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[RdN]

For a cheap headset? What, were you only 98% IN before?

The headset is a big part of the experience. Having to spend $25 on launch to get a new one would basically mean one less game for me (I'm planning on picking 2).

It may not be all that, but the 360 one held up pretty well, and seems to be a better one than Sony's including. I'm sure I'll eventually buy a wireless one, but for launch, every penny counts.

 

[Dunlop]

Assuming USB hubs work on PS4, that is one solution.

it's a nitpicky thing

I do not want to see the wires constantly sticking out the front. Normally i will use the rear ports for charging cables, hubs or whatever and run it to a specific shelf on my av unit

 

[Jack Scofield]

All this stuff seems thrown together at the last minute. I hope the build quality of the console isn't as rushed as other announcements seem to be.

 

[The Faceless Master]

Great choice on the headset, but...

the worst thing about thaat is some people will just leave that on just like they do with TVs and refrigerators.

 

[miDnIghtEr20C]

Do you guys think there will be some way that the X1 can play HD DVD's? Or is that done for. I have some still that I'd love tow watch on the new X1. Still have my add on for the 360, but that would be a nice little bonus to have.

 

[traidenk]

I bet the the next big announcement will be 12gb of ram like the devkits. They already told us that the console can be used as devkits.

Just saying

 

[dukeoflegs]

That unboxing video felt like I was watch QVC/home shopping network or an infomercial.

 

[Majine]

I hope Sony does a 180 too and put in a turnable PS logo on their console.

 

[MaGlock]

All this stuff seems thrown together at the last minute. I hope the build quality of the console isn't as rushed as other announcements seem to be.

I feel like after taking a billion dollar hit for RROD, hardware quality control was priority #1

 

[nitrofeen]

its nit picking. I personally prefer this design choice since it eliminates a huge source of heat thus allowing a quieter console.

or you could put it in and still have a quiet console like the ps3 super slim but if it means that they couldnt find a way to keep it in and have a cool and quiet system then I too would prefer a brick.

 

[Orayn]

Do you guys think there will be some way that the X1 can play HD DVD's? Or is that done for. I have some still that I'd love tow watch on the new X1. Still have my add on for the 360, but that would be a nice little bonus to have.

Considering it uses a Blu-Ray drive and the HD-DVD format has been dead for years, I don't think so.

 

[Ol No Bones]

Getting dizzy from all dem 180s.

Was it ever confirmed that there was not a headset included at some point?

 

[RedNumberFive]

I feel like after taking a billion dollar hit for RROD, hardware quality control was priority #1

I feel that Microsoft is a company that doesn't necessarily learn from its mistakes.

 

[Ol No Bones]

I think there needs to be some love for the hardcore hd-DVD fans like myself. I don't know why it is not supported. Great quality!

 

[Bsigg12]

Was it ever confirmed that there was not a headset included at some point?

Yea, I think it was the initial reveal when they said the Kinect would come in every box. Since you have the Kinect, you wouldn't need a headset.

 

[MaGlock]

I feel that Microsoft is a company that doesn't necessarily learn from its mistakes.

I can see that but the console screams no over heating to me. Vents everywhere, designed to sit only horizontally, gigantic fan.

 

[nitrofeen]

I hope Sony does a 180 too and put in a turnable PS logo on their console.

actually i think that glowing xbox symbol was a quiet 180 from ms. When they saw that the ps4 a blue led strip they decided something on the xbox one needs to glow too

 

[Ol No Bones]

Yea, I think it was the initial reveal when they said the Kinect would come in every box. Since you have the Kinect, you wouldn't need a headset.

Oh yeah that's right. The kinect is vastly improved for chat as well I have heard.

 

[dcx4610]

I bet the the next big announcement will be 12gb of ram like the devkits. They already told us that the console can be used as devkits.

Just saying

I wish this would be the case. If both systems are using 3GB+ of memory for their OS, I wish it had 12GB to make up for it. 5GB should be plenty for games but still, the OS requirements seem excessive.

 

[George Claw M.D.]

The headset is a big part of the experience. Having to spend $25 on launch to get a new one would basically mean one less game for me (I'm planning on picking 2).

It may not be all that, but the 360 one held up pretty well, and seems to be a better one than Sony's including. I'm sure I'll eventually buy a wireless one, but for launch, every penny counts.

I understand. But like you said, it would at worst mean you pick up only 1 game instead of 2. You were still planning on getting the console. I just found your statement funny, as if this cheap headset actually solidified your purchase decision. No big deal, though. =)

 

[harSon]

the worst thing about thaat is some people will just leave that on just like they do with TVs and refrigerators.

And?

 

[TRios Zen]

I feel that Microsoft is a company that doesn't necessarily learn from its mistakes.

They have mentioned on more than one occasion that the design reflected a desire to keep the system cool and quiet. So perhaps they've made other mistakes, but I think they learned their lesson on the cooling part.

 

[Dunlop]

I think there needs to be some love for the hardcore hd-DVD fans like myself. I don't know why it is not supported. Great quality!

That format war was more interesting to watch sometimes than the console wars. I remember a last minute "betrayal" that pretty much sealed the deal..want to say from Paramount but not 100%

 

[Ol No Bones]

I feel that Microsoft is a company that doesn't necessarily learn from its mistakes.

Have you seen the fan and all those vents? If this thing overheats its because you are trying to use it in the oven.

 

[Vestal]

or you could put it in and still have a quiet console like the ps3 super slim but if it means that they couldnt find a way to keep it in and have a cool and quiet system then I too would prefer a brick.

and they achieved this after how many years?

I still have my fat Ps3 and sometimes I think that sucker is going to fly away.

 

[Majine]

actually i think that glowing xbox symbol was a quiet 180 from ms. When they saw that the ps4 a blue led strip they decided something on the xbox one needs to glow too

They showed the hardware before Sony did.

 

[ari]

I feel that Microsoft is a company that doesn't necessarily learn from its mistakes.

Literally every thing they stood by got 180ed. But they don't learn from their mistakes? What?

 

[Bsigg12]

Oh yeah that's right. The kinect is vastly improved for chat as well I have heard.

I don't mind it for Skype but I don't want game audio mixing with chat audio while I'm playing BF4 or CoD Ghosts.

 

[GuiltySpark]

actually i think that glowing xbox symbol was a quiet 180 from ms. When they saw that the ps4 a blue led strip they decided something on the xbox one needs to glow too

You can't possibly be serious. The glowing symbol was glowing since the unveil.

 

[Dai101]

I think there needs to be some love for the hardcore hd-DVD fans like myself. I don't know why it is not supported. Great quality!

The same reason LP's. Betamax, LaserDiscs, and other niche and obsolete media isn't mainstream supported.

 

[FrsDvl]

Iwata is a better unboxer.

Good job on including the headset though!

 

[p3tran]

That unboxing video felt like I was watch QVC/home shopping network or an infomercial.

wait and it will go like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGvHNNOLnCk

 

[TRios Zen]

That format war was more interesting to watch sometimes than the console wars. I remember a last minute "betrayal" that pretty much sealed the deal..want to say from Paramount but not 100%

This is off topic, but I remember that also.

Shame nobody has picked up the tech for cheap and put it in current Blu-ray players. I have a few of those HD-DVD's lying around that I'd pay a reasonable amount for a player to view them with.

 

[shinobi602]

Was it ever confirmed that there was not a headset included at some point?

Yea.

 

[Portugeezer]

Finally MS makes something about the PS4 look bad, the bundled headset looks better at least. We shall see.

 

[nitrofeen]

You can't possibly be serious. The glowing symbol was glowing since the unveil.

I was just joking

 

[Maluf360]

I like what they're doing with the xbone - It was a mess just a couple of weeks ago and they're trying to get it better in almost every aspect.

But still not buying one. Gold paywall and kinect are a no-no for me

 

[harSon]

I don't mind it for Skype but I don't want game audio mixing with chat audio while I'm playing BF4 or CoD Ghosts.

There's videos of its ability to filter out surrounding noise like that. Pretty cool stuff.

 

[Ol No Bones]

I don't mind it for Skype but I don't want game audio mixing with chat audio while I'm playing BF4 or CoD Ghosts.

Yeah I totally agree. Plus the people people in the house won't want to have to hear xbl assholes.

 

[ElTorro]

That simplistic packaging box design is definitely sexy.

 

[Pops Maellard]

The headset is a big part of the experience. Having to spend $25 on launch to get a new one would basically mean one less game for me (I'm planning on picking 2).

It may not be all that, but the 360 one held up pretty well, and seems to be a better one than Sony's including. I'm sure I'll eventually buy a wireless one, but for launch, every penny counts.

Eh... My original 360 headset that I had with my white system lasted nearly four years, but the one I bought to replace it after that in 2011 died after a few months of light use. Nice that they're still bundling it though, and that it's seemingly an upgrade compared to the original mic. The 25 cent earbud thing Sony has with the PS4 is probably the worst part of that system right now, which I suppose is a compliment almost.

 

[bigmf]

Both bundled headsets look like crap. Good on MS for adding one, but with either console you probably want a new one if chatting in online play is something you do a lot.

 

[farisr]

I bet the the next big announcement will be 12gb of ram like the devkits. They already told us that the console can be used as devkits.

Just saying

Nope. It's funny how people think "devkits" when they only said debug units. Even places like IGN get debug consoles sometimes.

debug units =/= fully featured dev kits.

Also, due to the way consoles are designed, at this point the only increase in RAM they can do, is double it unless they want to change the whole setup altogether which it's too late for now. So yeah, no in between 12GB of RAM, either increase to 16GB or no increase at all.

Also: https://twitter.com/albertpenello/status/365515067225161729

Glad you all like headset. We’re not going to 12gb, just to be clear. Feeling great about game performance – stuff is looking killer.

 

[malfcn]

Awesome decision. Thanks Penello and everyone else.

 

[Mr.Monitor]

Didn't they say there wasn't going to be an on/off button too? I could be wrong, though.

 

[Figcoinc]

Looks good so far. Glad they included the headset. Such a dumb idea to force people to use the kinect for game chat. Commands. Sure, but not game chat.

Still holding off on both X1, and PS4 for now. Leaning more PS4 for now, but that can change. Always hesitant on launch systems.

 

[Rapstah]

The playing without batteries if your controller is plugged in part sounds great. I would do that all the time with my 360 if I could.

 

[TriGen]

Cool. I said last night that I was hoping the IGN tweet was teasing headset inclusion (even though I had my doubts it would happen), so I'm glad it worked out.

 

[RE_Player]

Why is the power supply outside again!! That thing totally had to make me move around stuff in my entertainment centre for the 360 and this one looks bigger.

 

[Lucc]

Xbox Brick. At least the powerbrick got smaller^^