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Microsoft announces new Xbox One 1TB console; new controller
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Hmmm, wow @ price difference. It's 449.99 Eur in Spain and I guess rest of Europe, too expensive imo
And with no Halo: MCC, lol.
Doug Heffernan
Member
Getting the hardware stuff out of the way so they can focus on games at E3, nice!
I'm perfectly fine with people calling it a new controller. It's a great way to differentiate between the old controller without the headphone jack and crap bumpers and the new controller with said features. Making the effort to say "minor evolution of the current controller" seems ridiculous.
So I guess they found a way to get the price back to $399. I've got a feeling that new "permanent" $349 price (come on everyone knows that shit was permanent already) is only while supplies last. I can't imagine they're keeping the 500gb in production.
Hope it works out for them but if the market wasn't there for the 500gb at $399 I can't imagine adding a slightly bigger hard drive is going to fix that, especially since we know Sony has a 1TB ps4 model launching. I'm expecting a new "promotional" $349 pricepoint by year end.
Hope it works out for them but if the market wasn't there for the 500gb at $399 I can't imagine adding a slightly bigger hard drive is going to fix that, especially since we know Sony has a 1TB ps4 model launching. I'm expecting a new "promotional" $349 pricepoint by year end.
PeskyToaster
Member
I'm just waiting on a Gears themed console to go all in.
RedAssedApe
Banned
controllers are so damn expensive.
hikarutilmitt
Member
Eneloops, internal batteries can suck it.
See, these aren't invalid opinions, but I also don't see why it has to be something like this. Granted, I don't go on 6+ hour gaming sessions (often) but I've never had a problem with my DS4s that I cannot just stick it onto my charging cradle and be done with it. I'd rather just set something to charge when I'm not using it than have to swap batteries.
That and I've had Eneloops wear out on me already in my 360 controllers as well as flashlights and multimeters and what have you. I have 4 of them that don't hold a charge anymore, 2 of my 360 official battery packs have stopped charging altogether. All of them use NiMH, so it's no surprise they haven't had the longevity of any of my LiON devices.
RiccochetJ
Gold Member
I'm definitely picking up one of those new controllers with the dongle. I wonder how you tell the controller what to connect to when your PC and XB1 are in the same vicinity of each other.
Duxxy3
Member
Had a couple marathon sessions while playing through GTAV this past weekend. The dualshock 4 died on me on both occassions. Had to resort to plugging it in if I wanted to continue. I'd rather just have the option to swap out AA's than be forced to plug in a "wireless" controller.
TheHighFlyingBirds
Member
The 3.5mm jack is a good addition, it works great on the DS4.
1 question though, what happens if you controller drops out of sync during a controller firmware update?
1 question though, what happens if you controller drops out of sync during a controller firmware update?
It probably has a built-in backup in order to prevent corruption.
Not sure if posted but,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycphIs4_PEA
Major Nelson look at controller - lame vertical periscope video but whatever.
It seems like if you plug in the sony gold 7.1 headset for example the controls actually on the headset won't work (ie volume up/down, mute etc)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycphIs4_PEA
Major Nelson look at controller - lame vertical periscope video but whatever.
It seems like if you plug in the sony gold 7.1 headset for example the controls actually on the headset won't work (ie volume up/down, mute etc)
Emperor Bohe
Member
I consider it a new controller. I also consider the Dual Shock 3 as a new controller from the Six Axis, and the Wii Classic Controller Pro as a new controller from the Wii Classic Controller. Hell, I even consider that 360 controller with the new dpad as a new controller.
Not sure if mentioned but lol, the new model costs €449 in the German Microsoft Store:
Pachter was right, no price cuts at E3 because that's a €50 hike compared to the €399 RRP of the 500GB model. And for reference, you can get the 500GB for just €333 at Amazon.
Pachter was right, no price cuts at E3 because that's a €50 hike compared to the €399 RRP of the 500GB model. And for reference, you can get the 500GB for just €333 at Amazon.
Stevey
Member
Eneloops, internal batteries can suck it.
I use these in mine.
1TB is cool, my HDD is getting full, so gonna have to get an external drive at some point, cool for people who havent got an Xbox One yet though.
Rain City Gamer
Member
Do they honestly think that going back up to $399 is a good idea?
Sony will likely do the same, $399 1TB + $349 500GB model then they are right back where we started from. Also if Sony shocks the world with $349 1TB then they are in a world of hurt.
Everything is awesome, but the price is head-scratching.
Sony will likely do the same, $399 1TB + $349 500GB model then they are right back where we started from. Also if Sony shocks the world with $349 1TB then they are in a world of hurt.
Everything is awesome, but the price is head-scratching.
Kwansu Dudes
Member
I hope there's an upgrade deal for controllers.
RespectThySole
Member
Controllers keep getting more and more expensive. Sheesh.
Mass Effect
Member
$65 for the controller and $25 for the wireless adapter? God damn that's ridiculous. I'll get the bundle when it goes on sale or something. I'm not paying that much right now.
I'll just stick with the DS4 and 360 controller for now.
I'll just stick with the DS4 and 360 controller for now.
Benjamin1981
Member
Good luck with that price tag. Don't the Xbox executives look at the european sales numbers? Should have been priced 350 max.
How is this better?
HDCP 2.2 is required for 4K Blu-ray and, while I haven't seen a confirmation yet, I suppose for Netflix 4K streaming as well.
family_guy
Member
However that feeling when your 360 controller is about to die, it's late at night, you go to replace your AA batteries, look in the packaging...and it's empty.
gamechanger87
Member
Heh, I'm 32 with a baby on the way and I live in the suburbs. The days of going over to a friends house to play games is over so that's not a major driver for me. lol
If you format the HDD to save Xbox games, you can't use it for anything else, right? Or can I save PC files elsewhere on the HDD?
Thanks for the recommendation, btw.
Pretty much in the same spot, I've only used the feature twice haha but its still nice.
I believe that once its formatted for XBO, it can only be used for XBO purposes unless you re-format.
Captain Zyrain
Member
MSRP $349 for the 500GB and $399 for the 1TB lets them (or the stores) cut prices whenever they want I suppose?
So if Target wants to clear out the 500GB I wouldn't be surprised to see them 'on sale' for $299.
I feel this gives them the most flexibility in pricing.
I wonder how much the Halo 5 console is going to be.. I hope it's not $449.
So if Target wants to clear out the 500GB I wouldn't be surprised to see them 'on sale' for $299.
I feel this gives them the most flexibility in pricing.
I wonder how much the Halo 5 console is going to be.. I hope it's not $449.
Albert Penello
Member
$65 is for the Camo version of the controller - it will be shipping standalone later in the year at the same price as the current one.
Bumpers changed from hinged at the top to a full button - depending on grip, people were having a hard time pressing them from the top.
Perhaps people missed Mic Monitoring...
Removable Batteries are always going to be the default. I know it's controversial but we think being able to swap out batteries and keep playing is better.
Wireless Adapter for Win10 will support audio and multiple controllers.
Bumpers changed from hinged at the top to a full button - depending on grip, people were having a hard time pressing them from the top.
Perhaps people missed Mic Monitoring...
Removable Batteries are always going to be the default. I know it's controversial but we think being able to swap out batteries and keep playing is better.
Wireless Adapter for Win10 will support audio and multiple controllers.
Astral Dog
Member
Damn, those E3 bombs
Welfare
Member
Yes it is. Charging cables for my PS3 was not good when I have a drawer full of batteries waiting.
All good stuff. But what's this about mic monitoring?
And really good to hear the Win10 adapter supports multiple controllers.
Thanks.
SEGAvangelist
Member
Does the old bundled headset work with the new controller?
Edit: And will it still take advantage of sidetone?
Edit: And will it still take advantage of sidetone?
The controller still has the expansion port or whatever it is called so no reason the original bundled headset wouldn't work. I think they said as much in the press.
Albert Penello
Member
Everything is cross-compatible. You can use the old headset if you want the physical buttons. New headsets will have inline controls.
Hey Albert! OT but can you please get rid of the white Xbox logo in the top-right of the dash to stop it burning into my plasma? Thanks
Allows you to hear your own voice from within the headset. This is useful for helping to avoid the feeling of needing to shout for other players to hear you
Eddie_Khaled
Member
According to my local GAME store.. the new 1TB Xbone console is on sale tomorrow !!
https://twitter.com/GAME_Liverpool/status/608326965674844160
https://twitter.com/GAME_Liverpool/status/608326965674844160
broncobuster
Banned
Will the wireless adapter work with Windows 7/8 systems?
Hey Albert! OT but can you please get rid of the white Xbox logo in the top-right of the dash to stop it burning into my plasma? Thanks
Don´t let your xbox sit on the dashboard for hours ?
Do something with it or turn it off ;-)