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Is this a biased video?

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After reading the comments on most of the reviews it seems like the people that comment in GS are mostly there for bashing purposes. They complained about Bayo2 getting a 10, now its Super Smash Brothers review and the Xbone, more of the same that place is filled with fanboys.



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Normchacho said:


Now, I don't think publications should be deciding what to send out based on what would piss off advertisers. That's sort of chicken shit, and I don't think them sharing there opinions is wrong either and I'm glad they didn't lie about it for the sake of keeping everyone happy. If they hate the interface then they should say that, I just hope they aren't surprised by the backlash.

The thing is that video was focused solely on bashing the Xbox One, almost no time was spent talking about the what it does well. Why? Negative crap like that gets more attention.

Crap like that just adds to the already tarnished history of Gamespot. Anyhow, I lost respect for Gamespot after the Jeff Gerstman incident. Now that was some chicken shit.



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A lot of Xbox gamers are angered with this video by GameSpot, they are accusing them of bias against Xbox. Do you personally think this is a biased video or not?

Video posted below

No.

But yes, oh yes yes yes yes yes.  Thank you Gamespot for making this video and telling it like it is.

After they made the PS4 video I told you they won't be so nice to the XB1, because it doesn't deserve to be nice.  It's a mess compared to the quality we expect after Xbox 360.



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It's a strange video for a retailer to make, that's for sure.



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Xbox One Game Install Times Are Exasperating

The escalating file sizes of triple-A games, coupled with the relatively slow speeds of disc drives, has made game installation a modern necessity.

While this is an understandable trade-off for games that carry beautifully rich and detailed assets, the Xbox One's install times are painful. When taken completely offline, the console took around five minutes to install 13 percent of Assassin's Creed Unity, which was enough to make the game accessible to a point. The remainder took more than another half hour to fully install (which, bear in mind, locks out the chance of installing other applications). When taken online, Xbox One arbitrarily mixes update patches into the install process, which means there's every chance a new game will be inaccessible for at least an hour, if not more.

By contrast, the PS4 installs the Assassin's Creed Unity disc, in its entirety, in less than two minutes. (Some GameSpot staff point out that, in fact, it isn't always as rapid as this). The Wii U, meanwhile, doesn't require game installation.

It is difficult to give an overall assessment of the Xbox One controller, such is the pad's inherent divisiveness. Microsoft has tweaked its winning formula to the extent that the pad has become an acquired taste that necessitates a road test for any would-be buyer. There was, however, one surprising conclusion that came from the GameSpot UK team's analysis: Everyone who held the Xbox One controller in their palms, even those who praised it, said they preferred the feel of the DualShock 4.

The Xbox One Interface is Challenging

Navigating the Xbox One is a bit like hearing an Aristocrats joke. Each turn and navigation is more unfathomably awful than the last, defying sacred taboos of user interface, to the extent that it genuinely becomes amusing.

Let's warm you up with the home page layout: A third of it is saved for sponsored content, and another third is dominated by a huge preview pane showing your singlemost recently used app, which is essentially a gargantuan, space-eating reminder of what you've just navigated away from. Clicking on this vast window is also how you return to the app, which is a strikingly inelegant replacement for, say, just pressing the Xbox button.

Each turn and navigation is more unfathomably awful than the last, defying sacred taboos of user interface, to the extent that it genuinely becomes amusing.

You might not believe this either, but trust us; currently, pressing the Xbox button on the home page does nothing. Yes, Microsoft could theoretically make the Xbox button resume your game, like how the PlayStation 4 does so swiftly, but what's the point in having a colossal preview pane if you can outright negate it with a simple thumb press? And sure, Microsoft could have made the Xbox button launch a mini-guide, as the Xbox 360 did so handily, but what's the point in putting tools in people's hands?

 

 

 

 

And yet, if you double-tap the Xbox button on the home screen, you enter Snap Mode. Yes, Snap Mode is higher up the short-cut pecking order than the game or app you've chosen.

Crammed within the remaining slither of home-page space is... another Snap Mode icon. It's apparently vital that you have more ways to access this feature, especially on incredibly limited dashboard real-estate.

Then there's the games and apps icon. The Xbox One's library of media apps and games isn't automatically available on the home screen. I mean, why put them there, right in front of you? How about instead you enter the 'app' app (yes) to find the app you want?

As a bonus, the app drawer itself is chaos. Browsing it is akin to rummaging through a suitcase on vacation. The Achievements app is next to Skype, next to Friends, next to YouTube, next to Settings, next to Twitch. Xbox doesn't make a distinction between system-wide services and entertainment applications, and the result is as dumbfounding as it sounds.

The remaining tiny letterbox of home-page space is reserved for your four most recent games and apps. Sony launched the PS4 with a large strip of ten of these stretching across the centre of the homepage, and after taking feedback from users, expanded that to 15. Xbox One, by contrast, has no space to go beyond four. Bear in mind that even the most basic features, such as friends and achievements, are now designated apps that will also barge their way into this small space.

 

 

 

 

Adjacent to your four recent items is the disc icon, which displays media content currently populating the Xbox One's Blu-ray drive. Yet bizarrely, the game populating the disc icon (which, remember, is fixed in place) also appears in the recent icons. That's two windows of the same game, sitting next to each other, on severely limited home page space. It's the kind of UI oversight you might expect from Chinese bootlegs and hacked systems, and quite stunning to see it on the real thing.

Previous Xbox 360 dashboard layouts, from the blades right through to the end, would be a welcomed upgrade.

It is a Herculean endeavour in itself to complete a full list of the Xbox One's operating system problems. The store layouts are confusing, it's not clear how one switches between Snap Mode and the main picture (double-tap the Xbox button and follow the instructions, fyi), and keyboard typing hasn't moved on from standards set in 2005. The YouTube app's on-screen keyboard, by the way, is a mind-boggling single-file ABC-strip. The fastest time anyone in the office could type the word "the" was 4.3 seconds.

Some would argue that these problems can be overcome by pinning your apps to a dedicated space, situated just left of the home screen. It is true, to a point, that having your own hodgepodge of pinned apps eliminates the hassle of finding those ones in particular. But even with these handy shortcuts, navigating the system is a unenjoyable inevitability.

Elsewhere there's an extraordinary absence of on-screen directions too, which means the handy tricks found by pressing the 'options' button is never referenced, while modes of navigation are hardly ever mentioned. This, coupled with the OS's general lack of intuitiveness, means that pathways around the system are naturally forgotten. You'll recall seeing the installation queue before, somewhere, but can't quite remember how you got there.

,,,

The Xbox One may be flawed throughout, but its manufacturer has shown a commendable perseverance in turning things around. Sweeping changes will be required for the system to catch up with the PS4 in terms of usability, but if Microsoft sticks to the path that it's on, don't be surprised if it eventually achieves that goal.

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Xbox One's Game Library Edges Ahead of PS4

Although on face value there's a modest difference between the Xbox One and PS4 game libraries, Microsoft's exclusive content gives it a slight advantage. Forza Horizon 2, Sunset Overdrive, Killer Instinct andTitanfall each stand tall within their own respective genres, and while Halo: The Master Chief Collection hasn't garnered universal acclaim, fans of the series have a bountiful haul of classics to indulge in.

VERDICT: Is It Time to Buy an Xbox One?

To be frank, no. While our analysis of the PlayStation 4 suggested that the system had all the right ideas in place, but wasn't an essential purchase, the Xbox One lags behind on too many key aspects.

That's not to say that all fans will be wholly dissatisfied. The Xbox One carries a superior first-party line-up of games that serves its core fans well. Meanwhile, its multimedia capabilities, and Kinect voice commands, are bonuses you can't find on another TV console. These are enticing, enjoyable aspects of Microsoft's system.

But while most of the Xbox One's inconveniences are forgivable on their own, the same can't be said for the package as a whole. The inferior hardware, however overblown, is an issue. The lack of support from the indie community, however redeemable, is an issue. The superiority of the DualShock 4, however slight, is an issue. Games With Gold, while certainly improving, is an issue. The user interface--every aspect of it--is an issue.

The most damaging issue of all is that these problems are not present on the PlayStation 4, despite Sony's system retailing at the same price. Ultimately, it makes the choice between the two fairly easy.

While most of Xbox One's inconveniences are forgivable on their own, the same can't be said for the package as a whole.

Better days lie ahead. Perhaps the most exciting prospect for Xbox One owners is that Microsoft's executives are demonstrably obsessive about reclaiming its crown. More than one hundred tweaks and improvements have been applied in the first twelve months. Do not be shocked if, a few years down the line, the operating system transforms into the best out there.

Microsoft is, remember, the corporation that spent $1 billion to resolve its RROD mess, and one that has shown a considerable willingness to slash system prices, no matter how costly the damage, and one that eagerly revises its hardware designs, and one that mercilessly axed Kinect for the greater good.

So, you probably shouldn't consider an Xbox One right now, but don't count it out in the future.



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Last gen Gamespot did a lot of articles showing weaknesses of PS3.

Now they are doing it for XB1. They also pointed out some weaknesses for PS4 as well. It's just people are reacting to their XB1 opinion being much more overwhelmingly negative.

I don't think it's biased though. The article provides a lot of background on the issues, and I'm not seeing anyone dispute those issues.



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Slade6alpha said:
Wow... complaining about going to "settings" without the Kinect.
Here I'll give everyone a quick guide on how to to do this, without using the Kinect.

1) Press Start button
2) Scroll down to "Settings" down towards the bottom, it's above "Help"
3) Done

Would like it if they would delve more into their reasonings as well. I mean there really isn't a SINGLE game wanted on the console? 1 game... All three consoles have at least one....

At the end of the day, it is their opinion though. Just thought some of their complaints were a bit picky.

That was just one guy who said exclusives don't matter as much these days.  Another person said you get it for Forza. Another for Halo MCC.

The video is in the same format as PS4, where it's just a quick opinion from each reviewer.  The PS4 also had people who were like "I don't need a PS4 because I can play all day at the office".  The article itself is better reasoned.

People are complaining about the fact that the article / video compared the XB1 too much to PS4 and should be more impartial, but the two are in competition.  Seems legit to compare them.  They gave the edge on exclusive games & media functions to XB1, but they gave the edge on performance, install times, UI and controller to PS4.



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Long as some don't think "they" represent the whole community. It's just opinions lame or awesome still opinions



They did a video for all 3 consoles and it is just a video of personal opinions. How is this wrong? Are people just pissed that they prefer the better and most popular console?