E3 2016 Microsoft Press Conference Discussion

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2 minutes ago, George P said:

There's enough time, and they only said 2017, not holiday 2017, it could be next Spring, or in the summer, like July.    At least they're going to give developers time to play with it.

They did say Holiday 2017.

 

Unless I'm dyslexic lol.

[PGHammer]

The question is - if you are thinking about an XB ONE now, *which* XB ONE - and *where*?

 

I'm thinking the Project Scorpio model for the big home theater screen, with current models deployed elsewhere.

 

The home theater screen deployment is obvious - that will be where 4K begins.  Everywhere else will be secondary.

 

HALO WARS 2 - 343's return to the PC in a monster way.  (We asked for it - didn't we?)

 Is MADDEN also going to be cross-play-ready?

 

 

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1 minute ago, Audioboxer said:

They did say Holiday 2017.

 

Unless I'm dyslexic lol.

They said Holiday 2017

[Jose_49]

Xbox's presentation was freaking badass. 

[George P Global Moderator]

2 minutes ago, Audioboxer said:

They did say Holiday 2017.

 

Unless I'm dyslexic lol.

I don't remember hearing PHil say it, but I did look away, maybe it was posted on screen.

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Just now, George P said:

I don't remember hearing PHil say it, but I did look away, maybe it was posted on screen.

Yeah it was on screen (as in the big screen behind him).

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Just now, George P said:

I don't remember hearing PHil say it, but I did look away, maybe it was posted on screen.

It was on screen.

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Sorry... but this Twitter account

 

[George P Global Moderator]

I think it's a plus, specially if it's going to support VR through the Rift and maybe even the Vive?   Developers get a year to bring out games to take advantage of it.

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49 minutes ago, dipsylalapo said:

Personally it's not the hype, it the surprise of not knowing what's coming. 

 

How does showing it on the actual day differ (or lessen the hype) then if it's shown a few days earlier?

Because the information and the delivery is not controlled by the corporations.

[jerzdawg]

Annoyed that it appears that the Xbox One S does not support kinect?  Unless I am missing something but the back of it did not have a spot for it.  So even if I wanted to replace the one connected to my main TV for 4k video, I cant hook up the kinect...

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By the way, I really expected RDR2 at MS' conference. It's going to be multiplatform but they usually pull off the marketing on Rockstar games!

 

Also that leak list lol

 

18 out of 19: 94,74% accurate.

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1 minute ago, George P said:

I think it's a plus, specially if it's going to support VR through the Rift and maybe even the Vive?   Developers get a year to bring out games to take advantage of it.

I'm thinking more in terms of 4K - not VR.

HALO WARS 2 in 4K.  Chew on THAT for a bit.

1 minute ago, jerzdawg said:

Annoyed that it appears that the Xbox One S does not support kinect?  Unless I am missing something but the back of it did not have a spot for it.  So even if I wanted to replace the one connected to my main TV for 4k video, I cant hook up the kinect...

Separate USB adapter in the rear of the S - not a dedicated KINECT adapter as in the current ONE.

It still supports Kinect.

 

 

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3 minutes ago, jerzdawg said:

Annoyed that it appears that the Xbox One S does not support kinect?  Unless I am missing something but the back of it did not have a spot for it.  So even if I wanted to replace the one connected to my main TV for 4k video, I cant hook up the kinect...

It does, MS are going to be running a program to supply free adaptors to those that already have a Kinect/XB1 combo. Well... at least i read that somewhere.

[jerzdawg]

1 minute ago, PGHammer said:

 

Separate USB adapter in the rear of the S - not a dedicated KINECT adapter as in the current ONE.

It still supports Kinect.

 

 

as long as its an adapter that I dont have to pay for...

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1 minute ago, MikeChipshop said:

It does, MS are going to be running a program to supply free adaptors to those that already have a Kinect/XB1 combo. Well... at least i read that somewhere.

They are, I saw a post about that as well on twitter.

[vcfan]

the one s 2tb is $399, so it seems this was bs

 

[George P Global Moderator]

Xbox One S is £249 for 500GB, £299 for 1TB and £349 for 2TB edition.     I expect the S will quickly replace the old XB1s at retail since they both start at the same price.

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2 minutes ago, vcfan said:

the one s 2tb is $399, so it seems this was bs

 

Then there must be two SKUs, because $299 was 100% on screen.

 

 

"Starting at".

 

Details from Xbox Wire:

 

Xbox One S. Debuting a sleek new design and “robot white” color, the new Xbox One S is the smallest and most compact Xbox ever. The 40 percent smaller console has an internal power supply and supports 4K Ultra HD for Blu-ray movies and content streamed from partners like Netflix and Amazon Video. High Dynamic Range (HDR) support for video and gaming delivers richer, more luminous colors in games like Gears of War 4.1 Available for preorder beginning today and in stores starting August 2016:

 

500GB Xbox One S is $299 USD/ £249 GBP / €299 EUR,

1TB Xbox One S is $349 USD / £299 GBP / €349 EUR

Limited launch edition 2TB Xbox One S will be available in select markets for $399 USD / £349 GBP / €399 EUR.

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Just now, Andrew said:

Then there must be two SKUs, because $299 was 100% on screen.

no im saying that gamespot leak image that has been floating around looks like bs

 

the one s has 3 skus. $299 500GB, $349 1TB, $399 2TB

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Canadian prices? lol (449 for 1TB)

 

https://www.amazon.ca/Xbox-One-500GB-Console-Bundle/dp/B01GW3GY3K/ref=sr_1_2_twi_gam_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1465841895&sr=8-2&keywords=xbox+one+s

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There's no other SKU, $399 is the limited edition 2TB version,  the S is meant to replace the OG XB1 at retail, I'm sure MS has already switched it's production to the S and stopped or are close to stopping production of the original.

 

Also it sounds like Microsoft is holding back some Xbox One dashboard updates for the October release and Gamescom.

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4 minutes ago, George P said:

Xbox One S is £249 for 500GB, £299 for 1TB and £349 for 2TB edition.     I expect the S will quickly replace the old XB1s at retail since they both start at the same price.

Hmmm... Despite the Scorpio coming, at £249 for the S 500GB model, that could replace my living room XB1, then that could go in the man cave / game room / office until Scorpio can replace it in there... decisions decisions.

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Quote

Introducing the Xbox One family of devices

 

The new lineup of Xbox One hardware and accessories delivers unprecedented choice and level of personalization for gamers. All Xbox One devices will play current and future Xbox One games as well as titles in the Xbox One Backward Compatibility program, and all accessories will work across every console in the Xbox One family as well.

 

Xbox One S. Debuting a sleek new design and “robot white” color, the new Xbox One S is the smallest and most compact Xbox ever. The 40 percent smaller console has an internal power supply and supports 4K Ultra HD for Blu-ray movies and content streamed from partners like Netflix and Amazon Video. High Dynamic Range (HDR) support for video and gaming delivers richer, more luminous colors in games like Gears of War 4.1 Available for preorder beginning today and in stores starting August 2016:

 

• 500GB Xbox One S is $299 USD/ £249 GBP / €299 EUR,
• 1TB Xbox One S is $349 USD / £299 GBP / €349 EUR
• Limited launch edition 2TB Xbox One S will be available in select markets for $399 USD / £349 GBP / €399 EUR.

 

Project Scorpio. Coming Holiday 2017, Project Scorpio will be the most powerful console ever created, with 6 teraflops of GPU delivering a premier console gaming experience including true 4K gaming and high fidelity virtual reality. Project Scorpio will join the Xbox One family and coexist alongside Xbox One and Xbox One S and all of your Xbox One games and accessories are compatible.

 

New Xbox Wireless Controller. We’ve enhanced comfort with a textured grip and introduced a sleek, streamlined design in white. Added Bluetooth radio gives you easy wireless connection to your Windows 10 PCs and tablets.2 The new Xbox Wireless Controller will be available worldwide starting in August for $59.99/49.99 pounds/59.99 euros.

 

Xbox Design Lab. Now fans can create their own official, one-of-a-kind Xbox Wireless Controllers with more than 8 million color variations to customize the controller body, D-pad, thumbsticks, ABXY buttons and more. Each controller is handmade to order and shipped directly to fans. Xbox Design Lab is open for orders now in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico for $79.99 through http://www.xbox.com/xboxdesignlab. Laser engraving is also available for an additional $9.99.

 

Xbox Elite Wireless Controller – Gears of War 4 Limited Edition. A pro-level controller designed in collaboration with The Coalition, the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller – Gears of War 4 Limited Edition features laser-etched claw marks and a battle-weathered design, telling the survival story of a confrontation with the Swarm. Available in very limited quantities in early October for $199.99/199.99 euros/159.99 pounds with pre-orders starting the week of June 13 at select retailers.

Read more at http://news.xbox.com/2016/06/13/xbox-e3-2016-briefing-news-recap/#7sBEipoHIt01LgrE.99

 

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