Xbox One General Discussion - Part 2 (Please Read 1st Post)

dunworth1 · 13-06-2016 07:31PM

Mickeroo wrote:

I think the scorpio will be â‚¬500 - â‚¬600, from the specs they were talking about it's more equivalent to a new console generation than just a spruced up Xbox 1.

I say more than that.

They are saying 4k native gaming

Techniques07 · 13-06-2016 07:31PM

Really enjoyed that press conf. Great to see them confirm project Scorpio, and all the cross play. Seems microsoft are saying, if you don't want to buy a pc then play on Xbox, but if you do have a pc, then that's cool too. I like it. More games for more people is never a bad thing.

MiskyBoyy · 13-06-2016 07:38PM

dunworth1 wrote: »

I'm guessing it'll be called Xbox Pro

Xbox Elite

CatInABox · 13-06-2016 07:46PM

I'm guessing the original Xbox One will be phased out as soon as possible, with the Xbox One S taking it's place. They're also admitting defeat this generation, and essentially moving to a new one next year. That's probably why they announced it so far in advance, they have to know that announcing a new console generation will damage interest in this generation.

Perhaps they're hoping that people still on the fence will now wait until the end of next year?

MiskyBoyy · 13-06-2016 08:30PM

Nice Recore is cheap enough. Only $39.99/€39.99/£29.99

https://store.xbox.com/en-US/Xbox-One/Games/ReCore/5b0c3455-a375-4ee2-a57d-a48e1c75afc8

TitianGerm · 13-06-2016 08:40PM

MiskyBoyy wrote: »

Nice Recore is cheap enough. Only $39.99/€39.99/£29.99

https://store.xbox.com/en-US/Xbox-One/Games/ReCore/5b0c3455-a375-4ee2-a57d-a48e1c75afc8

Great price.

Oafley Jones · 13-06-2016 08:41PM

Mickeroo wrote: »

I think the scorpio will be €500 - €600, from the specs they were talking about it's more equivalent to a new console generation than just a spruced up Xbox 1.

It is the next generation Xbox. This is the future for Microsoft. Faster updates cycles with backwards compatibility. I wouldn't be too happy if I was Sony.

CatInABox · 13-06-2016 09:35PM

Crackdown 3 delayed til next year?

Boo-urns.

MiskyBoyy · 13-06-2016 10:13PM

"For Honor" alpha/beta signup here: http://forhonor.ubisoft.com/game/en-GB/home/

Stone Deaf 4evr · 13-06-2016 10:15PM

They'd be brave to price it over 500. I reckon they'll need to pull out all the stops to get them into as many hands as possible.

So, what time is Sony's conference?

MiskyBoyy · 13-06-2016 10:16PM

Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »

So, what time is Sony's conference?

2am

MiskyBoyy · 13-06-2016 10:56PM

Register for Ubisoft's new Snowboarding game "Steep" beta: http://steep.ubisoft.com/game/en-GB/beta/index.aspx

trixiebust · 13-06-2016 11:05PM

Thanks Misky for all the updates...

Suffering from an awful case of Euro fever here, and missed all the details of the conference.

13-06-2016 11:11PM

CatInABox wrote: »

Crackdown 3 delayed til next year?

Boo-urns.

I've no hope for it. If it's anything other than 3 zones where you rinse repeat the same set of objectives over the 3 zones only with different gangs like the last one I'll be pleasantly surprised. 1st game was new and fun. Second one though I really can't see how there wasn't more criticism of it or how it's held in such high regard

Rorok · 13-06-2016 11:55PM

I was very happy with all the games that they displayed , I'll probably only buy two (Sea of thieves and Recore) but it's very likely their prequels/previous games will be game with gold titles

dunworth1 · 14-06-2016 12:00AM

Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »

They'd be brave to price it over 500. I reckon they'll need to pull out all the stops to get them into as many hands as possible.

So, what time is Sony's conference?

i dunno about that depends on how they market it

if they market it as a premium xbox version and keep the s the standard one they could get away with it i think.

look at the vr stuff 800-1000 and people are buying

its all down to marketing

MiskyBoyy · 14-06-2016 01:31AM

Doge · 14-06-2016 05:56AM

Slow clap for Microsoft finally figuring out how to put the PSU inside one of their consoles. :pac:

CatInABox · 14-06-2016 07:59AM

CatInABox wrote: »

Games won't look or play any better on the slim console, but the OS and supported apps (Netflix, etc) will output in 4K.

HDR basically allows for whiter whites and blacker blacks, which is meant to have as much impact as moving to 4K in the first place. Only the newer 4K TV sets support it so far, but it should become more common over time.

Cough. Guess I was wrong on this one then. They probably increased the core speed after the die shrink.

Faker74 · 14-06-2016 10:01AM

MiskyBoyy wrote: »

Tekken Tag Tournament 2 free for all XB1 users via b.c

Gold subscribers only, not all users unfortunately.:(

Snake Plisken · 14-06-2016 12:03PM

MiskyBoyy wrote: »

RIP the Kinect no sign of the connector for it on the back of the S

CatInABox · 14-06-2016 12:06PM

Snake Plisken wrote: »

RIP the Kinect no sign of the connector for it on the back of the S

You can get a usb hub for it, but yes, it's essentially dead. In fairness, we all knew that for a while.

I'm actually surprised they didn't build a mic into the S. That way they could keep voice control for Cortana, without needing a headset.

JoyPad · 14-06-2016 12:06PM

Snake Plisken wrote: »

RIP the Kinect no sign of the connector for it on the back of the S

Basically, they kept the one piece of the Kinect that people were actually using, the IR blaster, and ditched the rest.

DARK-KNIGHT · 14-06-2016 12:27PM

Bit of a kick in the teeth for those that paid the full price at launch after ms made the kinect an integral part of the console.

TitianGerm · 14-06-2016 12:29PM

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

Bit of a kick in the teeth for those that paid the full price at launch after ms made the kinect an integral part of the console.

Why? It'll be still supported and you can get a hub to connect it to the new console (I think it was mentioned that the hub will be free if you've purchased the Kinnect)

Mr Freeze · 14-06-2016 12:43PM

CatInABox wrote: »

So Xbox One S is confirmed, and they've put an IR blaster in there, keeping one of the best parts of the Kinect.

Did not even know what was a current Kinect feature.
Still don't even know what it is.

MiskyBoyy · 14-06-2016 12:46PM

Mr Freeze wrote: »

Did not even know what was a current Kinect feature.
Still don't even know what it is.

It can turn your tv and other equipment on or off, or if you have your satelite box plugged in via the XB1, you can say "xbox go to RTE 1" and it will change the channel for you if set up correctly.

It's just the technology from your tv remote control emulated.

CatInABox · 14-06-2016 01:39PM

Mr Freeze wrote: »

Did not even know what was a current Kinect feature.
Still don't even know what it is.

For me, all I've got hooked up to the TV is my Xbox, so when I turn the Xbox on or off, it also turns on or off the TV.

Also controls the volume as well.

joe123 · 14-06-2016 01:52PM

Jaysus Sony fairly knocked Microsoft for six in terms of their press conference.

It all seems so messy now for Microsoft. I would have considered trading in my Xbox One for the new Slim but there is zero point in doing that now. It is a nice looking piece of kit though.

I just can't really see their being enough demand for the scorpio either. Price point will likely be around 600 and people will be very cautious of another iteration in another year or two.

PC players now have zero reason to purchase an Xbox. Seems an odd move as anyone on PC considering a console, have an easy choice now.

Sony focused on the games and in fairness, they have an excellent line up coming.

As far as 4k and VR go, it all just seems another fad. 4k will eventually come in due to TV life cycles but its still away off for the majority. As for VR, it does absolutely nothing for me. When gaming, fair enough I like to be immersed in what im doing but if my phone rings, doorbell goes, someone else is there, sticking on a headset totally cuts you off from the outside world. I still like to be able to interact with someone in the room rather than lump a big headset over my ears/eyes.

Just like hands free, 3D and motion controllers, its an expensive gimmick.

Mr Freeze · 14-06-2016 02:42PM

joe123 wrote: »

Jaysus Sony fairly knocked Microsoft for six in terms of their press conference.

But do Sony have Gwent? :pac:

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