Xbox One

[Dispatch]

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MS can keep their "internet connected device." I'll take a game console.

Like I've said. For gamers this gen is a no brainer. MS is trying to grow their market share and take their device in another direction.

MS couldn't care less if the "gamers" buy their console. If they make up for the gaming crowd not buying one with all the TV features and other crap they added, they don't care. Money is money.

Let's see... Bunch of people buying and paying for Live (without playing many games) means MS doesn't have to shell out 25-50+ million dollars for exclusives anymore. They are still getting almost all the money they did before, just without the hit to their bottom line.

I don't get how the Xbox One isn't for "gamers." Xbox One will have the exact same games as the PS4. Not to mention their online infrastructure is hands down better then Playstations. Maybe the Xbox One isn't right for you but it's perfect for me. Regardless, I'll be enjoying 90% of the same games as the PS4 with the bonus of all of the entertainment features.

[LoSoisNiCEx414]

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Ok, yes PS4 is 100$ cheaper, but think about all the $ u will save on games due to the family sharing. Those 50/50 games where your like should I get it, if a family member has it & u just want to beat it u saved yourself 60$Bucks

This is great to me because I hate buying SP only games.

[Fresh Tendrils]

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The sharing thing got me, along with my brother's decision. I am going to be preordering the Bone.

I'm only telling you because I know you have all been waiting on the verdict with baited breath.

Damnit man.

[VTPack919]

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Damnit man.

I know, I feel like I am making a mistake. But oh well, I'd probably feel that way either way.

[Jet Sufferer]

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This is the exact point I have been trying to make. Microsoft is future proofing the Xbox One. They may not have the hardware that the PS4 has but they have this idea with cloud computing and dedicated servers that I just love.

I've been an Xbox Live member for over 8 years. The changes and improvements they've made over that time have been remarkable. In that regard I feel as though Microsoft is head and shoulders above Sony when it comes to online and multiplayer games. Maybe online multiplayer isn't what a lot of you are into, but I know I have a friends list full of great friends online ready to play whenever. Microsoft has over 46 million Xbox Live subscribers as of April, that featured 18% growth last year. Thats an astounding growth number. They know where the industry is headed.

I hear everyone saying they have lots of friends on Live, I do too.

As of now though not one of my friends has an Xbox One. Now until November is decision time. There is no guarantee that all of our friends are automatically buying the new Xbox, so you and I have no friends on either system right now.

I'm sure both systems will be very robust with their online features. I'll be buying both systems but to assume that Live will be better than PSN just because it was that way this gen is making a huge assumption.

[burnwood]

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http://news.xbox.com/2013/06/e3-xbox-one-pre-order

"Xbox One Already Breaking Records at Amazon.com"

Interesting demand for the Xbox One already. Doesn't matter to me as I was getting one anyway.

[Picci]

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http://news.xbox.com/2013/06/e3-xbox-one-pre-order
"Xbox One Already Breaking Records at Amazon.com"

Interesting demand for the Xbox One already. Doesn't matter to me as I was getting one anyway.

I believe I heard that there may be a shortage of the X1 compared to the PS4 due to a delay in manufacturing somewhere. If this is true, I'm sure many will be looking to score big (selling it) during the holiday season.

[burnwood]

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I believe I heard that there may be a shortage of the X1 compared to the PS4 due to a delay in manufacturing somewhere. If this is true, I'm sure many will be looking to score big (selling it) during the holiday season.

There's always going to be a delay in manufacturing for any console maker, but to know which one vs the other this early can't be taken as anything serious.

[VDusen04]

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This is the exact point I have been trying to make. Microsoft is future proofing the Xbox One. They may not have the hardware that the PS4 has but they have this idea with cloud computing and dedicated servers that I just love.

I've been an Xbox Live member for over 8 years. The changes and improvements they've made over that time have been remarkable. In that regard I feel as though Microsoft is head and shoulders above Sony when it comes to online and multiplayer games. Maybe online multiplayer isn't what a lot of you are into, but I know I have a friends list full of great friends online ready to play whenever. Microsoft has over 46 million Xbox Live subscribers as of April, that featured 18% growth last year. Thats an astounding growth number. They know where the industry is headed.

I feel as though I would have been a lot more open to all their additions had options been set in place. For instance, with the 360 I own, it was, "If you want to game online, you'll need an internet connection. But if you choose not to have a connection, you can still play offline without an issue." Or it was, "If you want to take advantage of adding on a cool camera thing, there's a lot of neat stuff that can be done with it. If not, more power to you."

I suppose I'm saying I'm in favor of future proofing and crazy additions as long as they're something people have a choice of taking advantage of as opposed to having it all forced upon them. Spying theories aside, I feel like the backlash has just been a lot of people who had a lot of alarms go off in their head that said, "I don't want to have any of this thrust upon me." I just think there's a difference between "Choose to take advantage of incredible new extraneous feature!" and "You'll have to do this! Good luck!"

Ok, yes PS4 is 100$ cheaper, but think about all the $ u will save on games due to the family sharing. Those 50/50 games where your like should I get it, if a family member has it & u just want to beat it u saved yourself 60$Bucks

This is great to me because I hate buying SP only games.

I feel ridiculous asking this because I feel like I'm missing something big but... aren't you describing what people have been doing since the beginning of video game consoles altogether? For instance, I never would have bought Bioshock: Infinite on my own but my brother's bought it. Then I borrowed it. Easy. I think I missed your point here.

[Burns11]

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http://news.xbox.com/2013/06/e3-xbox-one-pre-order
"Xbox One Already Breaking Records at Amazon.com"

Interesting demand for the Xbox One already. Doesn't matter to me as I was getting one anyway.

Microsoft is really trying to jump the gun with all this preorder volume, release a price first then release how your console is #1 before the other guys can start preorders.

http://www.amazon.com/best-sellers-v...1_6427871011_2


Microsoft was pushing the same thing in the UK, saying Xbone was preselling more, but today:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/bestsellers/videogames/ref=pd_zg_hrsr_vg_h__1_1

[zanner]

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The X1 is a Internet Connected Device. If this is an issue for people then the 360 is a better option. Or get yourself a PS4.

MS has said already they plan to support the 360 for @ least another 5 years. It's not like how they did the OG XOX when the 360 launched.

Is MS being arrogant, or are they being honest about their vision for the X1.

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Let me Stop you, The X1 is a platform from Xfinity that allows voice command search and added TV extras - Mindy Kaling is on their commercials. X1 is already taken.

[Cyros]

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Let me Stop you, The X1 is a platform from Xfinity that allows voice command search and added TV extras - Mindy Kaling is on their commercials. X1 is already taken.

I doubt anyone cares. That would be like saying you Gears of War can't use GoW because God of War came out first.

[LoSoisNiCEx414]

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@VDusen04 the way I read it MS is allowing you to choose any 10 people on your friends list & put them down as "family" & they do the same for u. So people that dont live by u aka another state/city can share games. Thats not exactly the same as it is now. I doubt u would ship your game to a friend on xbl so they can borrow it. This is a cool feature to have.

Example: we are both listed as family. I live in NY u live in Cali. I have a game & u say is it any good? Im like uea go to my games lobby & play it

[Fresh Tendrils]

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@VDusen04 the way I read it MS is allowing you to choose any 10 people on your friends list & put them down as "family" & they do the same for u. So people that dont live by u aka another state/city can share games. Thats not exactly the same as it is now. I doubt u would ship your game to a friend on xbl so they can borrow it. This is a cool feature to have.

Example: we are both listed as family. I live in NY u live in Cali. I have a game & u say is it any good? Im like uea go to my games lobby & play it

So your whole game library is being "shared" at all times? Either this is a genuinely cool feature or something is missing.

[bigfnjoe96]

Let me Stop you, The X1 is a platform from Xfinity that allows voice command search and added TV extras - Mindy Kaling is on their commercials. X1 is already taken.

You say potatoe, I say potato

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