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Xbox One Launch Thread [Thread being archived 1/1/14]

Guerrilla

Member
so basically we didn't get a denial but rather we don't actually know if it supports it?

I think I also heard in some interview that dead rising supports them also, but I could be mistaken..
 

VE3TRO

Formerly Gizmowned
Can someone explain what the impulse triggers do? Is it like a sensitivity thing?

I read about that as well, but how does that work? Can I change my current Live account to UK? If I make another fake account, it seems such a shame to have games connected with that..

What I would do is wait for the XB1 to arrive then sign in to see what content you can download from Live.

With a bit of luck if you can download the free cersion of KI then it will probably allow you to purchase the upgrade.

I have a UK account but live in Spain and when I tried to purchase some Game on Demands or movies it wouldnt allow me to due to the region lock or something.

I think though its based on your IP not the country you have saved in your billing address because I managed to buy them through Xbox.com using a proxy. But this was 2 years ago.

So maybe you could put the points on your main account then use a UK proxy onto Xbox.com to buy KI and let it place it into your downloads list. Boot up the XB1 and it should start downloading.
 

GavinGT

Banned
Can someone explain what the impulse triggers do? Is it like a sensitivity thing?



What I would do is wait for the XB1 to arrive then sign in to see what content you can download from Live.

With a bit of luck if you can download the free cersion of KI then it will probably allow you to purchase the upgrade.

I have a UK account but live in Spain and when I tried to purchase some Game on Demands or movies it wouldnt allow me to due to the region lock or something.

I think though its based on your IP not the country you have saved in your billing address because I managed to buy them through Xbox.com using a proxy. But this was 2 years ago.

So maybe you could put the points on your main account then use a UK proxy onto Xbox.com to buy KI and let it place it into your downloads list. Boot up the XB1 and it should start downloading.

You shouldn't have to do that this time around.
 
Does anyone know what the difference is between the Day One and regular model numbers are? My pre-order from Best Buy matches up with the day one edition, but I can't seem to find the information for the regular edition.
 
Are there any kinds of deals on launch games? Bought a PS4 as well so I'm quite poor, although the console itself has been paid off so there's no worry there.

Edit: One more question, will every single version of Dead Rising 3, Forza 5, and Ryse be day 1 editions? Had to cancel the amazon pre-orders so I'll be buying them in-store at launch most likely.
 

Hindle

Banned
My technical knowledge of things such as cloud gaming and dedicated servers is not that good. What kind of uses will devs be able to get out of those features? Live has something like 700k dedicated servers or something crazy like that.
 

jem0208

Member
My technical knowledge of things such as cloud gaming and dedicated servers is not that good. What kind of uses will devs be able to get out of those features? Live has something like 700k dedicated servers or something crazy like that.

Dedicated servers basically means less lag.

It also means we won't have to deal with problems like Host migration etc. anymore.
 

Hindle

Banned
Dedicated servers basically means less lag.

It also means we won't have to deal with problems like Host migration etc. anymore.

Seems the Xbox could still be the best place to play multiplayer games this gen. What kind of advancements do you think MS will do with thier online this gen? I'm assuming they'll continue to refine the network.
 

jem0208

Member
Seems the Xbox could still be the best place to play multiplayer games this gen. What kind of advancements do you think MS will do with thier online this gen? I'm assuming they'll continue to refine the network.

Yeah, they'll continually improve it throughout the generation. They also have a pretty big focus on cloud computing which I don't know that much about.

Supposedly it'll allow for improved AI and physics etc. For example Titanfall is using the cloud to calculate the AI in their multiplayer matches. Forza is using it for drivatar. I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of games start to take advantage of it. There is a lot of skepticism about the actual application of cloud computing however. So we'll have to see how it pans out.
 

Pachimari

Member
Ad here I still have to wait until December to receive my Xbox One but its still better than to wait until next year as I'm in Scandinavia.

Ryse: Son of Rome will definitely be my launch game now that it too supports the rumble triggers. Only reviews can sway me. I also consider Dead Rising 3 and NBA 2K14.

But I also need some PS4 games, so I might hold back. Gotta go with FIFA 14, Killzone: Shadow Fall and maybe Call of Duty: Ghosts for Sony's machine.

I'll probably just stick to 2 launch games for each console.
 
Ad here I still have to wait until December to receive my Xbox One but its still better than to wait until next year as I'm in Scandinavia.

Ryse: Son of Rome will definitely be my launch game now that it too supports the rumble triggers. Only reviews can sway me. I also consider Dead Rising 3 and NBA 2K14.

But I also need some PS4 games, so I might hold back. Gotta go with FIFA 14, Killzone: Shadow Fall and maybe Call of Duty: Ghosts for Sony's machine.

I'll probably just stick to 2 launch games for each console.

I thought European XOnes came with with Fifa. Why buy it for the PS4? Even if the PS4 version is better, it won't beat a free game.
 

VE3TRO

Formerly Gizmowned
I thought European XOnes came with with Fifa. Why buy it for the PS4? Even if the PS4 version is better, it won't beat a free game.

Free FIFA or Forza is only with Day One Editions. But I have noticed some shops are offering the games for free with standard consoles.
 
Did anyone else get a Shipping confirmation email from Microsoft? I got one at 6:00 pm last night. Hopefully that means I'll get it before Friday :)
 

Nemesis_

Member
Free FIFA or Forza is only with Day One Editions. But I have noticed some shops are offering the games for free with standard consoles.

In Australia there are essentially three SKUs available on launch.

Day One Editions (Sold Out) [Also includes FIFA]
FIFA Editions (Sold Out)
Standard Editions (Still available for Nov 22nd)
 

p3tran

Banned
Any Euro Xbox One launch day gaffers lining up or preordered @ GAME etc?
i ordered all games from game uk, since they offered the day 1 and limited special editions that amazon didnt.
so i got two packages incoming 8)
day 1 xbone with fifa code and forza 5 regular on same day delivery amazon and
a bunch of day 1 editions and forza limited , regular delivery from game uk

should have just enough time to test forza and killer instict until game package hits the mail..
 

StUnNeR H2K

Member
Did anyone else get a Shipping confirmation email from Microsoft? I got one at 6:00 pm last night. Hopefully that means I'll get it before Friday :)

I got the same. Would be nice to receive it early, but if they used "standard" shipping I don't see it arriving early. Be curious to to see what the expected delivery date is on UPS once the information shows up on their side.
 

Special C

Member
Any Amazon Prime members here that selected One Day Shipping back in June? Mine won't give me the option to change to release day shipping. I'm afraid to risk losing my pre-order to try to do anything about it. One Day shipping still has me getting it on the 22nd though..
 
Does anyone know what the difference is between the Day One and regular model numbers are? My pre-order from Best Buy matches up with the day one edition, but I can't seem to find the information for the regular edition.

The only differences between the two is that the day one edition comes with a controller that has 'Day One 2013' on it with a chrome D-pad and an exclusive day one achievement. If you're in Europe however, the day one edition comes with either a free download code for Fifa or Forza 5. Not sure about anywhere else.

Oh, and the day one edition comes in a black box and the regular comes in a green one.
 
i ordered all games from game uk, since they offered the day 1 and limited special editions that amazon didnt.
so i got two packages incoming 8)
day 1 xbone with fifa code and forza 5 regular on same day delivery amazon and
a bunch of day 1 editions and forza limited , regular delivery from game uk

should have just enough time to test forza and killer instict until game package hits the mail..

How much did you spend???
 

VE3TRO

Formerly Gizmowned
In Australia there are essentially three SKUs available on launch.

Day One Editions (Sold Out) [Also includes FIFA]
FIFA Editions (Sold Out)
Standard Editions (Still available for Nov 22nd)

I wanted a Day 1 edition with Day 1 games. But Kinnect Sports is not day 1 anymore sadly.

I've been so lucky with the Day One. I originally ordered here in the UK the day it was announced but now I'm in Spain and won't be back for the launch.

I was going to wait until December to play it but I decided to cancel. Luckily though a local shop to me here in Spain said he can get me the Day One Edition and I only asked him this Tuesday and he said he can get all the Day One launch and 3rd party games.

He said he put in an order for five Day One Editions just to have them in-stock in case anyone comes to the shop on the day but he said so far not one person has put an order or deposit. All his customers put in orders for PS4.

So luckily I'm the only person picking one up on the day. Hopefully I get everything in the morning. ;d

  • Xbox One - Day One Edition with FIFA 14
  • Ryse: Son of Rome
  • Dead Rising 3
  • Forza Motorsport 5
  • Battlefield 4
  • Call of Duty: Ghosts
  • Assassins Creed IV: Black Flag
  • Need for Speed: Rivals
  • Xbox One Play and Charge Kit
 

Pachimari

Member
I thought European XOnes came with with Fifa. Why buy it for the PS4? Even if the PS4 version is better, it won't beat a free game.
I don't know if FIFA will be included. I'm importing from a Danish online shop and they don't know where they are importing from yet, at least they won't tell.

So to be on the sure side, I have pre-ordered it for PS4. If I find out I'll get it for free with the Xbone then of course I'll change my pre-order.
 
Any Amazon Prime members here that selected One Day Shipping back in June? Mine won't give me the option to change to release day shipping. I'm afraid to risk losing my pre-order to try to do anything about it. One Day shipping still has me getting it on the 22nd though..

I have always gone with the free two day shipping for prime.. I have ordered release day games this way and I always get them on release day
should be the same for the Xbox
expect them to charge your card either Wednesday or Thursday

do not try to change things now.. you will lose your place in line
 

FordGTGuy

Banned
I thought European XOnes came with with Fifa. Why buy it for the PS4? Even if the PS4 version is better, it won't beat a free game.

What makes you think FIFA 14 is better on PS4?

If anything it will be better on XOne with it's exclusive features I have no doubt in my mind that they look identical on both systems.

I don't know if FIFA will be included. I'm importing from a Danish online shop and they don't know where they are importing from yet, at least they won't tell.

So to be on the sure side, I have pre-ordered it for PS4. If I find out I'll get it for free with the Xbone then of course I'll change my pre-order.

If it's a day-one Xbox One preorded in Europe it will have the FIFA 14 digital code in the box.
 

FordGTGuy

Banned
Is it too late to order now for it to arrive on Friday (UK)?

I'm going to say yes unless there are some last minute stock openings around your area, to get one you'll most likely have to go launch night and pick up one from the walk-in stock.

I bought two Xbox ones and 5 games for each one

now need to get the chargers etc

Don't buy chargers, buy these.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0058N6JUE/?tag=neogaf0e-20

They are the best batteries on the market and one of the great reasons for wanting the Xbox controllers to continue to use AAs.
 
I think the opposite tbh. My prediction is that out of all the launch games, Ryse will have the best story. There is depth to the gameplay, but we'll see.

Would love to see some honest opinions of those that have played it...the game looks like fun but im not sure to believe some certain sites that have already played it
 

derFeef

Member
Is there a controller>cosole USB cable included in the box? I have some micro-USB cables but they are not long enough.

For when I forget to charge the eneloops ;)
 

ShinAmano

Member
Had a party for my wife last night...later in the evening a bunch of us got to playing Super Street Fighter 4. There were a bunch of good matches and it ended up being a pretty awesome way to bid a fond farewell to the 360 (its not going anywhere but probably wont play anything else this week).

Good times, bring on the one.
 

Special C

Member
Is there a controller>cosole USB cable included in the box? I have some micro-USB cables but they are not long enough.

For when I forget to charge the eneloops ;)

Not with the controller. Bought one at Gamestop yesterday and was expecting one. So I'm hoping it comes with the console.
 

FordGTGuy

Banned
Is there a controller>cosole USB cable included in the box? I have some micro-USB cables but they are not long enough.

For when I forget to charge the eneloops ;)

There is no micro-USB cable included and the controller will not be capable of charging 3rd party batteries such as eneloops.

If you forget to charge your controller it can run off a micro-USB connection without any batteries.
 

Special C

Member
There is no micro-USB cable included and the controller will not be capable of charging 3rd party batteries such as eneloops.

That is kind of sad. Everything I've been hearing was that you could charge batteries with a cable. Looks like I'll be going with the play and charge kit again this generation.
 

FordGTGuy

Banned
That is kind of sad. Everything I've been hearing was that you could charge batteries with a cable. Looks like I'll be going with the play and charge kit again this generation.

Why would you possibly do that?

Eneloops are sure to last a lot longer than the Play & Charge kit and you can alternate your batteries on the charger.

If you ever do end up in a situation with no batteries the entire controller can run on the micro-USB connection, micro-USB will only charge official batteries.


15-foot Micro-USB cable for $2:

http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=103&cp_id=10303&cs_id=1030307&p_id=5460&seq=1&format=2

Wait day one Xbox One's are sold out on Amazon?

They've been sold out for months.
 
Gamestop UK

This should turn up for launch day? does not say anywhere on the page about not shipping for release date, whereas on other sites there is always a message about arriving before christmas.
 
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