Official Xbox One Thread

[Twigg4075]

Isn't basically everyone that bought a next-gen console at launch considered a beta tester?

No.

[Primetime]

Interesting. A lot of my friends that held back from getting these systems did so because they didn't want to be the guinea pigs for the next-gen problems. They wanted to wait for the kinks to be worked out, like most new technologies.

[PepperNY]

I find it odd when being invited to a party after I accept it I still have to click on the option to turn chat on, wtf

[Twigg4075]

I find it odd when being invited to a party after I accept it I still have to click on the option to turn chat on, wtf

What?!?

[Primetime]

I find it odd when being invited to a party after I accept it I still have to click on the option to turn chat on, wtf

I'm interested in their reasoning for this too. I've only see a limited numbers of reasons why this is a positive and I'd like to know theirs.

[Atlas]

Please don't tell me you were able to type that with a straight face?

So I guess MS doesn't have QA and testers of their own? You weren't hyping this thing up as the greatest console ever created prior to launch and now you're admittedly and comfortable with being a "beta tester". GTFO.

when did i ever say any of this? you are on a whole new level now lol... ask jms or anyone in the CB, ive said countless times and for months, that BOTH of these consoles were rushed to get out in time for the 2013 holiday season and both would have their faults and issues, and both have... you are just spewing nonsense now, which isnt a first for you

[Primetime]

Ryse is the best selling next gen game on Amazon right now

[SethMode]

Ryse is the best selling next gen game on Amazon right now

A mediocre game with solid graphics? Sounds like a good selling launch title to me. I am shocked at how much hate the game is getting. It's not great, but most launch games aren't.

[Primetime]

A mediocre game with solid graphics? Sounds like a good selling launch title to me. I am shocked at how much hate the game is getting. It's not great, but most launch games aren't.

Not the best selling launch title, the best selling next-gen title. That's insane to me.

[SethMode]

Not the best selling launch title, the best selling next-gen title. That's insane to me.

So, does that mean it's beating Ghosts? I haven't been paying too much attention, but I would think next-gen = launch. Has stuff come out after launch?

[Primetime]

So, does that mean it's beating Ghosts? I haven't been paying too much attention, but I would think next-gen = launch. Has stuff come out after launch?

Yes, beating Ghosts for both platforms. Not overall of course, just right now.

[MmmmBeeeeer]

An interesting article tearing down Xbox Live.

http://www.edge-online.com/features/xbox-why-the-baffling-incompetence-of-the-xbox-one-interface/

It is interesting to see that was once a strength of the Xbox is now a weakness. Everything is an App and slower and harder to find. Sure everyone will say it will get better in time but right now using the Xbox live Dashboard is not something I enjoy. Sure I am getting used to it but that doesnt mean thats a good thing. The kinect does make it easier to use...i give it that.

If it wasnt for Forza at launch I am not sure they would have my money at this point.

I have to agree. Everything about interacting with your friends is a pain in the ass and a real head scratcher as to why they did it that way. I feel the same way about Windows 8, just baffling all around.

I think the voice interaction is cool especially for my wife because she can get to xbox fitness without even touching the controller. The problem begins as soon as you get into Xbox Fitness...the voice commands do nothing inside the app.

Overall I like the console but they really need to iron this stuff out. I feel like they came up with this grand scheme to have one OS with the tiles across all of their platforms (PC, Tablet, Phone, Xbox) and now they refuse to admit that it sucks.

[Primetime]

Windows 8 had a lot of negativity around it for new users as well. It wasn't until they played around with it that they saw the real positives and learned to love it. That isn't based on an article or anything, just from what I've seen and heard from Windows 8 users. I think a lot of people that were on Windows 8 are adjusting to the XB1 UI well.

[Primetime]

MS is revealing 3 free-to-play games soon that will be cross-platform among XB1, 360, and possibly Windows phone. A 4th is also in development.

[Twigg4075]

Windows 8 had a lot of negativity around it for new users as well. It wasn't until they played around with it that they saw the real positives and learned to love it. That isn't based on an article or anything, just from what I've seen and heard from Windows 8 users. I think a lot of people that were on Windows 8 are adjusting to the XB1 UI well.

Everyone hates anything new. Fact. Especially old people like me.

Bah humbug.