[XB1] Official Xbox One Thread

[Handleit_44]

 

[Nucking Futs]

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[Nucking Futs]

September Update Out Now for Xbox One

Today, we will begin rolling out new features and updates to Xbox One for fans all over the world. These updates include new ways to bring your personal media to your Xbox, updates to the party system, more ways to interact with your Xbox, and new social features for Xbox SmartGlass. We highlighted some of these new features earlier this month at gamescom, and based on continuous fan feedback, we’re pleased to announce the list of the features rolling out to Xbox One systems over the next few days:

• A new Media Player app: Play media files from an attached USB device with the new media player app – DNLA support for home media servers coming soon. Xbox One will support more formats than Xbox 360, including support for dozens of new file formats like Mpeg 2 TS, animated gifs and MKV, which will be added by the end of the year.
• Party on in the new and improved Party App: Be the leader of your party with the new party leader setting. As the party leader, you can change whether the party requires invitations and you can remove others from the party. The updated app also lets you see what activities everyone in your party is doing and who is playing in the same game with you in addition to being able to quickly perform common actions like muting, joining, or sending game invites.
• New features for SmartGlass: You can now post status messages from the Activity Feed and comments, or share items from both your Activity Feed and Game Clips. Along with the new comment and share features, a personalized Activity Feed has been added to your profile and messages have been updated to a new layout supporting a full conversation view. Additionally, we are adding the ability to record game clips directly from the Now Playing bar. Finally, for users who upgrade the app directly, we have introduced a What’s New page highlighting the features of each release.
• “Xbox On” capabilities in Australia, Canada (French), Italy, Spain, and Mexico: New regions will have the ability to use the “Xbox On” Kinect voice command to power on their consoles when they’re in connected standby (Instant On) mode.
• OneGuide comes to Brazil, Mexico, Austria, and Ireland: The ability to configure live TV listings will be available to all customers in these four countries. Also coming to these markets is the ability to use OneGuide and the Universal Remote Control in SmartGlass.
• Boot to TV: Now Xbox One owners will be able to set their console to boot directly to television when coming out of connected standby.
• Bandwidth Usage Display: Bandwidth Usage will show users how much bandwidth their Xbox One is consuming over a period of time, a useful tool for those who want to track against bandwidth caps set by ISPs in certain markets.
• GameDVR deletes: Users will be able to choose multiple GameDVR clips to delete at once in the Upload app.
• Save your Avatar Gamerpic: A new option to save Avatar Gamerpics to users’ OneDrive.

Please continue to share your feedback on our dedicated Xbox Feedback site and you might see your suggestions become a reality in future system updates. Look out for new features lighting up consoles in our preview program in the coming weeks.

 

[Twigg4075]

Xbox One launches in Japan...I'm dying right now.

Edit: Why can't I get the damn tweet to show up?

Edit: To clarify, I tried wrapping it in the corrects tabs but it's still not showing up. Just so clueless douchebags that are apparently stalking me on VSN understand that.

 

[Garrett67]

Xbox One launches in Japan...I'm dying right now.

Edit: Why can't I get the damn tweet to show up?

Edit: To clarify, I tried wrapping it in the corrects tabs but it's still not showing up. Just so clueless douchebags that are apparently stalking me on VSN understand that.

https://games.yahoo.com/blogs/plugged-in/xbox-one-s-japan-launch-is-a-flop-165539335.html

What if you threw a console launch party and no one came?
That disturbing scenario pretty much played out in Japan on Thursday, as the launch of Microsoft’s Xbox One was met by an overwhelming lack of interest by gamers throughout the country.

It wasn't for lack of trying on the part of retailers. Some stores put together queue lines for the anticipated crowds, complete with signs telling them where to line up for the midnight sales, only to have no one show up when the systems went on sale.
"Honestly speaking, we haven't sold a single Xbox yet today. The Xbox has never been a big-seller, but we would expect a few customers on the release day," one shop clerk told The Hollywood Reporter.
Some reports claim that the number of journalists on hand to cover the launch outnumbered the people hoping to buy one.
Sony's PlayStation 4, meanwhile, received a much different reaction when it went on sale in February, with fans lining up to quickly grab one.
Xbox has never been an especially big brand in Japan. Fewer than 2 million Xbox 360 units have been sold there, accounting for roughly 3% of the system's overall worldwide sales. Microsoft has struggled to establish a foothold in the country, in part because the Xbox One targets Western audiences with an emphasis on action-heavy games. Still, the company continues the efforts, given the country's rich gaming audience.
That said, Microsoft didn't exactly rush into the market. The Xbox One hits Japan nine months after it was released in the U.S, U.K. and other countries.
Microsoft didn't spend much on marketing the Xbox One in Japan, either. Kotaku's Japan correspondent notes he hasn't seen a single commercial for the system. But Microsoft officials say they expect sales to climb steadily as the holiday season gets underway and a slate of new games begins to hit stores.
"We have high expectations as this (machine) is loaded with graphics that will surely satisfy game players," a spokesperson told AFP.

 

[Twigg4075]

Apparently Best Buy is having a sweet Xbox One deal this week. If you buy a console, including the bundles with Madden, etc, you get to pick another game (I'm sure from a list) plus you get a GCU membership.

 

[MrBill]

Apparently Best Buy is having a sweet Xbox One deal this week. If you buy a console, including the bundles with Madden, etc, you get to pick another game (I'm sure from a list) plus you get a GCU membership.

The deal is for any merchant but obviously the GCU membership kicks it up a notch. Getting the Forza or Madden bundles with a free game and another game along with the GCU is huge. If you have a Best Buy card, they are also giving 10% in RZ certificates on all purchases through 9/10.

 

[Twigg4075]

Almost makes me want to buy a second one. Ha.

 

[Handleit_44]

 

[dave]

Not sure what it's gonna take for me to finally take the plunge on an Xbox One ... but the free game offer isn't it.

Not anti-Xbox One. I just don't think the value proposition is there yet for a ps4 owner who mostly likes sports games (and GTA).

I want Xbox One to win me over. I have always been a two console owner.

 

[MrBill]

Not sure what it's gonna take for me to finally take the plunge on an Xbox One ... but the free game offer isn't it.

Not anti-Xbox One. I just don't think the value proposition is there yet for a ps4 owner who mostly likes sports games (and GTA).

I want Xbox One to win me over. I have always been a two console owner.

2 free games that are still at full retail along with a GCU membership is a great deal in the US. Is Best Buy in Canada?

 

[dave]

2 free games that are still at full retail along with a GCU membership is a great deal in the US. Is Best Buy in Canada?

Best Buy is in Canada.

 

[MrBill]

Best Buy is in Canada.

Then look at the fact you are getting 2 first run titles along with 20% off of your future game purchases with increased trade in value for your old ones.

Some of those trade in values are awesome, I ended up paying a net $12 or so out of pocket for Madden 15 when I traded in Madden 25.

 

[MrBill]

MS finally admits the 360 interface was the best it was ever going to get for a gaming console :lol:

 

[dave]

Then look at the fact you are getting 2 first run titles along with 20% off of your future game purchases with increased trade in value for your old ones.

Some of those trade in values are awesome, I ended up paying a net $12 or so out of pocket for Madden 15 when I traded in Madden 25.

Meh. No reason for me to go Xbox One yet. Again, not a hater ... just see no reason to spend nearly $500 for something I really don't need.

 

[MVPete]

You can choose Destiny as your free game now too apparently.

 

[Twigg4075]

You can choose Destiny as your free game now too apparently.

You can choose ANY game $59.99 or lower.

 

[seaplus]

bought the Madden 15 xbox one bundle, destiny (free), the rechargeable controller ($10 off), and Best Buy's Gamer Club (free)

going to try to sell the Madden 15 code for around $50 and then buy Diablo 3 for $48

 

[MrBill]

bought the Madden 15 xbox one bundle, destiny (free), the rechargeable controller ($10 off), and Best Buy's Gamer Club (free)

going to try to sell the Madden 15 code for around $50 and then buy Diablo 3 for $48

That was doing it smart. If you buy many games at all, the GCU is so worth it. Especially when you get $10 in RZ certificates for most of the AAA title launches on top of your 20% discount.

 

[seaplus]

Sold the madden 15 code for $40. There are a lot available online brining the price down


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