number of years in terms of infrastructure.
If it went down I'd guess it'll be a code issue not a performance/redundancy or server issue as such. The platform coding is the new part the Azure hardware/datacentres etc not so much. I think they're well prepared for the launch load itself.
As the next generation continues I think we're going to see a big difference between PSN still being P2P and X1 giving players/developers dedis the world over. I wonder if this aspect is going to be the dark horse or ace in the hole for online gamers...
That's what I use. I always have batteries on rotation.
So damn nice. It's just in another league.
Not having twitch stuff at launch is the biggest bummer to me, but it seemed like the writing was on the wall regarding that so I've been expecting it at this point.
So now, I'm just ready to play some games and getting more excited. Dead Rising 3, KI, and Mario 3D World on friday is insane.
So now, I'm just ready to play some games and getting more excited. Dead Rising 3, KI, and Mario 3D World on friday is insane.
Will your controller say Day One or Made This?
RiccochetJ
Gold Member
Are Eneloops better than buying those play and charge kits? I'm genuinely curious because I saw Eneloops at Costco for around $25-$30 with around 8 AA's and some AAA's and it comes with a charger.
I'll name my Titan kittens so that you can be with us in spirit.
SomewhatGroovy
Banned
I thought embargo is up. When do we see reviews?
Thankfully we have another system for poor people, Xbox 1.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Made this day one
A UI shouldn't be a "feature", the less intrusive the better, snappy, accurate, reliable, that's all you need.
I've just bought a laptop, my first experience of Windows 8.0 (now 8.1), looks nice, but the tiles & apps, are nothing more than an inconvenience, getting in the way of accessing the desktop as quickly as I would like.
Speech recognition, that's the definition of a gimmick, most of us have it on our phones these days, I doubt many have actually used the feature, after the initial novelty value.
It's also worth pointing out UI's, and all that's associated with them, evolve over time, it's not a set in stone feature set.
In just under an hour.
If you don't mind changing out batteries every now and then, then I would say so. I've used Eneloops in my 360 controllers for a year or so now and love how they don't lose much of their charge if you're not using the controller for long periods of time.
Gary Whitta
Member
Still a great-looking box!
Compared to the 360 official rechargeables, yea, Eneloops are way better. Cheaper and they last longer. Always ready to go in anything.
Not sure how they will compare to the new XB1 rechargeables. I'll be using Eneloops either way.
plasmawave
Banned
Hey guys, great news!
According to Rollingstone, Forza 5, Ryse, and Dead Rising are all running at 1080p 60fps!
According to Rollingstone, Forza 5, Ryse, and Dead Rising are all running at 1080p 60fps!
konstantine7
Member
Kinda just talking to myself here but after not owning a console for a few years I'm ready to get a next gen one. I honestly have no idea which to get. I am a graphics whore but I'm assuming they are too close to be noticeable?
Gary Whitta
Member
Get that non-Day One GARBAGE out of my god damn face.Well, look what I found at work today. I picked one of the boxes up and they're pretty hefty.
