Hi everyone!
Recently, I had the chance to play the Xbox One and its launch games on an event floor at an Xbox Tour event in my region. I returned being highly disappointed in the system: Even knowing the Xbox One isnt going to be the most powerful of consoles, I expected much bigger a graphical improvement than I got to see with my own eyes.
Even Ryse's and Forza 5's gameplay visuals didn't strike me as a breakthrough, they seemed more of a refinement of current generation graphics than the great leap that I expected to experience after eight years. Battlefield 4 looked downright terrible (and Kinect leaning constantly interfered with unimpeded gamepad gameplay - I finally put a carton in front of the sensor to get a good go at the game), FIFA 14 didn't seem noticeably different from current gen and even Dead Rising only looked so-so.
Another thing to dislike about the Xbox One was the controller: The shape of the lower grips made it uncomfortable to hold, the sticks seemed too tiny and the bumpers were just strange (the amount of force needed to press them just didn't seem right/comfortable).
The Kinect only games on display were on an equal footing with current gen Kinect in terms of gameplay. The increased recognition fidelity wasn't immediately noticeable or beneficial in these games. The console itself seemed pretty clunky and big, and Kinect is a huge monster of a camera bar.
People that recognize my username on this forum may realize that I've preferred the PS4 to the Xbox One for a long time now for rational reasons (better performance, more interesting line up, cheaper): Even then, I didn't expect to get this negative an impression out of this event its kind of shocking, really.
What were other Gaffer's impressions of their play experience? Do you expect people will be disappointed at launch time with the general lack of a visual fidelity leap?
Not noticing the graphics improvements will be a problem for most people at road shows etc..
If you put Forza 4 next to Forza 5 you would notice the differences ALOT more.
What kind of graphics did you expect? Have you not seen videos and pics of the XB1 and PS4 games thus far???
why does it look like it's skipping a few frames when he puts his helmet on?
Kinect Sport Rivals (climbing and jet skiing) as well as Just Dance 2014.
I prefer (and have been preferring for quite some time now) the PS4 for reasons stated in the op: Even before trying it out, the data never seemed to favour the Xbox. I'd like for MS to be a better contender, but they just aren't.
I had a chance to play, and really the controller felt the same as the 360 controller to me. The only noticable difference for me was the rumble in the triggers, but everything else felt exactly the same in my books. Which to me isnt a bad thing. I immediately felt comfortable with it.
I was really worried we'd go a full day with a positive outlook on the Xbox One. Glad someone stepped up.
OP is in my ignore list. Nothing more to say.
This I'm afraid is my own experience as well. Surprised it hasn't been mentioned more in previews.The shape of the lower grips made it uncomfortable to hold,
Without being overly critical, this guy has a soulless face.
In all fairness, you're probably not the right person to be making a thread like this.
Even if we assume you're being 100% honest! your post history won't allow anyone but those on "your side" to take you seriously.
I mean, I know a few people who have had hands on withe the One as well and all but one of them came back with nothing but praise. The one who didn't just said that Forza didn't blow him away like he was expecting, but he thought the controller was fantastic.
So yeah, I take your post with an island sized grain of salt.
It will look the same during gameplay.Isn't that just a cut-scene, have we seen any actual gameplay that is on par with these visuals?!
Is Kinect the same size as the current one? Or is it bigger?
Wouldn't be surprised if he didn't even play the Xbox one. From what i've heard FIFA and BF4 are not available on the tour. Most people love the controller. Checked post history....im out
I think impulse triggers are going to be a bigger deal innovation-wise then we realize.
Triggers with modifiable resistance settings have application beyond just driving games.
Shame that the rest of the controller experience is coming up short.
What kind of graphics did you expect? Have you not seen videos and pics of the XB1 and PS4 games thus far???
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I found this on an xbox forum. It looks smaller.
OP is in my ignore list. Nothing more to say.
Forza is still basically the same Forza, just prettier so its hard to be blown away by it. I played a few races, and called it a day with that game at a demo. KI was far more entertaining to me, which is strange as I don't normally play fighting games.
I've always been impressed with launch games. Always.Launch games never look that good.
If the system sucks it sucks. What do you want people to do?
I'm sorry but I've seen your posts, and I personally cannot take your opinions on stuff like this very seriously. Can't speak for others though.
Quick, check his post history!
Hi everyone!
Battlefield 4 looked downright terrible ... FIFA 14 didn't seem noticeably different from current gen.
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The Kinect only games on display were on an equal footing with current gen Kinect in terms of gameplay. The increased recognition fidelity wasn't immediately noticeable or beneficial in these games.
So pretty much everything about the XB1 sucks?
Man.
Should I cancel my pre-order?
Have heard some thoughts on XB1 Kinect from a friend on IRC who works for an Ubisoft studio developing a smaller multiplatform downloadable title for early next year. He's not a developer though, just an IT grunt who sets them up and tests to make sure everything is working properly.
I'm curious to see if they're true.
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I found this on an xbox forum. It looks smaller.
Launch games never look that good.
why does it look like it's skipping a few frames when he puts his helmet on?
People that recognize my username on this forum may realize that I've preferred the PS4 to the Xbox One for a long time now for rational reasons (better performance, more interesting line up, cheaper): Even then, I didn't expect to get this negative an impression out of this event – it’s kind of shocking, really.
Also, why did OP feel the need to make his own thread? There's a thread for Tour impressions, I've posted in two. Not exactly earth shattering here. Seems he played less games too