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[Dramos]

I wish we could get people passionate enough to petition against Xbox Live now.

Multiplayer and SmartMatch only. Everything else should be free. It's ridiculous that the masses have bought into the notion that you should pay for online, much less standard features.

Yeah remove things like Netflix, DVR, maybe specific NFL games and add in Xbox Music streaming. That would be awesome.

 

[AllIsOneIsNone]

This is cool, but it's really like Microsoft are making it up as they go along. I can just imagine them as a room full of stoners like "oh shit, people want a headset included with their xbox one? Keanuwhoa.jpg"

 

[hwy_61]

Hold onto your TiVo. This can't act as a DVR or access your DVR unless something

Spoiler

magical

has changed.

Thanks, mang.

 

[xxracerxx]

Man....still bummed there is a powerbrick.

 

[LyleLanley]

Man....still bummed there is a powerbrick.

Is it really that big of a deal? The power brick for my 360 just sits behind my media center and I never think about it.

 

[xxracerxx]

Is it really that big of a deal? The power brick for my 360 just sits behind my media center and I never think about it.

Being bummed doesn't make it a big deal, it is just a hassle for me because I want my media center to sit flush up against the wall. This means a powerbrick has to be on the side where I can see it/trip on it.

This is one of the reasons my 360 is in a drawer right now and is only pulled out for certain games (ie Mark of the Ninja).

 

[nailbombxx]

We can thank Sony for this.

 

[StudioTan]

It is basically impossible to buy a standard hdmi cable these days. No one has sold anything but high speed cables for like 8 years. Bragging about including a "4k hdmi cable" is both desperate and sad, but typical of how they have tried to spin everything about the Xbox One.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240#1024005

 

[Greektown]

Should have been there from the get go.

well its here now so stop complaining

 

[huntad]

Getting dizzy from all dem 180s.

LOL, for real!

Still, it's a good decision. I was hoping Sony would do the same, but I don't think they will.

 

[Sandy Nipples]

Cool man, now you can pack all that surveillance equipment back in, nice and neatly mind you, and give me my PS4.

 

[Xv Elite vX]

Good times. Another good news bit for X1.

 

[DragonNC]

After this backpedaling can we expect 399$ price ?

 

[StudioTan]

After this backpedaling can we expect 399$ price ?

Sure, eventually.

 

[runlikehell]

I think MS need to read this: http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-33199_7-57592539-221/4k-hdmi-cables-are-nonsense/

 

[mrklaw]

Anyone?

IR Blaster. Kinect has and IR blaster array built in. Can turn on your TV, Cable Box, etc. so when you say “Xbox On” it will actually power your equipment, switch inputs, etc. (I know, TV TV TV but when you get to see it, you’ll understand.). As someone pointed out, if for some reason your setup doesn’t work with Kinect IR blasting, you can get a cable and connect to the port in the back.

That sounds like the IR blaster cable is an optional accessory and not bundled in - can you confirm either way?

Any info on whether you are looking at alternative remote control methods - eg TiVo series 3 can switch channel with network control (I use an iPad app and it is great). More reliable and faster than IR blasters

 

[Tha Villain]

was one of my few complaints. will be buying a nicer headset but launch is expensive enough.

 

[EvB]

Anyone?





That sounds like the IR blaster cable is an optional accessory and not bundled in - can you confirm either way?

Any info on whether you are looking at alternative remote control methods - eg TiVo series 3 can switch channel with network control (I use an iPad app and it is great). More reliable and faster than IR blasters

I think they have said that the Xbox One supports HDMI Etnernet CEC, which can be used to send the data to control various boxes. It can also be used to send ethernet data through the HDMI port so if your TV was plugged into your Xbox one, you wouldn't need a wireless/ethernet connection in both machines to used online features.

 

[Rourkey]

Anyone?

Any info on whether you are looking at alternative remote control methods - eg TiVo series 3 can switch channel with network control (I use an iPad app and it is great). More reliable and faster than IR blasters

It's obviously possible, the question is will cable/sat providers let a competitor take control of their boxes, the apps on ipad/iphone are made by those providers not apple, somehow I doubt they will (unless MS get the cheque book out)

 

[Zeyphersan]

1. He did just turn the console on without the Kinect plugged in(or was i seeing things)
2. Internal battery?.....Why AAs make life easier, get a set of rechargeables and never worry about the controller dying, just quick swap or plug in your USB cable.
3. Confirmation will come from Microsoft when the drivers are released.....and I imagine they will be released as soon as the console or controller hit the market, so just be patient.
If MS doesnt release drivers ASAP im sure the community will come up with drivers based on current X360 drivers in a matter of days.

1. I always thought the console turned on, but the OS wouldn't function.
2. Internal is better. If you're solution to the batteries running out is "plug in your USB cable" might as well have the controller charge while you do that
3. Noted, I just like confirmation. I know it'll happen (them not is losing a LOT of money).

 

[Brad Grenz]

http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240#1024005

Did you notice the lengths? Congratulations, you've discovered it's harder to certify very long HDMI cables for highspeed operation. Unless you're suggesting MS will include a cable over 20ft long, my point stands.

 

[IWKYB]

Yes! saved me $25 bucks.

For the headset or the 8 dollar hdmi?

 

[ToyBroker]

Anyone?





That sounds like the IR blaster cable is an optional accessory and not bundled in - can you confirm either way?

Any info on whether you are looking at alternative remote control methods - eg TiVo series 3 can switch channel with network control (I use an iPad app and it is great). More reliable and faster than IR blasters

There's 0 chance the IR blaster cable is coming in the box. The unboxing we saw is all it comes with..nothing else.

And for such a box focusing on TV, the inability to function as a DVR or work with your DVR seems like such a massive oversight.

I realize that you can't accommodate for every DVR on the market, but at least support for the major ones (i.e. DIRECTV and such) with the promise of more in the future seems so retarded.


EDIT: Are some of you actually surprised it comes with an HDMI cable? By law it has to be able to operate out of the box...not including a HDMI cord (when there's no other video out) would be illegal. It's like when people were praising Wii U for coming with an HDMI cable.

 

[IWKYB]

EDIT: Are some of you actually surprised it comes with an HDMI cable? By law it has to be able to operate out of the box...not including a HDMI cord (when there's no other video out) would be illegal. It's like when people were praising Wii U for coming with an HDMI cable.

More like we rolled our eyes when the HDMI was bolded and said it was a monster cable 4k bs that a 8 buck monoprice cable can do was suppose to be an amazing thing. Either way that HDMI is prob gonna get put away for most of us as of now I don't know a single person without at least 2 hdmi cables. Hell I got 3 not in use lol.

 

[trinest]

Does the included controller come with a battery pack?

 

[bj00rn_]

More like we rolled our eyes when the HDMI was bolded and said it was a monster cable 4k bs that a 8 buck monoprice cable can do was suppose to be an amazing thing.

Interesting, if it was done like that and it even made people's eyes roll around it sounds like a huge exaggeration on MS's part.. So can you please provide us with a link to where this overblown parade / big announcement / HDMI-cable reveal event took place? I mean, it can't be the unboxing video, because the cable was mentioned for a mere ~5 seconds between 2:29 - 2:34.

 

[ManteoMax]

EDIT: Are some of you actually surprised it comes with an HDMI cable? By law it has to be able to operate out of the box...not including a HDMI cord (when there's no other video out) would be illegal. It's like when people were praising Wii U for coming with an HDMI cable.

Which law is this? I see plenty of tvs sold with nothing more than a power cable and remote.

 

[Kromis1]

Which law is this? I see plenty of tvs sold with nothing more than a power cable and remote.

Isn't that all you need though? Batteries are included with the remote too.

 

[GavinGT]

Interesting, if it was done like that and it even made people's eyes roll around it sounds like a huge exaggeration on MS's part.. So can you please provide us with a link to where this overblown parade / big announcement / HDMI-cable reveal event took place? I mean, it can't be the unboxing video, because the cable was mentioned for a mere ~5 seconds between 2:29 - 2:34.

Earlier today I looked up in the sky and saw one of those airplanes with a sign hanging from the back. It read "4k HDMI cable included in every Xbox One".

 

[sw0mp_d0nk3y]

Definitely a good move. Everyone talking through kinect was bound to be problematic.

 

[JaggedSac]

Gaf is definitely comprised of drama queens.

 

[LukasTaves]

Hmmmm nelson did turn the Xbox on with the button.........?

Without kinect attached

The console itself wasn't supposed to be plugged in, so I wouldn't read much into that.

 

[Whitechocolatekrispies]

Which law is this? I see plenty of tvs sold with nothing more than a power cable and remote.

A TV works just fine with a power cable and remote.

 

[ekim]

More like we rolled our eyes when the HDMI was bolded and said it was a monster cable 4k bs that a 8 buck monoprice cable can do was suppose to be an amazing thing. Either way that HDMI is prob gonna get put away for most of us as of now I don't know a single person without at least 2 hdmi cables. Hell I got 3 not in use lol.

Yeah - my fault - I bolded it in the OP because I thought a 4K HDMI cable is different from your everyday HDMI cable. Turned out I was wrong. I'm not that savvy with cables.

 

[Tripp Daily]

Definitely a good move. Everyone talking through kinect was bound to be problematic.

As someone who lives alone, I kind of hope this works really well so that I don't have to wear a headset.

 

[GavinGT]

As someone who lives alone, I kind of hope this works really well so that I don't have to wear a headset.

It works fine on 360 for picking up anyone's voice in the room. But having other players' voice output come through your TV speakers is less than optimal.

 

[Bloodsent]

When I first saw the unboxing, I immediately thought, yeah, the HDMI cable will not survive after the Day One Editions. But the more I thought about it, the more it makes sense to keep it in the box. If you want to promote the usage of the HDMI in from a cable box, you really should provide every owner another cable as the assumption will be that people only have the one HDMI cable from their STB to the TV.

 

[BigDug13]

It works fine on 360 for picking up anyone's voice in the room. But having other players' voice output come through your TV speakers is less than optimal.

Yeah this. Once tha action in the game gets intense and pumps a lot of sound at you, having the voices come from the same place becomes difficult to hear. Headsets just work better at getting the voice sound cut through right to your ears.

 

[jim2011]

Anyone?





That sounds like the IR blaster cable is an optional accessory and not bundled in - can you confirm either way?

Any info on whether you are looking at alternative remote control methods - eg TiVo series 3 can switch channel with network control (I use an iPad app and it is great). More reliable and faster than IR blasters

I have TiVo as well. I'm hoping Microsoft works with them to use their IP network control instead of IR. It's all out there btw, publicly documented for anyone to use.

Nintendo is working directly with TiVo to incorporate this into tvii on wii u. http://www.geek.com/games/wheres-the-tivo-integration-for-the-wii-u-1550662/

 

[statham]

For the headset or the 8 dollar hdmi?

? I was going to buy the $25 headset, now they are including it, thus I saved $25

 

[Munki]

yes? no?

12GB rumour squashed?

https://twitter.com/albertpenello/status/365515067225161729

 

[Metfanant]

yes? no?

Really was never a legit rumor to begin with...just plain made up crap...

 

[GuiltySpark]

From:
"Guh, why don't Sony and MS include HDMI cables with 360 and PS3 #nerdrage"
To:
"Fuck Microsoft for including HDMI cable with Xbox One"
"Lol fuk u microsoft 4k shit"

I can't beleive we're argueing over this.

 

[BigDug13]

From:
"Guh, why don't Sony and MS include HDMI cables with 360 and PS3 #nerdrage"
To:
"Fuck Microsoft for including HDMI cable with Xbox One"
"Lol fuk u microsoft 4k shit"

I can't beleive we're argueing over this.

I think people are only talking shit about the fact that Major Nelson is devoting time to specifically describe this HDMI cable like it's some sort of special high speed cable that isn't readily available to consumers.

 

[Pug]

I think people are only talking shit about the fact that Major Nelson is devoting time to specifically describe this HDMI cable like it's some sort of special high speed cable that isn't readily available to consumers.

And it's been explained why in this very thread.

 

[Winterfang]

I think people are only talking shit about the fact that Major Nelson is devoting time to specifically describe this HDMI cable like it's some sort of special high speed cable that isn't readily available to consumers.

I don't have one. I'm using component Cables.

 

[gribbles]

Careful Microsoft, pedal any harder and you'll break that backpedal.

 

[ObiDin]

I think people are only talking shit about the fact that Major Nelson is devoting time to specifically describe this HDMI cable like it's some sort of special high speed cable that isn't readily available to consumers.

No offense, but how in the hell do you get this from what he said?

It was just PR speak for "our console is capable of 4k and here is the cable to hook it up".

 

[Dosia]

I think people are only talking shit about the fact that Major Nelson is devoting time to specifically describe this HDMI cable like it's some sort of special high speed cable that isn't readily available to consumers.

It's called marketing. Who gives a shit.

 

[Chuckman]

Unfortunately it includes a Kinect as well.