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[soul creator]

If they went with the original plan I literally wouldn't have bought the console. I live in Canada (where internet is expensive, slow, and capped at small amounts) and constantly go to rural areas (my friend's all live in a small town) where only dial up exists. The original plan was literally a nightmare for me and was a worst case scenario.

Ahh, I was referring more to the time period between the 180 (which was like a week after E3) and launch.

Yeah, I can definitely understand in your particular case that the original plans wouldn't work very well at all. That said, you still apparently have to download massive patches for a lot of the games, even if you can technically play offline afterward, so I'm sure that part still sucks :/

 

[Daffy Duck]

I am absolutely loving my Xbox One. Normally I'm a PS/Nintendo guy in terms of interest (I went an even split on games between my PS3 and 360) but I'm happy I'm going Xbox One/Wii U/3DS this gen. I had so much negative feelings on the console since E3 that I'm honestly so surprised at my complete 180 (lol) in terms of feelings. Can't wait for the next Halo game and D4 (Deadly Premonition was one of my favorite games last gen).

The only thing I feel I am legitimately going to miss out on is Persona 6, whenever that comes out near the end of the generation.


Um... what? It's fine to say the Xbox One version of the game of the game looks fantastic (since that's a subjective thing), but the PS4 version is objectively better than the Xbox One version. 1080p versus the 720p on the Xbox One, way better antialiasing on PS4, and no weird sharpening/overly dark filter due to the scaler.

As far as I was aware, ps4 bf4 is 900p.

 

[Steelyuhas]

I guess if you've played the game on a high-end PC, BF4 on the X1 might be considered "ugly", but if you haven't I'm not really sure where that comes from. IQ at 720 isn't great by any means but the texture work is mostly solid, effects and animation systems are top notch, and all wrapped in an destructible, impressive sense of scale.

 

[Papercuts]

As far as I was aware, ps4 bf4 is 900p.

It is. The only 720/1080 split is CoD: Ghosts, the game most unworthy of such a gap, lol.

 

[MarkusRJR]

As far as I was aware, ps4 bf4 is 900p.

Ahh confused CoD with BF. Either way it is still objective better. I don't really care about visuals as long as they don't affect game play (eg. Leggy controls, low frame rates, or no v sync), but I can understand people who do (most of my friends are totally obsessed with visuals). Maybe it's just me but I don't like it when people downplay or outright lie about things and have an agenda/bias. It's better to just be honest about the situation even if you're a fan of something. Reminds me of when fans of sports team have riots in the streets when there's something like a close call or something even if their team is in the wrong.

Ahh, I was referring more to the time period between the 180 (which was like a week after E3) and launch.

Yeah, I can definitely understand in your particular case that the original plans wouldn't work very well at all. That said, you still apparently have to download massive patches for a lot of the games, even if you can technically play offline afterward, so I'm sure that part still sucks :/

I live just barely in the city (for work and family reasons) so I have decent internet, but I am constantly going back out to the small town nearby. Basically I just do my updates and stuff when I'm home and them don't worry about it when I drag the console out with me.

 

[justsomeguy]

Lego marvel is £29.99 at argos... http://www.argos.co.uk/m/static/Product/partNumber/1929025.htm?cmpid=APP003

 

[G_Berry]

New pic of the Titanfall collector's edition statue.



Holy shit lol

Fuck I need that.

 

[Varg]

Kinda regret buying a PS4 so soon honestly. XB1 has the much better lineup at the moment no question.

Same. I actually think overall I would have been better grabbing the Wii U and some of its backlog and worry about the ps4 in a year or so.

 

[Backfoggen]

When people say BF4 looks bad on the Xbox One, do they mean for a next gen game or is it not even a big upgrade over the 360 version? Because I have the 360 version and it doesn't look too good.

It looks exactly like the PS4 version, just rendering at a lower resolution. Unless you directly compare the two, it's not really something you'd miss during actual gameplay.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

Just started playing Ryse. Kind of a weak game but decent enough to finish.

Finished it tonight. It reminds me a lot of The Bouncer. A visually amazing launch title with a solid story that is held back by poor gameplay and an extremely short campaign.

Those graphics though, wow.

 

[G_Berry]

It looks exactly like the PS4 version, just rendering at a lower resolution. Unless you directly compare the two, it's not really something you'd miss during actual gameplay.

What about fps?

Some levels on xbox one run like shit (paracel storm when the storm hits) and really impact the experience.

 

[cheezcake]

netflix on ps4 is in superhd, 1080p, just like ps3 was. When I try netflix on Xbox one, I'm amazed how bad quality is in comparison.

XB1 is also able to stream SuperHD but only for certain people it seems.

If you load up a video called:

Example Short 297.36 ( Not sure on the numbers. I can look it up if need be. )

It will display the bitrate of the video. 5800 is their "SuperHD" bitrate. Some people who have an XB1 have been able to hit that number. I can't. The highest I've gotten is like 3750 but it always bounces back out of that range.

My Smart TV is able to consistently reach and stay at 5800 and my ps3 in my bedroom is able to hit 3750 and stay there (My bedroom TV is only 720 so it can't get any higher).

I'm not sure why this is the case. My xbox is wired and my download speeds test at 60/10.

Just ran this

I can hit Super HD and stay there pretty consistently but it does occasionally plummet to 3000 or less and work its way back up, probably just an issue on netflix' end

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

It looks exactly like the PS4 version, just rendering at a lower resolution. Unless you directly compare the two, it's not really something you'd miss during actual gameplay.

The difference in aliasing is very noticeable on certain levels.

 

[Backfoggen]

What about fps?

Some levels on xbox one run like shit (paracel storm when the storm hits) and really impact the experience.

I read that the PS4 version has significant frame rate drops during that part too, but haven't played that myself so I can't confirm. Wish Digital Foundry's fps comparisions weren't so bad, they could have at least tried to capture the same action on the same maps.

 

[C4Lukins]

More fun stats.

FM5 leaderboards

12/17 532,221
12/25 778,704
12/27 841,179

Halo Spartan Ops only shows the top 10k.

10k players have made it to C1, which is essentially level 11 out of 30.

 

[Bumhead]

Can you select your store region when you set up the console?

I've not got an Xbox but wondering ahead of if and when I do. I use the US store on PS4 and would like to do the same on Xbox. I don't want discs and I certainly don't want our £55 retail prices.

 

[Somnia]

More fun stats.

FM5 leaderboards

12/17 532,221
12/25 778,704
12/27 841,179

Halo Spartan Ops only shows the top 10k.

10k players have made it to C1, which is essentially level 11 out of 30.

Wow that's much better than I thought for Forza. I think December has been a good month for Microsoft.

 

[Alcoholikaust]

I read that the PS4 version has significant frame rate drops during that part too, but haven't played that myself so I can't confirm. Wish Digital Foundry's fps comparisions weren't so bad, they could have at least tried to capture the same action on the same maps.

I own both copies (XB1 and PS4) and BF4 definately hccups on XB1 during the storm- not on PS4

 

[Caayn]

Can you select your store region when you set up the console?

I've not got an Xbox but wondering ahead of if and when I do. I use the US store on PS4 and would like to do the same on Xbox. I don't want discs and I certainly don't want our £55 retail prices.

Settings -> System -> Language & Location -> Set it to whichever store you want -> reboot -> profit

 

[JAYSIMPLE]

I own both copies (XB1 and PS4) and BF4 definately hccups on XB1 during the storm- not on PS4

Xbox one has a lot more frame drops on bf4 than the ps4 version

 

[newsguy]

Finally picked mine up! Excited to get into DR3 and FM5. Also have a PS4 so there's a lot to play

 

[Backfoggen]

Xbox one has a lot more frame drops on bf4 than the ps4 version

You spent a lot of time with both versions?

 

[Rey]

Thanks to some recommandation's on GAF I bought Max: The curse of brotherhood and I Love it. Tha game is a lot of fun and it looks great. The lighting is beautiful and the puzzles are clever. I'm going to try to get 1000/1000 achievements for the extra challenge.

Thanks GAF.

 

[Marvel]

Only time I see framerate drops on BF4 XB1 version is when the sky scraper falls down, it's pretty bad for a couple seconds.

 

[Montresor]

I can't find the motivation to play XB1 at the moment. I'm sticking to 360 until AC Black Flag comes in the mail. I hate the achievements app. =/ Achievements work like a dream on 360 and have an awful system on XB1.

 

[gossi]

Achievements work like a dream on 360 and have an awful system on XB1.

How is it different?

 

[MCD]

Man, the store is pretty barren. Got spoiled by X360 insane library.

 

[Backfoggen]

How is it different?

You have to switch apps. Basically takes like half a minute to just quickly check an achievement. Plus the overview of achievements is trash, way too huge you have to scroll forever and then it's easy to miss something.

 

[Lima]

How is it different?

I don't see how it is awful and I'm a big achievement hunter. It is also a lot quicker to get to the achievements. Just say xbox go to achievements and bam I'm there. Would take 3 button presses on the 360.

And my god the art for some of these achievement pictures. Just beautiful to look at.

 

[le.phat]

And better than the PS4 version to me. More detailed.

Allthough says more about your vision and/or goggles because that's wrong on an ovjective level.

 

[Backfoggen]

I don't see how it is awful and I'm a big achievement hunter. It is also a lot quicker to get to the achievements. Just say xbox go to achievements and bam I'm there. Would take 3 button presses on the 360.

And my god the art for some of these achievement pictures. Just beautiful to look at.

It shouldn't take you out of the game. The least they could do is have achievements snap to the side of the game.

 

[theytookourjobz]

It shouldn't take you out of the game. The least they could do is have achievements snap to the side of the game.

Agreed. I miss the quick guide button press taking you to the achievement you just got.

 

[gossi]

It shouldn't take you out of the game. The least they could do is have achievements snap to the side of the game.

I agree about that, it wouldn't be much development work to make it snappable.

 

[Caayn]

How is it different?

When you've unlocked an achievement you need to hold the guide button for a couple seconds. Only to be brought to the notification center where you need to click on "Show details" under the achievement. To be brought to a different app which needs to load and sync(freaking sync, something that the 360 did automatically and instantaneously back in 2005. 8 years ago...) achievements. It's such a hassle now to view your achievements. On the 360 is was a simple hit on the guide button and you'd be automatically brought to the achievement in the mini-guide.

The achievement app itself looks good and it's great that we can finally see progress towards achievements. But I wish that every achievement name+unlock date was displayed and not only the one that has focus. In terms of swiftness and ease of use it's a big step backward from the 360 achievements section.

 

[Miles X]

Can someone let me know if digital codes work in all regions??? I have a UK Fifa code I wanna trade and don't wanna give it to a US person if they can't use it (and vice verse for Xbox credit)

 

[strata8]

Had my Xbox One for about a week now. Quick impressions:

- Bumper buttons are weird but everything else on the controller is better.
- Automatic sign-in using Kinect = amazing. Ready at Home in 20s vs. 60s for the 360.
- UI is confusing and inefficient though I love that you can access any app without closing the game.
- Voice commands work nearly all the time for me, but I cannot get 'Xbox On' to work. Natural language processing would be nice.

- Dead Rising 3 is super fun and underrated graphically IMO.
- Ryse is boring but not as bad as I think it's made out to be. Absolutely gorgeous as well obviously.

 

[Sub_Level]

Man, the store is pretty barren. Got spoiled by X360 insane library.

It took a good year+ for ths Arcade to start building steam, although I admit putting a Geometry Wars or Robotron 2084 on there like the 360 would do wonders to alleviate the pain of the waiting game.

 

[Chitown B]

Um... what? It's fine to say the Xbox One version of the game of the game looks fantastic (since that's a subjective thing), but the PS4 version is objectively better than the Xbox One version. 1080p versus the 720p on the Xbox One, way better antialiasing on PS4, and no weird sharpening/overly dark filter due to the scaler.

PS4 is 900p scaled. X1 is 720p scaled.

 

[T.O.P]

Can someone let me know if digital codes work in all regions??? I have a UK Fifa code I wanna trade and don't wanna give it to a US person if they can't use it (and vice verse for Xbox credit)

Yep i traded an italian code with someone from NA at launch

 

[Miles X]

Yep i traded an italian code with someone from NA at launch

Awesome, thanks man!!

 

[def sim]

if you see "of bad ideas" following you out of the blue, that's me

filling my list up to populate the activity feed. same on ps4 if there's any overlap here

 

[T.O.P]

New pic of the Titanfall collector's edition statue.



Holy shit lol

...i'm so confused, i never got a statue/action figure in my entire life...but i'm so freakin tempted by this lol


@and this shit is 300€ in Italy wich is stupid as fuck (might order from Amazon.com...)

 

[frontieruk]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoySGWP5oBw

Not seen this posted, but Fuck I'd that impressive

 

[newsguy]

How much is the CE?!

 

[Giggzy]

My mouth is watering for Titanfall. I can't wait for it.

 

[clav]

My sensor's Xbox logo is not dimmed at all as I don't see anything. I do see the three IR lights though.

I'm trying to setup the TV settings feature, but the Xbox doesn't detect the TV (Vizio). None of the commands do anything.

Can anyone help me here?

I think my Kinect is defective if the logo only lights up when the console sends IR commands to it.

 

[op_ivy]

i wish the IR blaster would change my tv's input to the xbox one. it should be possible for it to do that right, via update, assuming you'd have the option to select which input the x1 is on?

 

[N0REGARD4L1FE]

It looks exactly like the PS4 version, just rendering at a lower resolution. Unless you directly compare the two, it's not really something you'd miss during actual gameplay.

Agreed, but if you play it on X1 do yourself a favor and don't play it on PS4. The difference in aliasing will really be apparent. The frame rate is also superior on ps4 but I didn't notice nearly as much as those jaggies. I'm also able to pick out soldiers better from a distance on ps4 vs the X1 version. I guess that falls in line with a higher resolution. Still, the X1 versions looks very nice.

 

[Krakatoa]

i wish the IR blaster would change my tv's input to the xbox one. it should be possible for it to do that right, via update, assuming you'd have the option to select which input the x1 is on?

See if your TV supports auto switching to the active HDMI port. Not ideal but could be a workaround for now.

 

[Caayn]

Can anyone help me here?

I think my Kinect is defective if the logo only lights up when the console sends IR commands to it.

Do you have a picture? My kinect shows three IR lights right next to each other in the middle of it and the Xbox Logo is light, just like the Xbox logo on the console itself, all the time.

i wish the IR blaster would change my tv's input to the xbox one. it should be possible for it to do that right, via update, assuming you'd have the option to select which input the x1 is on?

Macros for the IR blaster would be really useful. Let's hope that MS expands the IR capabilities in future updates, right now it isn't capable of turning on my TV.