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Xbox One practically unusable without day one update
- Thread starter Sn4ke_911
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MisterAnderson
Member
But they said it doesn't require internet? Lol fail.
Cool, but that's on you.
I play games while downloading stuff in the background all the time on my Vita. #feelsgoodman
Caayn
Member
60/6Mbit
This is Microsoft were talking about. They're able to push entire service packs without a hitch to millions of users at the same time. Heck they update millions of computers every week, on tuesday.
Not so. Only if you gambled on the console with the undetermined day 1 patch size.
Clockwork5
Member
They asked ME why I purcase a game console. I have not done the research to show what most people's consoles spend the most time doing. If I had to guess I would say.... Netflix.
WrenchNinja
Member
While it's true many games have not given a local multiplayer option, to say there isnt any multi without a patch is factually wrong. Call of Duty has local multiplayer. Knack has local co-op. Then there's fighting games like Injustice. Even in the Xbox one front, they have Killer Instinct.
As long as Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo want to sell extra controllers, local multiplayer isnt going to go anywhere.
dragonelite
Member
After the initial os instal
Probably only the 2013 sku's
later waves will probably have the new OS installed.
Shouldn't be - that's par for course with voice recognition tech these days. It still has enough "dumb" moments that make it unreliable for consistent use.
Ludicrous Speed
Banned
Nope, but I'm sure there will be a warning on the box saying you need to have an internet connection upon initially setting it up. warnings and all that
24Meg down.
I live in a metroplex and this is the best I can get, my buddy lives in the boonies and gets 100Meg down.
Everyone seems to have either forgotten or be unaware of this, and how big it is!
Oh I don't know maybe a little kid has been saving money for years in preparation of this day. Maybe that kids parents don't buy Internet because poor or old fashioned. Poor kid is screwed.
D Bo Chops
Member
Quit with the "not equal to" comments! Ive seen multiple from you now within minutes!
They have said since the week after E3 that a one time internet setup would be required to use the system.
I'm not buying an XBone but come on guys get with the program here.
KennyLinder
Member
The Wii U was shit at launch because of:
WiFi issues - took many users a long time to set up as it was broken
On-screen notifications - Telling you it had downloaded, how much, time outs etc. Crap
Download speed - Awful speeds meant it took forever
The same won't be the case with the Xbox One. MS are a software company and they'll be working hard to ensure this is a smooth process. I am actually more concerned that PSN will fall spart when I am downloading the 300mb update
WiFi issues - took many users a long time to set up as it was broken
On-screen notifications - Telling you it had downloaded, how much, time outs etc. Crap
Download speed - Awful speeds meant it took forever
The same won't be the case with the Xbox One. MS are a software company and they'll be working hard to ensure this is a smooth process. I am actually more concerned that PSN will fall spart when I am downloading the 300mb update
CrunchyFrog
Member
This is all assuming that A. MS's servers are able to deliver that kind of throughput on day 1, and B. that said servers can actually bear the load of 7M+ consoles all trying to update same day and don't crap out entirely for who knows how long. Oh man, if this launch is anything near like the SimCity one the fallout will be biblical.
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Maybe people have access to piss poor internet and use things like internet cafes and libraries?
dragonelite
Member
They also have multiple data centers on each continent.
Its not like we non US buyers have to connect to a lonely server in the US
Clockwork5
Member
He can get a PS4.
50mb/10mb
I'd be done downloading the patch in about 4 minutes
Perfect amount of time to get a bowl of Doritos and crack open a bottle of dew
Ludicrous Speed
Banned
Maybe in European countries. I don't think intenet cafes exist in the US
True; I know from dealing with Siri.
dragonelite
Member
100MB down / 10mb up
Poor kid has to wait a couple months then to get a console with updated firmware. Boo hoo
Clockwork5
Member
This is a firmware patch... Nothing like SIM city...
gamechanger87
Member
They already have the servers for this. They do it every Tuesday for Windows. For them it is essentially free. If anyone can push updates out it is MS.
Stores could do that if they want but they have no interest in that expense. Why would GS want to go out of pocket for this?
KennyLinder
Member
Or a 360.
I think the phrase we're looking for is concern trolling.
Maybe this kid is a raging fanboy lol. Hopefully every little kid with no Internet wants a ps4.
I feel for Sony owners if the servers don't hold up.
I felt for WiiU owners when their servers didn't hold up.
Eighth generation of consoles ahoy.
KennyLinder
Member
Virgin Media? I am on 30mbps, looking to switch up to 60mbps.
Zoe
Member
They're just cafes in the US.
Clockwork5
Member
Google fiber speed. So anywhere from 600mps to about 1050mps (that is the highest I have seen in the first month...)
Ludicrous Speed
Banned
I have never heard that phrase before, but it fits perfectly. You have a ton of people who have no interest in getting an xbone shitting up this thread with their faux outrage.
travisbickle
Member
There is little to no correlation between wealth and having access to the internet.
Insane Metal
Member
I wonder if we will see XBones bricking day one...
No he buys day one because he doesn't know better in my story. Then he is pissed off and Microsoft lost a customer to Sony.
Or lol he buys a 360
Ludicrous Speed
Banned
A little off topic, but do you have a link for that study? It's surprising to say the least.
Maybe because people have been able to afford consoles for at least the last 30-40 years without having to connect to the internet, download a 1+ GB patch and install, all before they can even play a single game.
If we're not calling the XBO a game console anymore, I guess that's OK.
Clockwork5
Member
He is full of ish. There is a direct correlation. So much so that it is an acceptable substitute variable for wealth in applicable studies. (much like level of education).
cripterion
Member
Yeah seriously they should put this live update on the web. Not everyone has a blazing fast Internet connection and I fear for the servers stability at launch. Not counting the amount of calls support would be getting from people who are not informed about this and just think they can insert the game and play right away.
Yeah, I'm sure Microsoft is using Azure to serve load-balancing/automatically scaling cloud servers. I wouldn't worry about it too much.
Yeah, I should know as I did tech support for a wholesale dial up company just 3 years ago; some pepple's options are limited.
Clockwork5
Member
I agree with this. Heck let Cnet host a download url. I'm sure they would love the traffic.
Yep; I typed that and posted it at work..didn't think it through.