Official Xbox One Thread

[jtarr88]

http://www.neowin.net/news/xbox-ones-skype-app-cant-enter-snap-mode-for-a-video-chat-while-gaming

Can't skype video while gaming. MS showed this off earlier and I thought it was cool.

[jtarr88]

http://kotaku.com/the-xbox-one-the-kotaku-review-1467960010

Verdict is the Xbone software is rushed and nothing seems to work the way it is advertised. Seems like they were probably planning for E3 when Sony dropped the PS4 news it was a mad dash. Gaming wise its the same as PS4 with a couple decent games but nothing AAA out at launch.

[Hitman]

So... Anybody that missed out on the Amazon preorder scramble this morning that still wants an Xbox One at launch, hit me up with a PM. I still have one for sale.

[Twigg4075]

http://kotaku.com/the-xbox-one-the-k...iew-1467960010

Verdict is the Xbone software is rushed and nothing seems to work the way it is advertised. Seems like they were probably planning for E3 when Sony dropped the PS4 news it was a mad dash. Gaming wise its the same as PS4 with a couple decent games but nothing AAA out at launch.

Not according to Polygon. They still rated it higher than the PS4. Of course they conveniently neglected to mention that these features are either missing or will hopefully appear later

[Handleit_44]

Polygon, lol.

[Handleit_44]

Xbox One Will Automatically Manage Your Hard Drive Storage

You may have heard that there’s no way to actively manage your hard drive space on the Xbox One. This is by design, as a combination of cloud storage and the Xbox One hardware handles that for users.

“Xbox One was designed to make storage management automatic,” a Microsoft representative told us via email. “For saved games, settings, and other information that Xbox One customers save to the cloud, space is virtually unlimited. On the internal hard drive in each Xbox One, games and apps can be uninstalled or reinstalled instantly with the click of the Xbox One menu button.

“Saved games and settings information is retrieved from the cloud for any game as its being reinstalled. By being smart about how storage is managed, Xbox One keeps everyone playing, watching, and sharing their entertainment content rather than worry about limitations. You can also see how much storage any app uses by pressing the menu button on that app.”

In other words, storage management happens game by game and app by app. You can’t see a list of installed content in one place like you can on Xbox 360.

We followed up to ask what happens if the cloud is inaccessible (due to servicing or other outage).

“In Xbox One your game progress, purchase history, pins, and activity history available to you wherever you are when you want to play because they are stored in the cloud,” the spokesperson told us. “Everything stored locally on the console is just a cache that enables you to play offline, track achievement progress offline, and more. When you reconnect we will sync your progress in the game and sync your achievements. If you remain connected to the cloud, your game progress will always be available in the cloud so you can pick up where you left off in the game from any Xbox One you play the game on; if not, it is stored locally on the console.”

This ensures that you’ll able to play offline with your most recent progress, provided the last time you played was either connected to the cloud or offline on the same console. If the cloud should ever go down for servicing, chances are you’ll be able to access your data. For more on the Xbox One launch, check out our coverage hub and initial impressions.

https://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2013/11/20/xbox-one-will-automatically-manage-your-hard-drive-storage.aspx

[Atlas]

[Atlas]

The Verge - 7.8 http://www.theverge.com/2013/11/20/5...box-one-review

Today, the Xbox One is a great gaming console with a few great games — Zoo Tycoon and Forza are both excellent, better than anything currently available for the PS4, and Dead Rising is a blast even if it’s flawed. Whether or not the Xbox is better than the PS4 is entirely subjective: if you're committed to buying a console this holiday season, buy the one with the games you want. It's too soon to make a call on almost any other feature. Don't buy an Xbox One expecting to immediately throw out your entertainment center. The Xbox One is here for a decade. If Microsoft can deliver on all its promises in that time, it will have built a console truly worthy of Input One — but that's a big if.

Polygon - 8 http://www.polygon.com/a/xbox-one-review

But in many ways, the Xbox One's bold direction for the future is well in place. The integration of voice controls and its media strategy are a boon to everyone, and the ability to run apps while playing games is something we now want on every gaming console we have. That it has a handful of strong, exclusive games at launch only supports its legitimacy as a gaming console and not just an entertainment hub.The Xbox One is an impressive marriage of software and hardware that raises the bar in terms of what we expect from a living room machine. Looking forward more than it looks back, the Xbox One feels like it's from the future.

Kotaku - NOT YET

http://kotaku.com/the-xbox-one-the-k...iew-1467960010

IGN - Review in Progress http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/11/20/xbox-one-review

Adam Sessler

For now, the Xbox One is a compelling platform with inventive ideas and lots of potential, but it's also a walking contradiction. It's a device built around new media, supporting video apps, live video chat, and custom gameplay videos. But one of it's primary features is also a lifeline to old media, live TV. And what value does that bring outside of news and sports? Everything else is already being delivered in a much more consumable and better designed way with apps like Hulu, Netflix, and HBO Go. Microsoft is betting big on live TV staying relevant over the next decade, and we'll have to wait and see if that pays off.

Eurogamer http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/di...-hardware-test

There are some great ideas here, then, but we've had just a small glimpse of what the machine is capable of. Cool functions like resuming gameplay from standby are flaky, while the centrepiece of the media experience - full integration with live TV - just isn't there yet outside of Microsoft's home market. It's coming, but we have no idea when. The core of what's left, beyond some neat features, is very much a games machine: one whose capabilities are proven, but which remains considerably more expensive than PlayStation 4.

Wired - 7/10 http://www.wired.com/reviews/2013/11/xbox-review/

And that pretty much encapsulated my experience with Xbox One: It does a lot of things, and in a way that you may find extremely helpful, but you’ll need to take the time to learn how to do them — and learn by trial and error when it’s best to just stop trying. Sometimes it’s magical, sometimes it’s inept; Xbox One is the Ron Weasley of consoles

ArsTechnica http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2013/1...om-revolution/

As a video game console, the Xbox One offers about what you'd expect from a new Microsoft console: a big, heavy box (though quieter than you might expect), more impressive specs (though less than what you might expect after eight years), an improved controller (though still with a few odd oversights), and some good exclusive games (more reviews are coming but look into Dead Rising 3, Forza 5, Powerstar Golf, and Zoo Tycoon). As the central hub of a living room entertainment complex, though, Microsoft has a much harder sell. The company needs to prove the Xbox really adds enough value to be worthwhile and to justify the extra cost of the included Kinect over its similar competition.

Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2013/11/20/m...ox-one-review/

The Xbox One may not be exactly what Microsoft thinks it is, but it's still a strong start for a powerful game console. Its sheer speed, versatility, horsepower and its ability to turn on and off with words make it a relatively seamless entry into our already crowded media center. What determines whether it stays there is the next 12 months: Exclusives like Titanfall and Quantum Break will help, as will gaining feature parity with the competition (we're looking at you, game broadcasting!). For broader success beyond just the early adopter's living room, the NFL crowd must buy in to Microsoft's $500 box. But will they? That remains to be seen. What's there so far is a very competent game box with an expensive camera and only a few exclusive games differentiating it from the competition.

Gizmodo http://gizmodo.com/xbox-one-review-a...ium=socialflow

For now, the Xbox One is one impressive living room box machine—and it more than justifies its $500 dollar price with the inclusion of at least $100-worth of set-top boxitude—but you're going to be better off waiting for a little while to see how things shake out.But—and this is admittedly a sizable but—if the Xbox One can straighten the few little quirks it has with some software tweaks, this thing is going to be unstoppable in a way the PS4 could never touch. It's too versatile, too feature-ridden, too future. So wait, yes. But while you do, go ahead and start clearing out plenty of space underneath your television.

Rolling Stone http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/...uture-20131119

Note: There are clearly some large inaccuracies in this review so take it as you will.
Microsoft has taken its share of criticism regarding Xbox One, including many of its policies regarding used game sales and privacy concerns. Most of those decisions have been reversed, thankfully, and what we're left with is a solid next-generation console that unifies your gaming, movie and television watching under one voice-controlled roof. Now, let's see which platform gets the best games.

AusGAF Stevior http://stevivor.com/2013/11/review-xbox-one/

MMGN http://mmgn.com/xboxone/articles--xb...worst-features

CNN Money http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2013/11/...ce=yahoo_quote

A new console may live or die based on its initial games, and here is where the Xbox One trumps the PlayStation 4. Both Ryse and Forza Motorsport are the kind of graphical showcases that should move consoles throughout the holiday season. Microsoft and Sony are positioning their consoles as multi-purpose entertainment hubs for the living room, and some consumers may make their decision simply based on price. (After all, the PlayStation 4 is $100 less.) But if Microsoft can iron out some performance quirks around voice recognition and Snap, the decision won't be too hard: it's far easier to glimpse the future potential in the Xbox One, starting with 10 seconds of time and the simple two-word voice command: "Xbox on."

Huffingtonpost http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/1...n_4297108.html

So the Xbox One is a powerful machine with lots of intriguing ideas and improvements. But is it worth the $500 sticker price, not to mention the $60 per year for an Xbox Live Gold membership? It really depends on your current needs. If their old consoles haven't gotten too much mileage, Xbox 360 owners may hold off for a bit and feast on the system's hearty back catalog and new games, none of which will be backwards-compatible with the One. For home entertainment purposes, those with a more complex setup may want to research how the One could integrate with their needs. For families with a TV and a love of streaming content, the One's customizable profiles that let you pick and choose your favorite channels and apps will be useful. Although the One has its flaws, it's important to remember where the Xbox 360 was when it started, and how far it's come. Microsoft will surely get feedback from owners and mold the One into a more perfect version of an all-in-one entertainment system. What they've got now is a nice foundation.

Fortune http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2013/11/20/xbox-one-review/

A new console may live or die based on its initial games, and here is where the Xbox One trumps the PlayStation 4. Both Ryse and Forza Motorsport are the kind of graphical showcases that should move consoles throughout the holiday season.
Microsoft and Sony are positioning their consoles as multi-purpose entertainment hubs for the living room, and some consumers may make their decision simply based on price. (After all, the PlayStation 4 is $100 less.) But if Microsoft can iron out some performance quirks around voice recognition and Snap, the decision won't be too hard: it's far easier to glimpse the future potential in the Xbox One, starting with 10 seconds of time and the simple two-word voice command: "Xbox on."

PC World - 4/5 starshttp://www.pcworld.com/article/20645...ke-it-too.html

On balance, the Xbox One is a fantastic piece of technology, well worth the cost of a new iPad. There are some sore spots, which Microsoft will undoubtedly address in the coming months through software updates. Chief among them are the terrible quality of Game DVR recordings, the inability to stream game sessions, and the total lack of social media integration. People want to share their fun with the world, and “upload to SkyDrive and do what you want from there” is a half-baked solution. The ridiculous policy of requiring Xbox Live Gold to use streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu Plus deserves to be abolished, too.

But this is Xbox One version 1.0. This is like the “Blades” interface of the Xbox 360. If this is the starting line, it’s pretty exciting to think about where the console will be in another year or two.


Even so, we’re looking at more than just a solid foundation. The launch lineup doesn’t boast a “gotta have it” system-seller—Titanfall may be the first when it arrives this spring—but it still has quite a few very good games. These games are worth your time and money, and they clearly demonstrate the power and features of the system. Buying an Xbox One is not just buying into a promise of great things; there’s a whole lot of value in this $500 box right now.

[jms493]

lawl....every site giving the new consoles scores. What does a 7.5 even tell me?

[Atlas]

added CNN and PC World...

btw, didnt kotaku give every new console a not yet?

[MrBill]

lawl....every site giving the new consoles scores. What does a 7.5 even tell me?

That MS gave them a free launch console in advance in order to get people talking about the Xbox One in advance of retail release?

[jms493]

That MS gave them a free launch console in advance in order to get people talking about the Xbox One in advance of retail release?

I dont know what you are trying to say...clarify for the idiots like myself.

[MrBill]

I dont know what you are trying to say...clarify for the idiots like myself.

I am saying they did the review on the consoles primarily because MS sent them one to review. Console reviews are silly until you have some major titles like Titanfall released.

[JimLeavy59]

To be honest how these people review the console isn't how the consumer will use them, most people use Netflix and Hulu and thats about it.

[Atlas]