What makes you say that? as far as i can tell the ps4 controller has more functionality with the touch pad. The xbox one just seems like a refined rehash of the 360.
Ergonomics.
What makes you say that? as far as i can tell the ps4 controller has more functionality with the touch pad. The xbox one just seems like a refined rehash of the 360.
Exclusives mean they're console dependent. You're never gonna get Halo on a PS4. You're never gonna get Uncharted on an XBox. You're never gonna Mario on either.
Not sure where some of this info is coming from, but I watched the live presentation and and "always on" internet connection is not required.
This was stated during the presentation.
Older XBOX 360 game fee????
It can't play them, so how can you be charged for them?
The rental issue was never discussed, so it sounds like someone is making stuff up here.
I just went digging for some new Kinect info, and this is how it sees environments...
Image
...which is nothing more than a higher res version of the old Kinect. It can detect wrinkles in your clothes and facial expressions, but it can't tell what brands your wearing, or who you're with.
Hell, you can't even use it for blackmail. The image is too mushy.![]()
Well? Yeah? Your point being?[
Point being when you say exclusives are gonna be the same, that makes no sense
That's just the IR sensor,the Kinect combines 3 or 4 different video feeds, that was just one of them.
This is a good place to see exactly what the kinect is capable of, pay attention to the voice filtering as well![]()
I stand corrected.
Though I still think MS using it to record who you're with, what you're wearing, what you're saying, and what you're doing to spy on your for marketing purposes is a lot of paranoid BS.
...and probably illegal.
Ever used a credit card or been online? It's not illegal if you are referred to as User h4X321#211 ("anonymized") instead of John Smith.
Interesting documentary for anyone who thinks this kind of thing isn't pervasive already: http://documentary.net/panopticon-the-documentary-about-your-privacy/
I'm not buying a tinfoil hat anytime soon, but it's always good to know that companies like google can use DPI (deep packet inspection) or other methods to read your email...for marketing purposes of course.
There's that, but your image and voice aren't anonymized. Using the Kinect camera and mic to gather data on you would be roughly the equivalent of wiretapping your phone to figure out what kind of cereal you like to eat.
edit: though MS could say you're actively buying into the system of your own volition, and that should be considered an opt-in to being recorded and filmed for advertising purposes. That'd put it more into a legally dark grey area.
Microsoft blew it....
This Console is useless outside America, we can't use all that tv stuff.
The games ... Really ? ANOTHER cod , another forza....
GG microsoft , gg
What I'm saying is when MS finally moves to selling off that data (as every company in the last decade has once gathering enough information to classify user types) they will release an API that "anonymizes" data to be sold off. You're voice won't be there or your picture, but everything else from your emotional states (camera/voice recognition combined) to certain stimuli, to your average use cases will be sold.
As for your edit, definitely a defense to be used if a lawsuit ever comes up.
There's that, but your image and voice aren't anonymized. Using the Kinect camera and mic to gather data on you would be roughly the equivalent of wiretapping your phone to figure out what kind of cereal you like to eat.
edit: though MS could say you're actively buying into the system of your own volition, and that should be considered an opt-in to being recorded and filmed for advertising purposes. That'd put it more into a legally dark grey area.
Guess what product runs the XBOX and its "great features". Oh, Windows 8?!
Lets see:
1. No removable hard drive
Wondering why this is an issue for some. They have already said that the device will have USB3.0 support and support a plethora of external devices including USB3 hard drives and storage.
2. Useless gimmicks for those that don't have cable, I have an S4 and the air view and all other gimmicks haven't been used once. XBMC, Hulu+, and Netflix have all the programing I need.
Gimmicks are features. Features are always gimmicks. What you find useless, another might find a blessing. Just because you have no use for them, doesn't mean they're useless. This is a common and annoying mindset on these forums.
3 Can't let your friends borrow your games.
http://www.insidegamingdaily.com/20...orrowed-games-on-xbox-one-mysterious-on-used/
Untrue as clarified by Microsoft. There is borrowing and taking your disc around. if you put the disc into the drive of the xbox, that console can continue to play that game until it is removed or you start to play the game again on your own account and console at home. No different than current disc based borrowing. Just using an online check now since its possible games are hard drive based.
4. Kinect constantly "watching and listening" to you. The sheep don't mind MS doing this in their house but if the government does in public spaces then all hell breaks loose.
This one is a tough one. On one side, i want to tell you to start wearing a mask and a tinfoil hat whenever or whever you go. it's pure conspiracy thoery and to the sane individuals pure paranoid lunacy. However, I agree the technology is theoretically there. However, it's already there with the current generation and live. It's also there with PShome and any of the systems with a camera. Also your smartphone, that has two cameras, one you usually have pointed at your face. Your computers too, many of them have built in Cameras. Don't forget the millions of cameras you probably pass by everyday while in the public space. At what point is it being paranoid and delusional and what point did t become some sure fact that Microsoft will do it?
5. No backwards compatibility, at least Sony has a plan with Gaikai tech.
As of right now, according to Sony's official release, The PS4 will have absolutely no backwards compatibility with previous console titles. While Gakai is hopeful, the support for a ported version of your old titles maybe extremely limited and is at the mercy of Sony's team to decide which games they port. This will be no different than their current marketplace which does sell PSone and PS2 titles for the different consoles. They are additional fee, and they are only available to limit console range at the discretion of Sony.
Yup, PS4 for me.
my responses to this nonsense in bold.
However, Dont' not buy the PS4 / 360 or whatever.. buy the console you do want the best. Thats why we have choice.
Just don't listen to incorrect rumours and lies to make your decision.
From what i've seen, (anandtech ahs a great technical comparison), The PS4 looks like it will overall have the greater theoretical horsepower under the hood.
what that means for the actual titles we will get, we will have to wait till they're out and tested. I just think that for my use of a console, the One has a broader appeal. Sony's focus on "social" and "sharing" features don't really interest me all that much. Microsoft's overlays' and ability to run Apps, plus broader media content system is more interesting to me.
my responses to this nonsense in bold.
However, Dont' not buy the PS4 / 360 or whatever.. buy the console you do want the best. Thats why we have choice.
Just don't listen to incorrect rumours and lies to make your decision.
From what i've seen, (anandtech ahs a great technical comparison), The PS4 looks like it will overall have the greater theoretical horsepower under the hood.
what that means for the actual titles we will get, we will have to wait till they're out and tested. I just think that for my use of a console, the One has a broader appeal. Sony's focus on "social" and "sharing" features don't really interest me all that much. Microsoft's overlays' and ability to run Apps, plus broader media content system is more interesting to me.
LOL. Who's the fanboy?
- Live sub
- Fee for pre-owned games
- I don't watch TV, only catchup so none of that stuff interests me
- Zero backwards compat.
- Non replaceable HDD
- Huuuuge box
- Voice control novelty
- Daily net connection required
Sony can easily trump this if they play their cards right. All they need is PS+, a proper used games market and a basic free PSN and they will win hands down.
Loosely, because you can connect an iPad etc..