Xbox One

[superjames1992]

Re: Xbox One

While that might be true, I'm very suspect of it. From the jump it has been said many times the console will always be on in some state whether that is fully on or in a sleep state. Now out the blue and way late since the kinect privacy issues all of a sudden it can be turned off. I seriously think MS is making it up as they go along. They had their vision of what they wanted to do, it blew up in their face, now they are going back and revising the issues people have had with the new system.

At least that is how I'm seeing this all go down.

I guess you can always turn it off by unplugging it.

[Phobia]

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I guess you can always turn it off by unplugging it.

yayyyyyyy for easy of use now I can crawl under my desk every day

[LoSoisNiCEx414]

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Im getting the xbox one because I love xbox live & I could careless about the Ps4 exclusives (besides God of War, love that game) xbox & ps4 will have 90+ % of same games so all of the new X1 TV features,etc I look at as a bonus to being a gamer. Always online/kinect spy doesnt bother me at all. Hey if MS wants to watch me turn on the xbox when im naked fresh out the shower then hey doesnt bother me.

Only thing I dont like is the used game situation. I dont borrow games or lend mind out but I do trade in some games (like Mw3,lol) & pick up games I used to have or some games I didnt play when they 1st were released.

One positive to me is that I have to TVs in my gaming area, 1 to game on & 1 to watch my sports on & often do both at same time. With the new xbox I could save a little $ on electric bill by just using the xbox because of the ability to swap between the 2 or even do both at same time.

Also I love the HDMI in & out ports because I could use my xbox & connect it to my pc to use as a game capture recorder, (PS4 also can record as you know)

So im all in for the next xbox, I would like to see more games though & E3 is around the corner

I also probably get a PS4 down the road for God of War, but xbox will be at launch for me

[kingkilla56]

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When they say the box wont work without Kinect do they mean the TV stuff wont work? Maybe semantics and conflicting reps are getting the best of them right now.

[mestevo]

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When they say the box wont work without Kinect do they mean the TV stuff wont work? Maybe semantics and conflicting reps are getting the best of them right now.

None of the maligned conflicting statements have indicated it's optional in any circumstance, just that there'd be some privacy controls to provide some options and that if you flip the switch on the console (like flipping the switch on the back of the PS3) the whole thing turns off.

Surprised there aren't Lifehacker blogs already about Kinect covers being made from things like Kleenex boxes using speculated dimensions.

[mestevo]

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https://sketchfab.com/show/qsRPEw7hTKC4E02XMop9DUpu2wb

3D view of the box, a couple of things I didn't notice from hardware previews:

- USB port on the side is nice, keeping the front of the monolith clean (unless there's some fold out like most VCRs and DVD players have)
- Kinda knew it already but it reinforces it when you look at the system like this... Kinect is huge, and has more ventilation than I expected.

People that own both consoles are going to have some borg-like TVs between this and the Eye.

[TracerBullet]

I remember someone in here jokingly (I think) talking about achievements for watching TV on the XBO. Well, apparently they were given the all clear for TV achievements today lol.

[woz411]

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Microsoft Confirms Xbox One Kinect Can be Completely Turned Off






http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...ly-turned-off/

Thats market speek, they are saying you can turn the WHOLE system off which better turn the kinect off, but you cant just turn the camera off

[ffaacc03]

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https://sketchfab.com/show/qsRPEw7hTKC4E02XMop9DUpu2wb

3D view of the box, a couple of things I didn't notice from hardware previews:

- USB port on the side is nice, keeping the front of the monolith clean (unless there's some fold out like most VCRs and DVD players have)
- Kinda knew it already but it reinforces it when you look at the system like this... Kinect is huge, and has more ventilation than I expected.

People that own both consoles are going to have some borg-like TVs between this and the Eye.

Given the specs and based on my past experience with both current gen consoles (specially the 360), was expecting more ventilation, I even thought "hey, there is plenty of room to the right of the back side to add more vent" ... lol ... yes, have that bad of a experience.

Anyways, THANKS for the link, definitively loved the 3d image ! ... it even made look prettier than when I 1st saw the console.

[Fresh Tendrils]

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I remember someone in here jokingly (I think) talking about achievements for watching TV on the XBO. Well, apparently they were given the all clear for TV achievements today lol.

How embarrassing.

[VDusen04]

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I remember someone in here jokingly (I think) talking about achievements for watching TV on the XBO. Well, apparently they were given the all clear for TV achievements today lol.

Ha!

In Microsoft's mind, even the simple act of watching television could be considered an "achievement."

The company has applied for a patent that would reward TV viewers with achievement points, similar to the ones that are earned by playing Xbox games. The patent application was first spotted by Games Industry International.

"To increase interactive viewing and encourage a user to watch one or more particular items of video content, awards and achievements may be tied to those items of video content," the application says. For instance, users could earn rewards for watching a particular event, such as the Super Bowl, or "performing a specific action" while watching a video.

Rewards wouldn't just be limited to points. Viewers could also earn clothing for their digital avatars, coupons or even actual products, the patent application says.

Although the patent doesn't mention any Xbox hardware by name, the associated drawings (as seen above) clearly show an Xbox-like console with a Kinect sensor perched above the television. Given Microsoft's emphasis on TV in the upcoming Xbox One, it's not crazy to think that achievements could be coming to video on the new console.

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This kind of manipulation could extend to gaming as well. Microsoft has already confirmed that the Xbox One will support cross-game achievements, so players may not be able to earn all available points on one game unless they buy another related game.

http://www.itworld.com/358325/xbox-o...couch-potatoes

[Fresh Tendrils]

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I know there are some hardcore gamerscore/achievement/trophy hunting guys here and while I try to "get the most" out of my game I don't consider myself a completionist at all. With that said, the last paragraph in that quote is bananas.

[mestevo]

May seem silly, but people already do things for achievements while watching TV, GetGlue and Viggle have millions of users.

An achievement to win the heisman and super bowl mvp with the same created player would be kinda neat too (if ncaa ever makes it to next gen)

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[LoSoisNiCEx414]

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Achievements are cool & fun, im sure this could expand to things like fantasy sports, which I might get into this yr with the NFL

[Fresh Tendrils]

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I understand people like them, but I just don't see the benefit to me as a consumer. I realize I'm probably skating towards the minority as I see people "checking" into places and other ridiculous **** on facebook.

And people think participation awards are funny.