Like five other people mentioned that they did.
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Polygon's marathon Xbox One live stream
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Like five other people mentioned that they did.
They didn't say that though did they.
Well it's not like he isn't going to have Gold. I have to agree with him on the remote thing. I HATE that I can't use my lovely PS3 official bluetooth remote on the PS4. It was all I ever used for media on PS3.
jediyoshi
Member
Switched off after the remote control talk
wtf
He was basically like all bow down guys, amirite?
No it's fine, I honestly couldn't tell. The thought of having to bother with battery replacement is horrifying to me, but eh, whatever floats your boat friend!
OlympicTechno
Neo Member
Think the stream has been good up to now
I think he said something more like 'the PS4 doesn't have the games that convince me to recommend this at launch, and the Xbox One has some', which isn't a ringing endorsement for either launch lineup.
Muppet of a Man
Member
Wut? Just buy a second controller for local mutliplayer and rotate the controllers when you are playing games by yourself.
Well actually he said each machine is better at its own thing, PS4 games, Xbone media. And of course let's overlook the other stuff that doesnt line up with your take.
FaintColt388301
Member
"If I just wanted this for media, even if it is just Netflix, I'd get the xbox one" Not a direct quote
Really . . . really? Because everybody likes to extra for things they are already paying for
Really . . . really? Because everybody likes to extra for things they are already paying for
Well the 5 minutes I watched were pretty good. They were balanced, granted they didn't have nearly as many people at the table, so maybe it was some assholes bringing everyone else down for the PS4 one.
EDIT: Yeah the Netflix argument seemed uninformed or just not thinking about the paywall.
EDIT: Yeah the Netflix argument seemed uninformed or just not thinking about the paywall.
Yup, they sure did. Maybe not those precise exact words, but they said it.
That's what I was referring to, only they expressed it as fact, not opinion (i.e. "for me").
It's just an extra expensive that isn't necessary. I would be pissed if the DS4 had AA batteries.
jediyoshi
Member
Of course the context of the actual use cases the pointed out are irrelevant, who needs to bring that into the equation?
Games journalists get XBLG free so they can't accurately represent the interests of the consumers who actually care about managing their finances like that. Then they call gamers "entitled" for caring about things like this.
Definitely something Sony has to address in a future firmware update, I'm fine with using the controller since I'm really the only one in the house who uses the PS3.. and soon the PS4 for Netflix, but there's a lot who do prefer the remote.
Where was that kind of narrative in the last 4 years when 360 had almost nothing? It was entirely absent.
Now with meaningless launch lineups it's all about "has games" and "has no games" though. This fucking media drives me insane.
Nightengale
Member
The thing about Polygon is that sometimes, they feel very uninformed for what is supposed to be a representation of gaming press.
Gies saying crazy stuff like "new IP, MS only."
Grant's ignorance about the indies or PS4 games that are in launch window. He keeps talking inFamous, inFamous, inFamous as if Sony only has that one game in Q1. And his stupid Titanfall mistake.
Plante is... he's a joker. Fun guy, but I dislike his brand of humour.
Gies saying crazy stuff like "new IP, MS only."
Grant's ignorance about the indies or PS4 games that are in launch window. He keeps talking inFamous, inFamous, inFamous as if Sony only has that one game in Q1. And his stupid Titanfall mistake.
Plante is... he's a joker. Fun guy, but I dislike his brand of humour.
jediyoshi
Member
What about livestream, the long forgotten bastard child?
Muppet of a Man
Member
Come on, man. It's at least a case of confirmation bias on their part. They went into these streams and "reviews" knowing full well who was going to get the better score off the bat.
They did, after a fashion. It was odd. I think they'd be better served having said that both consoles have games, the PS4 has a lot more gaming coming out in the short term, but the lineups of exclusive content will be down to preference. Saying that the PS4 doesn't have games to be worth buying the platform for, or that the ONE has 'unquestionably the better lineup' is just bias.
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it hasn't been that bad so far. the remote control thing is amusing but the guy was using it to contrast the priorities of the two systems, which was a decent point. all games journalists are bad at mentioning the xbl pay gate because they get it for free and don't think about it. everything else has been even-handed.
gies will eventually create a black hole of awfulness though. it's only a matter of time.
gies will eventually create a black hole of awfulness though. it's only a matter of time.
I rarely play local multiplayer and I won't spend $60 on another controller just because Sony won't let me use my rechargeable batteries.
Masked_Ninja
Member
I saw that to hopefully it was just an error.
Glass Shark
Banned
Different things matter to different people. Imagine that!
If you want to get involved in online play at all you have to pay up for Live or Plus. If you are buying these new systems I think it becomes somewhat of a given that you are signing up for the yearly subscriptions they offer.
DietRob
i've been begging for over 5 years.
Yep, relying on some GAF members to take one for the team here.
chicagocubsfan
Member
Whoa whoa whoa, let's keep the Cubs out of this buddy.
OlympicTechno
Neo Member
Why is there so much red on the screen on DR3. Pretty annoying.
jediyoshi
Member
Somehow I don't think the distinction laid squarely on semantic misgivings.
Uncle Rupee
Banned
Giant Bomb has posted its Crimson Dragon quick look... switching out
I like the Xbox One controller approach, especially since the batteries can be recharged without taking them out of the controller. So on the surface, it's no different than PS4.
However, charging $60 and not including the two rechargable batteries is where it goes wrong for them. This greedy nickle and diming is horrible.
However, charging $60 and not including the two rechargable batteries is where it goes wrong for them. This greedy nickle and diming is horrible.
Militant17
Member
Don't most people have at least one more controller? I always have my second controller charged and ready to go. Besides I find swapping controllers every time I play extends their life significantly, which I do for both my 360 and ps3 controllers.
Also I'm still running an original sixaxis and one of the first DS3 controller both work fine besides the analogues which feel looser.
That doesn't sound like a much more expensive and labor-intensive solution than just spending $10 on some Eneloops that are always ready no matter what?
AAs are better for me as well, by far. If my controller dies I'm out a whole 15 seconds. When my DS3/DS4 dies I either have to stop playing or go sit next to the damn thing with a cord attached. For me, that is stupid. I'd buy a replacement DS4 that took AA's in a heartbeat.
As opposed to buying a second controller so you can rotate them out as they charge? Or buying the extra long cable so you can charge while playing? Or just sitting on the floor next to your TV and use the short cable? No thanks. At least the AA's have the added benefit of working in a ton of other things around the house. Also, buying replacement AA's is a hell of a lot cheaper than buying a whole new controller.