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As a former big time PC gamer....IvanKaramazov said:
Video comparisons don't do the new consoles justice. Watching a game on a little highly-compressed feed isn't the same as watching it from a few feet away on a 60" television. I have BF4 on both the PS3 and PS4, and the MP graphics really are leaps and bounds better on the PS4. I'm sure it's similar for the 360 and XB1.
I have only played BF4 and I dont use the Kinect features so keep that in mind. I would not purchase the X1 at this point if you have a 360 or PS3 if money is an issue. The upgrade in graphics is just not that big of deal (on BF4) at this point. If you want all the new features of the X1 like the kinect voice then maybe. But besides the controller I dont think there is much to see here as of the first few weeks.
We're loving it so far. I downloaded Battlefield 4, Killer Instinct & Dead Rising 3 so far. Digital titles are the bomb. Got em pinned to my dashboard and can just jump right into the game - right where I left it. And no discs or drive noise that goes along with it. The console makes no sound whatsoever. The Kinect is pretty responsive in that I can adjust the TV volume, snap apps, start apps, etc all with voice. Though if the TV is super loud, I have to raise my voice a bit. It's just a solid, clean, fun console.
You had to actually install an app for the Blu-Ray? That's ridiculous. And not offering a DVD-specific controller (like Sony did for the PS3) is a major pet peeve of mine.
i thought i'd read the the xbox had an ir port and could be controlled w a universal remote for blu-ray
Xbox One:
Keep in mind that he refuses to use the Kinect, which is normally how you'd control movies/DVD's, etc.
With respect to the Netflix app, the initial reviews have said that the Kinnect motion control hasn't been very good. And voice command for stopping or rewinding to a certain point doesn't seem like it would ever be very good compared to a physical controller.
The big downside for waiting is losing trade in value on your current console. I think I'm going to lose $50-75 by not taking advantage of some of these trade in offers right now.
You disagree that the graphics for the PC version of BF4 are better than XBone and PS4? Yes, the new generation looks leaps and bounds better than the previous gen, but it's still not even close to what the PC version can do. On PC, you can get nearly double the resolution (2560x1600)
You think it's a huge improvement? I agree that the graphics are better, just not enough to warrant a purchase. When I hear next generation and get a console that is 8 years ahead in technology vs it's predecessor, I guess I expect a lot more.
Then why did you purchase the Xbox One? Again, I have no interest in the Kinect either. So I understand where you're coming from. But it sounds like the PS4 was the obvious choice for you, and you purchased the more expensive console anyways, fully intending to completely ignore half the features that made it the more expensive console in the first place. It just makes no sense to me.You think it's a huge improvement? I agree that the graphics are better, just not enough to warrant a purchase. When I hear next generation and get a console that is 8 years ahead in technology vs it's predecessor, I guess I expect a lot more.
As for kinect, I have stated before I have zero interest in anything it offers other scanning QR codes. I find it easier to press a button than saying "Xbox command". As for games and the kinect,
Is it really asking too much for people to read a few posts up? I'm not saying that at all. Sheesh.
This kind of thing is inherently subjective, I guess. It's not as huge an improvement as going from the PS2/Xbox to the PS3/360, that's for sure. The jump from SD to HD was massive. But I do think the "new console" BF looks leaps and bounds better than the "old console" BF. The increased player count is nice too.You think it's a huge improvement? I agree that the graphics are better, just not enough to warrant a purchase. When I hear next generation and get a console that is 8 years ahead in technology vs it's predecessor, I guess I expect a lot more.
As for kinect, I have stated before I have zero interest in anything it offers other scanning QR codes. I find it easier to press a button than saying "Xbox command". As for games and the kinect,
Ok. As I stated I wasn't sure if I misread your disagreement. Apparently I did. I should also add to what I said above that I feel that the new consoles are an excellent buy for BF4 if you don't want to spend the money for a computer to run it well. There's no argument with me there.
I have an experiment for you. Take an emulator and a game that runs at 60 fps, cap it off at 30 fps and tell me that you don't see a difference. BTW I agree with your other points.
I fully intended to buy the PS4 until MSFT back tracked on requiring the kinect. Not to sound like a FBG but a $100 difference on this type of purchase is not that big of a deal to me when I consider the PS4 would not allow me to use my Harmony One without additional equipment, not a fan of the PS4 controller or the horrible PS network (may be better now, don't now).Then why did you purchase the Xbox One? Again, I have no interest in the Kinect either. So I understand where you're coming from. But it sounds like the PS4 was the obvious choice for you, and you purchased the more expensive console anyways, fully intending to completely ignore half the features that made it the more expensive console in the first place. It just makes no sense to me.You think it's a huge improvement? I agree that the graphics are better, just not enough to warrant a purchase. When I hear next generation and get a console that is 8 years ahead in technology vs it's predecessor, I guess I expect a lot more.As for kinect, I have stated before I have zero interest in anything it offers other scanning QR codes. I find it easier to press a button than saying "Xbox command". As for games and the kinect,
2 day old Xbone - brick. So, yeah, not so much. Looks like replacements are going to be really hard to come by, so may have something back up and running in a couple/few weeks.
Wow that blows. My wife sent me an email this am asking if I got my X1 yet because a couple of people are already selling theirs on the companies altranet.
Went to the well and I was wrong. It happens.
Hold the phone... They're charging MORE for a digital copy then a physical copy? GTFO!
I was going to post the same thing. I remember the first gen games didn't take advantage of the 360's power until the 2nd year. Launch titles are basically making games for a console that doesn't even exist.
If only there were a way to install the disc based versions we buy on sale as digital versions on our console. Or rather, if only a bunch of whiny gamers hadn't ruined our ability to install the disc based versions we buy on sale as digital versions on our console.East Coast Bias said:
Every consumer electronics product has a certain out-of-the-box failure rate. That's especially true for products that have literally just launched. Obviously your friend is entitled to a replacement, but I would just chalk this up to one of the risks you take in being an early adopter.
Yeah, the reason why that got shot down is because in order for it to work, you have to have some kind of strong DRM system in place. Nobody was upset about installing disc-based games to your HD. They were upset about the DRM.
Something for your friend to try: People have had success in repairing this. Get the game in there out (there is a manual eject). Unplug it. Turn it over and whack it a couple times over the drive system (or hit the system on the ground). Evidently something is stuck with those drives and gets put back with a bit of manual TLC.
Well, ####. I wasn't offered anything. Or maybe something will come with the new box out of the blue. I guess we'll see.
No worries, bro.Went to the well and I was wrong. It happens.
The optical drive was always the cause of most of the problems with my early generation 360. ####### disk read errors.
Gave the chat thing a go and dude there (who was pretty cool) scored me Forza. It will take me forever and a day to download the thing, but it looks awesome, anyway.
