10 out of effing 10 hahaha.
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Only 5 countries will have full Xbone voice commands at launch [Update in OP]
- Thread starter Delusibeta
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10 out of effing 10 hahaha.
Yield issues doesn't necessarily equate to a launch delay, MS will launch with 5 consoles if they have to.
It's corresponding news like this that lends credulance to them having yield issues.
Mugatu
Member
Could still be the reason, I think. Maybe they were just being too optimistic about how long it would take and now they realize they're father behind?
somesayyea
Member
Well this is strange, so MS reduced the number of launch countries to 13 and of those only 5 will have access to voice commands, which MS has been touting as an integral part of the Xbone experience.
Delusibeta
Banned
Considering Ireland and Australia was omitted, probably not.
The Last Wizard
Member
there are a lot of people who are
TechnicPuppet
Nothing! I said nothing!
Didn't they explain it wasn't solely voice localisation but content etc as well? I am sure I saw that on here somewhere.
Because it divvent work man gownas hahaha. I dont exactly speak badly but fuck me kinect is worse than siri and the like at understanding i dont hold much hope in big improvements with this next one.
Bedameister
Member
Austria isn't there as well. I wonder if MS could have launched the Xbox One worldwide if they wouldn't have that stupid Kinect
LOL so how come they're lauching in countries where voice commands won't be available at launch? 
They cared so much about the experience being perfect and that was the only reason why the launch was delayed in certain countries....
They're just lying with no shame to cover all the issues they're having with this product.
They cared so much about the experience being perfect and that was the only reason why the launch was delayed in certain countries....
They're just lying with no shame to cover all the issues they're having with this product.
Kleegamefan
K. LEE GAIDEN
Lolocalisation excuse indeed ^_^
I really enjoy MS sneeky way of slipping in these "disclaimers" on their policy changes.... like really?
So I guess the other 8 launch regions are, like, Tier 1.5 then?
I really enjoy MS sneeky way of slipping in these "disclaimers" on their policy changes.... like really?
So I guess the other 8 launch regions are, like, Tier 1.5 then?
cyberheater
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You're assuming that there some sort of sense to this. There clearly isn't.
EDIT: In fact the only thing that makes sense is that there is indeed material shortages.
Man-is-Obsolete
Member
The irony is I think the Kinect is being used as a scapegoat. The real issue is supply I think.
There is also the explanation of software and services not being ready and legal questions still being unresolved following the removal of the original online plan for Xbox One.
Either way it's a strategic decision on whether you give people resources to answer those questions. If those problems existed in the United States or the United Kingdom there would be more urgency to solve those problems.
Either way it's a strategic decision on whether you give people resources to answer those questions. If those problems existed in the United States or the United Kingdom there would be more urgency to solve those problems.
APZonerunner
Member
They do code some sort of accent support, I think, as I was told that pre-Kinect launch... and over time the 360 has definitely got better at recognizing what I'm saying through my Birmingham drawl.
Mugatu
Member
Online store only in US and CA.
You are probably right...btw, I'm not getting the Xbox in 2013, so it's not an actual problem for me
Mugatu
Member
One device, One Country - the Xbox One
America, F YEAH!
That would be a killer commercial!
Oppo
Member
More worryingly I think it might be both.
I don't know why anyone in Europe would want a launch Xbone. So gimped.
Man-is-Obsolete
Member
Now I am trying to imagine what a mad woman's breakfast would look like. lol
The Super Bob
Member
I didn't really use Kinect for 360. How was it with regional accents (like the North East of England for example), because my experience with voice commands are that regional accents can really mess stuff up.
That might explain why other english speaking countries are omitted.
That might explain why other english speaking countries are omitted.
witchedwiz
Member
italy, tier over9000 country!
no voice recognition!
no voice recognition!
Kazuma Kiryu
Member
They don't, why do you think MS started the FIFA14 preorder deal?
phosphor112
Banned
Bu bu but the delay was for localization!
Smfh.
Smfh.
Man-is-Obsolete
Member
For 40 Euros more they can have FIFA 14 for free? lol Sorry with preorder only....
Sephiroth503
Member
Most Irish accents are pretty neutral, it's just select places that are the extreme. Perchance UK actually includes Ireland? Wouldn't be the first time
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If my eventual dutch xbox somehow decides to not understand english, I will look around a bit and shake my head a few times before forgetting all about the camera device attached to my xbox.
Kleegamefan
K. LEE GAIDEN
fastford58
Member
This console is releasing too early. Their whole strategy is all of this integration stuff, meanwhile it is arguable less than 50% complete at this point.
Well you can just buy the X1 in Austria and choose the German region on the setup I guess... but that's silly still.
Man-is-Obsolete
Member
Until a game like Halo comes out and has Kinect requirements. That is the end game people should expect with a Kinect in every box, is for developers to design gameplay mechanics around it.
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