XBox One AND PS4 Discussion

[XXXIV]

This was definitely the way it was with the 360, and in fact it was far worse back then. Take a minute and look back at the press regarding the first year of the 360 and the PS3 and it's the same story you're telling now. Not enough great games. A slow start. Highly anticipated games falling flat.

I remember how it was when I got the 360 and I think it was almost a year after release. Nothing to write home about.

I have NOT by any stretch given up on the XB1.

My biggest fear is that I wind up buying both systems this august so I am sure to get Dragon hockey games. I think it was Seven who called it an addiction.

[Inuyasha]

I think it was Seven who called it an addiction.

?? Brad Pitt called it an addiction???

[Aristo]

This was definitely the way it was with the 360, and in fact it was far worse back then. Take a minute and look back at the press regarding the first year of the 360 and the PS3 and it's the same story you're telling now. Not enough great games. A slow start. Highly anticipated games falling flat.

I remember how it was when I got the 360 and I think it was almost a year after release. Nothing to write home about.

I got a 360 nearly a year after launch, and that was only because I won it in a raffle. I'm not sure how long I would have waited had I not been handed one.

When I did get a 360, it was also the last day I ever touched my first Xbox. With the XB1, I still use my 360 nearly everyday. But then, I admitted when I finally pre-ordered that it was silly to buy in so soon. I had intended to wait at least a year, but I suppose more disposable income and a genuine interesting the media stuff lured me in. So I've been beta testing it ever since.

It could be worse. I have a Wii U gathering serious dust.

[TheTruth]

How many XB1 peeps are getting Watchdogs? It looks to have some interesting multiplayer modes with some team-based modes as well.

[Aristo]

How many XB1 peeps are getting Watchdogs? It looks to have some interesting multiplayer modes with some team-based modes as well.

I have no faith that Watchdogs will be any good. The next AAA game I'm going to pick up is Wolfenstein.

[Danimal]

How many XB1 peeps are getting Watchdogs? It looks to have some interesting multiplayer modes with some team-based modes as well.

I'd love to know who else is getting it for what system. It will make my purchasing decision easier.

[dbdynsty25]

How many XB1 peeps are getting Watchdogs? It looks to have some interesting multiplayer modes with some team-based modes as well.

I'd love to know who else is getting it for what system. It will make my purchasing decision easier.

PS4 no doubt.

[greggsand]

Watchdogs=Xbox 1 (all my friends are on xb1 - so no brainier),

[Diablo25]

Not sure if I'm getting it yet. Might wait for reviews. I haven't looked at the MP yet so I'm not sure. If the MP looks good I may go XB1.

Just a for the record from me on the whole PS4 vs XB1 stuff...for what it's worth. I think it's a bunch of s***. Both systems are great. Sure the One is more expensive due to the Kinect - which should be an add on - but I like the Kinect. I realize many don't so whatever. I'm sure MS will soon offer a Kinectless One (if they don't they are stupid). I love the TV integration which has worked from day 1 for me. Yes the PS4 has a bit more power under the hood. Good for Sony. Seriously, no sarcasm there, good for them. For me, the graphical differences are so small it's a moot point. Again, that is me. I like graphics but I guess I'm not a graphics whore because there is very little difference. I won't even bring up the DX12 thing (I guess I just did )...if that even pans out. Bottom line in my eyes is the "Kinect $100 difference" issue is obviously real (and it should be an issue) but everything else is crap. I love both consoles and I'm pumped that Sony stepped up to the plate this gen. Again, this is my view. Maybe I'm too much of an optimist but I still like MS and dont think the One is in the trouble 'everyone' thinks it is. I'm going to enjoy both of my systems.

[Pete1210]

How many XB1 peeps are getting Watchdogs? It looks to have some interesting multiplayer modes with some team-based modes as well.

I'd love to know who else is getting it for what system. It will make my purchasing decision easier.

I've got Watchdogs pre-ordered for XB1.

Here's a recent hands on video. Title is off. First 4 minutes are singleplayer followed by some multiplayer footage.

[dbdynsty25]

Again, this is my view. Maybe I'm too much of an optimist but I still like MS and dont think the One is in the trouble 'everyone' thinks it is. I'm going to enjoy both of my systems.

Not sure who thinks they are in "trouble", because they'll still sell the sh*t out of them and they'll be successful from a dollars standpoint, but they have pretty much sealed their fate and will finish 2nd in this console generation.

[Diablo25]

Again, this is my view. Maybe I'm too much of an optimist but I still like MS and dont think the One is in the trouble 'everyone' thinks it is. I'm going to enjoy both of my systems.

Not sure who thinks they are in "trouble", because they'll still sell the sh*t out of them and they'll be successful from a dollars standpoint, but they have pretty much sealed their fate and will finish 2nd in this console generation.

I read a column or two last week that alluded to the fact that MS may/should pull the plug on the One so I guess my 'everyone' statement was a bit misleading.

[skinsfan]

"Trouble" being relative to Microsofts' tolerance for 2nd place and losing tons of money in the Xbox division black hole.

[Inuyasha]

At the mall right now. Gamestop, best buy, target, all have xb1 kiosk w controllers hooked up. None of them are playable. Just has video running like 3 mo ago.

How these ms Mofo's expect sales to pick up when nobody can even try it. Ps4 wiiu displays all playable.

[MERACE]

How many XB1 peeps are getting Watchdogs? It looks to have some interesting multiplayer modes with some team-based modes as well.

I have no faith that Watchdogs will be any good. The next AAA game I'm going to pick up is Wolfenstein.

I plan on getting Watchdogs for PS4.

I'm genuinely curious why you "have no faith that Watchdogs will be any good"?


-MERACE

[MERACE]

Hmm...looks like the big boys (Sony & Microsoft) may be getting some more competition:

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/05/02/r ... deo-games/


-MERACE

[Zeppo]

How many XB1 peeps are getting Watchdogs? It looks to have some interesting multiplayer modes with some team-based modes as well.

I have no faith that Watchdogs will be any good. The next AAA game I'm going to pick up is Wolfenstein.

I plan on getting Watchdogs for PS4.

I'm genuinely curious why you "have no faith that Watchdogs will be any good"?


-MERACE

I also was pretty lukewarm about the game after early videos and such. It seemed too much like an interactive movie, and I couldn't grasp how the hacking stuff could work quickly enough to make for a compelling action game.

However, I recently watched a couple of videos over at GT and now I'm pretty excited. It's more like GTA than I'd had any idea, especially the driving which looks very forgiving and fun and is clearly a big part of the game. What they are attempting in terms of integrating multiplayer right into the world of single player in a seamless manner is very much a next-gen kind of thing. It seemed every game at E3 had that moment when they went "whaaaaaat? Wait, you've been online the whole time! With all these other players! Whoaaaaaaa!?!?!?!?" This is the first title that looks to really jump into those waters.

I'm not sold on the tablet app being more than just a quick diversion, but it's the first step in those terms. (The kind of stuff the Division seems to promise with it's tablet app seems more intriguing for example.)

I guess it's just one of those things where there is so much to the game that doesn't come across very well until you can see the game in action. As long as the story is halfway decent, it looks like it could be a really good game.

I can go either way in terms of platform, but right now I'm not a PSN+ subscriber, so I lean towards Xbone. I'm going to hold out as long as I can Always hoping that a discount on a yearly subscription code will show up at amazon or something.

[Pete1210]

I agree with Zeppo. The recent Watch Dog videos are looking good. I'm not expecting a blockbuster, but it looks like it adds some new mechanics to a nice looking open world game. I think the cross generation development hurts it. I can't wait to start seeing more games developed solely for the new hardware.

[XXXIV]

Something I am VERY interested in. PS4 exclusive?

This article...
http://www.craveonline.com/gaming/artic ... e#/slide/1

and this guys youtube...


Demon Souls is the only game I played for more than a week on my two PS3s. ...and two times through at that.... A souls game exclusive to PS4 is HUGE to me. Aside from Dragons hockey, DSII all I have been playing last two months.

[dbdynsty25]

At least we're getting reason #17 why digital downloads are a sh*tty idea.

The Show...supposed to be out at Midnight last night (the whole reason I went digital with it btw), STILL isn't available to download (at least 45 min. ago when I left for work). So yeah...never again will I pre-order via digital. Hopefully it's just Sony who F'd this up once...but from what I've read, it happened with Infamous as well.

Both companies were smart to not go digital only, that's for damn sure.

[RobVarak]

At least we're getting reason #17 why digital downloads are a sh*tty idea.

Really? I've had nothing but excellent experiences so far with digital download and it's the only way I'll buy games from here out, as long as I can. The combined benefits of having no games or boxes cluttering up the house and the ability to seamlessly jump from game-to-game are just awesome. I understand that those who sold a lot of games or were aggressive about getting used value back out of them won't agree, but for my money digital is the only way to fly.

[10spro]

Is that why Sony is offering slight discounts on some digital games? Wolfenstein for example can be preordered for $53 but if it had the same delay as MLB is taking then I can see why some gamers get pissed. Although for a little delay, I rather take the price cut.

I preordered MLB 14 at GS and will pick it later, no discounts but by then I am sure the digital copy will be available for everyone.

Both sides have plus and minuses.

[Macca00]

Really? I've had nothing but excellent experiences so far with digital download and it's the only way I'll buy games from here out, as long as I can. The combined benefits of having no games or boxes cluttering up the house and the ability to seamlessly jump from game-to-game are just awesome. I understand that those who sold a lot of games or were aggressive about getting used value back out of them won't agree, but for my money digital is the only way to fly.

Ditto. I've got both systems and I've yet to buy a boxed/physical copy of a single game. It's all been digital download and I've had no issues on either system.

I am lazy and love the fact I don't have to get up and physically change discs.

[Murph]

Really? I've had nothing but excellent experiences so far with digital download and it's the only way I'll buy games from here out, as long as I can. The combined benefits of having no games or boxes cluttering up the house and the ability to seamlessly jump from game-to-game are just awesome. I understand that those who sold a lot of games or were aggressive about getting used value back out of them won't agree, but for my money digital is the only way to fly.

Ditto. I've got both systems and I've yet to buy a boxed/physical copy of a single game. It's all been digital download and I've had no issues on either system.

I am lazy and love the fact I don't have to get up and physically change discs.

I'm lazy too, but I guess I'm also cheap and as long as I'm able to recoup a bit of my initial investment by selling the game when I'm done with it, I'm always going to opt for the physical disc.

I'm of the opinion that a digital version of the same game should be cheaper and not just $5 cheaper either.

[Aristo]

I keep meaning to play ACIV, but every time I end up playing one of the game I have loaded on my XB1 or 360. Digital just feel like the right way to deal with my media these days. I don't mess with CD's, DVD's, and rarely thumb drives. The cloud has everything I need, or what I want is loaded on whatever device I would use it on.

The sooner folks give up physical games, the sooner we can see steam like sales and marketing of them. For now, I pay the luddite tax for those that won't give up the discs.