Xbox One
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"Always On. Always Connected"
Sounds like a pricey internet bill to me.
A few days ago, Microsoft unveiled the "Xbox One". Some information was released, but Microsoft was also holding some important information back (hopefully they will expand on unknown information at E3 2013).
It's for sure that Microsoft wants to be the center power source of every living room, and essentially eliminate the use of remotes (as it is voice activated). I can see the voice activation going something a little like this:
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"Always On. Always Connected"
Sounds like a pricey internet bill to me.
A few days ago, Microsoft unveiled the "Xbox One". Some information was released, but Microsoft was also holding some important information back (hopefully they will expand on unknown information at E3 2013).
It's for sure that Microsoft wants to be the center power source of every living room, and essentially eliminate the use of remotes (as it is voice activated). I can see the voice activation going something a little like this:
Not only is the Xbox One voice activated, but it is known that having a Kinect (Kinect 2.0) is mandatory for the systems function. I don't know about any of you, but the fact that the Kinect will always be watching me, since it's always on, kind of freaks me out.
On top of the Kinect always watching me, it will recognize my facial features, my skeletal movements, and even my heartbeat.
Whoah Technology.
Let's get down to the specs:
The Xbox One will have a 500GB Harddrive, 8GB RAM, and a Blu-Ray drive (Yipee!)
(Also: 8 Core CPU, 802.11n Wireless w/ Wi-Fi Direct, HDMI In/Out, USB 3.0)
It can be assumed that the Xbox One is all about having a game console and television function together to make the "Ultimate Set-Up", allowing users to go back and forth between the console and television.
Microsoft tried to get us interested by saying that Steven Spielberg will be producing a Halo TV series (oh boy), and that Microsoft has a partnership with the NFL allowing users to watch all the big games on their Xbox One.
Microsoft flooded us with useless information, such as "Xbox Trending" that will display popular television shows among Xbox One users, and the ability to use Skype (who cares, I have a PC for that!)
Now it's time to get on a touchy subject. Used Games.
Microsoft has been waltzing around the big question: Will Xbox One users be able to sell back/purchase used titles?
The only details regarding that question were that games will be connected to your specific account by having an activation code attached to every title you purchase. If you want to play a game at a friends house, you'll have to log into your account in order to play it. If your friend wants the game, he's S.O.L. , either give him your account info (I don't advise that) or he's gotta shell out the bucks for it himself. Interesting enough, Sony has eliminated the activation code aspect for it's Playstation 4.
However, Microsoft hinted at a possibility of trading Xbox One games online (hopefully more info will be revealed at E3, or closer to the console release date).
Not many game titles were released for the Xbox One, but Microsoft was sure to let us know that the Xbox One will not have backwards compatibility (to be expected).
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Personally, I'm not extremely excited for the Xbox One. Once Microsoft clears up some of the fog, I might learn to like it a little more.
I live with two Xbox fans, so having an Xbox One in my home is inevitable.
Let me know what you think about the Xbox One, this article, upcoming next gen games, etc. on Twitter (@BF3girl), Facebook (facebook.com/bf3girl), or on my contact page.
On top of the Kinect always watching me, it will recognize my facial features, my skeletal movements, and even my heartbeat.
Whoah Technology.
Let's get down to the specs:
The Xbox One will have a 500GB Harddrive, 8GB RAM, and a Blu-Ray drive (Yipee!)
(Also: 8 Core CPU, 802.11n Wireless w/ Wi-Fi Direct, HDMI In/Out, USB 3.0)
It can be assumed that the Xbox One is all about having a game console and television function together to make the "Ultimate Set-Up", allowing users to go back and forth between the console and television.
Microsoft tried to get us interested by saying that Steven Spielberg will be producing a Halo TV series (oh boy), and that Microsoft has a partnership with the NFL allowing users to watch all the big games on their Xbox One.
Microsoft flooded us with useless information, such as "Xbox Trending" that will display popular television shows among Xbox One users, and the ability to use Skype (who cares, I have a PC for that!)
Now it's time to get on a touchy subject. Used Games.
Microsoft has been waltzing around the big question: Will Xbox One users be able to sell back/purchase used titles?
The only details regarding that question were that games will be connected to your specific account by having an activation code attached to every title you purchase. If you want to play a game at a friends house, you'll have to log into your account in order to play it. If your friend wants the game, he's S.O.L. , either give him your account info (I don't advise that) or he's gotta shell out the bucks for it himself. Interesting enough, Sony has eliminated the activation code aspect for it's Playstation 4.
However, Microsoft hinted at a possibility of trading Xbox One games online (hopefully more info will be revealed at E3, or closer to the console release date).
Not many game titles were released for the Xbox One, but Microsoft was sure to let us know that the Xbox One will not have backwards compatibility (to be expected).
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Personally, I'm not extremely excited for the Xbox One. Once Microsoft clears up some of the fog, I might learn to like it a little more.
I live with two Xbox fans, so having an Xbox One in my home is inevitable.
Let me know what you think about the Xbox One, this article, upcoming next gen games, etc. on Twitter (@BF3girl), Facebook (facebook.com/bf3girl), or on my contact page.
Xbox One Vs. PS4
On Monday, June 10th, millions of gamers watched E3 live streams of both Microsoft's media briefing and Sony's press conference. Whether you were physically at E3 or watching from home, work, or school, it was most certainly one of the best days in gaming history.
Microsoft's media briefing was shortly after Konami's. Microsoft started off with Xbox 360 announcements (what to look forward to before Xbox One), and followed that by revealing 13 exclusive titles coming to the Xbox One, and DICE revealed a wonderful single player video for Battlefield 4 titled "Angry Sea". And of course, Microsoft unveiled the price. The Xbox One is yours for only $499. However, they failed to mention anything about used games for the Xbox One (a very important aspect of gaming).
Here's the Xbox One's Specs:
8 Core Microsoft custom CPU
500 GB Hard Drive
8GB RAM, 64-bit processor
HDMI in and out, Optical out
etc.etc.etc.
Sony's press conference was shortly after EA's "kind-of" embarrassing and scripted conference. Sony showed off many new games coming to the Playstation 4, and of course, unveiled the price...only $399. Not only is it $100 dollars cheaper than the Xbox, Jack Tretton made it a point to aim and hit hard at Microsoft during his presentation.
Towards the end of the conference, Tretton said:
"When a gamer buys a PS4 disc, they have the rights to use that copy of the game.”
“You can trade in games at retail, sell it to another person, lend it to a friend, or keep it forever.”
“If you enjoy playing single-player games offline, PS4 won’t require you to check in online.”
“It won’t stop working if you haven’t authenticated within 24 hours.”
Sony decided to continue on the path towards what consumers want the most, and not follow Microsoft in it's newly reborn vision of gaming.
Here's the Playstation 4's Specs:
An 8-core AMD Jaguar/Kabini x86-64 CPU
a Radeon 7870-derived GPU with 18 compute units (vs. Xbox One’s 12 CUs)
8GB of unified GDDR5 RAM
etc.etc.etc.
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Microsoft's media briefing was shortly after Konami's. Microsoft started off with Xbox 360 announcements (what to look forward to before Xbox One), and followed that by revealing 13 exclusive titles coming to the Xbox One, and DICE revealed a wonderful single player video for Battlefield 4 titled "Angry Sea". And of course, Microsoft unveiled the price. The Xbox One is yours for only $499. However, they failed to mention anything about used games for the Xbox One (a very important aspect of gaming).
Here's the Xbox One's Specs:
8 Core Microsoft custom CPU
500 GB Hard Drive
8GB RAM, 64-bit processor
HDMI in and out, Optical out
etc.etc.etc.
Sony's press conference was shortly after EA's "kind-of" embarrassing and scripted conference. Sony showed off many new games coming to the Playstation 4, and of course, unveiled the price...only $399. Not only is it $100 dollars cheaper than the Xbox, Jack Tretton made it a point to aim and hit hard at Microsoft during his presentation.
Towards the end of the conference, Tretton said:
"When a gamer buys a PS4 disc, they have the rights to use that copy of the game.”
“You can trade in games at retail, sell it to another person, lend it to a friend, or keep it forever.”
“If you enjoy playing single-player games offline, PS4 won’t require you to check in online.”
“It won’t stop working if you haven’t authenticated within 24 hours.”
Sony decided to continue on the path towards what consumers want the most, and not follow Microsoft in it's newly reborn vision of gaming.
Here's the Playstation 4's Specs:
An 8-core AMD Jaguar/Kabini x86-64 CPU
a Radeon 7870-derived GPU with 18 compute units (vs. Xbox One’s 12 CUs)
8GB of unified GDDR5 RAM
etc.etc.etc.
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Let me know what YOU think!!!
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