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Xbox One UI vid w/Snap
- Thread starter PhatSaqs
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uncledonnie
Banned
Well at a minimum it was clearly a dev kit from the Welcome screen.
Not sure that was the greatest demo for practical application of snap, but the speed and smoothness was pretty impressive.
jordan0386
Member
There may be issues with frequency of snapping (as an example, maybe the snapped app or even the game crashes one out of every 5 times you snap, or something along those lines). There may be issues with Live and how it behaves when apps are snapped and unsnapped. Unfortunately, we won't know until launch (or until we hear some more from CBOAT and friends).
However, this doesn't look too bad, at least in this video. It's pretty slick and functional, and while I probably wouldn't use it extensively with IE, it could find use with other apps.
Warrior phrasing aside, the rumors were pretty apocalyptic. What happened? Serious question. Would be interesting to hear from the insiders.
Wheres cboat at?
Web browser probably isn't the best example. It's really confusing when you have a fighting game side by side with an app that requires scrolling...
If they can get it all to work, Sony is going to need to step up their game. If the PS4 can do Vita levels of speed/multitasking though, I am happy. (Vita is super fast and snappy, nearly as fast as my $600 phone, although Vita browser kind of sucks).
If they can get it all to work, Sony is going to need to step up their game. If the PS4 can do Vita levels of speed/multitasking though, I am happy. (Vita is super fast and snappy, nearly as fast as my $600 phone, although Vita browser kind of sucks).
AustinFelix
Unconfirmed Member
This.
Steverulez
Member
For using internet explorer? Completely agree. I think it can certainly provide some great "PIP" stuff though.
jordan0386
Member
Maninthemirror
Banned
Didnt DF say developers can use that 10%
For their games? If so will games which use that 10 percent not have snap ?
BasketCasket
Member
Why would they not default the browser to use mobile views; where possible? At least the aspect ratio would fit better.
Barkley's Justice
Member
I wonder if the browser reports media queries properly when snapped. IE, sites go "responsive".
Yes, and when he goes to the dashboard, sometimes the big box is Killer Instinct, sometimes it's IE, there's a little button on the right that seems to do something but it's not clear what it is, navigating around full-sized webpages when you can only see a thin sliver of them looks grim, to put it lightly. I think there's a lot to be confused by.
I have used that before as a joke but some here use that as a troll shield. Say anything you want and if someone calls you on it then just say "persecution complex".
Cjdamon042
Member
Part of me wishes they'd keep the aspect ratio the same. Sure it's less screen space, but man it doesn't look so hot when the game is squished...
NullPointer
Member
Bing looked awkward on that side screen. You'd think that they'd have a nicer layout for their own sites when snapped.
Looks functional though!
Looks functional though!
TheRealTalker
Banned
that youtube comment section :/
looks sleek how it manages two things
why does youtube hate Amir0x so much?
SpasilliumX11
Member
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Phones don't have horizontal scroll. It's the worst thing a web developer can do.
backbreaker65
Banned
I think some of you guys are being disingenuous, that was not smooth at all and it's heavily edited.
Darknight34
Member
Looking good, only getting better.
Maninthemirror
Banned
Snap feature still works on games which take the 10 percent of OS power ? If it doesnt then it is kind of broken
Viruz
Member
Kabuki Quantum Lover
Member
Live connections were 'apocalyptic'. Snap kept crashing during some game demos. I'd wager that Microsoft may have employed these people known as 'decent programmers' to try to fix the problems. This video could be the first piece of evidence of their efforts.
Cert.in.Death
Member
Snap needs dedicated applications. Interface has a bit too many buttons in certain parts but the concept is promising.
cpp_is_king
Member
Internet Explorer, Bing, and what looks like a modified version of Windows 8 metro UI. I need a third hand so I can facepalm again.
Yes, it's getting tiresome.
RedRooster
Member
I honestly can't think of a use for this, that a phone or tablet next to you(which I normally have anyways) couldn't do. Skype? On the tablet. IE? On my phone with at least a software keyboard too. Netflix? On my tablet.
What app would you open alongside a game?
What app would you open alongside a game?
Neutralfanboy
Banned
I do multitask a lot when I'm playing but I use my phone.....I don't think that'll change even with this feature present. However I do see the usefulness in snapping TV.
something fishy
Member
This should be good when used with the likes of machinima.
Speedy Blue Dude
Banned
If this is how Snap works in a old build of the Xbox One, I'm not worried at ALL about Snap being broken at launch. Or The OS being broken.
Looks like another insider tip was wrong. Not that I'm complaining, it's good that it was wrong this time!
Looks like another insider tip was wrong. Not that I'm complaining, it's good that it was wrong this time!