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Xbox One Launch Thread [Thread being archived 1/1/14]
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Every time I see the commercial for the Xbox One it makes my chest hurt with excitement. I feel like Cartman, and just want to sleep until the midnight launch
After seeing tons of PS4 stuff today, I'm really glad I decided to wait for the X1. Not because it's bad, it just doesn't appeal to me personally.
Don't go freezing yourself like he did to skip a few weeks to get a Nintendo Wii! Yes, PS4 also doesn't appeal to me personally as well. I understand lots of people like it, but it just doesn't interest me in any way. X1 on the other hand is pure hype for me.
I personally didn't get charged yet but others in this thread have.
There's been people excited the whole time, trolls just tried to counter the positive energy with their annoying jokes. 720p, 900p, 180, at first it was just fun but got old fast. Also some big Sony trolls would say that anyone who had a positive experience with the system/game were "paid shills".
I've been excited about them since they announced a new Killer Instinct and Panzer Dragoon game, and both looked really well made. I feel that they really care about making great games. As someone who likes a wide variety of games, seeing that their launch has a racing game, zombie game, on-rails shooter, and fighting game is really cool.
The controller is amazing. I had a PS3 most of last gen and got a 360 in early 2013, the controller blew me away. The X1 controller is based off of that. I got mine today and it's a little smaller than I thought but I still really like it, can't wait to use rumble triggers.
I think the OS with Kinect is actually going to be really special and convenient, it is also very futuristic. I like that the system can recognize people and change their control settings instantly, no more interrupting a game to configure settings. I think its great that if someone is stuck in a game they can run internet explorer on the side. Or if you are watching TV and playing a game in between commercial breaks, you can snap TV, etc. I don't personally have a cable box and have never tried XBL gold yet, but depending on how I like the free trial that may change.
Also all my HDMI ports on my TV are taken, so being able to put my 360 into the X1 and ensure I never have to switch cables is really convenient.
To sum everything up, I'm really in it for the games. However, the OS and media capabilities are an amazing bonus to a next gen game system.
Arrogant Bastard
Banned
I have to admit, I wish I could pick up both consoles this year. It is such a rare occurrence that we get new consoles, I truly enjoy the experience. Assuming they do not brick or anything. Best of luck to the One crowd, hope you have some great gaming.
I just got charged within the last few hours.
Lmao i wasn't ready for that.
Black Republican
Member
Excited, hoping i get one at Target day 1.
Gonna download, Kinect preseason, DR3, Crimson Dragon & Killer Instinct.
Wanna see some reviews on the golf game but i might get that too.
Gonna download, Kinect preseason, DR3, Crimson Dragon & Killer Instinct.
Wanna see some reviews on the golf game but i might get that too.
MaulerX
Member
OT: Nobody know anything about extended warrenty?
Some Credit Cards like Chase or Amex will extend the warranty for free by a year.
Also, on Amazon they offer protection plans - Squar Trade I believe.
No pending or posted charges from Amazon for my Day One Console.
show me your skeleton
Member
so last night shopto emailed me to say my order is packed & waiting for shipment. six more days & then i have a week off work to dig into ryse, dead rising, killer instinct & maybe even crimson dragon.
so hype.
much pumped.
so hype.
much pumped.
VlaudTheImpaler
tl;dr
Ahoy matey! Check out the bottom of page 15 ye scallywag!
BurnOutBrighter
Banned
Not planning to get one, but I'm still excited for the console war. It's been worth it just to see GAF go nuts.
LOL. So is Van Damme going to be the Xbox version of Banderas?
LOL. So is Van Damme going to be the Xbox version of Banderas?
Twin Tails
Member
Does the xbox have a screenshot shortcut or do i have to use kinect?
The Living Tribunal
Member
Who's the ugly guy in your avatar?
miDnIghtEr20C
Banned
I still love this gif.
We got some ass grabbing going on in this bad boy! Jump ahead with us.
Daffy Duck
Member
Really excited now. Cannot wait for Friday to get my new toy.
Those achievements look amazing now!
Those achievements look amazing now!
Am I crazy to consider trading in my 360 + 82 games at EB Games Australia to get the Xbox One and everything else I want at launch?
The pro is that I don't see myself playing 360 much after the One comes out and the con is that I'm obviously trading my entire 360 collection.
Thoughts GAF?
The pro is that I don't see myself playing 360 much after the One comes out and the con is that I'm obviously trading my entire 360 collection.
Thoughts GAF?
Iced_Eagle
Member
I don't believe it has a screenshot function. Seems to be video only at launch.
Would be a nice addition though.
I have to imagine that if you sold it on Ebay or something you would get a better price for what you're selling. That's a shit ton of games. I personally wouldn't be able to give them up. I would just get rid of any of the 360 games you KNOW you aren't going to play anymore. Pay the difference out of pocket.
I'm sort of a game hoarder though. Still have my NES and a bunch of its games from back in the day.
No way you can afford to buy it otherwise?
You'll get pennies for your collection game by game :\
LOLCats
Banned
No dude. Maybe trade the 360 but not your games.
Perfect haha
I have a theory, and that is that one has launched and is full of people talking about their experiences with the console, purchase, etc. The other is kind of a... how you say... "getting ready" thread a week out, not too much to say there.
I dunno, it's a theory. I doubt you'd be so fucking stupid as to not understand that, so it might be something else.
Twin Tails
Member
Booo
miDnIghtEr20C
Banned
I'm suddenly feeling more excitement for Xbox One after all the PS4 failures. I still haven't received my PS4 but I cannot help but expect it to be dead out of the box. That's the pessimist talking, I guess.
Hopefully Xbox One will launch without any problems.
Hopefully Xbox One will launch without any problems.
Van Damme needs to be the Banderas of XB1.
Maybe one day there can be a dance off of Van Damme vs Orchid cosplay girl.
Thank ye matey!
Probably Wednesday. I ordered a PS4, and it shipped out on the 13th, so that it could get here on the 15th. I'm guessing they will do the same for Xbox.
Twin Tails
Member
Ebay
Ah, I remember I was just starting 9th grade when the Xbox 360 launched! I had tons of good times with the OG Xbox too, after getting the Gamecube: with Halo and WRPGs in particular, KotR was like crack to a young teenage boy, a big Star Wars adventure?!? Local multiplayer Halo was a highlight of my childhood. I wonder, the N64, my first console, perhaps shaped my tastes as a gamer, some have even drawn comparisons with the N64's Western focus and the Xbox. Hell, MS even bought Rare and some of their IPs that were born on the '64 showed up on Xbox consoles One can even see that Microsoft has a similar interest in the "Family friendly" demographic too, similar to Nintendo. I recently fixed up my 360 to play the JRPGs that I was astounded to find were available on it, Final Fantasy XIII was my first Final Fantasy game, for instance. Tales of Vesperia and Eternal Sonata, Lost Odyssey, sometimes whimsical, sometimes deep, I'm glad to have been given access to those games. Whether Viva Pinata, my addiction to Oblivion, Halo 3, those JRPGs, my 360 has been awesome. I'm hoping the library and games made available on the Xbox One will be just as awesome and enticing to me, I'm thankful in particular that I could find Japanese games on the 360 when I went looking for them recently, and when I see Crimson Dragon launching with the One, Swery's game too, Square Enix still providing their support, and perhaps something to look forward to from Microsoft's first party, I think it's unfair to stereotype what "should" or "shouldn't" show up on such and such a console, I believe getting access to a wide variety of games on whatever console, whether made in the East or West, is in the interest of all gamers.
I won't be there day one, I do admit that I will have to budget accordingly before getting the Xbox One, but I will definitely look forward to seeing its library fill out before diving in.
One can even see that Microsoft has a similar interest in the "Family friendly" demographic too, similar to Nintendo. I recently fixed up my 360 to play the JRPGs that I was astounded to find were available on it, Final Fantasy XIII was my first Final Fantasy game, for instance. Tales of Vesperia and Eternal Sonata, Lost Odyssey, sometimes whimsical, sometimes deep, I'm glad to have been given access to those games. Whether Viva Pinata, my addiction to Oblivion, Halo 3, those JRPGs, my 360 has been awesome. I'm hoping the library and games made available on the Xbox One will be just as awesome and enticing to me, I'm thankful in particular that I could find Japanese games on the 360 when I went looking for them recently, and when I see Crimson Dragon launching with the One, Swery's game too, Square Enix still providing their support, and perhaps something to look forward to from Microsoft's first party, I think it's unfair to stereotype what "should" or "shouldn't" show up on such and such a console, I believe getting access to a wide variety of games on whatever console, whether made in the East or West, is in the interest of all gamers.I won't be there day one, I do admit that I will have to budget accordingly before getting the Xbox One, but I will definitely look forward to seeing its library fill out before diving in.
Rey
Member
Any of those with something Xbox related to it. Lol.
Wow. This gif has so much potential..lol.
FUNKNOWN iXi
Member
And now it has begun:
CFtiger1127
Neo Member
I'm ready to jump in day one. I've been a day one supporter of Xbox for the past two generation's, so I'll be there day one ready for Forza, BF4, Ryse, Madden, KI, and Crimson Dragon. So hyped!
HawksWinStanley
Member
I'm pretty much in your situation. My PS4 and XB1 will be going into my "office" instead of the living room. But honestly I'm pretty psyched about the new Kinect features and apps. Gaming and entertainment are pretty much an even split these days so my consoles see a lot of HBO Go, Netflix and Xfinity. Two of those aren't available on PS and stuff like Skype will really help me keep in touch with my family who are all a few hours away in all directions and with my buddies. We don't really have the time to hang out much anymore so the XB1 seems like it has a lot of features that would help us stay connected as well as meeting our entertainment needs. GAF shits on it for its specs and that's fine, I completely get it. But in the end I'm just personally more excited for the entirety of what the XB1 will offer.
But yeah, I can't not get both this gen. Too many great games and I'd rather enjoy the strengths of both than miss out.
I haven't been charged. I had a ps4 preordered (sold to someone else) and didn't get charged until yesterday.
Where's the Zoo Tycoon OT? I want to learn more about that game.
Mine is going in my bedroom, live with parents and dont want to use it in our downstairs living room. I'm unsure if Kinect can see me in my current set up but I think it just blasts waves everywhere to read people anyways.
Mine is going in my bedroom, live with parents and dont want to use it in our downstairs living room. I'm unsure if Kinect can see me in my current set up but I think it just blasts waves everywhere to read people anyways.
dragonelite
Member
SlinkyFriend
Neo Member
Even Jackie Chan would do.
I second this