Microsoft E3 2011 Discussion Thread (Press - 6/6)

[DaveDQ]

Re: Microsoft E3 2011 Discussion Thread (Press - 6/6)

Major Nelson posted this today about the new longevity in consoles the 360 has created.

http://majornelson.com/2011/06/03/a-...-head-into-e3/

"Today we announced that by extending the capabilities of the Xbox platform with Kinect and Xbox LIVE, Microsoft has “changed the tail” of the typical console lifecycle, showing dramatic gains in the fifth and sixth years of this generation."

Putting this up right before E3 obviously has an intention to it. I see MS's theme being "You don't need a new system." With all that has been upgraded on XBL, the inclusion of Kinect, and then what they reveal next week, I see them trying to reinforce the longevity of the 360 and steering away from a new console.

[Flawless]

Re: Microsoft E3 2011 Discussion Thread (Press - 6/6)

Eurogamer:

Improvements made by Microsoft to the way the Xbox 360 works with Kinect mean it will detect finger movement – and even pointing.

Eurogamer sources have indicated that gamers should see "pretty big improvements" in the short term via new software updates.

Improvements to face recognition, skeletal tracking and voice recognition are all planned.

Eurogamer understands Microsoft will soon announce that Kinect can detect voices in additional languages. Currently, it only understands English and a handful of other languages. An announcement may be made during Microsoft's E3 2011 press conference. 123Kinect.com reported today that Kinect Sports developer Rare will take to the stage next week for a demo that "will involve the voice aspect far more during gameplay".

Project Orapa is a codename for Microsoft's combination of Xbox Live and Mediaroom IPTV. If an Xbox app is planned, it could allow Xbox owners to control their TV settings, social networking, music and video with Kinect-fuelled gestures.

"Microsoft is currently in last minute negotiations to secure the necessary agreements in time," said a source. Microsoft plans to make Xbox Live Diamond available in November.

Eurogamer understands the second wave of Kinect games, many of which will be unveiled at E3 next week, will work much better than last year's launch titles.

"So many games were rushed for launch and early release," said a source. "For everyone, it was like, this is a bit new and different. Everyone's starting to get into it now and say, hold on a second, we're going to design this one properly.

"I know internally at Microsoft there's a lot of work going in on how you can push it to the limit.

"You're going to see some pretty big improvements. The hardware is slightly more capable than the software. There are so many places it can be improved through clever software. Microsoft is doing its bit low level. Game designers are learning how to deal with this kind of data. Everything is going to be drastically improved through software."

A source told us Microsoft is expected to "serve the hardcore" at the show with its Kinect announcements.

[TracerBullet]

Re: Microsoft E3 2011 Discussion Thread (Press - 6/6)

I may actually buy a Kinect in the near future.

[bkfount]

Re: Microsoft E3 2011 Discussion Thread (Press - 6/6)

Major Nelson posted this today about the new longevity in consoles the 360 has created.

http://majornelson.com/2011/06/03/a-...-head-into-e3/

"Today we announced that by extending the capabilities of the Xbox platform with Kinect and Xbox LIVE, Microsoft has “changed the tail” of the typical console lifecycle, showing dramatic gains in the fifth and sixth years of this generation."

Putting this up right before E3 obviously has an intention to it. I see MS's theme being "You don't need a new system." With all that has been upgraded on XBL, the inclusion of Kinect, and then what they reveal next week, I see them trying to reinforce the longevity of the 360 and steering away from a new console.

An interesting, and ugly, US sales chart Major Nelson has there. It needs to indicate prices somehow, as the 360 has held at the $199/$299 pricing for 3 years now.

[Flawless]

Re: Microsoft E3 2011 Discussion Thread (Press - 6/6)

Looks like we will see ME3 first tomorrow at the Microsoft conference.

http://twitter.com/#!/dsilvermanea/status/77400854205956096

Patiently sitting in the green room with a bunch of other companies waiting for our #msft press conference rehearsal to begin. #ME3

[Skyboxer]

Re: Microsoft E3 2011 Discussion Thread (Press - 6/6)

I have golf tourney at 9am. What's the best re-streaming site so I can watch that evening?

[jmood88]

Re: Microsoft E3 2011 Discussion Thread (Press - 6/6)

Looks like we will see ME3 first tomorrow at the Microsoft conference.

http://twitter.com/#!/dsilvermanea/s...00854205956096

I guess the Kinect rumors are true then. I can't wait to see how it's implemented.

[CaptainZombie]

Re: Microsoft E3 2011 Discussion Thread (Press - 6/6)

Xbox Live Diamond to be announced (TV service)

According to PC World: http://www.pcworld.com/article/22942...y_be_near.html

There is speculation that Microsoft is preparing to announce its long-awaited TV subscription service for its Xbox 360 video game console on Monday at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, the annual video game conference and show at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

[Candyman5]

What's the best site to be able to live stream from,

Sky the conference will be on xbox live to download after. Atleast it was last year.


Sent from me, duh.

[goh]

Re: Microsoft E3 2011 Discussion Thread (Press - 6/6)

In terms of games I'm expecting an even bigger disapointment than last year.

I don't understand this TV thing.
They want us to pay to watch TV on our 360 as opposed to just...ya know...turning it off and watching it normally. How is that useful or worth paying for?

[Skyboxer]

Re: Microsoft E3 2011 Discussion Thread (Press - 6/6)

You dissapointed?
anyways....

What if someone doesn't have cable tv and only internet? Then it's useful. Bottom line is it's an option for those who want it. If you don't you don't have to get it.

[goh]

Re: Microsoft E3 2011 Discussion Thread (Press - 6/6)

Yah I know,almost never happens.

Obviously not but I'm trying to figure out the point.
Who only has internet and not cable TV if not by choice? What's so different here that'd it sway that?

[bkfount]

Re: Microsoft E3 2011 Discussion Thread (Press - 6/6)

In terms of games I'm expecting an even bigger disapointment than last year.

It's disappointing that they focus on kinect so much now, but they've also only really pushed Fable, Halo, and Forza for years for the core audience anyways.

All I even care about with the 360 anymore is XBLA and 3rd party games.

What if someone doesn't have cable tv and only internet? Then it's useful. Bottom line is it's an option for those who want it. If you don't you don't have to get it.

To fall under that category, you either don't want cable/dish, or you can't get it due to living in rural areas. This probably won't be cheaper than a cable bill, it will run into bandwidth caps, and watching all of your TV over DSL or whatever dialup you get in rural areas will be awful.

[Candyman5]

Yah I know,almost never happens.

Obviously not but I'm trying to figure out the point.
Who only has internet and not cable TV if not by choice? What's so different here that'd it sway that?

Well if the tv package that is 360 is cheaper than say someones cable/FTC bill but they get the channels they want then they could cancel one for the other.

It's just expanding what the 360 can do and the options it has. That is all.


Sent from me, duh.

[Candyman5]

It's disappointing that they focus on kinect so much now, but they've also only really pushed Fable, Halo, and Forza for years for the core audience anyways.

All I even care about with the 360 anymore is XBLA and 3rd party games.




To fall under that category, you either don't want cable/dish, or you can't get it due to living in rural areas. This probably won't be cheaper than a cable bill, it will run into bandwidth caps, and watching all of your TV over DSL or whatever dialup you get in rural areas will be awful.

I have wishing for new IPs for the past 2 years....Here's to hoping this year is it.


Sent from me, duh.