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Xbox One Launch Thread [Thread being archived 1/1/14]

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I had COD 2 and 2K basketball.
 
I just came back from Best Buy to pick up a game and saw both the PS4 and the X1 and I was already expecting to see the PS4 blow away the X1 "console look wise" to my very big surprise, my wife and I were actually digging the X1 more. Maybe because the PS4 was set horizontal. The PS4 looks very sexy vertically for what I could see in the Internetz.

The PS4 was nice but actually not as eye catching as the X1. In fact some other couples were saying the same.

I have to tell you. The pictures and videos don't give justice to the sexyness the X1 has.

Also I was able to compare side by side graphics and both console looked pretty much the same. I could not tell a difference. Both performed graphically the same at least from my point of view.

Yes, they did look like a leap from last generation but nothing mind blowing.

My kids liked the Knack game in the PS4 and the AC4 game in the X1.

Win Win for everybody really.

I have to tell you the X1 looked absolutely beautiful and looked like built with good materials for what I could see.

I also picked up the charging kit for $25

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Get hyped!
 

Miles X

Member
I just came back from Best Buy to pick up a game and saw both the PS4 and the X1 and I was already expecting to see the PS4 blow away the X1 "console look wise" to my very big surprise, my wife and I were actually digging the X1 more. Maybe because the PS4 was set horizontal. The PS4 looks very sexy vertically for what I could see in the Internetz.

The PS4 was nice but actually not as eye catching as the X1. In fact some other couples were saying the same.

I have to tell you. The pictures and videos don't give justice to the sexyness the X1 has.

Also I was able to compare side by side graphics and both console looked pretty much the same. I could not tell a difference. Both performed graphically the same at least from my point of view.

Yes, they did look like a leap from last generation but nothing mind blowing.

My kids liked the Knack game in the PS4 and the AC4 game in the X1.

Win Win for everybody really.

I have to tell you the X1 looked absolutely beautiful and looked like built with good materials for what I could see.

I also picked up the charging kit for $25

8WXd4RT.jpg


EUFLhGL.jpg


Get hyped!

Niiice man, I've heard a lot of people say packaging and materials all look top quality compared to PS4 ...

So much greeeeeeeeeeen.
 

Hoo-doo

Banned
I just came back from Best Buy to pick up a game and saw both the PS4 and the X1 and I was already expecting to see the PS4 blow away the X1 "console look wise" to my very big surprise, my wife and I were actually digging the X1 more. Maybe because the PS4 was set horizontal. The PS4 looks very sexy vertically for what I could see in the Internetz.

The PS4 was nice but actually not as eye catching as the X1. In fact some other couples were saying the same.

I have to tell you. The pictures and videos don't give justice to the sexyness the X1 has.

Also I was able to compare side by side graphics and both console looked pretty much the same. I could not tell a difference. Both performed graphically the same at least from my point of view.

Yes, they did look like a leap from last generation but nothing mind blowing.

My kids liked the Knack game in the PS4 and the AC4 game in the X1.

Win Win for everybody really.

I have to tell you the X1 looked absolutely beautiful and looked like built with good materials for what I could see.

I also picked up the charging kit for $25

8WXd4RT.jpg


EUFLhGL.jpg


Get hyped!

Do you even care what these things can do besides their external appearance?

Good god man, I just imagined the extensive conversation you had with your wife and kids while they rolled their eyes thinking "Dad's acting weird again", about which console looked more "sexy" to them, only to intrude and drag other couples into the discussion as well! :p

Just kidding, brah. But it's a gaming console. Not a garden ornament. :)
 

Kydd BlaZe

Member
Also quite a good lineup, PDZ notwithstanding. PGR3 was the flagship title there for sure, I played the shit out of that. I still can't hear Gorillaz' 19-2000 (Soulchild Remix) without thinking about it.
Hey now, PDZ's multiplayer was amazing. Especially the Dark Ops gametypes. Good stuff!
 
Do you even care what these things can do besides their external appearance?

Good god man, I just imagined the extensive conversation you had with your wife and kids while they rolled their eyes thinking "Dad's acting weird again", about which console looked more "sexy" to them, only to intrude and drag other couples into the discussion as well! :p

Just kidding, brah. But it's a gaming console. Not a garden ornament. :)

Lol I design and test software for living so don't get me started :)

Anyway I was actually expecting an ugly cable box. Was I surprised.
 

Bsigg12

Member
Lol I design and test software for living so don't get me started :)

Anyway I was actually expecting an ugly cable box. Was I surprised.

It's large but it looks really nice. I think Microsoft nailed it and the transparent aluminum logo that lights up looks great. I think going with a white logo rather than green was really smart.

Also, it's only a $5.03 difference, but Best Buy will price match Walmart down to $19.96 on that play and charge kit you bought.
 
Just bought an Xbox One controller from BestBuy, fucking love it. Fast question, does the standard controller (not the Play and Charge controller) not include a cable so you can make it a "wired" controller.
 

Vestal

Gold Member
I still have memories of my run through Halo CE during Christmas, living room all dark and 5.1 surround system. Sooo good.


btw lack of amped on launch lists for both old consoles is shocking
 

ironcreed

Banned
That's nice looking packaging. Much better then the shitty packaging for the PS4 accessories.

I think the Xbox One is looking nicer and higher quality in general now that we are getting better looks at the stuff. Especially on the UI and controller front. Hell, even the system seemingly being built like a damn tank has also grown on me. Hopefully that will bode well for the build quality.
 

Miles X

Member
I still have memories of my run through Halo CE during Christmas, living room all dark and 5.1 surround system. Sooo good.


btw lack of amped on launch lists for both old consoles is shocking

Ha, I remember unwrapping my xbox 2 weeks before christmas (unnoticed, ninja skills) and playing Mad Dash Racing at 1am ...

I think I was the only person to like that game.
 
I just came back from Best Buy to pick up a game and saw both the PS4 and the X1 and I was already expecting to see the PS4 blow away the X1 "console look wise" to my very big surprise, my wife and I were actually digging the X1 more. Maybe because the PS4 was set horizontal. The PS4 looks very sexy vertically for what I could see in the Internetz.

The PS4 was nice but actually not as eye catching as the X1. In fact some other couples were saying the same.

I have to tell you. The pictures and videos don't give justice to the sexyness the X1 has.

Also I was able to compare side by side graphics and both console looked pretty much the same. I could not tell a difference. Both performed graphically the same at least from my point of view.

Yes, they did look like a leap from last generation but nothing mind blowing.

My kids liked the Knack game in the PS4 and the AC4 game in the X1.

Win Win for everybody really.

I have to tell you the X1 looked absolutely beautiful and looked like built with good materials for what I could see.

I also picked up the charging kit for $25

8WXd4RT.jpg


EUFLhGL.jpg


Get hyped!

They were showing the black tusk trailer, nice.
 

Kacho

Member
I guess it wasn't a big his when it came out? Its so crazy, because of how fun that game looks.

Surprising. It was amazing as a VS game. At the laser tag place my friends and I frequented in our teens, it was either Area 51, Killer Instinct 2, or Windjammers.
 
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