So am I the only person impressed with the Xbox One

I feel that microsoft giving us an all in one entertainment box is a logical step forward, I feel if they simply delivered a powerful next gen games console people would be dissapointed that it didnt go the extra mile and deliver a more wholesome immersive experience. They are not reinventing the wheel here, what they do appear to be doing is utilising all the features that currently exist in someones living room and intergrating them to create a seamless and useful product. What on earth is the downside to switching seamlessly from television to gaming and using simple hand gestures and voice commands to navigate menu's quickly and efficiently.

Most of the complaints seem to be from the "hardcore gamers" that are angry because microsoft have not just created an awesome standalone games console, any company that did just that would be doomed to fail in todays competitive market. The hardcore gamers among us probably account for such a minimal proportion of the overall market that catering a product solely for them would be business suicide. The thing isnt even released yet and so many people are quick to dismiss it, its clearly going to be a great peice of kit microsoft would not release a sub par product in the current economic climate and I am pretty sure the RROD scandal has taught them a lesson or two about getting things right from release.

The people unhappy about the kinnect always being on have little to worry about in terms of privacy. The data protection act and numerous other common legislation mean that any data collected regarding your personal information requires your express permission to collect it. if its a problem for you read the terms and conditions and opt out, much like you can choose to do with applications downloaded from android marketplace on mobile devices. The idea that the kinnect will be listening to your conversations and watching your every move to collect data for marketing purposes are just absurd not to mention the legality issues. Microsoft are a company that want to sell you products, they have more than enough information gathered by monitoring the type of games you buy and movies you watch...and I have no problem with them doing this providing they give something back via personalised recommendations.

Not to mention the fact we have only been drip fed a few details, maybe wait for E3 before totally dismissing what I beleive is going to be a really fuctional piece of hardware, and a great console to boot.

I am glad you are impressed.

I didn't read your OP, all I needed to know was that you are impressed after learning about the anti consumer DRM policies being forced on a rather neat Xbox. The forced bundled Kinect. The used games policy. The online requirement. The movie and television focus, or rather distraction.

I saw the title, so I was good.

I have the money to buy two Xbones this holiday season assuming each are $500. E3 will decide if I buy any at all.

Orion loves it as well !

He should be here shortly.

Well if you can afford two xboxs perhaps the uproar regarding second hand games shouldnt effect you quite so badly then moneybags.

It just seems ridiculous to me that innovation is being totally slated on these forums, all you really want is an Xbox 360 with better graphics, its laughable.

I was impressed too. The Kinect support and everything looks like a huge step forward. I like how it has 3 os's and you can switch between tv and games instantly. Its like an evolved Xbox 360 that has improved just on everything. I want to try some Kinect games like Dance Central. I imagine there will be some more awesome Kinect games I will like. 

The dashboard looked so much better too. 

I was pretty impressed how badly they f'd it up.

Well if you can afford two xboxs perhaps the uproar regarding second hand games shouldnt effect you quite so badly then moneybags.

It just seems ridiculous to me that innovation is being totally slated on these forums, all you really want is an Xbox 360 with better graphics, its laughable.

always_explicit

I'm a collector. This machine will remove that aspect and value from my games.

It's also a basic principle and has nothing to do with money.

As far as money is concerned, we all have had since 2005 360 launch to put a little away each year for the successor. Saving is not that hard if people have tight budgets.

I do want to point out that many critics including myself, never said they wanted a 360 with better graphics, the Xbone looks neat in some respects. It's the anti consumer policies that are the problem. The machine itself is not a problem.

The company ran by the suits is an issue. The creative visionaries behind the Xbox and 360 are not there. The drive and focus towards $400 NFL deal, and an undisclosed Steven Spielberg deal, is the problem. 

I actually have the most problems with the anti consumer policies being forced on this machine, but I'm glad you are stoked.IT seems the koolaid is going to affect individuals.

You seem to think that innovation automatically comes with anti consumer policies but lo and behold, they are in fact, not one and the same.

logical and reasoned argument well presented on a forum of discussion....oh no wait, 

It's good at what it does. Except what it does is more TV focused than games focused. And there are very questionable practices in place on the gaming end

I dunno, when I buy a GAME console I expect it to play GAMES not swtich to tv or watch the stupid nfl. DefconRave

Well I would totally agree the device seems more television focused at the moment and I agree they have shown us no where near enough information regarding the X1 as a games console...but it will come at E3 i hope.

 And SolidTy as for having problems with a "company run by suits" what planet are you living on. How does this differ from any major company???

Firstly, I'm not so sure how it will all work out, secondly, nope, I'm impressed with the ummm, the seemingly newness of it all and think at this point it has the most potential to excite me compared to the other two consoles but as I said, Not sure and E3 will shed some light plus I'll need to see how this all pans out so perhaps by this time next year a clearer picture will emerge.

It's good at what it does. Except what it does is more TV focused than games focused. And there are very questionable practices in place on the gaming end

seanmcloughlin

if your impressed with the xbone n will buy the xbone and pay their sub, your not a real gamer and you support m$ killing gaming period

Well if you can afford two xboxs perhaps the uproar regarding second hand games shouldnt effect you quite so badly then moneybags.

It just seems ridiculous to me that innovation is being totally slated on these forums, all you really want is an Xbox 360 with better graphics, its laughable.

always_explicit

Well I would totally agree the device seems more television focused at the moment and I agree they have shown us no where near enough information regarding the X1 as a games console...but it will come at E3 i hope.

 And SolidTy as for having problems with a "company run by suits" what planet are you living on. How does this differ from any major company???

 

always_explicit

Many companies have visionaries behind a product that argue with Suits and the results can be amazing. History documents many such inventions we take for granted today. The visionaries that create, the companies that profit. The Xbox founders are gone. The suits are now running the show full throttle without any of that unnessary creative static that they used to deal with. That yin and yang balance seemed very beneficial to the Xbox and early 360 years, compared to the later 360 years.

Regardless, my main beef with the XBone right now, my concern is the anti consumer measures. I don't hate the device, I have the money and planned to buy one for years. I bought two 360's back in 2005 for LAN. I pictured doing the same thing with XBone. However, I didn't see titles I would LAN. I saw things I wouldn't use.

Despite that, my beef is the anti consumer polices. They fix that, I'm golden.

That TV stuff btw, that requires an add on device, it's unpriced, but it probably would run what the Wifi piece was in 2005, an additional $100 if I had to guess.

Well I would totally agree the device seems more television focused at the moment and I agree they have shown us no where near enough information regarding the X1 as a games console...but it will come at E3 i hope.

 And SolidTy as for having problems with a "company run by suits" what planet are you living on. How does this differ from any major company???

 

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It's good at what it does. Except what it does is more TV focused than games focused. And there are very questionable practices in place on the gaming end

Jamani

I don't believe you're impressed with it, you're just a fanboy, grow up

[QUOTE="Jamani"][QUOTE="seanmcloughlin"]

It's good at what it does. Except what it does is more TV focused than games focused. And there are very questionable practices in place on the gaming end

PcGamingRig

I don't care about the games now TBH because of all the steps they're trying to put in the way between me and playing those games

if your impressed with the xbone n will buy the xbone and pay their sub, your not a real gamer and you support m$ killing gaming period

_SWAG_

I don't believe you're impressed with it, you're just a fanboy, grow up

Davekeeh

:lol: The irony is too much

the only thing impressive was the controller. and that got shut down after it was announced you need 4AA batteries for it

the only thing impressive was the controller. and that got shut down after it was announced you need 4AA batteries for it

Mario1331

I don't believe you're impressed with it, you're just a fanboy, grow up

Davekeeh

the only thing impressive was the controller. and that got shut down after it was announced you need 4AA batteries for it

Mario1331

...4 batteries? The hell does it need 4 for?

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the only thing impressive was the controller. and that got shut down after it was announced you need 4AA batteries for it

Legendaryscmt

...4 batteries? The hell does it need 4 for?

Business partners.

Battery company exclusive deal. :lol:

I knew it used AA batteries, but I thought it was just two. The four is new to me.

[QUOTE="Mario1331"]

the only thing impressive was the controller. and that got shut down after it was announced you need 4AA batteries for it

Legendaryscmt

...4 batteries? The hell does it need 4 for?

Its all so ms can continue fleecing the public with sales of rechargable battery packs like the 360 rather than an actual need of 4 batteries.

I think it has a lot of potential. Unfortunately that potential is ruined by all the DRM crap they are trying to pull. Now if they listen to the consumer backlash, and remove the used game fee I'll probably pick one up. Depending on what games they announce of course. 

They also seriously need to reconsider the having to check in with the server every 24 hours crap. While that doesn't really bother me, I expect it will bother many people who don't have a good internet connection. It really limits the Nextbox...er...Xbox One's appeal world wide.

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the only thing impressive was the controller. and that got shut down after it was announced you need 4AA batteries for it

MBirdy88

i honestly dont know

[QUOTE="Legendaryscmt"]

[QUOTE="Mario1331"]

the only thing impressive was the controller. and that got shut down after it was announced you need 4AA batteries for it

l34052

...4 batteries? The hell does it need 4 for?

Its all so ms can continue fleecing the public with sales of rechargable battery packs like the 360 rather than an actual need of 4 batteries.

[QUOTE="Mario1331"]

the only thing impressive was the controller. and that got shut down after it was announced you need 4AA batteries for it

Legendaryscmt

...4 batteries? The hell does it need 4 for?

idk man honestly, when i checked the news it said you need 4AA batteries.

maybe it was a mistake and it is 2, but thats to my best knowledge sorry

EDIT: its two not four :P. so its not that bad and each controller bought will come with two rechargeable batteries with it.

So fact remain the best thing about it is the controller lol

The controller is sexy....positively orgasmic in comparison to the Wii U anyway lol

I'm impressed by the amount of idiots that will take a negative news story out of context and create a slippery slope from it. Don't worry though these same people will continue to worship Kaz while Sony is adopting similar business practices....

[QUOTE="always_explicit"][QUOTE="MBirdy88"]A better gaming machine, or a gaming machine that I have to say "XBOX GO TV" instead of just pressing the TV button on my remote" So plain lazyness for a minor conveniance feature over a gaming machine with more quality games? Please....MBirdy88