S1500 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 PS4: No DRM, no used game restrictions, more powerful, $100 cheaper. Xbone: DOA It only seemed like yesterday we hated the PS3 due to the super-high price, some bad PR from executives, and a trickle of games. Looks like they learned their lessons from the past, and from current peers making new mistakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algus Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Oh lawd and two of the games featured for PS4 are FFXV and Elder Scrolls Online. Did anyone else watch this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iswitt Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 It only seemed like yesterday we hated the PS3 due to the super-high price, some bad PR from executives, and a trickle of games. Looks like they learned their lessons from the past, and from current peers making new mistakes. Not to sound like a pessimist, but I honestly hope this is them learning lessons and not just drawing us in only to screw their customers over later on. You never know - they may decide to implement all this stuff after people have bought the console. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammR25 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 One thing about the 24hr "check in" required by MS that really bothers me is what about those serving in the military?? Whether they have boots on the ground or are ship based, they could be losing out big time if they don't have the internet signal their XB1 needs. They'll just get a PS4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iswitt Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 They'll just get a PS4. Or a Wii U. It does exist, after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakasama Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) So, is this thread is all about? I don't think my cousin isn't going to be too happy about it. He already has 3 XBoxes and two of them broke down. Then this happens. Edited June 11, 2013 by Bakasama 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimerians Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 So, is this thread is all about? lol...the flashing image of Steve Ballmer cracked me up. Where did you find that animated gif? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakasama Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) lol...the flashing image of Steve Ballmer cracked me up. Where did you find that animated gif? I find it through this article. Edited June 11, 2013 by Bakasama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendon Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 (edited) I have a question: I read about Xbox One Launch Day version selling out through some retailers and out of curiosity checked Amazon. They still have it for pre-order but I noticed one thing in their ad that stumped me: "The Xbox One "Day One Edition" console includes a commemorative controller, token code to unlock an exclusive Day One achievement, and premium packaging at no additional cost. " What the hell is "premium packaging"??????? (Note: I looked at GameStop and they have the Day One version available also, though they are selling the system only in bundles... typical GameStop) Edited June 16, 2013 by Mendon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necron99 Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 What the hell is "premium packaging"??????? just means fancier packaging to throw away. day one editions will probably be for sale for a few years. free achievement? who cares! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaperman Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 (edited) I have a question: I read about Xbox One Launch Day version selling out through some retailers and out of curiosity checked Amazon. They still have it for pre-order but I noticed one thing in their ad that stumped me: "The Xbox One "Day One Edition" console includes a commemorative controller, token code to unlock an exclusive Day One achievement, and premium packaging at no additional cost. " What the hell is "premium packaging"??????? So let me get this straight. They've made gaming 100% disposable, and then sell collector editions. What good is a collection of anything that has a fixed lifespan of a decade or less? The collectible 360/ps3 games were confusing enough to me because of their disposability--but at least in 10 years, you might get the thing to turn on and start up (there'd be f all to do in the game, but at least it'd run). So in 10 years, what does one do with a sealed, limited edition xbone? Put a bucket on its head and swing off the handle? Edited June 16, 2013 by Reaperman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaperman Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 (edited) So here's how xbone collecting/reselling might work: Game goes on clearance, individual buys game and waits a year. Game, then years out of print, becomes valuable thanks to the high fees for running used ones. (A sealed game should be worth at least what that fee is or the cost of the downloadable version whichever is less) Reseller profits (barely) and hopes to god he doesn't get stuck with a stack of sealed and useless xbone games when xbone2 comes out. Reselling could be like collecting--but the goal is not to be stuck with anything at the end. So in that way, it's pretty much nothing like it. Edited June 16, 2013 by Reaperman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammR25 Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 So let me get this straight. They've made gaming 100% disposable, and then sell collector editions. What good is a collection of anything that has a fixed lifespan of a decade or less? The collectible 360/ps3 games were confusing enough to me because of their disposability--but at least in 10 years, you might get the thing to turn on and start up (there'd be f all to do in the game, but at least it'd run). So in 10 years, what does one do with a sealed, limited edition xbone? Put a bucket on its head and swing off the handle? You'll still be able to watch DVDs and Blu-rays with it 30 years from now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starscream Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 I have a question: I read about Xbox One Launch Day version selling out through some retailers and out of curiosity checked Amazon. They still have it for pre-order but I noticed one thing in their ad that stumped me: "The Xbox One "Day One Edition" console includes a commemorative controller, token code to unlock an exclusive Day One achievement, and premium packaging at no additional cost. " What the hell is "premium packaging"??????? (Note: I looked at GameStop and they have the Day One version available also, though they are selling the system only in bundles... typical GameStop) I'm thinking it's like the release day 360 that had the chrome dvd tray cover and came with the media remote. I assume this has something to make it different from ones shipped after release day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariboy Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 (edited) The chrome DVD tray cover was to differentiate the premium 20 gig model from the model without a hard drive. It eventually disappeared before the slim model that was just replaced was launched. But my 20 gig model bought new on Black Friday a year after launch still had it. It wasn't a release day bonus. Edited June 17, 2013 by Atariboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algus Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Yeah, all Premiums had the Chrome tray. My post launch had it and the one I bought in 2008 just before they stopped selling them has it. The mini-remote was a launch day bonus but it is pretty puny compared to the full size one that you could end up purchasing. I guess something is better than nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendon Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Ahh... adding a remote or something else makes sense. Stupid me, all I could picture was added styrofoam or a bow & ribbon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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