Xbox One

[Jono078]

I like that they've changed it, and for $50 difference here it might make it worth it, since you have more included in the box and perhaps better future potential - especially if you're a Foxtel customer.

But PS4 is still the one for me.

 

[Lockyer4President!]

Massive change from Micro$oft, guess they really had no choice with all the negativity gaining momentum and everyone jumping on the PS4 bandwagon.

? No more always online requirement
? The console no longer has to check in every 24 hours
? All game discs will work on Xbox One as they do on Xbox 360
? Authentication is no longer necessary
? An Internet connection is only required when initially setting up the console
? All downloaded games will function the same when online or offline
? No additional restrictions on trading games or loaning discs
? Region locks have been dropped

I'll consider getting one now.

Great news. So glad that people power helped bring this about.

However it's still more expensive, still has mandatory Kinect and is 1/3 as powerful compared to the PS4. I'll probably get one when they release a cheaper/slim version in a couple of years time.

 

[Tonearm Terrorwrist]

People power always works. We are the consumer they need us we don't need them. This is a great change.

 

[Walt Flanigan]

TBH I didn't mind the DRM features and a lot of it didn't effect the way I play. But I have a sh*thouse internet connection where I am for the foreseeable future and it wouldn't be much of an option.

 

[chrisD]

Hmmm, interesting to see if they are going to be able to maintain $120 AU prices on games with no region lock.

 

[Firey_Dragon]

Hmmm, interesting to see if they are going to be able to maintain $120 AU prices on games with no region lock.

PS3 wasn't region locked and eb games still had no problem charging for it.

Most new releases at JB Hifi are around $80, a whopping $21 more than the average US price (which after tax, takes it to around $15 more in most states). Considering the state of the Australian dollar up until around 2010, prices were pretty close to parity if you weren't an idiot and avoided eb games.

 

[chrisD]

Well JB are selling pre-orders of AC4 at $100 (PS3) and you can import it for $65, so I guess you're right in that region free isn't going to make a difference as to what games will RRP for here.

 

[Springs]

Well now since that internet bullshit is gone and I can actually play the damn thing I might get one next year.

They shouldn't have taken this long to realise what people want.

 

[Allstar Knights]

Edit: wrong thread.

 

[Munky]

Meh. The fact they were planning to do it is enough for me to stick with ps4.

Sony were the ones who applited for the patent for DRMing the f**k out of games so they aren't necessarily the white knight they are currently pretending to be.

The were quiet on the issue at their reveal and we don't know what they were planning. The backlash against M$ tipped their hand in a much less public way than it did to the XBone.

 

[Pete Cash]

Companies patent all kinds of anti consumer nonsense. Microsoft have a patent for the Kinect to scan your lounge room to make sure there is only x amount of people watching a movie or whatever. Its just if they then have the balls to actually push it through.

 

[adamkungl]

One of the bigger backflips in the history of consumer electronics. Pity they chucked the baby out with the bathwater and got rid of the cool features too. All they needed to do was lose the f**king region lock and have an offline mode like steam.

The bullshit PR continues to fly, regardless of the change. A week ago it was impossible because the system was designed from the ground up with those features in mind :lol:

 

[Pugzley]

Playstation 4 all the way. Hopefully they do a PS3 exclusive FF game.

 

[Parra Pride]

Apparently the "Family Share" system they had wasn't what everyone though, that 10 nominated people had access to your entire game library. According to a blog, that may or may not be from a legit employee of Microsoft, it would give you access to the full game in a special demo mode and, after a set time limit expired, you'd be directed to the XBL store to purchase the full game.

 

[Springs]

http://au.ign.com/articles/2013/06/21/on-xbox-ones-social-network-canceled-family-share-demos

That story at IGN says the same thing. So that means we wouldn't be getting this family sharing anyway, so removing all the bullshit has worked out well for everyone.

 

[Monk]

With release date getting super close I'm getting pretty psyched. Won myself a copy of Ryse at EB expo so that will be fun.

 

[Allstar Knights]

For anyone that's pre-ordered an X1 and want another controller as well as a new game, I found an awesome deal at JB.

http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/game/xbox-one/xbox-one-wireless-controller-bundle-dead-rising-3/691824

Dead Rising 3 + Wireless controller and Play & Charge Kit for $139.

 

[jargan83]

THE shiny new Xbox One console is set for release on November 22, but some lucky gamers in the US have already received their units two weeks early after a "system issue" blunder from its retail partner, Target.
Target confirmed to games website Kotaku "an estimated 150 units may have been shipped".

While this may have left Microsoft red-faced, good things are already being said from one of the fortunate few. Twitter user Moonlightswarmi posted that the console takes just 15 seconds to fire-up and shared pictures of his new toy.

Another customer who got their Xbox One early tried to capitalise on the error by listing the console on eBay for a rather audacious US$10,000 (AU$10,691). This auction, however, was swiftly pulled off.

After Microsoft realised the error it was quick to act by disabling online capabilities of the shipped consoles.

A statement from the company read: "We are still putting the finishing touches on our games, UI and online services, as well as confidential partner and media agreements, these consoles units will be restricted from connecting to Xbox Live until closer to our launch date."

With the November 22 release date tantalisingly close this news is sure to add anticipation to the imminent console war as Sony is also set to launch its next-generation PlayStation 4 on November 29 in Australia.



http://www.news.com.au/technology/gaming/xbox-one-consoles-ship-two-weeks-early-by-mistake/story-e6frfrt9-1226757955756

 

[Allstar Knights]

PS4 will probably be the better console, but I'm glad I went with the X1. I own both current gen consoles and I will get a PS4 next year, but I am just more of an Xbox guy.

Can't wait to play Ryse and Dead Rising 3. FIFA 14 looks stunning on next gen and I'm stoked that it comes free with the X1 as it was going to be a must purchase for me anyway

 

[Monk]

PS4 will probably be the better console, but I'm glad I went with the X1. I own both current gen consoles and I will get a PS4 next year, but I am just more of an Xbox guy.

Can't wait to play Ryse and Dead Rising 3. FIFA 14 looks stunning on next gen and I'm stoked that it comes free with the X1 as it was going to be a must purchase for me anyway

My sentiments exactly. I just find myself having a more enjoyable experience on the xbox.

At the moments I'm powering through any unfinished games I have on the 360 to be ready for the one.