Great thanks. I'm actually on a trip up the eastern seaboard to Boston, but I'm going to trigger the purchase now so that it is ready when I get back
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Xbox One Launch Thread [Thread being archived 1/1/14]
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Great thanks. I'm actually on a trip up the eastern seaboard to Boston, but I'm going to trigger the purchase now so that it is ready when I get back
To be fair, I'm rather biased. I love Tycoon games in general. It might not be as fun for everyone else. Still, if you like the previous games in the series, I think the new one is even better than Zoo Tycoon 2. It's not as good as Zoo Tycoon 2 + Expansions, but I'm hoping more stuff will be released via DLC packs. It might not sell well enough for that, though.
Never played Zoo Tycoon but I'm like you in that I love those kind of games. I'm much more forgiving of flaws/negatives too, so I expect to have a blast with it.
There isn't an app in itself for it but I wonder if messages show up in your activity feed. No one on my friends list that has an Xbox One sent me a message though.
That's really strange. Don't know why it would do that. It should show you a list of things you can snap.
Miles Quaritch
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Sounds like the hard drive or disc drive aren't working properly. I installed it earlier, didn't take more than 20 minutes and that includes the 700mb patch...
I'm really liking Ryse as well. Between it and Knack, I am definitely having a disconnect with reviewers next gen.
At any rate, a friend talked me into buying Madden for some online play. Ugh. There is nothing next gen about it. I haven't purchased a Madden game in years, but it hasn't improved whatsoever. The graphics aren't even good by PS3/360 standards...
Miles Quaritch
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Seriously? Can you upload some clips to help sell me on the game? No worries if you can't.
If only live-streaming hadn't been delayed...
cartoon_soldier
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Suggestion to update OP with links to the threads for Hardware Troubleshooting and Skydrive videos?
Miles Quaritch
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DR3. We can co-op at some point.
Bought. Aw yiss.
yankeehater
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Forza and Crimson Dragon are both amazing. CD is so much better then I could have ever expected. It is such a love letter to the PD games. Also as long as you are not terrible at the game there is no way you would ever need to use the micro transactions. I have already unlocked 5 different dragons and I haven't even played that much. Everyone that likes PD games should buy it. I can't recommend it enough.
Awesome, I bought it even though the reviews were so so. Haven't got a chance to try it yet though.
Miles Quaritch
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Make sure to download Smartglass if you haven't already. Companion app for DR3 is amazing...
And is your GT your forum name? Will drop you a FR in the morning...
Steverulez
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I believe so yes.
Yeppers
Holy shit I forgot all about the companion app with phone calls and stuff
Two questions:
I. How do you get gestures to work (swiping the menus with your hand). For some reason, mines not working.
II. How do you see where your install status is at?
Just got my Xbox One, and am fiddling around with it. So much stuff. Everything has been working flawlessly so far.
I. How do you get gestures to work (swiping the menus with your hand). For some reason, mines not working.
II. How do you see where your install status is at?
Just got my Xbox One, and am fiddling around with it. So much stuff. Everything has been working flawlessly so far.
yes
SyenceLabb
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I haven't been tracking this thread, but how is the hdmi in? Picture is really being affected? And the sound? If so any plans to patch?
Community Forum
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It's hilarious. It's so over the top, and the graphics, although not super awesome, are better in person than I thought they would be judging from some of the videos I had seen. There's a lot going on, with camera angles, cinematic things happening with named enemies zooming in, and mixing up the gameplay. Here is the Giant Bomb quick look...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDhcVkOqLQI
...and even though they were down on it when playing, I am having the complete opposite reaction while playing. Stages are pretty short and don't overstay their welcome, you spend upgrade points between each level, and in a way it reminds me of the craziness feeling I got while playing The Wonderful 101. The whole thing is just so weird, but it is speaking to me for sure. It's kind of like a theme park ride almost. I don't really know why reviews are so damn harsh, well I take that back, of course I know why. I have the racing games, and the military shoot em games, but this game along with Knack are my standout favorites.
"I feel weirdly compelled to give it a shot," was the parting message from Jeff and Brad at the end of this video, and I have to add to this, don't knock it until you try it.
So uh, I have this problem where I inserted my Dead Rising 3 disc. I clicked "install disc" I got this message saying it needed an update. Did all that by clicking yes. But then it never went to a download/status bar. It's not showing up in games and apps either. And if I click the "install disc: square nothing happens anymore.
I'm thinking about ejecting the disc. But I have no idea if it's installing.
EDIT: So I ejected the disc. I then put it back in, did the same thing. This time It took me to a mini Dead Rising square and said installation started. And then said go to "Games & Apps" -- I'm not seeing Dead Rising 3 there still, and no status bar. Fuck.
I'm thinking about ejecting the disc. But I have no idea if it's installing.
EDIT: So I ejected the disc. I then put it back in, did the same thing. This time It took me to a mini Dead Rising square and said installation started. And then said go to "Games & Apps" -- I'm not seeing Dead Rising 3 there still, and no status bar. Fuck.
Nemesis_
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Basically time sensitive achievements. They stay on your account when you unlock them. They aren't actually worth gamerscore though, they're worth in-game awards. Killer Instinct gives you KP for completing the challenges - which are the in game currency.
The idea being that developers can add new stuff over time.
I. How close are you to Kinect? As long as you have at least 2ft it should be working. Try holding you arm up with an open palm (like you're about to high five someone) for a few seconds. Then just try slowly moving your arm around, you should see a hand appear on screen. Once you've got it working, to swipe between menus just move you hand over to either side, close your hand (like you're grabbing the screen), and then drag your arm in the direction you want to go. To select something just hover your hand over the item and then push your hand forward as if you're pushing a big button.
II. Go to "My games and apps". It will list all apps and games and their installation progress.
Just search the store for "Speech tutorial".
And no, no screenshots.
Starting to think my Xbox One is a broken one.
It's not making any disc sounds. It was able to read the disc and say INSTALL. And my Kinect's voice commands have been perfect. The set up was smooth. TV works perfectly.
But for some reason when I install my Dead Rising 3 game from the disc, it's not showing up in Game & Apps. I can't see the status of it downloading. And the gestures are working now btw.
Nemesis_
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I had this problem too and it's one of my biggest issues with the Xbox One at the moment - the console just doesn't give enough information to the user to indicate what it's doing.
Basically, it won't give you a progress bar for the patch and the update. It might be installing it in the background (I'm not entirely sure) and then the disc itself might start installing.
When this happened to me I just turned the console on and off again until the game would start installing. But then it would hang at 0%. But this is because it's installing the patch first, THEN the percentage will begin to start moving.
It's a fucking mess but once you've got it all done everything works smoothly.
Really praying that they correct this all with a patch
Community Forum
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I wish my own activities would show up on the activity feed, kind of like how when you post on Facebook it shows up. I would like to see what other people are seeing about me. I don't even know if the clips I've uploaded are making it out to my feed or not. Or is this possible somehow?
I had that same experience yesterday. Overall, it seems like it's working, but like you said, it doesn't tell me enough on my end.
SyenceLabb
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Starting to think my Xbox One is a broken one.
It's not making any disc sounds. It was able to read the disc and say INSTALL. And my Kinect's voice commands have been perfect. The set up was smooth. TV works perfectly.
But for some reason when I install my Dead Rising 3 game from the disc, it's not showing up in Game & Apps. I can't see the status of it downloading. And the gestures are working now btw.
I had a similar issue with nba2k14 but a graceful reboot fixed that. I'm guessing you already tried that. Good luck. Hopefully it doesn't need a repair.
Oh god. My skype app is in Games & Apps, and it's frozen and queued. I can't force it to install or even cancel to install. It's just non-responsive. I'm starting to think something is wrong with my Xbox One, as I can't get it to install anything. Wouldn't install my game from my disc. Won't install this app. Fuck fuck fuck.
*takes deep breath*
Dunno what else to do. I've restarted the system twice now. Even ejected the Dead Rising 3 disc. No dice.
EDIT: If I click the Skype app on my desktop..it actually works (so i guess it was installed). Yet it says queued on my Game & Apps section. Da hell.
*takes deep breath*
Dunno what else to do. I've restarted the system twice now. Even ejected the Dead Rising 3 disc. No dice.
EDIT: If I click the Skype app on my desktop..it actually works (so i guess it was installed). Yet it says queued on my Game & Apps section. Da hell.
Nemesis_
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Oh god. My skype app is in Games & Apps, and it's frozen and queued. I can't force it to install or even cancel to install. It's just non-responsive. I'm starting to think something is wrong with my Xbox One, as I can't get it to install anything. Wouldn't install my game from my disc. Won't install this app. Fuck fuck fuck.
*takes deep breath*
Dunno what else to do. I've restarted the system twice now. Even ejected the Dead Rising 3 disc. No dice.
Read what I just posted. Your system is probably still downloading the Dead Rising 3 update and it's queuing everything else behind it.
Oh god. My skype app is in Games & Apps, and it's frozen and queued. I can't force it to install or even cancel to install. It's just non-responsive. I'm starting to think something is wrong with my Xbox One, as I can't get it to install anything. Wouldn't install my game from my disc. Won't install this app. Fuck fuck fuck.
*takes deep breath*
Dunno what else to do. I've restarted the system twice now. Even ejected the Dead Rising 3 disc. No dice.
Pressing the Menu (Start) button when highlighting the tile doesn't do anything? It should let you cancel or pause the install.
TheChewyWaffles
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Powerstar golf is fun! Definitely got that hot shots feel - if you're into that style and like tons of unlockables you won't regret picking this one up.
SyenceLabb
Member
Oh god. My skype app is in Games & Apps, and it's frozen and queued. I can't force it to install or even cancel to install. It's just non-responsive. I'm starting to think something is wrong with my Xbox One, as I can't get it to install anything. Wouldn't install my game from my disc. Won't install this app. Fuck fuck fuck.
*takes deep breath*
Dunno what else to do. I've restarted the system twice now. Even ejected the Dead Rising 3 disc. No dice.
This might sound silly, but open internet explorer and see if you can even surf the web. Maybe you're having some kind of Internet issues.
Crisis averted guys. I had to pull the power plug from the back to do a hard reset. Now everything is working beautifully. I'm seeing things that weren't showing up before. For instance, my Dead Rising 3 tile shows the status bar now (instead of just the disc icon). My game & apps icon just updated and is showing everything.
Sorry for spazzing out. I just had a nightmare with the 360 launch with RROD. I was so scared I was going to have that again. So far I'm absolutely in love with this console. The controller is so nice. The design of the box looks great. And the UI is awesome. Still waiting on my dead Rising 3 to finish though. It just stopped at 43% and said it was corrupted and needed to be uninstalled and installed again. I'm thinking it's because I ejected the disc earlier and reset the Xbox One.
What I think happened was, the game was installing, but the UI had the hiccup and wasn't showing it installing. But everything is working great now.
Sorry for spazzing out. I just had a nightmare with the 360 launch with RROD. I was so scared I was going to have that again. So far I'm absolutely in love with this console. The controller is so nice. The design of the box looks great. And the UI is awesome. Still waiting on my dead Rising 3 to finish though. It just stopped at 43% and said it was corrupted and needed to be uninstalled and installed again. I'm thinking it's because I ejected the disc earlier and reset the Xbox One.
What I think happened was, the game was installing, but the UI had the hiccup and wasn't showing it installing. But everything is working great now.
I kept getting an error when I tried to use my code, so I guess so.