Re: The Official Xbox Thread

[M99]

This week's Call of Duty: Ghosts event wasn't just the first opportunity to see the game's much-anticipated multiplayer content, it was also my first chance to see how the new Xbox One controller performs when playing a competitive first-person shooter. While the controller wasn't paired with the Xbox One console — rather, PCs configured to next-gen specs — the demos highlighted the new changes to the ergonomics, thumbsticks, d-pad, and trigger design.

Upon starting the first match, the upgrades made to the thumbsticks were immediately apparent. Microsoft has made the overall surface area of the thumbpads slightly smaller, but implemented texturized edges and a concave surface. The thumbsticks also have a wider range of motion, which affords increased precision. The minimum draw before an action is reflected on-screen is much smaller on the Xbox One than Xbox 360. Moving either stick slightly off center resulted in small movement or aim adjustments on-screen. Naturally, raising the in-game sensitivity made those small gestures result in a much larger on-screen action. Overall, players will seemingly have a much greater level of control and personalization when using the next-gen gamepad.

The other big change is the d-pad, which has long been a headache for shooter and fighting game fans on the Xbox 360. This week's demo solidified that the era of the Xbox 360's loose, imprecise disc-based d-pad will soon be a distant memory. The 4-way button is incredibly responsive, with a distinctive click when calling in a killstreak. Most importantly, the design is easy to differentiate on-the-fly, so you can make quick, decisive taps without error.

After finding a lack of impulse trigger-enabled titles at E3, I had hoped that this week's event would finally showcase how the haptic feedback works with a shooter title. Unfortunately, my dreams were quickly dashed. While Microsoft has promises that the Xbox One controller will be capable of weapon-specific vibration effects, the rumble motors in the triggers were disabled.

All the same, I was able to get a feel for the new trigger and shoulder button designs, which have now taken on rounded, tapering edges. The shoulders and triggers now seamlessly blend with the base of the controller, which in effect, makes them feel like a natural extension of your fingers as you play. The design feels so good and intuitive, in fact, that I struggled to notice much else about them.

The Xbox One controller builds upon the Xbox 360's legacy as a proficient shooter gamepad. All of the ergonomic features you love are there with significant refinements and increased precision. With Sony making FPS-centric improvements for the DualShock 4, it'll be interesting to see which controller reigns supreme when the systems ship later this year.

[M99]

Following its Gamescom showcase today, Microsoft revealed the full list of titles that will be available on Xbox One at launch.

Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag (Ubisoft, Ubisoft)
Battlefield 4 (DICE, Electronic Arts)
Call of Duty: Ghosts (Infinity Ward, Activision)
Crimson Dragon (Grounding/Land Ho!, Microsoft Studios)
Dead Rising 3 (Capcom Vancouver, Microsoft)
FIFA 14 (EA Sports, Electronic Arts)
Fighter Within (AMA Ltd., Ubisoft)
Forza Motorsport 5 (Turn 10 Studios, Microsoft Studios)
Just Dance 2014 (Ubisoft Paris, Ubisoft)
Killer Instinct (Double Helix, Microsoft Studios)
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes (TT Games, Warner Bros. Interactive)
Lococycle (Twisted Pixel, Microsoft Studios)
Madden NFL 25 (EA Sports, Electronic Arts)
NBA 2K14 (Visual Concepts, 2K Sports)
NBA Live 14 (EA Sports, Electronic Arts)
Need for Speed: Rivals (Ghost Games, Electronic Arts)
Peggle 2 (Popcap, Electronic Arts)
Powerstar Golf (Zoe Mode, Microsoft Studios)
Ryse: Son of Rome (Crytek, Microsoft Studios)
Skylanders: Swap Force (Vicarious Visions, Activision)
Watch Dogs (Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft)
Zoo Tycoon (Frontier Developments Ltd., Microsoft Studios)
Zumba Fitness: World Party (Zoë Mode, Majesco)

[Albiceleste]

Being able to trade up your xbox 360 games for xbox one games for only $10 is very appealing, might have to get an xbone

[B-Mac]

Being able to trade up your xbox 360 games for xbox one games for only $10 is very appealing, might have to get an xbone

so if I buy fifa for 360 when it comes out, i can get it for $10 on xbox one

[Firenze]

Being able to trade up your xbox 360 games for xbox one games for only $10 is very appealing, might have to get an xbone

so if I buy fifa for 360 when it comes out, i can get it for $10 on xbox one

fifa will be free with all xbox one pre orders anywho

[B-Mac]

Being able to trade up your xbox 360 games for xbox one games for only $10 is very appealing, might have to get an xbone

so if I buy fifa for 360 when it comes out, i can get it for $10 on xbox one

fifa will be free with all xbox one pre orders anywho

haven't pre ordered yet, still not sure which console I will buy.


GTA V and Fifa will be the last games I buy of current generation

[Great Leader Sprucenuce]

Free Fifa shouldn't really matter anyway....

Its still cheaper to get a PS4 and Fifa lol.

[B-Mac]

Free Fifa shouldn't really matter anyway....

Its still cheaper to get a PS4 and Fifa lol.

but i'm an xbox fan boy / just hate playstaion controllers and will pay more money just so I don't have to use them

[Great Leader Sprucenuce]

LMAO apparently both controllers are legit this time.

At least if you believe the usual gaming outlets.

[Eivindo]

The controllers have also been one of the major reasons for my love for Xbox. However, recently I have been playing some Fifa with a friend and his PS3, and I think I can get used to it if necessary. Still, will probably wait several months until I get one.

I have to buy PS3 first so I can play GTA with my friends

[Firenze]

PS4 controller is, according to all reports, a massive improvement and every hands on say it's near perfect. Took me a while to get used to the PS3 controller after 6 years with the 360, but I use it no problem now.

[B-Mac]

the fact my thumbs touch when using joysticks on Playstion controllers is a big problem. playstation controllers were built for little asian hands/10 year olds

[Eivindo]

Thankfully, my short fingers make me highly adaptable to both controllers.

However, Its still hard for my brain to give up on Sexbox. I guess I will wait several months to see what Xbox can do to turn their bad start around.

[M99]

[Firenze]

this will probably get taken down before anyone sees this, but here, someone already has an XBOX ONE and is showing off the dashboard and what not.

[Eivindo]

damn, too late

[Firenze]

https://www.dailymotion.com/suda51_is_a_bot#video=x14f9z2

[Motogp69]

I especially like being able to go to the menu screen in the middle of a game, it's such a simple thing, but such a pain in the ass avoided.

[RealGunner]

Being a windows 8 fan ( on mobile anyways)

I really like this

http://uk.ign.com/videos/2013/11/08/xbox-one-dashboard-walkthrough

[B-Mac]

1 week till they take my money

[LeSwagg James]

The XBOX controller is indeed better.. The console itself is so big and ugly though

[Guest]

What do I care how big and ugly the console is? The controller is what we actually use to game

[LeSwagg James]

I don't like having ugly things that look like they're from the 90's sitting in my living room

[Jonathan28]

MS may have just about successfully bribed me and my friends into buying their console. I don't agree at all with the BS they tried to pull earlier in the year with their online only requirement, but, I saw Titanfall.  

[Motogp69]

Not a fan of the new Xbox controller, my main complaint of the PS3 remote was that the one which came with the system was light and felt quite cheap pretty much forcing you to upgrade. Now Microsoft and Sony have switched, with the PS4 remote feeling solid and substantial, and the Xbox1 feels light and cheap.

[B-Mac]

almost time

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