XboxOneUK interviews Graeme Boyd regarding his thoughts on ID@Xbox, where 'AceyBongos' came from, tips for finding friendly players online and more!
If you’re a clueless dad that just purchased an Xbox One for Christmas, and you have no idea on how to get it ready for when your young one will storm the base of the tree in search of bounty, Microsoft comes to the rescue with an instructional video starring the ever-smiling Brit Graeme Boyd, sporting the customary tacky Christmas sweater with Sonic on top.
I think any boy older than 5 knows how to set up an xbox live account and get rid of parental control
I don't think this video will be much help for parents, the segment's are too short and don't go into enough detail. Its a good idea to get the XBOX out of the box and update it though, I wonder how many XBOX One's on the shelf will have the new UI and its a big update to do. I think it would be good to have this as an introduction with links to extended versions of segments on parental controls etc.
There's a lot of steps. If you ever set up windows OS on a PC it's like that, but more annoying. Imagine little Timmy on Xmas day, already disappointed he didn't get a PS4, having to wait for updates and account set ups just to play his GTA5....not a good recipe for a happy Christmas.
Couldn't help but add the little jab in there. Was merely joking and I'm feeling jovial.:)
If the parent has no interest in gaming, I highly doubt that they would come to n4g to read gaming news on how to prep an xbox. Nor will they look at videos on youtube on how to do it. They will just leave it to the kid to do what ever it is that needs to be done if any, cause damn if they would know something has to be done.
The parent would figure that they did what they had to do, which was to purchase the console. Anything else that needs to be done is on the kid. If the kid cant prep the system by themselves, then most likely theyre not ready for that type of system and maybe instead should get something less demanding.
Another thing is that a lot of people dont even take the time to read the instruction manuals. Many a friend have called me to hook up their electronics because they dont know how. When asked did they read the manual, the reply is more often than not is no they didnt. People just expect things to work perfectly out the box with no fuss.
I remember when I got my PS2. All I had to do was hook it all up, set the date and time(less than a minute) put in a game, and it started to play.
Nowadays, you have to hook it all up, read disclaimers. download/install updates, set up all sorts of accounts and personal information, read more disclaimers, put in the game, read and agree to TOS and usually read more disclaimers, install the game, download the update, read and agree to more TOS and read more disclaimers, install the update, then maybe you can play if you agree to another TOS which says you are willing to allow the publisher to use your soul as collateral for their deals with the devil.
Sure you can skip a lot of those steps if you don't connect to the internet, but then you miss out on all those features which apparently everyone buys a game console for.
If I got this for christmas I would prefer it stay in the box. Half the magic is watching your kid coming down the stairs, seeing the presents, finding that one that is behind the tree in the corner, opening it up, and seeing priceless expression on their face when they realize you didnt get them a PS4.
The Inner Circle: "On the latest Inner Circle special we chat with Graeme Boyd to who most xbox gamers know as Acey Bongos. We get his perspective on Xbox in europe, ask a few fan questions, get his thoughts on having his own podcast and is xbox one a must buy console."
Acey, seems like a real cool, humble guy. Good to hear that admission that MS have been lacking big releases besides halo, forza and gears from a man at the company. Good to know that they are listening to their audience and responding quickly.
you guys do great pod casts. Im always checking for them! keep up the good work.
oh, and if you are ever looking for some cool intro music, for your show, inbox me ;)...I could cook up something very xbox inspired...but a bit trappy too!
Mainland Europe has always been pretty much a PlayStation stronghold, and Microsoft has struggled considerably during the current generation in establishing a solid spearhead there, but things are improving according to Xbox EMEA Social Marketing Manager Graeme Boyd.
Competiton is good. Glad I invested in both consoles. Gotta love it when executives can be nice and gives credit where credit is due to each other; moreso, than most fans iteslf.
Very nice video there Abriael.
Video is not mine :D Credit for that goes all to the folks from TIC, they do very nice podcasts.
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Looking forward to the line-up increasing in the years to come. Would love to see a new Lost Odyssey, Blue Dragon, Otogi, Jade Empire and more Rare titles included alongside new ips. Hopefully they also bring Lost Odyssey and Blue Dragon to Backwards Compatibility.
Lost Odysee and Blue Dragon were two of the RPG's that I missed out on last gen seeing as I didn't have a 360, so I'd really like the opportunity to play those on Xbox One.
If they do a Lost Odyssey and Jade Empire 2 i will freak out. Only other game I'd like to see is MechAssault 3 and some exclusive Sports games. I miss NFL Fever and NBA Inside Drive.
I think Sony's home is warming up to MS now. It won't make Xbox as popular as Playstation, but it is a slow, but consistent progress.
How is Sony having 70-90% of the European market, warming up to Xbox? They lost marketshare since the 360 they did not gain anything.
You mean like xbox on japan
Xbox can't even warm up on its home territory and you believe it can in Sony's territory.
No logic at all.
Sony's doing a great job everywhere at the moment (obviously). I only hope as the underdog (xbox fan) that we can get closer to rubbing shoulders like we did back then (close to equal sales at end of gen. Note how I say close to, not actually equal just in case any fanboys start throwing figures at me). I love how being the underdog has motivated Microsoft, but I get a general feeling of condescension now when Xbox is talked about. Not that it bothers me, but I think being closer to 'even' in the sales front means both are taken equally seriously and there isn't such defensiveness on the 'losing' side and obnoxiousness on the 'winning' one.
Being the underdog is good for me as an xbox fan, but being neck and neck ensures both sides are fully motivated, which is healthier for the industry as a whole
Here's hoping xbox picks up some steam this next year :)
I seriously need to say, that probably you are the most straight headed XBOX fan based on your comments. I'm so happy to read meaningful thoughts about these kind of topics without hate and trolling. (I meant this for for any side: PS, XBox, PC...) Competition is the best for us. Game on, my friend! ;)
I agree with CB you are the most level headed XB fan out there. It is nice for a change. One thing that always bugs me though is when people say if we don't have competition then it sucks for gamers. I am 30 and was having the time of my life during the PS2 era and not once did I say to myself damn this sucks we need more competition I wish MS were here. I don't know if you are too young to have experienced that era but it makes me scratch my head when people think we need competition or gaming will suck. Since Sony came on the scene they have dominated gaming worldwide because they have DIVERSITY. They cater to everyone not 2 or 3 major playing types. When people say I hate jrpg's, so Sony is not getting a sale from me...yeah maybe but they will get it worldwide, some people don't understand they are alienating a whole genre that people around the world love...thats what SOME fans of MS don't understand. This was a long rant not pointed at you raggy...just really scratching my head about this sometimes. Have a bubble dude! Just for having to read this! LOL
Exactly, I love all the consoles and get them all every gen, but I will admit that I prefer the X1 the most this gen...no hate towards the others, but I just have a favorite is all...and if MS losing the console sales lead or whatever keeps giving us gaming years like 2015 and 2016...you'll NEVER EVER get a complaint from me. My x1 has been WELL worth every penny, and it looks like it's only getting better and better from here. The rest of this year is amazing, 2016 looks like it might be even better...and the things like New UI, universal apps, DX12, Cloud computing, and HMD's like Hololens...the future looks damn bright....EXCELLENT time to be a gamer.
Microsoft have a lot to do in Europe. The up to 90% marketshare for PS4 is not a good start.
Gamescom while a good show did nothing to incentives people in Europe to buy an Xbox. It was more of a 2016 show with repeats of E3.
Then software sales are poor outside the UK. Greece has no Xbox games in the top 10, neither did Spain, Italy, France and Sweden. In the German top 100, 36 were PS4 and 6 were Xbox.
They need to develop more games that appeal in Europe. Racing games are strong in Europe but Forza can't get traction compared to Gran Turismo.
