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SnoopZ

17-11-2013 21:24

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Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35646252)

The PS3 is much better than the Xbox for Indie games. Some of the more interesting Indie games of the last generation were only on the PS3, Journey and Unfinished Swan to name but two. Fez took ages to patch a game breaking bug because Microsoft charged $50,000 to post updates to the store and the developers backed out. Sony let them do it for free. Sony sent development kits to Indie developers whilst Microsoft ignored them until another of their U-Turns. While Sony put Indie gaming in their E3 presentation Microsoft barely talked about games to boast about their 'exclusive' deal with the NFL.

They've had a funny way of showing it so far. Microsoft are pretty clear that they're positioning this as a home media device that retains a strong interest in gaming. However these features aren't just freebies added on if you want them. They took development time, they took content deals with creators (mostly American for now) and they form part of the way Microsoft markets the console. Time which could well have been spent focusing on the gaming and reaching out to developers.

The Xbox will still have Halo, all the multi platform games and so on. Microsoft will always have Grand Theft Auto, FIFA, Call of Duty and so on on their console. Yet I think Sony's more aggressive courting of developers and their positioning of their console as an gaming machine first will mean it will follow this generations pattern of the Playstation getting the riskier, smaller and more innovative games.

The Xbox still has two very strong cards: Xbox live and that controller. Microsoft know software and that still shows in their LIVE services and their dashboard UI. The rubbish XMB interface and flimsy controller on the PS3 meant I played all multi-platform games on my Xbox and used the PS3 only for the aforementioned Indie games and the exclusives (Heavy Rain, Last of Us).

Still I am in two minds this generation. I honestly probably will get the one with the better reviews as I am so undecided.

Hopefully things will improve now for indie developers, I am not sure if they can patch for free though.

Edit

Yes they can now patch for free on the 360 so I will assume the x1 will be free too.

http://www.theverge.com/2013/8/20/46...m-for-xbox-one

Bulky

17-11-2013 21:31

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Microsoft have also embraced the indie scene (better late than never) , in fact next year every xbox one will be able to be used as a dev kit , they have also changed the way they are going to certify patches/indie games to soled things up and indie devs won't have to have a publisher. after reading many ps4 reviews it seems the xmb is much improved but still get mentioned to be clunky and difficult to navigate , this was one of my main issues with the ps3 , it used to annoy the hell out of me that everything was so damn awkward in navigating and implementing. Xbox live speaks for itself but now with the backup of MS azure data centre infrastructure (the cloud everyone dismisses ) which are arguably (so I've read) the best in the world , if live works better than it does already it's going to leave psn for dust.

SnoopZ

17-11-2013 21:33

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I agree, I am just hoping live doesn't have slowdown issues on launch day.

Battlefield 4 is having a lot of server problems at the moment so I hope that will improve for the X1.

Bulky

17-11-2013 21:38

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Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 35646264)

I agree, I am just hoping live doesn't have slowdown issues on launch day.

Battlefield 4 is having a lot of server problems at the moment so I hope that will improve for the X1.

Yep agreed , I'm getting bf4 now ;)

Damien

17-11-2013 21:50

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Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35646257)

Also when enabled all Xbox Ones will be able to act as dev machines.

So? This doesn't really mean anything. You could develop relatively easily for the 360 but the PS3 got the more vibrant indie scene. It's not a question of if you can even physically develop for it, the fact that Microsoft even had to u-turn on that shows how little they cared for indie games in the first place, but how engaged they are with the developers. Microsoft are not engaged with small studios and Independent developers. Their focus is on the blockbusters when it comes to games. At one point they even had the policy that small developers couldn't even publish on it in the first place!

This is a direct consequence of Microsoft's vision for the One. It's because they view it as a blockbuster console and they don't see where the money is in bothering to deal with the small time developers when they can deal with the NFL. The problem is that it's these smaller studios that can take risks with their ideas as the money isn't as great.

So yes. Microsoft choosing to position their console as a media device and to focus on content producers does speak to their intentions of the console as a gaming device. The better ecosystem for small developers is just as much a feature of the PS4 and the media support is for the One. The question is then which one you want and the ecosystem is more important to me than the media functionality.

Then again the controller, LIVE and my LIVE Account are positives for the Xbox but it's just not as simply as the Xbox being everything the PS4 is plus some features you don't have to use. The PS4 currently stands to be a better pure gaming device at the moment.

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Anyway Tuesday is the day for the Xbox one reviews. Looks like they'll be decentish as nothing bad has come out yet.

Tezcatlipoca

17-11-2013 21:53

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The reviews seem to be spread through the week... with Ryse at the end :erm:

SnoopZ

17-11-2013 21:57

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I want to know the digital download costs and whether we can buy them from other places.

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Originally Posted by Bulky (Post 35646266)

Yep agreed , I'm getting bf4 now ;)

Good choice I think. :D

Damien

17-11-2013 21:58

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I'll probably be going with digital downloads this generation.

SnoopZ

17-11-2013 22:02

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I will too if the cost is the same or similar, although I expect shops to offer disk versions of games a lot cheaper at times, like when i Bought tomb raider for £20 from tesco on the 360 but prices on live were £45 still.

Tezcatlipoca

17-11-2013 22:04

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I'm expecting digital downloads to have the same suggested retail price as disc-based games... which of course would mean that disc-based games would be cheaper as you can always buy them online at less than the official price.

Maybe we'll be lucky, but that's what happened in the current generation... remember the awful prices for Xbox Games on Demand?

Damien

17-11-2013 22:13

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Originally Posted by Matt D (Post 35646280)

Yeah they need to at least match the average price of new games. It might be a few quid cheaper online in which case I would pay more for the convenience. That said you risk losing the games forever when the online service shuts down.

Tezcatlipoca

17-11-2013 22:16

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I'll be sticking with discs, unless:

- Digital downloads are cheap enough that the inability to trade them in doesn't matter.

Or

- Digital downloads can be "traded in" somehow.

There are some games I do keep, because I want to replay them (e.g. Mass Effect, and anything else with a great single-player) or because of the multiplayer... but most other games I play and then trade.

SnoopZ

17-11-2013 22:21

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Anyone considering importing their games?

cimt	17-11-2013 22:43

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I know this is the X1 thread but do we know how much games cost in the US on the PS4? It could give us a possible price comparison.

SnoopZ

17-11-2013 22:50

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Originally Posted by cimt (Post 35646290)

I know this is the X1 thread but do we know how much games cost in the US on the PS4? It could give us a possible price comparison.

$59.99 are the prices I saw.

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http://www.dlcentral.com/ps4news/ps4...ore-full-list/

cimt	17-11-2013 23:08

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Well that's how much they cost in shops over there so hopefully we'll get similar prices.

adzii_nufc

18-11-2013 02:42

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I know this has already been done but I feel like I've got an Xbox One and no games!

PC: FIFA 14. Battlefield 4. COD Ghosts. Steam games and other random crap.
PS4: Assassins Creed black flag. FIFA 14.
Xbox One: Forza 5.

I've been occupied with work so much what am I missing?

Basically I'm always going to swing PC when it comes to Multi Plat. Including Titanfall. For console only multi platform I'll be running Xbox. Why the PS4? I've never played TLOU or any Uncharted game so I'm finally going to head into the world of PS exclusives.

SnoopZ

18-11-2013 07:55

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I guess it is going to be difficult for you on consoles to game seeing you seem to game on the PC more.

This is the reason I only game on 1 platform as the other platforms would get neglected if Ighadmore than 1.

adzii_nufc

18-11-2013 08:27

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I've found Ryse and NFS so far. If NFS is PC ill swing that way for my G27. Ryse is ordered.

SnoopZ

18-11-2013 15:44

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The Xbox One games embargo has been lifted today so the reviews are starting to trickle in and we will see Console reviews later on Wednesday.

Dead Rising 3
Score: 8.3 http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/11/1...ising-3-review
Score: 7 http://www.computerandvideogames.com...s-off-quickly/

Powerstar Golf Score: 7
http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/11/1...ar-golf-review

Crimson Dragon
Score: 5.9 http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/11/1...-dragon-review

LocoCycle
Score: 6.4 http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/11/18/lococycle-review
Score: 6 http://www.computerandvideogames.com...strian-review/

Killer Instinct Score: 8.4
http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/11/1...nstinct-review

Review scores vary widely
http://www.computerandvideogames.com...core-round-up/

Tezcatlipoca

18-11-2013 18:38

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Looks like Crimson Dragon and LocoCycle are the ones to really avoid, based upon most of the scores.

SnoopZ

19-11-2013 15:25

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My Xbox One Tesco orders status has changed from 'sent to fulfillment' to 'Ready to dispatch' so it is finally happening people! :)

Still hoping i get it on Friday rather than Saturday 23rd though as the delivery says.

Stephen

19-11-2013 16:51

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/still not sure which next gen console to opt for?

http://i1.cdnds.net/13/47/xbox-ps4.jpg

lol

SnoopZ

19-11-2013 17:08

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Another Forza direct feed, select 1080p and enjoy.

Anyone else getting this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W40wQLbRy-s

adzii_nufc

19-11-2013 17:12

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Yeah mine comes with the console. It doesn't seem like much of an update to Forza 4 texture/graphics wise. That's more of a compliment of how well made Forza 4 was. Drivatar should be the biggest change.

SnoopZ

19-11-2013 20:57

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Do you know if i will be able to stream movies off my WD network drive to the X1 just like i can do with the 360? If i can't then that is seriously messed up!

Stephen

20-11-2013 00:00

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Check out this video of Zoo Tycoon on the One. It looks pretty incredible.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNnCPDDGHpY

Bulky

20-11-2013 07:25

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http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/11/20/xbox-one-review

nice 20 minute uncut walkthrough of xbox one , few kinks to be worked out but seems to work nice, there will be another dashboard update on Friday also.

SnoopZ

20-11-2013 08:30

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Tesco have emailed to say my X1 is enroute!

SnoopZ

20-11-2013 16:06

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Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 35647050)

Tesco have emailed to say my X1 is enroute!

As i didn't have any tracking info i used Tesco webchat and i was told i will receive an email by the end of tomorrow with tracking info and the courier is Parcel Force, so pleased it wasn't Yodel! :)

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Xbox One reviews are now coming in, here are some random reviews.

Engadget

The Verge Score 7.8

Polygon Score 8

arstechnica

Gizmodo

CVG

MadGamer

20-11-2013 16:06

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Just had a chat with Amazon and the guy told me mines being delivered by premium-rfu-uk though I haven't heard of them

SnoopZ

20-11-2013 16:11

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Originally Posted by MadGamer (Post 35647175)

Just had a chat with Amazon and the guy told me mines being delivered by premium-rfu-uk though I haven't heard of them

Not heard of them either, sounds like a Rugby club. lol

MadGamer

20-11-2013 16:14

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I'm not going to jinx it, but it doesn't give me much confidence

SnoopZ

20-11-2013 16:38

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Originally Posted by MadGamer (Post 35647178)

I'm not going to jinx it, but it doesn't give me much confidence

I can't even Google who you typed as it comes back with no courier results maybe you have more info?

nstokes

20-11-2013 16:44

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I am still waiting for an email from Amazon about my extra controller. The money still hasnt come out of my bank and hasnt even been ring fenced yet. It still shows as delivery eta is 22/11 but im worried now.

Just been reading reading the review on DS and it seems Skype doesnt snap when in a game or another applcation which is very disappointing, the invitation ad shows as demo of this snapped while Fifa is being played.

On the plus side it says that Forza 5 can start playing once 13% has been installed to the HDD from the disk, no word of a % from a DD verison thou.

MadGamer

20-11-2013 16:50

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Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 35647183)

I can't even Google who you typed as it comes back with no courier results maybe you have more info?

That's all he gave me, not enough info by a long shot

SnoopZ

20-11-2013 17:21

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Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35647185)

I have just checked my Amazon order for BF4 and it says 'despatching now'.

Don't worry about your controller, if it doesn't ship before you want it then cancel it and buy in a shop.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MadGamer (Post 35647191)

That's all he gave me, not enough info by a long shot

If i was you i would have another webchat and ask again and get them to give you a web link for them.

nstokes

20-11-2013 17:30

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Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 35647199)

I have just checked my Amazon order for BF4 and it says 'despatching now'.

Don't worry about your controller, if it doesn't ship before you want it then cancel it and buy in a shop.

I was thinking that but reason i am wanting it from Amazon is because i have a £25 gift code for them so the controller is costing me £20 instead of £45

SnoopZ

20-11-2013 17:31

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Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35647210)

I was thinking that but reason i am wanting it from Amazon is because i have a £25 gift code for them so the controller is costing me £20 instead of £45

Just wait a few days then, it isn't so bad atleast it isn't a console problem. :)

nstokes

20-11-2013 17:36

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Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 35647212)

Just wait a few days then, it isn't so bad atleast it isn't a console problem. :)

True. I wanted on launch as got friends coming over on Saturday to play Fifa 14 on Xbox One

SnoopZ

20-11-2013 17:45

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Just had a rather interesting email from Amazon. My BF4 is now enroute however this came in another email with it.

Quote:

Dear Customer, Congratulations! Since you have traded-in an eligible video game with Amazon.co.uk, you qualify for a £22 credit towards your future purchase of a qualifying next generation video game. Simply add a qualifying video game to your basket, and £22 will automatically be taken off your purchase price. You have until February 28, 2014 to claim your savings.
The promotion code must be used by 28 February 2014.

I haven't traded in any game so i better see what a qualifying game is and order it quickly!

nstokes

20-11-2013 17:46

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 35647221)

Just had a rather interesting email from Amazon. My BF4 is now enroute however this came in another email with it.

I haven't traded in any game so i better see what a qualifying game is and order it quickly!

Thats great news

SnoopZ

20-11-2013 17:54

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Quote:

Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35647222)

Thats great news

I just tried randomly adding a X1 game to my Amazon basket and it only gave me £5 off, really not sure how this all works and where i can view any certificates in my account.

edit

Scrap the above it was for if approved for an Amazon mastercard, so i am still confuzzled.

edit

My gift cert balance is £0 so i shall possibly ignore the email sent in error. :)

nstokes

20-11-2013 18:14

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Thats a shame Snoopz

SnoopZ

20-11-2013 18:51

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Xbox Live UK digital store prices revealed!?!

Well it looks like i will be staying with disc based games for a while.

Quote:

Xbox LIVE Store prices

Crimson dragon - £15.99
Ki ultra - £31.99 - single character 3.99
Power star golf - £15.99
Zoo tycoon - £49.99
Loco cycle - £15.99
Zumba fitness - unavailable - 24gb
Assassins creed IV - £54.99
Angry Bird: Star Wars - £35.19
Madden - £54.99
Just Dance - 39.99
Fighter Within - £49.99
Battlefield 4 - £54.99
Need for Speed - £54.99
Dead Rising 3 - £44.99 - Day one Premium edition (with DLC) - £64.99
EA NBA - £54.99
COD Ghosts - Unknown (Listed as £9.99 due to digital version being bought already via Xbox 360)

Source: Neowin

Tezcatlipoca

20-11-2013 19:13

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Originally Posted by Microsoft

The all-in-one entertainment system

Except...

No 3D Blu-ray support
No Dolby Digital 5.1 over optical, just stereo or DTS 5.1
No proper streaming audio/video support, just Microsoft PlayTo
No support for playing media off a USB device

I see no excuse for any of those omissions, given that MS has been touting this as the ONE BOX YOU NEED, and a true "all-in-one" system.

What's even more pathetic is that the 360 happily supports DD5.1 over optical, and audio/video streaming from any DLNA / UPnP Media server, and audio/video playback from a USB device... why not the Xbox One?

Not everyone has an HDMI AV receiver, plus anyone who has 5.1 headphones is likely to need a Dolby Digital output over optical to be able to use them (I do for my Sharkoons, and I think Turtle Beach ones do too).

So, I shall continue to use my PS3 for DVDs and Blu-ray Discs that have DD5.1 instead of DTS soundtracks, and continue to use my PS3 to stream mp4 videos from my iMac or play mp4 videos from a USB stick.

Also, due to the lack of an iPlayer app or a Sky Go app at launch, I shall continue to use my PS3 for iPlayer and continue to use my 360 for Sky Go.

ALL IN ONE! :erm:

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Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 35646971)

Do you know if i will be able to stream movies off my WD network drive to the X1 just like i can do with the 360? If i can't then that is seriously messed up!

Unfortunately, Microsoft's "all-in-one entertainment system" and One box you need is lacking in that area of entertainment, and others.

SnoopZ

20-11-2013 19:16

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Well i am -mod edit- annoyed now, if i can't stream movies from my WD World media drive........

Please refrain from bad language.

Stephen

20-11-2013 19:16

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Thats nothing one retailer I found was stocking One disc based game at £62.99!!

Tezcatlipoca

20-11-2013 19:17

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Oh... who ordered their Xbox One from Amazon?

Had anything about it yet?

I chose "expedited delivery" for my order, as initially using the free delivery option it said Monday 25th. My order says it's estimated to be delivered on Friday 22nd, but I have had no dispatch email yet and the money has not been taken or entered limbo.

Stephen

20-11-2013 19:19

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Originally Posted by Matt D (Post 35647275)

Except...

No 3D Blu-ray support
No Dolby Digital 5.1 over optical, just stereo or DTS 5.1
No proper streaming audio/video support, just Microsoft PlayTo
No support for playing media off a USB device

All that I imagine will be coming in a system update. Especially the 3D Blu Ray support. Seems odd that neither Next Gen console can do 3D Blu Ray or stream media. :confused:

Tezcatlipoca

20-11-2013 19:21

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 35647276)

Well i am -mod edit- annoyed now, if i can't stream movies from my WD World media drive........

Please refrain from bad language.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35647282)

All that I imagine will be coming in a system update. Especially the 3D Blu Ray support. Seems odd that neither Next Gen console can do 3D Blu Ray or stream media. :confused:

I would assume (or hope, at least) that those features do get added... But they should have been there at launch.

As it is, the Xbox One is *less capable* than the 360 for various things.

I had thought my PS3 would only get the odd bit of use now if/when I get round to having another playthrough of the Naughty Dog games before selling it, but now it seems it will still be a media device for me too.

SnoopZ

20-11-2013 19:25

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Originally Posted by Matt D (Post 35647283)

I did some Googling at lunchtime, and there may be a way but it sounds like a fudge.

http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/1252...ent-using-dlna

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I would assume (or hope, at least) that those features do get added... But they should have been there at launch.

As it is, the Xbox One is *less capable* than the 360 for various things.

I had thought my PS3 would only get the odd bit of use now if/when I get round to having another playthrough of the Naughty Dog games before selling it, but now it seems it will still be a media device for me too.

Sorry Matt, but it wasn't really bad language but it still got starred out, it began with a P! lol

Tezcatlipoca

20-11-2013 19:29

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Wasn't me :)

SnoopZ

20-11-2013 19:37

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I am so disappointed in the X1 now if i can't do movies just like the 360, i hope they patch it.

Tezcatlipoca

20-11-2013 19:38

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It's is pretty bloody lame :rolleyes:

Bulky

20-11-2013 19:38

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Xbox One App: Android http://t.co/xnycHHKAvr iOS http://t.co/hRfICfXtwv Windows http://t.co/SttP3VE0Zg WinPhone http://t.co/mMfgaJrAqd

Tweeted by major Nelson , xbox one smartglass app

Tezcatlipoca

20-11-2013 19:39

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Oh, just had a chat with Amazon:

My console will be dispatched on the 21st and be with me on the 22nd.

Bulky

20-11-2013 19:40

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I'm getting a bit twitchy , mines still not been dispatched :( , microsoft store order

Ianmez78

20-11-2013 19:51

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Hi anyone know if Game are shipping X1's yet I had a few payment/CS issue's so only got a order confirmation today thanks for any help.

Just checked my account order status changed to Shipped

Tezcatlipoca

20-11-2013 19:56

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Oh, something else annoying that I forgot to moan about in my previous post:

The HDMI passthrough is active only, not passive. To use anything connected via the passthrough, the Xbox One *must* be fully powered on.

That means if you route your Virgin box or Sky box via the Xbox One, the Xbox One must always be fully on simply to watch TV.

Personally, I love the idea of using the passthrough, and even though we won't have the One Guide at launch I can still see a use for routing my Sky+HD box via the Xbox One.

But... I'm not so sure that Mrs D would be keen on the extra power consumption, or on the increased hassle of using two systems simply to watch TV. Not being a gamer, she won't be "snapping" the TV into the side while playing something and she won't be getting messages or invites while watching Strictly on a Saturday... but she'd still need to use the console as well as the Sky box.

I may just plug my Apple TV into it instead, as that wouldn't be on anywhere near as much as the Sky box.

SnoopZ

20-11-2013 21:10

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Lets hope all these things we dont like on both consoles at launch get fixed quickly in an update.

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Xbox One vs PS4 score comparisons.

http://www.neowin.net/news/playstati...re-comparisons

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt D (Post 35647275)

Except...

No 3D Blu-ray support
No Dolby Digital 5.1 over optical, just stereo or DTS 5.1
No proper streaming audio/video support, just Microsoft PlayTo
No support for playing media off a USB device

Where did you find the info on the bolded please?

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Several Forza 5 reviews.

http://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/11...entry596116559

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Incase anyone needs it.

Xbox One Emergency Offline Patch update.

Tezcatlipoca

20-11-2013 21:13

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Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 35647319)

Where did you find the info on the bolded please?

At least one of the reviews. Not sure which.

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http://www.polygon.com/a/xbox-one-review

Quote:

There are disappointments to be had. The Xbox One supports Play To streaming from Windows 7 and 8 PCs via DLNA, but there's no way to pull content to the system from a PC directly (though the Xbox One does support playback of almost any file your Windows PC recognizes as media, whether music or video). This is a major step back from the Xbox 360's robust local media playback capabilities. Playback from USB storage is similarly a no-go at launch, so ferrying a video on a thumb drive isn't possible on Xbox One yet. It is possible, however, to upload media to your SkyDrive account and view it from there — an example of corporate synergy taking precedence over obvious features.

http://www.pocket-lint.com/review/12...box-one-review

Quote:

Network entertainment: DLNA

Looking to bring you more entertainment, Xbox One is a DLNA compatible device, although it currently only natively acts as a player. You can, for example, stream content from your phone to the Xbox One and it will start playing, but you can't initiate that from the console itself. That means it can't go off and find your network storage device to play movies or music you may already have.

To play video or view a photo slideshow you'll need the Xbox Video app installed and to play music you'll need Xbox Music installed, after that, it detects the incoming stream and opens as necessary.

We found streaming from the HTC One was straightforward thanks to that device's in-built sharing options, but we also used the Skifta app to do the same thing and there are many other DLNA apps and devices out there. Skifta will also let you stream content from server to console via your phone, so is an easy work around.

SnoopZ

20-11-2013 21:37

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Thanks, it looks like we maybe able to stream using 1 of the many apps that will appear eventually, roll on Friday.

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TV entertainment apps lists per country.

http://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/11...entry596086483

nstokes

20-11-2013 22:13

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Originally Posted by Matt D (Post 35647279)

Same as me for my controller

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Originally Posted by Matt D (Post 35647300)

Oh, just had a chat with Amazon:

My console will be dispatched on the 21st and be with me on the 22nd.

I hope thats the same for me

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Originally Posted by Matt D (Post 35647315)

Any source for this?

Damien

20-11-2013 22:27

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Debating to ignore the lot and get a Wii U with the new Super Mario game tbh.

Stephen

20-11-2013 23:01

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Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35647404)

Debating to ignore the lot and get a Wii U with the new Super Mario game tbh.

I have a Wii U and its actually a decent console with a few decent games. TBH I only got it for Nintendo's own games.

nstokes

20-11-2013 23:48

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Originally Posted by Matt D (Post 35647315)

There is no evidence of this from what i have seen, no article and nothing in any of the reviews. My AMP is an active and does passthrough while in low standby mode, so surely Xbox One can do this?

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My controller from Amazon is now showing as preparing for dispatch woohoo good news

Sigma

21-11-2013 01:00

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I ordered 2 Day One editions a few months ago. One from Tesco which was despatched yesterday, but the order details now say that it's going to be delivered on Saturday, which is a bit crap if true. I ordered the other one from Amazon and the money has just gone out of my account, so presumably they'll be despatching it today for delivery tomorrow.

Tezcatlipoca

21-11-2013 01:59

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Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35647397)

Any source for this?

Quote:

Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35647433)

There is no evidence of this from what i have seen, no article and nothing in any of the reviews. My AMP is an active and does passthrough while in low standby mode, so surely Xbox One can do this?

http://www.pocket-lint.com/review/12...box-one-review

Quote:

You have to have the Xbox One turned on, however, as there's no passive HDMI pass-through: if your Xbox is in standby, you can't watch TV.

Also:

The passthrough does not support surround sound, so if you want surround sound from the device you connect to the passthrough you'll need to also connect it directly to your surround system (e.g. optical from a Sky box to an AV receiver). There is an option to enable it, but it's a beta option as it's flaky and can make things worse.

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Oh, and my Amazon order has gone from "pre-order" to "not yet dispatched" to "preparing for dispatch" :)

The transaction hasn't shown up on my card yet, but the available balance has gone down.

MadGamer

21-11-2013 06:48

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Mines also preparing for dispatch :D

Bulky

21-11-2013 10:04

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mine has been dispatched !!! , how reliable are UPS ?

edit : Not Very by the looks of it !!

MadGamer

21-11-2013 10:27

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Originally Posted by Bulky (Post 35647517)

mine has been dispatched !!! , how reliable are UPS ?

edit : Not Very by the looks of it !!

I've never had any issues with UPS. Be thankful it's not Yodel

SnoopZ

21-11-2013 10:56

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UPS should be fine.

Mike84Edwards

21-11-2013 13:34

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Originally Posted by Sigma (Post 35647445)

I ordered from Tesco as well and it says delivery on Sat but I had an email yesterday saying it would definitely be delivered on Friday.

I'll be seriously p*ssed off if it doesn't seeing as how they took the money out of my account about 6 weeks ago, the least they can do is deliver it on time!

Stephen

21-11-2013 14:22

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So MS have confirmed that DD via optical will be coming soon. It was left out due to a software issue.

http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/1253...ter-the-launch

Quote:

director of product planning Albert Penello said: “Dolby Digital is coming post launch. This was a SW scheduling issue pure and simple, and I know people are disappointed, but we will have it. “Anyone with an HDMI receiver should be fine, as we pass the uncompressed 5.1 and 7.1 through HDMI as well as DTS. Even if you have a Dolby only HDMI receiver (which I'm not sure exists), you will still get 5.1 or 7.1 sound since those receivers should accept uncompressed surround.”

SnoopZ

21-11-2013 14:59

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Originally Posted by Sigma (Post 35647445)

Same here, i got an email sent at 2am on Wednesday so i expect it will arrive on Friday, the courier is Parcel Force i asked on webchat. Not Tescos fault if it doesn't turn up on Friday.

MadGamer

21-11-2013 15:12

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Mines been stuck at dispatching now since 11am :(

nstokes

21-11-2013 15:16

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Originally Posted by MadGamer (Post 35647679)

Mines been stuck at dispatching now since 11am :(

Mine has been like that since last night about my controller. No email from Amazon yet to say dispatched. A bit worried now.

SnoopZ

21-11-2013 15:38

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You guys will hopefully get an email saying they're despatched today or it will be unlikely you will see the console on Friday. :(

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For anyone planning on buying Ryse, it isn't getting good reviews.

http://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/11...-rome-reviews/

nstokes

21-11-2013 15:40

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Article on DS says Forza 5 is priced at £44.99 on Xbox Games store and CoD:Ghosts is £54.99

SnoopZ

21-11-2013 16:02

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I posted a list yesterday and BF4, AC4 and a few others all priced at a rip off £54.99, so i have made a decision to stick to disc versions rather than waste £7s more going digital.

I may buy DR3 on digital though as that is also £44.99 although DR2 didn't really grab me. I will get AC4 on sunday in town as i had it ordered from Amazon but i canceled it hoping to go digital but not at that price.

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Xbox One teardown work in progress.

http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Xbox+One+Teardown/19718

MadGamer

21-11-2013 16:10

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Just had a chat with a rep, and it will be with me on release day. It's being sent via Royal Mail

SnoopZ

21-11-2013 16:15

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Originally Posted by MadGamer (Post 35647704)

Just had a chat with a rep, and it will be with me on release day. It's being sent via Royal Mail

That is good then, you do need an email saying it has despatched today though with tracking on it, you will likely get that later.

nstokes

21-11-2013 16:44

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Originally Posted by MadGamer (Post 35647704)

Just had a chat with a rep, and it will be with me on release day. It's being sent via Royal Mail

Just had email from Amazon now saying it has now been dispatched

SnoopZ

21-11-2013 16:48

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Quote:

Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35647715)

Just had email from Amazon now saying it has now been dispatched

Excellent! So you should definitely get it tomorrow or Saturday. who is the courier?

MadGamer

21-11-2013 16:50

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Scratch that last post, it's been dispatched and being sent via DPD which is good as they send you text alerts

cimt	21-11-2013 16:58

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DPD give you a 15 minute window of when it'll arrive don't they?

nstokes

21-11-2013 17:00

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Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 35647719)

Excellent! So you should definitely get it tomorrow or Saturday. who is the courier?

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadGamer (Post 35647720)

Scratch that last post, it's been dispatched and being sent via DPD which is good as they send you text alerts

I will get my controller tomorrow. Mine is also via DPD. Just had an email from them. So 2 items on the DPD van for me :D

adzii_nufc

21-11-2013 17:26

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Think I posted this before but my latest orders via DPD allowed you to track vans to locations and gave you an order number, allowing you to follow the van till it gets to you!

Not sure if this applies countrywide but seems to do so up here.

SnoopZ

21-11-2013 17:43

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I still don't have any tracking info for Parcel Force, so i will likely return from work at 1.30pm to a card on the mat or nothing at all if it gets delivered in the morning. lol

cimt	21-11-2013 17:45

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So has anyone who ordered from Shopto been given their delivery info yet?

SnoopZ

21-11-2013 18:31

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Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 35647740)

I still don't have any tracking info for Parcel Force, so i will likely return from work at 1.30pm to a card on the mat or nothing at all if it gets delivered in the morning. lol

Just had my tracking info and the X1 is at a Parcel Force hub and delivery is for tomorrow, i just hope if it comes while i am at work in the morning then i will be able to collect it from their depot as soon as i get home, actually it maybe possible to collect from the local post office but i am not holding my breath due to its size!

edit

Looks like i can collect from my village post office! :)

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What happens if I’m not home when my delivery is made?

If no-one is at home to take the delivery, Parcelforce will leave a card at your address and take your console to the nearest Post Office.

Tesco seem to be giving out more than the usual email for an item, they even changed their Tesco Direct logo to an Xbox One.

Quote:

Dear Customer,

Congratulations! You are about to become the proud new owner of an Xbox One.

We're pleased to let you know that your order has now been dispatched and will be delivered on the launch day of Friday 22nd November.

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Xbox One First-Time Connection Guide

Congratulations! You are about to become the proud new owner of an Xbox One.

The first thing you’ll need to do is set-up your console. This will include:

- Selecting your language, location and time zone

- Choosing your display settings

- Managing your privacy settings

- Setting up Kinect (optional)

- Signing in using your Microsoft account

As part of this process you will need to connect your Xbox One to the internet and run a one-time system update. During this time your Xbox One will be inactive. This update is required in order to use your Xbox One for the first time. Once completed you will be able to play any disc based game without ever connecting online again.

The system update will restart your Xbox One upon completion. After the console restarts, you can continue with set-up.

Should you require support at any stage of this process please visit http://support.xbox.com

Once you complete the last step of the set-up and sign-in process, you will be taken to the Xbox One Home screen. From here you can continue personalising your console and get going with your first game.

Welcome to Xbox One!

Ianmez78

21-11-2013 19:03

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Have delivery tracking info for my xb1 courier is DPD

currently on route to nearest depot

SnoopZ

21-11-2013 19:07

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Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare looks like it maybe fun!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXjQCJ7MK3s#t=59

MadGamer

21-11-2013 19:09

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May be of use to others: I'll defiantly be investing in this: http://support.xbox.com/en-GB/xbox-o...epair/complete

Bulky

21-11-2013 19:11

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Originally Posted by MadGamer (Post 35647774)

May be of use to others: I'll defiantly be investing in this: http://support.xbox.com/en-GB/xbox-o...epair/complete

Nice find , me too :)

Tezcatlipoca

21-11-2013 19:13

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I've been checking my Amazon order throughout the day using the Amazon app on my phone.

It had been on "Dispatching soon" all day, although it had changed to "Dispatching now" by the time I got home from work.

No dispatch email yet. I selected "Expedited Delivery" rather than the free delivery. I'm hoping that the "delay" is actually because of the delivery being expedited, if that makes sense... i.e. it can be sent out later as it's going by a faster method or something.

Bulky

21-11-2013 19:15

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 35647773)

Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare looks like it maybe fun!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXjQCJ7MK3s#t=59

Looks good fun , when is that released ?

Found it , February, first months of next year going to cost me a fortune !!

cimt	21-11-2013 19:16

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February 20 for EU.

Tezcatlipoca

21-11-2013 19:19

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Ah... The Amazon website says "Dispatching now" but the app says "Dispatching soon"... I guess it's actually been on "Dispatching now" all day then, as it was the app I was checking all day and it has a different status.

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