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[digoutyoursoul]

It says a lot that older titles in particular are being used to showcase the system. I’m really disappointed in all this as it feels like a continuation of X1X than a new generation and whilst I appreciate backwards compatibility, it still feels underwhelming (to me)

The UI...finally dynamic backgrounds are there, Sony had them years ago on PS3! I remember Microsoft were fully ahead of the curve in console UI and in some aspects they still are, in others they are not. That’s something that should of been there years ago! We actually might get something like a Platinum in 2024 guys.

Sometimes I don’t even know why I’m still a fan as I seem to moan far more about them than praise these days. Apologies.

 

[diffusionx]

It says a lot that older titles in particular are being used to showcase the system. I’m really disappointed in all this as it feels like a continuation of X1X than a new generation and whilst I appreciate backwards compatibility, it still feels underwhelming (to me)

I feel like MS was forced into this because of Craig Infinite. That said, they really should have been smart enough not to build their entire next gen strategy around 343.

The UI...finally dynamic backgrounds are there, Sony had them years ago on PS3! I remember Microsoft were fully ahead of the curve in console UI and in some aspects they still are, in others they are not. That’s something that should of been there years ago! We actually might get something like a Platinum in 2024 guys.

Xbox 360 UI and feature set was great, Xbox One was a disaster and they've spent the entire gen trying to figure it out. Hopefully they get there.

 

[BLAUcopter]

I'm thinking of this Xbox almost as a PC upgrade. Nothing better than logging into steam on a new build and checking out how good your old games look and run. That said, the new games will come and I'll be ready.

 

[A Most Virtuous Cat]

This really does not feel next-gen. I hope MS delivers some absolute banger next gen titles.

 

[Elginer]

Dynamic backgrounds exclusive to next generation? Da fuck.

 

[Mercenary09]

This video is a waste of time. The UI is exactly the same as the Xbox One so we don't need a walkthrough for what we already know how to use. The rest of the time all they talk about is the same marketing stuff they've been talking about for months. Quick Resume, expansion card, game pass, etc. Not a single new thing in this video.

 

[Redlancet]

Next gen walkthrought.. And they start with gears 5,lol

 

[Rossco EZ]

subnautica texture pop in at 5:48
why are they showcasing this

also can we not press share button on the controller to start a stream on twitch?

 

[MatrixReloaded101]

This video is a waste of time. The UI is exactly the same as the Xbox One so we don't need a walkthrough for what we already know how to use. The rest of the time all they talk about is the same marketing stuff they've been talking about for months. Quick Resume, expansion card, game pass, etc. Not a single new thing in this video.

Its new to people who don’t have an Xbox, but it is disappointing that they didn’t at least show any series x games running besides Dirt 5.

 

[digoutyoursoul]

I feel like MS was forced into this because of Craig Infinite. That said, they really should have been smart enough not to build their entire next gen strategy around 343.



Xbox 360 UI and feature set was great, Xbox One was a disaster and they've spent the entire gen trying to figure it out. Hopefully they get there.

I do too however some can’t see that and the most amusing thing is a few of the ones who mock , discredit and laugh would be the first to jump on and praise should they improve like some of the more critical people want them to.

 

[Concern]

As I've said before. This gen is even missing the "glorified tech demos" like Ryse, DR3, or Kz:sf.

Im waiting a few months before buying anything. Nothing really worthy of dropping $500 on launch.

 

[Pagusas]

*blinks* God damn Microsoft, you really fucked up this launch, that lineup is horrid.

 

[Sp3eD]

This is probably a huge stupid question, but being I have tons of Xbox original and 360 discs the only way to play those is get the series x? I don’t need all the 4K garbage, but it would great to get a 4 generation backwards compatible system. (I skipped the x1 gen)

I want the S but I don’t think that will help me

 

[Pagusas]

This is probably a huge stupid question, but being I have tons of Xbox original and 360 discs the only way to play those is get the series x? I don’t need all the 4K garbage, but it would great to get a 4 generation backwards compatible system. (I skipped the x1 gen)

I want the S but I don’t think that will help me

Yup, or rebuy them digitally. Apparently MS was researching disc trade in for digital versions at one point but scrapt the idea for some reason. Sad because it would have went perfectly with their GameStop partnership

 

[Jadsey]

Is it me or it the UI on the home screen really blurry?

 

[Nikana]

As I've said before. This gen is even missing the "glorified tech demos" like Ryse, DR3, or Kz:sf.

Im waiting a few months before buying anything. Nothing really worthy of dropping $500 on launch.

I think Microsoft is trying to use Gears 5 as that "game" but since its not new its not going to excite a lot of people. Ultimately, I agree that we need the Ryses and Killzones to simply flex the systems at launch.

 

[The Fartist]

 

[Raekwon26]

I thought they had the marketing rights to AC Valhalla, Watch Dogs and Yakuza?

Why not show off the next-gen versions of those games here instead.

 

[Tomeru]

Dirt 5 is such a showcsse for next gen.

 

[Imtjnotu]

This is quite possibly the worst first party launch of any console

 

[Rolla]

It says a lot that older titles in particular are being used to showcase the system. I’m really disappointed in all this as it feels like a continuation of X1X than a new generation and whilst I appreciate backwards compatibility, it still feels underwhelming (to me)

Toes, Fingers, arms, and legs crossed that we get some next gen SX gameplay asap.

 

[Bojanglez]

I love the filler talking as they switch to Dirt 5 via 'quick resume', 13 seconds had to be filled. Fair play for them not editing it down though, it is what it is.

 

[Concern]

I think Microsoft is trying to use Gears 5 as that "game" but since its not new its not going to excite a lot of people. Ultimately, I agree that we need the Ryses and Killzones to simply flex the systems at launch.

Exactly. We have 2 powerful consoles and nothing to really show for it. Its pretty sad when the biggest next gen game is a 13 year old remake. The next is an overpriced standalone cross gen dlc.

 

[Hitchyhero]

"for sure"

 

[Ps5ProFoSho]

Dynamic backgrounds exclusive to next generation? Da fuck.

Revolutionary!

 

[TurboSpeed]

Not really impressed was hoping the quick resume would be super fast but from what i could count it takes about 12-13 seconds to jump from gears to dirt 5 and 9-10 seconds to Subnautica.

Not really feeling the UI either i think they should have went with a more drastic change so you really feel like it´s a new console and not a mid gen refresh. Hope they can show off some real bangers of games this coming year. I will probably hold off on getting one until Forza 8 or Horizon 5 gets released.

 

[EliteClarity]

If this video was a person, it would be the accountant that always has Wholemeal bread for his sandwiches at lunchtime and "Lets Loose" by playing Squash on a thursday evening.

 

[Endless Fluff]

subnautica texture pop in at 5:48
why are they showcasing this

also can we not press share button on the controller to start a stream on twitch?

That wasn't texture pop-in, that was simple pop-in. This is a problem of their engine and has always been even on the best of PCs. They showed this just to show some BC, as the Gears 5 and Dirt 5 stuff are Series X games, Subnautica is not.

This is quite possibly the worst first party launch of any console

Nah, that belongs to PS4 Pro and Xbox One X.

People need to look at this from a different perspective. Generations are pretty much dead which is good, Series X and also PS5 are more like new "mid-gen refresh" systems.

 

[iJudged]

nice piece of tech but no games!!!!! I have absolutely no reason to buy this console right now...there is nothing on it that I can't play on my XoX or PC...

 

[Neko Mimi Mode]

I thought they had the marketing rights to AC Valhalla, Watch Dogs and Yakuza?

Why not show off the next-gen versions of those games here instead.

They do. Also Cyberpunk 2077.

Presumably all are under an embargo still.

 

[Imtjnotu]

That wasn't texture pop-in, that was simple pop-in. This is a problem of their engine and has always been even on the best of PCs. They showed this, just to show some BC, as the Gears 5 and Dirt 5 stuff are Series X games, Subnautica is not.


Nah, that belongs to PS4 Pro and Xbox One X.

People need to look at this from a different perspective. Generations are pretty much dead which is good, Series X and also PS5 are more like new "mid-gen refresh" systems.

Pro an x were built on the same platform as their previous. Maybe the x not so much coming from the one to the x but the ps5 is not at all built anything like the ps4

 

[Ps5ProFoSho]

"for sure"

Shlsnt haf plud th drknign game

 

[Esppiral]

I'm thinking of this Xbox almost as a PC upgrade. Nothing better than logging into steam on a new build and checking out how good your old games look and run. That said, the new games will come and I'll be ready.

That's what I've been saying for a while

 

[vpance]

Is it me or it the UI on the home screen really blurry?

It's rendering at 1080p

 

[Hitchyhero]

nice piece of tech but no games!!!!! I have absolutely no reason to buy this console right now...there is nothing on it that I can't play on my XoX or PC...

Tbh, its the exact same on Sonys side if you have a PS4 Or PC.

 

[Endless Fluff]

Pro an x were built on the same platform as their previous. Maybe the x not so much coming from the one to the x but the ps5 is not at all built anything like the ps4

PS5 and Series X are both glorified x86 PCs. There is no grand shift to a new architecture like Emotion Engine > Cell, or Cell/Power PC > x86.

 

[Gediminas]

you can see how much xbox is out of touch with the gaming if Dirt 5 game is next gen showcase for them. they are miles miles behind. 2 decades and still no clue.

 

[Vasto]

I'm thinking of this Xbox almost as a PC upgrade. Nothing better than logging into steam on a new build and checking out how good your old games look and run. That said, the new games will come and I'll be ready.

Exactly how I see it too.

 

[Roufianos]

As usual, messaging is on point and the hardware looks great but the games, Jesus Christ.

Gears 5 was awful and it just looked like an X1 game in that showcase.

MS are like an ugly girl with a nice personality at this point. You wish you could like them but it's just too hard.

 

[Ps5ProFoSho]

The new Xbox series X controller with Playstation 4 share button. You're welcome Xbox fans.
And you got remote play. Maybe we'll let you get VR too. Only If you eat all your veggies.

 

[Rossco EZ]

That wasn't texture pop-in, that was simple pop-in. This is a problem of their engine and has always been even on the best of PCs. They showed this just to show some BC, as the Gears 5 and Dirt 5 stuff are Series X games, Subnautica is not.

still, why showcase this when they could have chosen any other game. i get they are showing quick resume and the auto HDR feature but surely there was something else that wouldn’t show pop in.

 

[prinz_valium]

The only new stuff shown was the hot swap of the expansion SSD
Really nice

 

[Neko Mimi Mode]

I'm thinking of this Xbox almost as a PC upgrade. Nothing better than logging into steam on a new build and checking out how good your old games look and run. That said, the new games will come and I'll be ready.

Tom Warren said the same

 

[Denton]

It is weird how bad DIRT5 looks. Like its color palette is just really really unappealing to the eyes. And it is by the Driveclub team. Driveclub still remains probably the best looking most photorealistic racing game out there. Just so strange.

As for the showcase, well it is not for me since I have a windows PC already, but the console does look pretty good.

 

[THE DUCK]

I am excited for the Xbox series X and backwards compatibility, but this video was definitely disappointing, at least have them showcase a preview of one next gen game........wow, what a missed opportunity.

 

[Imtjnotu]

PS5 and Series X are both glorified x86 PCs. There is no grand shift to a new architecture like Emotion Engine > Cell, or Cell/Power PC > x86.

CPU architecture? I'm talking system as a whole

 

[Warnen]

If destiny next gen patch wasn’t pushed till December I‘d be more excited. I’ll be done with the majority of the game before it even hits.

I can see myself jumping back to consoles when they are easy to order, I got poor impulse control lol.

 

[Mr. PlayStation]

It says a lot that older titles in particular are being used to showcase the system. I’m really disappointed in all this as it feels like a continuation of X1X than a new generation and whilst I appreciate backwards compatibility, it still feels underwhelming (to me)

The UI...finally dynamic backgrounds are there, Sony had them years ago on PS3! I remember Microsoft were fully ahead of the curve in console UI and in some aspects they still are, in others they are not. That’s something that should of been there years ago! We actually might get something like a Platinum in 2024 guys.

Sometimes I don’t even know why I’m still a fan as I seem to moan far more about them than praise these days. Apologies.

Give it time and you'll see true next-gen stuff on it!

 

[Mercenary09]

Its new to people who don’t have an Xbox, but it is disappointing that they didn’t at least show any series x games running besides Dirt 5.

Is it though? You could go look at the UI of the Xbox One if you didn't have one and it's the same thing. It's kind of why I like how Sony handled their rollout of news. Microsoft has just been putting out articles talking about the same stuff over and over because they talked about everything so early. Like how many times do I need to hear about quick resume or that I can play my old games on your system?