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    I own more than a Wii U. The fact that you use that as a defense is pretty weak.

    Sales started out great for the system but since the start of the new year its gotten bad. Going from 330k down to 115k in one month is pretty bad.

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    Titanfall was released in March which boosted sale numbers. For all we know Sony could have seen a similar drop in sale numbers for April, but they haven't published their numbers.

    It's still outselling the 360 for the same launch time frame, which can't be viewed as anything but a success considering it's going head to head with the PS4 whereas the 360 basically launched unopposed for a year.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Krandor View Post
    Titanfall was released in March which boosted sale numbers. For all we know Sony could have seen a similar drop in sale numbers for April, but they haven't published their numbers.

    It's still outselling the 360 for the same launch time frame, which can't be viewed as anything but a success considering it's going head to head with the PS4 whereas the 360 basically launched unopposed for a year.
    The fact that next gen systems are launching now without a legit killer app is what has sales down, especially when said system is 500 bucks.


    Im happy I got my Xbone recently on Ebay for 392 w/ kinect

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    What are we defining as sales being down though? While we could use the head to head sales as a comparison, which the Internet so loves to do, both consoles are outselling their predecessors, which for systems with no true killer game (since most of the big titles haven't been exclusives) so far is a good sign.

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    i'm offended y'all dont view forza 5 as a killer app No forza fans here?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skidz View Post
    i'm offended y'all dont view forza 5 as a killer app No forza fans here?


    Is this serious? I don't think anyone views car games as "killer apps"..

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    Maybe some of the Gran Turismo games, or Idk, Ridge Racer back in the day?

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    riiiiiiiiiiidge racerrr

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    Ridge Racer V and 7 were launch titles for PS2 and PS3 respectively (And while everyone is lolKaz Rrrrrrridge Racer, it's still fun, fuck them), but yeah, Gran Turismo is the killer driving game and yes it moves hardware like nobody's business, Forza is MS's attempt to compete with GT, so yes for some it is a killer app, but it can't really touch GT.

    DriveClub was supposed to be the PS4 launch window Racer, and iirc it's more like GT than RR.
    But I want a PS4 Ridge Racer QQ, but that's not for this thread.

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    I thought the issue was everyone outside of Sessler universally panning Forza 5 as being terrible or at the very least much worse than 4 that kept it from being a killer app

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    Quote Originally Posted by Edelweiss View Post
    Is this serious? I don't think anyone views car games as "killer apps"..
    They sell much better in Europe than anywhere else in the world, generally speaking. So they're kind of important to launch correctly and on time. Forza 5 kind of didn't do gangbusters because of the crap install base of the XBox One. Cutting out so many European countries from launch really hurt the performance there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Callisto View Post
    I thought the issue was everyone outside of Sessler universally panning Forza 5 as being terrible or at the very least much worse than 4 that kept it from being a killer app
    I honestly never understood that. The game is exactly what you'd expect from a Forza title, but with fewer tracks than 4 had. But they're adding a new free track every few months, with 2 released so far.

    I mean, take a shooter like titanfall. If it had shipped with fewer multiplayer maps, would it suddenly become terrible?

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    I think if Titanfall 2 shipped with less maps/guns/giant robots or whatever and less rollout options than Titanfall did, but half of that difference was offered to be made up by a choice between a massive amount of grinding or a convenient one-time payment, then yeah, FPS players would maybe rate it poorly.

    Well, maybe not FPS players, but if the same thing happened in a genre that doesn't already plan to annually spend $60 on a game plus $60 on a season pass, then yeah.

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    The hardcore racing sims don't offer enough differences gameplay wise between versions that their value can be measured on the number of cars/maps available. Graphic upgrades aside, a new version with less content is a lesser game.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Krandor View Post
    The hardcore racing sims don't offer enough differences gameplay wise between versions that their value can be measured on the number of cars/maps available. Graphic upgrades aside, a new version with less content is a lesser game.
    Oh I agree its a lesser game. I just don't get how Forza 4 can be praised so highly and 5 be called terrible. Callisto, even the Car Tokens you're talking about were introduced at Forza 4's launch, but i guess no one noticed them at that time? Full disclosure though, I'm a forza fanatic so I'm biased as hell. Here's hoping 6 will be better.

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    External hard drive support rumored to be coming very soon
    Xbox One could support external hard drives sooner than we thought if a leaked image posted on Reddit is the real deal.

    Microsoft’s Xbox ambassador Major Nelson said back in early April support was coming soon, but couldn’t provide a timeframe.

    The image posted on Reddit comes courtesy of a “confirmed XB1 Dev” posting as XboxOneDev.

    If the image is authentic, it’s possible Microsoft could announce external hard drive support during its E3 2014 stage presentation next month.
    http://www.vg247.com/2014/05/20/look...g-to-xbox-one/
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    yes please keep complaining at any conceivable opportunity even when MS is actually fixing/improving things, the pointless console bashing never gets old

    (but by all means, bash the hell out of them when they do something wrong though)

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    sorry for double, new Xbox Wire came out
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    With the next system update coming in June, we’re thrilled to announce two of your most-requested features will be here soon: external storage support and real names for identifying your friends.

    Since our launch of Xbox One last year, we’ve been hard at work to continue making Xbox One the best destination for all your gaming and entertainment experiences. Because of the way we’ve designed the Xbox One platform, we’ve been able to continually improve the product for you with a more regular cadence of system and app updates. Your feedback for what you want most has been our guiding light for these updates, and will continue to be as we work to bring the fan-favorite features you want most.

    Real names and external storage support are just the beginning for June. With this update, Xbox Live is being improved in a number of ways as we announced last week. You will also be able to take advantage of great new SmartGlass features, including OneGuide and Universal Remote Control, select an account for automatic sign-in, and for Xbox One owners in Canada and Europe, get access to OneGuide and more TV, SmartGlass and voice features.



    Easily Increase Games Capacity with External Storage Support

    It couldn’t be easier to increase your storage capacity of games and apps with the external storage support features we’re bringing in June. Your Xbox One system will soon support up to two external hard drives at once. Simply plug in your 256 GB or larger USB 3.0 external hard drive and once formatted, copy and move games, apps and game add-ons to increase your storage capacity at home.

    This is also a great way to take your content to a friend’s house and get straight into a game directly from an external drive. You’ll need to sign in to Xbox Live if you’ve purchased your content digitally or insert a disc to verify your game ownership when you take your content on the road. The great benefit here is there’s no need to wait to re-download your game and all the DLC. With external storage support in June, you can also choose to copy full games and all of the associated content in one easy step.



    Real Names Makes it Easier to Identify Friends

    With Xbox One you can have 1,000 friends and infinite followers, but as these lists grow it can become increasingly more difficult to remember the people you know by their gamertag alone. Now with real names feature you can recognize people on your friends list and more easily discover people you already know who are on Xbox Live.

    Most importantly, we heard your feedback that to make this most useful you need full control. You’ll be able to share with all your friends, a subset of your choosing, friends of friends or none at all. The choice is yours. Also, your name doesn’t show up in games, and you can change your settings any time from your profile and when adding new friends.

    SmartGlass Provides Access to full OneGuide and Universal Remote Control, Pin Reordering and More

    We’ve made a ton of changes to your SmartGlass app for Xbox One. After getting great feedback from our SmartGlass beta, we’re thrilled to be bringing the entire OneGuide experience and Universal Remote Control to SmartGlass. Now in supported markets you can view all of your TV listings on your SmartGlass device and set and view your favorite channels and app channels on your smart phone, tablet or PC. With the Universal Remote Control, you can also easily switch channels, set new recordings and select and control recorded content from your DVR. Another great companion feature now in SmartGlass is pin reordering. With the touch of your finger you can easily organize your pins in categories or favorites based on your preferences and have those changes refresh to your console.

    Other improvements to SmartGlass will help you stay current on what you and your friends are up to, even when you’re away from your console. We’re bringing hero stats and activity feed front and center, and adding more ways for you to compare achievements via SmartGlass whether you’re on a friend’s profile or viewing a game from the activity feed. Just like on the console, you can choose to get notifications on your smart phone, PC or tablet when a favorite friend signs into their console or starts broadcasting a game. For many devices, you can even choose to start watching the broadcast wherever you are.

    Expanded TV and OneGuide Soon Available in More Markets

    The TV and OneGuide features we began sharing with select Xbox Live members in April will be available in June to everyone in Canada, UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy. The update will bring OneGuide, alongside Favorites and App Channels, for people in these markets who have their TV connected to Xbox One via HDMI-in. Additional features in these markets include Kinect voice commands for controlling your set-top box and other AV equipment. We’ve also updated TV and OneGuide settings to provide better power management and control of your devices and improved compatibility with more devices.

    New Gold Membership Benefits, Access to Apps for All and More

    With this update, you’ll find a new hub in Xbox One for exploring all of the great benefits available to Xbox Live Gold members, including Games with Gold and Deals with Gold. Also, with the Xbox Live Gold changes announced last week, shortly after the Xbox One system update becomes available in June all Xbox Live members will be able to access popular gaming and entertainment apps without a Gold membership.

    Finally, we’ve made it possible for you to choose an account for automatic sign-in on your Xbox One – another much-requested feature from fans like you.

    Coming soon, these features will be available to members previewing Xbox One system updates as they help us work through final improvements. This system update will become available to the full Xbox One community in June. We look forward to hearing what you think and keep the feedback coming.
    idk who was asking for real names, but at least it sounds optional

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