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Every Xbox One Includes a Chat Headset!! + Xbox One Day One Unboxing
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shinobi602
Member
And in exchange I got a ton of enjoyment from games I liked.
xXxDieselxXx
Member
Stolen from Reddit 
TheplanetofK
Banned
You're underestimating how many people even have access to internet (those who buy games consoles that is), we don't even know how big the day 1 patch/activation will be. And also the problem isn't only that Kinect has to remain plugged in, what happens if the Kinect breaks? They aren't sold separately yet. If Kinect is required for XB1 to function, will we have a brick of a console if Kinect decides to die?
Nightengale
Member
A company does not replicate another company's marketing approach and feature unveiling? WHAT A SHOCK!!
/s
Sony does things its own way, just as MS and Nintendo does things in their own way too. Honestly, if not because of Shuhei Yoshida, we would've had close to complete silence from Sony on their hardware side.
So a lack of abuse is not a good thing? I'm confused.
Lion Heart
Banned
Thank you Sony.
RedNumberFive
Banned
To be fair, I think the Kinect is the component that is least likely to die.
Another comparison, it seems MS is closing the gap, before this list made MS look terrible.
PS4 - $400
PSN+ - $50
Play and Charge Kit - Free
More Powerful than Xbone
HDD Upgradeable
No camera included
Record time - 15 mins
Paywall - Online Play, Instant Game Collection, Discounts
Free - F2P Games, Apps like Netflix, Record and Upload
Free Games after PSN+ - Drive Club PSN+ Edition, 3 Indie games I forgot, Planetside 2, Warframe, Blacksite Retribution, DC Universe Online
Xbox One - $500
Gold - $60
Play and Charge kit - $25
Weaker than PS4
HDD not Upgradeable
Kinect Included - Required for system to function
Record time - 5 mins
Paywall - Apps like Netflix, Online Play, Record and upload
Free - TV function HDMI in
Free Games after Gold - Killer Instinct (only 1 character)
PS4 - $400
PSN+ - $50
Play and Charge Kit - Free
More Powerful than Xbone
HDD Upgradeable
No camera included
Record time - 15 mins
Paywall - Online Play, Instant Game Collection, Discounts
Free - F2P Games, Apps like Netflix, Record and Upload
Free Games after PSN+ - Drive Club PSN+ Edition, 3 Indie games I forgot, Planetside 2, Warframe, Blacksite Retribution, DC Universe Online
Xbox One - $500
Gold - $60
Play and Charge kit - $25
Weaker than PS4
HDD not Upgradeable
Kinect Included - Required for system to function
Record time - 5 mins
Paywall - Apps like Netflix, Online Play, Record and upload
Free - TV function HDMI in
Free Games after Gold - Killer Instinct (only 1 character)
TheplanetofK
Banned
I'm 99% sure that the percentage I brought up was 100% made up. Thankfully I wasn't stating it as a fact.
ElRenoRaven
Member
You know I give MS props for changing their minds on the headset too. I'm not going to give them shit for actually doing something good. Now the last thing they need to do to make me buy one is make kinect totally optional. Do that and I might eventually buy one. Don't and it's still no deal.
I wouldn't say that.
It's just that more recent information is out about the Xbox One in comparison to the PS4. So I guess that's why it may seem that way to you.
Anyway, the news about the headset was pretty much hinted at by Albert Penello about two weeks ago. Still good to see this confirmed though.
Coming at this announcement with as neutral POV as I can have, I can only think that this is Microsoft admitting the new Kinect would be as effective for voice chat as it's predecessor, which it should never be used for voice chat.
Were they not pushing Kinect as the replacement for a included headset?
Also love the marketing fluff that is spewed across the video for those with lesser understanding of electronics and the like, it's actually harder to find/buy HDMI cables that are NOT HDMI 1.4 (aka "4K-enabled"). On top of that cable providers do not supply HDMI-CEC capable equipment to the majority of their customers and IR blaster is no where near smooth as smooth as HDMI-CEC which the speed is highly depended on the power of the cableboxes which leaves a lot to be desired (waiting 3-4 seconds for a channel change to complete etc)
I am confused, is that big honking plastic brick that could be used to kill someone called the power brick or the power supply? Can we all agree that a external power supply/adapter (of the daisy chain variety) in 2013 is crazy?
Were they not pushing Kinect as the replacement for a included headset?
Also love the marketing fluff that is spewed across the video for those with lesser understanding of electronics and the like, it's actually harder to find/buy HDMI cables that are NOT HDMI 1.4 (aka "4K-enabled"). On top of that cable providers do not supply HDMI-CEC capable equipment to the majority of their customers and IR blaster is no where near smooth as smooth as HDMI-CEC which the speed is highly depended on the power of the cableboxes which leaves a lot to be desired (waiting 3-4 seconds for a channel change to complete etc)
I am confused, is that big honking plastic brick that could be used to kill someone called the power brick or the power supply? Can we all agree that a external power supply/adapter (of the daisy chain variety) in 2013 is crazy?
You don't need PS+ to play all of those Free to play games on PS4.
shinobi602
Member
You don't need PS+ to play these.
Maximilian Kolbe
Member
I wonder why there are some people never have any interest to buy Xbox One whatever MS did/do/will do,but they still keep click in many Xbox One thread and reply 95% same thing again and again
Should add that Exteranl HDD work with the X1 and Live has Gold only discounts.
Also not a goat.
Bacon_Boss
Member
"Boop bleep"
Epic
Wonder if a day one edition is off the table at this point.
Epic
Wonder if a day one edition is off the table at this point.
friskykillface
Banned
lol dat 180 24/7
Kinect turning off with a "fee" is next to go 180, the biggest one.
glad they are including headsets, turn off group chat though since nobody talks anymore
Kinect turning off with a "fee" is next to go 180, the biggest one.
glad they are including headsets, turn off group chat though since nobody talks anymore
But when you buy a product, it's inevitable to become emotionally attached and invested in it. Maybe not to Microsoft per se, but you will become attached to the ecosystem, the games, the people you play with online, etc. That's where the whole feeling of nostalgia comes from in the first place. Looking back on every console I've ever owned, it's easy to see just how attached we are to these systems. Your situation could certainly be different.
I understand what you're saying about buying and enjoying it, which is fine. I myself just can't support them because they revealed their true colors with all the DRM garbage and other drivel they were spewing just a few short months ago. I think it all depends on what you believe is Microsoft's ultimate goal and ultimate business strategy. More specifically, how do gamers fit into that strategy? I personally believe their ultimate goal is one in direct opposition to many of the ideals I hold when it comes to gaming. That's why I can't support them. Not going to fault people for buying and enjoying the games. Just saying there's a much bigger picture here.
RedNumberFive
Banned
Come on, these are the guys that were talking up their special proprietary hard drives last gen.
Kacho
Member
Yeah, that thing is humungous.
The box is really sleek. I like the look of it very much. Makes it look like the superior product, which I'm sure will help considering it's $100 more.
The console itself is nice look too.
yep, this
its going to be hilarious when this thing comes out and everyone realizes how clunky the tv stuff is gonna be for 90% of people
We still don't know if PS4 allows USB, so I haven't put that as an advantage
Also I didn't know there was Gold discounts my bad, are they as good as PSN+ Discounts.
TheplanetofK
Banned
All hardware has a possibility of failing on its own, and things happen. I'd hate to buy an XB1 and the console doesn't boot up the game because Kinect isn't recognized due to a mishap.
I'd like Microsoft to clarify why it's beneficial for the Kinect to be always connected to the XB1
I was thinking the same thing. Could they seem anymore desperate?
THANK CHRIST
Time to update the comparison chart http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=638808
Time to update the comparison chart http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=638808
Spark is not announced for launch window, also it's not completely free, starter pack is free, it's similar deal as Drive Club. All the games I listed are launch window.
Forza 5, Quantum Break, new Gears (if not multi-platform), and Crimson Dragon (to get my Panzer Dragoon fix).
I've already pre-ordered a PS4 KZ:SF
You dont need a PS4 to play those games.
They've already said Kinect is central to their marketing and advertising strategy. They want to be able to advertise to you in a more targeted way by learning about the things you like.
Garrett 2U
Member
The list didn't specify launch only games also if drive club is included on the list than spark should be. According to your not completely free logic.
THANK CHRIST
Time to update the comparison chart http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=638808
You dont need the play and charge kit at all.
Maximilian Kolbe
Member
They have said spark is coming launch window
You do if you only want to play games on consoles.
You don't need a play and charge kit either since a standard Micro USB cable will work to charge your battery. Now the wireless radio is turned off when you connect the USB and data is sent through the cable (Unlike Xbox 360) that should help quicken the charge.
I got 2x AA batteries in the package when I got the 360, I wonder if they'll include 2x NiMH batteries unless they plan to blow up controllers with some fools connecting micro USB cables while using regular Alkaline batteries.
If a launch game is included on a "how much will each platform cost you to get going on day 1" list on one side, a non-launch game should also be included on the other side?
Wat?
"Unlimited storage with the cloud" is just a dumb marketing term for an account system. Can use external HDDs MAY be an advantage is has over PS4, but that's another thing we don't know about the PS4 so you can't really mark it as advantageous.
statham
Member
I just did to you, I'll say it again this list is a launch window owners price and feature guide ;-)
I don't wanna start listing stuff way ahead of release, who knows what Instant Game Collection PS4 will have, PS3 and Vita had tons of shit I don't wanna get into the future.
muzzymate
Member
I like the tidbit about the Kinect sensor acting as a an IR blaster. Hoping the Xbox One will control cable boxes that support HDMI-CEC? Thanks Xbox team for providing a headset in the box. Kinect alone was not an adequate solution. If you expect an extra $100 over your competition, you can't nickel and dime consumers
Still need an $99 Xbox 360 mini that connects to the One providing backwards compatibility to buy the One anytime before 2016. But other than that all my previous complaints have been addressed.
Still need an $99 Xbox 360 mini that connects to the One providing backwards compatibility to buy the One anytime before 2016. But other than that all my previous complaints have been addressed.