Hmmm I'll have to really consider selling the X1 and starting a build. But I will not be going intel. AMD FTMFW.

5/22/2014 1:16:02 PM

Quote :

"Show me build specs for a PC that will MAX any current game, that cost < 2k to build."

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3GwOC

5/22/2014 1:45:30 PM

i complain about things.

some hard to please mothers ITT, good grief.

5/22/2014 2:11:53 PM

Finally had to turn my xbox on, I can't seem to locate my chromecast so I have no choice.

5/22/2014 6:07:08 PM

Good timing, PlayStation had a price drop so you probably hate it now

5/22/2014 6:42:22 PM

Ps4 had a flash sale. Link to drop? X1 tanked over $100 in 6 months

5/23/2014 5:42:25 AM

Seems pretty dumb to consider selling a console this early in its lifecycle. We haven't even begun to see the games that will take advantage of all these systems have to offer.

5/23/2014 12:59:50 PM

Quote :

"Seems pretty dumb to consider selling a console this early in its lifecycle."

Agreed but some of the things that Micro$oft has broken are just a blatant punch in the face to consumers. We know it, they know it and that's why they've fired just about everyone on the original XBONE team.

[Edited on May 23, 2014 at 1:15 PM. Reason : trying to save face because they are getting their asses KICKED by PS4]

5/23/2014 1:14:38 PM

That's satire right? It's hard to tell but the dollar sign seems like a dead giveaway.

5/23/2014 1:41:04 PM

If they make this happen:

Quote :

""There are [plans], but we're not done thinking them through yet, unfortunately," said Savage, as reported by Kotaku Australia. "It turns out to be hard to emulate the PowerPC stuff on the X86 stuff. So there's nothing to announce, but I would love to see it myself.""

I'll buy it in an instant. Despite being truly uninspired by the launch and subsequent titles and owning a far superior digital game playing device, if I could play UMVC3 on an Xbox One with my fight stick I'd get it just for all the other features.

5/23/2014 2:00:44 PM

Quote :

"Seems pretty dumb to consider selling a console this early in its lifecycle."

Agreed, but Microsoft has spit in the face of every early adapter. I may not sell my POS X1 but believe me I won't buy the next one.

5/23/2014 2:37:20 PM

I don't like wrestling.

So I don't spend hours and 100s of posts talking about it.

[Edited on May 26, 2014 at 9:14 PM. Reason : to be topical is there a release date for HBOgo?]

5/26/2014 9:14:14 PM

I just don't take the decisions that Microsoft has made so personally. I mean, really? It gets under your skin that much? I enjoy an hour or two of Titanfall, have a beer, scratch my balls, and move on with my life. What's the big deal?

5/26/2014 10:05:10 PM

^^I think it's coming with that big June update?

5/26/2014 10:29:30 PM

I have ~$25 of Xbox Live Marketplace credit that expires in about 2 weeks... there is nothing I want to buy

May just go snag some old 360 game I missed out on

5/27/2014 11:38:04 AM

Quote :

"Seems pretty dumb to consider selling a console this early in its lifecycle."

but they just keep getting further and further away from the product I wanted

5/27/2014 12:34:48 PM

The product you wanted, and thought it would evolve into will never happen. They are chasing Playstation, instead of actually building on what they have.

5/27/2014 1:47:10 PM

I enjoy my Xbox One

5/27/2014 2:22:52 PM

Worms battlegrounds came out today, everyone should grab it

5/30/2014 10:12:38 AM

looks like a lot of new features added

wondering about that $25 price tag though

5/31/2014 7:45:12 PM

New update is rolling out:

http://www.joystiq.com/2014/06/04/make-some-space-xbox-one-june-update-begins-rolling-out/

Quote :

"Microsoft announced the Xbox One's next major update is available starting today, and rolling out globally across the week. This morning we were able to download the 296MB update, which adds external storage support, automatic sign-ins upon booting, real name options for friends, and the live TV feature OneGuide for users in Canada and Europe. It also removes the Xbox Live Gold paywall from a number of apps like Netflix and Hulu, as does the update coming to Xbox 360 this week. The headline addition is the external storage support, which lets you connect up to two 256GB-plus USB 3.0 drives to the Xbox One. You can also choose which of the drives is your default for installs, including the internal 500GB number. Not a bad addition considering current-gen game installs seem to often hit the half-century mark for GBs. Meanwhile, the instant sign-in option lets you select a single user to instantly log in when the Xbox One boots - a timely alternative to Kinect auto-recognition. As for the new name sharing settings, you choose which pals to show your real name to, as well as "friends of friends." The proverbial cast of Joey, as it were. However, followers who aren't your friends will still only be able to see your gamertag. To manually download the firmware just head to your system settings, or you can wait for it to download and install when the system's powered down and checks for updates. Also starting this week, you can get on with grabbing the first Games with Gold freebies on Xbox One. Max: The Curse of Brotherhood and Halo: Spartan Assault are available on the service now, though unlike on Xbox 360 you lose access to them when Gold membership runs out."

6/4/2014 11:14:33 AM

Why can't they just add the simple ability to boot to TV instead of the dashboard. That one simple thing is keeping me from running my cable through the Xbox. Not everyone in my house wants to deal with turning on the system then screaming "Xbox go to TV" or picking up a controller to navigate to the TV app when they simply want to watch TV.

6/4/2014 4:00:27 PM

I think a good compromise would be to wait 5 seconds, then if no input maximize the TV app

6/4/2014 4:09:02 PM

Why do you need to have two boxes on to watch tv?

6/4/2014 4:50:58 PM

I'm not sure if it just me or if others have the same problem. I hooked the cable box through the Xbox to watch TV...the quality is actually worst off. My TV is HD but not the cable box. Any thoughts?

6/4/2014 5:29:10 PM

it's going to be slightly worse off because it's reprocessing the feed

6/4/2014 8:32:13 PM

Quote :

"Why can't they just add the simple ability to boot to TV instead of the dashboard."

BECAUSE IT'S A GAMING CONSOLE!!

Regarding TV quality - I haven't really noticed much difference. But of course it is going to be bad with a standard box on an HDTV

6/4/2014 10:44:19 PM

You hooked a standard definition box to a xbox and thought it would get better?

Congrats 420p just became 375p.

6/5/2014 3:15:50 PM

Had a fun 45 minute convo with MS Support tonight. I have MS Account credit that I couldn't use at MS Store or on the Xbox Live Marketplace website. I had conversations with support regarding that and they told me to do it on console. So, after returning home from vacation, I finally get to use my console and *SHOCKER* I am blocked from using my credit on there.

Quote :

"Kate: I see. Are you receiving any error messages? Me: Nope Kate: Have you cleared cache on your console? Me: I don't see how that would be relevant to a payment option being unavailable Kate: I understand your apprehension. But we need to do that to update your console's recognition of payment type selection. Kate: Your console might be recognizing other payment type on record, that's why it is limiting the option to choose your preferred payment type. Me: I will not be happy to remove this cache if it doesn't resolve this problem Me: Reinstalling all game updates will be a major pain Kate: No it will not ask you to install games or updates again. Cache are just bad files causing the console not to have an updated information for your account. Kate: This will not delete games or any important updates to your console. Me: Your documentation says otherwise: "Clearing the cache temporarily removes: Previously downloaded game updates. You will be prompted to download these updates again the next time you try to play the games. " Me: I've cleared it Me: And to my absolute lack of surprise the option to use my MS account credit is still greyed out Kate: Thank you for those information."

Resolution: Kate gave up and escalated my case. Meanwhile, I googled the problem and first result on a game forum had the solution. Yeah, I know to always google first, but I was kinda pissed and needed someone to be a punching bag. You need to purchase the game on your credit card and confirm, then it applies the credit... super shady.

6/9/2014 10:34:24 PM

Wolfenstein: The New Order is $34 at Costco until Saturday. Great deal, considering high metacritic and sales figures.

6/23/2014 9:59:40 PM

Nice

[Edited on June 23, 2014 at 10:32 PM. Reason : I need a reason to fire this fucker up again]

6/23/2014 10:31:38 PM

i really want to get one of these bad boys but i just can't justify with the current game line-up

6/23/2014 10:46:52 PM

XBL down. Status page claims Amazon Instant Video is up, but it's not Maybe they could put some of those 300k dedicated servers towards actually keeping Live up.

7/17/2014 6:36:58 PM

just as I have a random two hours to play it goes fucking down. not to mention I'm still getting weird errors with battlefield. I feel like a PC gamer

7/17/2014 6:39:38 PM

you'd think the xbl servers were running in some dude's dorm room. amazing that it just dies altogether for extended time.

need some games (not delays and remakes of old games)

7/17/2014 8:33:07 PM

My Xbone gaming is on hold until Destiny comes out. After that it looks to be a sweet sweet few months. Halo remastered, Shadows of Mordor, Dragon Age, Assassin's Creed, Witcher

7/18/2014 7:57:08 AM

http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/07/17/nfl-sunday-ticket-coming-to-xbox-one-and-ps4-but-theres-a-catch

Stream NFL Sunday ticket (no DirecTV required) to your XBone for $240 if you meet conditions

I did the address check and I am eligible. Seriously considering.

7/18/2014 11:09:07 AM

I'll wait for another Sunday ticket + Madden last minute scramble by Directv and the NFL when this promotion doesn't work.

[Edited on July 18, 2014 at 11:52 AM. Reason : It's absolutely ridiculous to pay that much for Sunday ticket. ]

7/18/2014 11:51:43 AM

How much should it cost if you actually have DirecTV?

7/18/2014 11:55:48 AM

It depends. Right now it's $240 I think. However, they do this crap every year. There will be 3-4 more Sunday ticket offers before the start of the season. ESPECIALLY for new customers to DirecTV.

[Edited on July 18, 2014 at 12:05 PM. Reason : last year they offered Madden 25 + Sunday ticket on a TABLET or PC ONLY for $100]

[Edited on July 18, 2014 at 12:06 PM. Reason : i took my tablet, streamed it to my TV and the rest was glorious]

[Edited on July 18, 2014 at 12:06 PM. Reason : .]

7/18/2014 12:05:16 PM

I have 2 Destiny beta codes, if anyone's interested.

7/23/2014 3:22:52 PM

ibnuts ill take one if u still have

7/23/2014 10:58:27 PM

^PMing now. Also sent one to laxman490

Let me know if they don't work. Didn't have time to double-check. Will be on game tonight, except for wife watching Big Brother

7/24/2014 1:49:58 PM

appreciate it

7/24/2014 4:00:18 PM

Pm sent, but I didn't realize the beta was going to be so short. I won't be able to play this weekend so just give it to someone else who can enjoy it.

7/24/2014 4:08:24 PM

So I have 1 left. Don't mind if it's for your friend or w/e. Anyone except that guy that always trolls/TCs Xbox in here.

7/24/2014 6:49:59 PM

I would, just not sure if I'll have time this weekend either

7/24/2014 7:15:53 PM

how long is this beta active?

the titanfall beta came and went pretty fast

7/24/2014 7:16:58 PM

^Pretty short. Think it ends Saturday or Sunday. I know there's some kind of reward for logging in Saturday. I think it carries over to launch.

PS4 got an extra week. Wonder if Sony threw money at them, or if they're being catty with their former owners.

EDIT:
http://www.joystiq.com/2014/07/23/play-destinys-beta-on-saturday-get-a-reward-in-the-full-versio/

[Edited on July 24, 2014 at 7:21 PM. Reason : ;]

7/24/2014 7:19:36 PM

i'm not sure i can dedicate the time i would need for Destiny, seems like a lot of work to me

7/24/2014 7:58:34 PM