XBOX ONE is not the one.

On 05/21/2013 at 02:46 PM by Townz90

'XBOX..go home!'

I'm not impressed. Well I am, Microsoft just revealed a pretty decent multimedia box. As a gaming console though, I can't comment because what they showed us was the very bare minimum.

I'm struggling for talking points here. The 'In-Engine', not 'Gameplay', footage they showed of CoD Ghosts was pretty impressive but it's still just another annual iteration of the CoD franchise. Same with the EA Sports stuff they showed, the footage was identical to the opening sequences in all the current gen franchises!

I've been swaying towards Sony for a while now and I feel their reveal showed a lot more promise and they didn't even show their hardware! Obviously it's too early to spell doom and gloom for Microsoft but their subscription model is staying put and a lack of backwards compatibility does not spell promise.

We'll know more at E3 and I think that's where the real battle will be fought. The war won't be decided this year either. I'd urge caution when deciding which console to buy, waiting later down the road seems like the best option.

Matt

Chris Yarger Community Manager

05/21/2013 at 02:56 PM

I'm with ya man, leaning towards PS4..

PS4 showed some games..
XBox1 showed Collar Duty - The New Dogs.

Townz90

05/21/2013 at 03:06 PM

Dogs and hairy arms, that's the future of CoD..

transmet2033

05/21/2013 at 02:58 PM

See, the console will most likely sell though, just like the Wii sold.

05/21/2013 at 03:07 PM

No doubt and I think it will do a fine job of monetizing the living room, as will the PS4. The focus away from games is worrying me a little though.

05/21/2013 at 03:22 PM

since the ps4 seemed far more focused on games, I am definitely leaning in that direction.

leeradical42

05/21/2013 at 03:21 PM

The Xbox one just showed me a glorified mancave for a rpg gamer like myself i saw nothing that convinced me that this will be an online sports, fps, entertainment center and nothing more oh yea and Kinect activated really!!! I dont think they had a house full of kids in mind when deciding this stupid feature im going for the ps4 they will have to really show me something to convince me otherwise.

05/21/2013 at 03:42 PM

everything's pointing towards Sony's PS4. Let's wait till e3 though, that's where we'll get the bulk of our information!

gigantor21

05/21/2013 at 03:39 PM

LOL glad I'm not the only one who laughed at that voice command. :p

And yeah. I'm not interested in a console that's supposed to be a water cooler, a cable box that plays games or a "Trojan Horse". I want a console that's built around a strategy that's "console first", and MS clearly has no interest in that anymore. This was a disappointment.

05/21/2013 at 03:43 PM

hard to know who that conference was aimed at, definitely not gamers. E3 has to be aimed at gamers. That's where we'll find out whose carrying the aces.

05/21/2013 at 03:45 PM

Oh, it was aimed at gamers alright. Namely the hardcore sports and COD fans. It was a far cry from the diverse range of content and games showcased by Sony back in February--you'd think MS would want to match that, and would easily be able to 3 months later. But I guess not.

asrealasitgets

05/21/2013 at 03:46 PM

The thing is that I wasn't that impressed with the Pre-Rendered Cut Scenese either. So if the games look current gen, and video cut scenes look so-so, where is the WOW factor of owning a next gen console? Let me use that bing snap-in to search for prices on a PS4 please.

05/21/2013 at 03:50 PM

it was definitely underwhelming. Sony have my money currently. I still think E3 is going to be where the bulk of information comes out.

Super Step Contributing Writer

05/21/2013 at 04:00 PM

Aside from still needing to watch this all myself, I'm with you. E3 will be where they get more info out, I think this served as hype up to E3 .. which might have been a bad move, since everyone's complaining and wanting a PS4.

05/21/2013 at 04:09 PM

You could probably just miss it tbf. It really was a non-event, other than the reveal of a black box. This upcoming E3 is probably one of the most important, in recent memory.

Halochief90

05/21/2013 at 04:16 PM

Yeah, with the big announcement arguably being the Halo TV-series it's hard not to be weary of what direction Microsoft is going to take this "gaming" console.

05/21/2013 at 04:21 PM

halo tv series was kind of cool but the story for Halo has always been wank IMO

Cary Woodham

05/21/2013 at 07:06 PM

I just got home from work so I haven't read anything about the new Xbox announcements. As soon as it has enough fun games that I want to play, then I'll really be interested.

05/22/2013 at 01:55 PM

I wait for E3 with baited breath.

BrokenH

05/29/2013 at 12:47 AM

I feel ya,Townz! Preach it! I'm hoping microsoft will listen to feedback and change up their gameplan somewhat. Maybe they'll give a better impression at E3?

05/29/2013 at 11:47 AM

It could still be a good system but I'm looking for the more economically friendly of the two.

PixlBit

XBOX ONE is not the one.

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