Xbox One

[EnigmaNemesis]

How soon before this thread
gets moved to the entertainment forum?

I see what you did here!

[mestevo]

Re: Xbox 720

The only difference I've really seen between posters is less anti-MS/Sony v pro-MS/Sony but rather how far down the rabbit hole people are willing to take rumors and then make definitive statements based on them and people considering the options and looking forward to actual announcements. Conflict seems to erupt when people are then called on that or it's attempted to be discussed at all.

As has been pointed out multiple times already, the always-on stuff was based on devkit leaks and appears to not be true save for the Xbox-mini because that's the market it satisfies (AppleTV, also provides 360 BC).

Remains to be seen how Kinect fits, but just as not every Wii game uses motion controls as the primary form of interaction not every 720 game will use a Kinect even if it's bundled. I'm not piling what if's on top of what if's on top of what if's to really speculate from there there.

Anyways, some details on possible launch titles, 4 exsluvies at launch, via the Verge/vgleaks:

http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/11/4212054/next-xbox-launch-titles-ryse-forza

Ryse: Former Codename Kingdoms. Crytek is developing the game and Microsoft assists the process. They are working together to get an AAA game. Ryse would be the Gears of War/Halo megaton for Durango. This game would take advantage of the upgrade specs of the new Kinect.

Forza: New iteration with super life-like visuals.

Zombie game: No info provided for this one.

Family game: Pixar style graphics.

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Re: Xbox 720

The only difference I've really seen between posters is less anti-MS/Sony v pro-MS/Sony but rather how far down the rabbit hole people are willing to take rumors and then make definitive statements based on them and people considering the options and looking forward to actual announcements. Conflict seems to erupt when people are then called on that or it's attempted to be discussed at all.

As has been pointed out multiple times already, the always-on stuff was based on devkit leaks and appears to not be true save for the Xbox-mini because that's the market it satisfies (AppleTV, also provides 360 BC).

Remains to be seen how Kinect fits, but just as not every Wii game uses motion controls as the primary form of interaction not every 720 game will use a Kinect even if it's bundled. I'm not piling what if's on top of what if's on top of what if's to really speculate from there there.

Anyways, some details on possible launch titles, 4 exsluvies at launch, via the Verge/vgleaks:

http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/11/4212054/next-xbox-launch-titles-ryse-forza

Ryse: Former Codename Kingdoms. Crytek is developing the game and Microsoft assists the process. They are working together to get an AAA game. Ryse would be the Gears of War/Halo megaton for Durango. This game would take advantage of the upgrade specs of the new Kinect.

Forza: New iteration with super life-like visuals.

Zombie game: No info provided for this one.

Family game: Pixar style graphics.

It doesnt matter what you see at this point, its time to move on. Your post would be just fine without all of that stuff in beginning, so im not going to keep asking.

[Flawless]

Re: Xbox 720

I think Microsoft knows that games are still important.

Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Games Studios:

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Re: Xbox 720

I think those guys want to hear about games, instead of the appearance that theyre focusing on entertainment features first.

[mgoblue]

Re: Xbox 720

I think those guys want to hear about games, instead of the appearance that theyre focusing on entertainment features first.

Yeah, I want to hear more too, but it's too early for most of that I think. E3 will have tons of games stuff though, since both systems should be fully announced by then.

Neither company (Sony or MS) wants to give up too much information early and then lose the hype.

IMO MS is doing great with regards to hype, more people are interested in it because of the mystery.

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Re: Xbox 720

Im just talking the guys in this thread specifically

[Flawless]

Re: Xbox 720

Maybe it's just me, but if they have great games, I really don't care what they choose to market first.

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Re: Xbox 720

I dont think its just you, there just hasn't been any news except what articles have been coming out, and that's what was being discussed here, before all of the other stuff broke out.

[ghettogeeksta]

Re: Xbox 720

I don't know why so many people are worried about the games. The games will be there, that's a given. I think Microsoft will be the first really successful IPTV provider. For one, they are using the Xbox as a platform so they already have a multi-million fan-base sitting in front of the TV using the Xbox. So most people will buy it for gaming and because they are Xbox fans and these people will be introduced to a new way to enjoy their TV service and favorite apps. Also ive heard that Microsoft supposedly has more content providers than any other IPTV service. I agree that Kinect sucks for gaming, but imagine navigating and changing channels on your TV/cable with Kinect gestures and voice commands! This could revolutionize the way we interact with our TVs. No more grandma calling into the cable company to change inputs on TVs or because they can't operate the cable companies complicated looking remote.

My only question is, how much is this going to cost. The content providers are going to want to get paid. I'm thinking Xbox Live may go up in price, plus monthly charges for individual services like Netflix, Hulu Plus, and so forth could really start to add up. Or maybe they will have multiple pricing plans and packages, who knows.

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Re: Xbox 720

There are plenty of people that really dont give 10 cents about IPTV man. You might not believe it but its true. Had it been that important to them, Google would've been halfway decent.

This isnt even about IPTV, its about the next Xbox and its still too much we dont know. All of the its too early stuff is really not true. We are 2 months from E3, its not like M$ is still adding secret features they dont want Sony to magically add in a month.

[ubernoob]

Is this system even going to come out in Japan? It seems like every single feature is focused on the US. I know the 360 wasnt popular over there anyways, but it seems like they are giving them nothing.

Leaving out the country that has the best games and such kinda would make me anxious as a fan...

[Skyboxer]

Re: Xbox 720

I just want to see some games. The extra stuff isn't going to sway me one way or the other. Just price and games as I want a gaming machine regardless of the company, Sony or MS.

I am glad for those that want and will use the extras but it's not for me.

[mestevo]

Re: Xbox 720

HDMI passthrough is much more than IPTV, it's a convenience that you really can't appreciate unless you've used something like a GoogleTV before, and even they were miserably slow for the most part. Will be interesting to see what they unveil to support that functionality.

As far as Japan, 'they' haven't given out anything, just all these rumors and assumptions largely based off of dev kits. With the way Sony has been working with indie devs and improving the process this time around I suspect MS will have an uphill battle there anyways.

[ghettogeeksta]

Re: Xbox 720

There are plenty of people that really dont give 10 cents about IPTV man. You might not believe it but its true. Had it been that important to them, Google would've been halfway decent.

This isnt even about IPTV, its about the next Xbox and its still too much we dont know. All of the its too early stuff is really not true. We are 2 months from E3, its not like M$ is still adding secret features they dont want Sony to magically add in a month.

Come'on man put 2 and 2 together the rumors are starting to make sense now..... with the Xbox being the center of your living room entertainment, always online, DVR, always powered on, and the latest one with the Xbox taking over your TV with a Boxee, Google TV type interface all makes perfect sense. All those rumored functions sound just like a cable box to me. So this is about the next Xbox, the games are a given, the graphics on Xbox720 and PS4 will be about the same, what else can it do is what I care about.

Yeah people don't care about IPTV now, that's why I say the next Xbox is the perfect platform, it will introduce people to a whole new way of looking at TV/cable. Once they hookup their Xbox and see how it works by being able to access all their favorite apps right on the TV screen without changing inputs, and using Kinect to navigate and change channels they are going to love it as a bonus to having great games to play.