@TheBrit - Im sure its for xbox first.
@Crazay - Its MS smart glass is likely going to be fully functional, im sure using it as a keyboard will be working as soon as the app is released.
The add on for games probably depends on the game publisher
Yea I think that was an issue with the beta.
My bro has the beta too, and he said the same thing.
Usually when you open an app, it will prompt an update.
I dunno yet though, will have to wait and see once the dashboard update is live for everyone.
The main features Im looking forward to, smart glass and the xbox music, i mean the music is free with ads every 15 mins which I can accept.
Smart glass to surf the web with my console seems pretty go...
I got offered YT partner ages ago.
I monetised all my videos, but after a while each just started dropping off.
Activision actively started asking for videos to be removed, or for monetisation to be halted, EA did the same on the few BF3.
Rockstar tried to do the same, but I contacted them and they were cool about it.
The craziest thing about it, Im literally getting minuscules amount of money, its not even worth calling it pocket change.
I pretty much ...
I can understand why quite a few people dont like the Ad's, but they are not too intrusive, many of the ads are based around what is available on the Xbox, a few are of outside products E.g Lynx deodoran etc..
MS arguement >
"Im sure that many users do not notice the ads too"
So they can continue with them.
Personally they aren't too bad, but if I pay for XBL then I should have a choice to opt out of them, or some form of discount.
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its quite impressive.
Its pretty obvious why the store is in html 5 (browsers and mobile phones can purchase remotely).
In terms of features im not sure what is meant, but cant wait till more is announced.
I have to say the PSN store is getting further and further ahead of XBL store.
MS will have to play a serious catch up game if they dont do something soon.
surely if you buy all of those games used it would be less than $60.
@InTheLab.
Pretty much agree again, many many users experienced the same issues, I think at certain points MS eventually realised replacing RROD consoles with Refurbs was just costing more money, and eventually they replaced with 'fresh builds'.
It was rushed to market there is not disputing that, my old fat xbox sounded like a vacuum cleaner until game installs were introduced.
Since game installs the fat xbox was pretty quiet,
the slim is soo much bet...
@InTheLab.
I doubt anyone would call you a fanboy, but youve just had bad luck. Its infuriating when that happens, the bad experience will make you want to run away from the xbox.
I would completely disagree (i havent given you a disagree) about the xbox 360 being the worst gaming console, you have come to that conclusion due to your experiences, mine have been good so I like my 360.
MS did the only thing they could, extended warranty and free repair.
Ive had 2 xbox 360's, one flashed a red light once, I restarted it and all was fine. I decided to sell it and purchased the black slim 250gb version.
Havent really had any issues to be honest.
I will say the network connectivity issues are usually to do with the router more than anything else.
Strict NAT is down to the router, I had the issue a couple times on my xbox which were r...
Sony will do really well if they start with a price cut, but at the same time we should consider the audience that might be purchasing the Wii U. How many Wii owners will be considering the upgrade?
It will be the brand new buyers who (dont have a console at all) that decide who sells the most.
I have a feeling that instead of providing a heavy price cut, Sony will most likely use bundles to make their systems sell with a modest price cut.
It gonna be...
yeah, the APC's were 'mini tanks' and the cars with C4 in them. I really hope they bring back lots of the old things.
Like the schools, Flight school, driving school etc.
The main things I want back:
Owning a business
Car mods
Multiple fighting styles
bicycles
(maybe the addition of skate boards)
The mini games like basketball etc..
the frenzy when you start going on a massacre
TANKS!
thats all I can think off right now, but Im sure theres more.
Quadbikes??
I pretty much agree with every comment on here (so far)..
I mean processing power will never be fully utilised, its how devs optimise textures etc for the graphic card to process more than anything else.
If they optimise it well they can get great looking games with the same hardware.
As someone said "Power is relative to optimization" if better programming techniques are used the more efficiently the hardware can be used within reason.
I rea...
but handheld gaming is changing.
Im not sure about apple and the iphones but I know with android phones there are accessories being released which gives the phones analog sticks and buttons.
They are cheap addons, so in total the entire cost will be lower.
Im not 100% sure but I think rockstar said the time exclusive cannot be like it was with GTA IV DLC. Even though MS paid Rockstar silly money, rockstar were disappointed at sales because all the hype around the game had died off which is why is was not as successful as it should have been.
If it is a timed exclusive I expect its only going to be 1 month or something (if there is a time exclusive).
Rockstar are generally a deecent company (as far as I know) - and I dou...
@dantesparda..
I said for me XBL is a better service than PS+, because all I do is play online.
I dont have time to enjoy the benefits of PS+ which is better value by a long way, XBL rarely has downtime or maintenance as often as PSN and more of my friends are on XBL which is why XBL is better than PS+ for me.
The annoying thing is once you use party chat and go over the the PS3 you realise that it is a useful tool, you might not need it, but you realise that it is not...
Sony's first adverts in the UK were just way tooooo stereotypical, they showed a very 'nerdy' character walking on the street playing games cross roads etc.
If youre going to advertise something like that, you are hurting yourself.
The adverts have become significantly better, but the only way developers will support the vita is if the install base is good and the time is worth it.
I find it a little annoying when both MS and Sony do not actually announce the number of subscribers. I can only assume its because it is lower than the expected numbers by analysts or journalists.
These days I dont have time for PS+ or XBL but as a consumer PS+ offers much better value hands down.
As a service is it better than XBL, for me I dont think so.
But thats just my opinion and how i use (when I have time) both services, which is primarily online gam...
There seem to be soo many misconceptions here.
Its not as if the accounts were accessed on a server where the hacker managed to get the server to output the password.
Its a more simpler form, I.E Go on this site for MS points, log in with your account for authentication.
Its like soo many people in this thread are saying
"Ive been on ps3 for years - not hacked"
"Ive been on Live for years - not hacked"
This ...
This is pretty big news, I wonder if it will spark other such law-suits around the world