Phew, just got back from the Xbox One event they had here in Orlando. Line was absolutely massive an hour before they even started.
Unfortunately no, only games were being demoedGreat writeup Shinobi. Loved the MN bit. And good to know Forza looks and plays like a dream.
Did you get much hands on with the UI?
MN is a class act. meet him at PAX East this year. He definitely jumps in the mix. Good on him. Keep up the good work MN.
Here's some picture from where I was in line.
Behind me.
Nice impressions shinobi. Too bad people are such Dbags to MN on twitter.
Yea, I've teased him a few times on here but I never meant it. I actually feel bad for him, a normal guy just trying to do his job. Hope he starts posting here more often. He mentioned to me that he really liked reading GAF and I told him he should interact with us more and he jokingly said "Man tough crowd!". I told him not to let a few bad apples get in the way of conversation, but admittedly that's hard.Nice impressions shinobi. Too bad people are such Dbags to MN on twitter.
I despise loose sticks - but if they're not as bad as DS3, than it should be alright, hopefully. Thanks for the impressions Shinobi. Nice to hear positive news.
My pleasure guys. And another last little short story, for the whole 1+hour of standing in line, I chatted with a couple other passionate guys about all kinds of things from PS4 vs Xbox One specs (that was a fun one) and DRM reversals, to NBA 2K14 to what we'd want from the next gen Mass Effect (they were big Bioware fans like me hah). One of the guys brought his OG Xbox in a case so Larry could sign it. Unfortunately he was a really shy one so kind of felt timid to approach Major Nelson so I went ahead and got his attention and the guy next mustered enough guts to ask him if he could sign his Xbox. He did and also did a funny like act by announcing on the mic "Hey guys, check out this old dinosuar!"
He walked over to the Xbox One display in the center and held it next to it and said "Hey, here's your old grandpa. They finally meet for the first time" and everyone was cheering. Felt pretty cool. Took a pic while he was walking over to it
Yep, the loose sticks are one of the main reasons I hate using the DS3 and almost always pick up multiplats on 360. Sucks they've taken a step back on the sticks as it sounds like they've improved everything else. Ah well, maybe next time...
BTW, fantastic impressions guys. Wish the tour was taking place in the UK, would love to get my hands on the controller and DR3.
BTW, fantastic impressions guys. Wish the tour was taking place in the UK, would love to get my hands on the controller and DR3.
They are no way as loose as DS3. I am not sure how to describe it really - It always takes some effort to get the 360 sticks out of there neutral position, and that can lead to unprecise movement, for me at lest. And that is gone - be precise every time now.
Think of moving the 360 out of their neutral position and moving them around - the One sticks always feel like that.
What part of the UK you in? London/Manchester Xbox One tour starts tomorrow.
Wait, what? How did I not know there was going to be an XB1 tour in London? Do you have any details about where, etc?
Holy crap, this could a case of perfect timing as I have tomorrow off....
X1 is smaller than I thought.View of the Xbox One with Kinect, Headset & Controller/charging base with my Nexus 4 as a size reference. It's a TON smaller than people make it out to be.
Closeup of the controller before playing the demo where you can see light details of the grip on the thumbsticks
Good to hear they are not as loose as the DS3 sticks. I kinda get what you're saying, but I really need to use it myself to allay any worries I have about the sticks being loose.
Wait, what? How did I not know there was going to be an XB1 tour in London? Do you have any details about where, etc?
Holy crap, this could a case of perfect timing as I have tomorrow off....
I do actually have a spare ticket (which admits TWO people) for the London event tomorrow between 12-1700. Only thing is, it has my name on it. So someone is welcome to it, but they'd have to pretend to be me and blag it a little bit. PM me if interested.
Hope you get in Miles!
edit: You need to show a photo ID, not sure you can fake that
On to the controller, the thing felt like sex in my hand. Very ergonomic.
Yea, but then again Microsoft just opened that store the day before, maybe they'll keep the Xbox Ones there now, not sure.Anonymity allows douchebags to be douchebags.
Also, do the MS stores not have Xbox Ones playable still? Quite the dichotomy going on at that mall that you had to line up for hours to barely touch one of two Xbox Ones, and then it disappears, but right downstairs the Sony store has more PS4s that are there all the time ready to be played. Step your game up, MS.
Yea, but then again Microsoft just opened that store the day before, maybe they'll keep the Xbox Ones there now, not sure.
But yea, I went downstairs to Sony's store and they had PS4s up and people were playing like nothing was going on.
Yea, but then again Microsoft just opened that store the day before, maybe they'll keep the Xbox Ones there now, not sure.
But yea, I went downstairs to Sony's store and they had PS4s up and people were playing like nothing was going on.
I have an MS store near me. No tour. No playable consoles. Just a controller they let you touch if you ask. Seems kinda ridiculous.
But damn those closeup pics of the controller are nice. I'm getting the PS4, but I'm jealous as hell of that controller.
Major Nelson: "How'd you like Forza?"
Me: "It was ace, felt really smooth and the graphics look great dude"
MN: "You let GAF know, 1080p/60fps alright? I promise. There was a thread on it when we announced it that I liked"
Me: "Oh I know, I made that one man"
MN: "That was you? It was good. Yup 1080p/60fps"
Me: "What about Titanfall?"
MN:
For some reason, that sounds hilarious. "Please, can I touch your controller ?"
Awesome impressions shinobi. I wish Nelson and the tour were coming to South Carolina but I doubt they would come to where I live anyways. A friend told me that all Gamestops are getting next-gen kiosks so hopefully that means the one I go to will get one. I want to see this thing for myself before I make the final plunge.
Thanks to everyone here who dropped by. I hope you had a good time.
I'll find out when the Xbox One kiosks will be going into the Microsoft Stores not sure what the timeline is on that. I know they're starting to show up at Gamestops and Best Buys.
Thanks to everyone here who dropped by. I hope you had a good time.
I'll find out when the Xbox One kiosks will be going into the Microsoft Stores not sure what the timeline is on that. I know they're starting to show up at Gamestops and Best Buys.
Are you coming to Atlanta, MN?
Wish my local MS store would let me touch their controller....
Any idea when GS will get the kiosks?
I heard Nov. 10th for PS4 but that seems crazy
I have a different friend who just got hired at the Gamestop that I go to and he's going to an orientation meeting tomorrow. I asked if he could find out anything and he was like "oh yes, I will be asking when the kiosks are coming".
If he learns anything significant, I'll put an update here.
Thanks to everyone here who dropped by. I hope you had a good time.
I'll find out when the Xbox One kiosks will be going into the Microsoft Stores not sure what the timeline is on that. I know they're starting to show up at Gamestops and Best Buys.
I have a different friend who just got hired at the Gamestop that I go to and he's going to an orientation meeting tomorrow. I asked if he could find out anything and he was like "oh yes, I will be asking when the kiosks are coming".
If he learns anything significant, I'll put an update here.
EDIT: Are you in SC SwiftDeath?
Thanks flash, I'll keep an eye on this thread
And I'm actually just outside San Fransisco in California but assume the kiosks have a nationwide release date
No Prob Bob. Give the MythBusters crew a high five for me if you see them.
I'll be there tomorrow.
[Generic Gamefaqs/N4G post]"X1 rules 4 life yo u dick"