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Shareplay is nice in theory and I thought it would be a top feature but it never works for me or my friends. I've tried it with a solid 15 or 20 people and it never works. And the rare time it does work it lags out in less than a minute. I still haven't found anyone that has legitimately gotten it to work. So instead of a top feature it's probably my most disappointing feature. The play as you download is also available on the X1, and since everything downloads 10 times faster on the X1 I'd say it's even better on the X1.

My favorite ps4 feature is probably the free psn games. 4 or 5 games a month is solid. And probably the only reason I haven't traded in my ps4.

The best feature is sadly external HD support. The 500gb garbage they give you to start is already full on both consoles. I connected a 4tb HD to my X1 and after a few seconds I had an additional 4tb of storage. The ps4 won't allow me to do that and for that reason I haven't bought a PS4 game in months. I have about 20gb left and I'll use that for the free psn games. I can't buy another game until they allow external HD support. Not that there is any good games coming to ps4 anytime soon (or really at all this year) so it's not really that big of a deal right now. This obviously isn't a new feature but with the size of games it has become really important this gen.

These features mean nothing If Sony can't give me external HD support and fix the complete trash that is PSN connectivity.



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Snoopy said:
Ruler said:


You have your kinect why needing another one?


I do have a kinect...

yeah and you do have Xbox One software UI for it now you want another software. Whats the difference?



The best feature for me is, I put in a disc, it's the first option in the menu, I start the game.

Of all the features I actually use the share button the most. Not to share, but for taking notes. Simple quick reminder of what I was going to do or screenshots with hints or clues to use in other locations. No more need for paper. So easy, one click, info saved.



If Microsoft manage to get PC to Xbox streaming working, that would make the X1 untouchable in terms of features. Share play does sound like a cool feature though.



Ruler said:
Snoopy said:


I do have a kinect...

yeah and you do have Xbox One software UI for it now you want another software. Whats the difference?


Because it actually improves things.



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tbh the wii u gamepad is better... in my opinion of course.



Snoopy said:
Ruler said:

yeah and you do have Xbox One software UI for it now you want another software. Whats the difference?


Because it actually improves things.


hah hah this is what MS told about the kinect in the first place 



Michelasso said:
Cartmanbrah said:
Some games on xbox one also allow you to play as it downloads. That is up to the game though.
I love snapping an app. Ps4 doesn't have it.
External hard drive support. Ps4 does not.
I love how achievements show you exactly where you are with a progression bar. Ps4 does not.
I like how faster downloads are on xbox. Ps3 and ps4 are slowly. Tested this myself and xbox was always faster.
I love the media features. Something ps4 just got but xbox had it longer.
The support it gets and the feedback page. Again something so my just did. Playing the catch up game.
Dual WiFi antennas is a plus. Ps4 does not.
WiFi direct in controller. Again ps4 does not.
Xbox live better than psn IMO. (Remembering that hack)
Xbox live alsos you to customize profile and have a wall with posts and comments. Dunno how it is on ps4 since I sold mine months ago.
There are several more reasons why I prefer xbox but don't remember them now.


Yeah, let's go point by point:

 

  1. The PS4 installations go from faster to much faster.
  2. The PS4 has instanst switching between the last application and the game
  3. The PS4 can switch the internal HDD. Samsung just relevealed a 15-16TB SSD and the PS4 should be able to use it. :p
  4. What? The trophies on PS4 are even more detailed. And there is a progression bar for the level.
  5. Many people report full download speeds on PS4. For some it isn't the case. Sony is looking into it.
  6. The PS4 has more media features now. Spotify included. 
  7. The PSN has had a feedback page with requests from users for ages now. It goes back to PS3 times. And various have been implemented.
  8. WiFi? Who the heck lag minded wold connect via WiFi? 
  9. The DS4 connects via bluetooth. The Xbone does not. What's your point?
  10. Both XBL and PSN keep going down a couple of times per month. But PS+ IGC >>> XBL GwG
  11. Then if you don't know don't mention it. The PS4 is going fully social, and there are already far too many social features that I couldn't are less about.
You forgot the most important features, though:
The PS4 has many more games and plays the multi-platform games the best (on console). Also allowing to share them online with Share Play. Or on the go with Remote Play on PS Vita and Xperia phones. Any Android phone apparently, downloading the hacked app.

 

 

Actually, Xbox one has more games due to backwards compatability and such. Also, it isn't about more games, it's about quality AAA exclusives and PS4 has been lacking in that regard this generation thus far.



Michelasso said:
Cartmanbrah said:
Some games on xbox one also allow you to play as it downloads. That is up to the game though.
I love snapping an app. Ps4 doesn't have it.
External hard drive support. Ps4 does not.
I love how achievements show you exactly where you are with a progression bar. Ps4 does not.
I like how faster downloads are on xbox. Ps3 and ps4 are slowly. Tested this myself and xbox was always faster.
I love the media features. Something ps4 just got but xbox had it longer.
The support it gets and the feedback page. Again something so my just did. Playing the catch up game.
Dual WiFi antennas is a plus. Ps4 does not.
WiFi direct in controller. Again ps4 does not.
Xbox live better than psn IMO. (Remembering that hack)
Xbox live alsos you to customize profile and have a wall with posts and comments. Dunno how it is on ps4 since I sold mine months ago.
There are several more reasons why I prefer xbox but don't remember them now.


Yeah, let's go point by point:

 

  1. The PS4 installations go from faster to much faster.
  2. The PS4 has instanst switching between the last application and the game
  3. The PS4 can switch the internal HDD. Samsung just relevealed a 15-16TB SSD and the PS4 should be able to use it. :p
  4. What? The trophies on PS4 are even more detailed. And there is a progression bar for the level.
  5. Many people report full download speeds on PS4. For some it isn't the case. Sony is looking into it.
  6. The PS4 has more media features now. Spotify included. 
  7. The PSN has had a feedback page with requests from users for ages now. It goes back to PS3 times. And various have been implemented.
  8. WiFi? Who the heck lag minded wold connect via WiFi? 
  9. The DS4 connects via bluetooth. The Xbone does not. What's your point?
  10. Both XBL and PSN keep going down a couple of times per month. But PS+ IGC >>> XBL GwG
  11. Then if you don't know don't mention it. The PS4 is going fully social, and there are already far too many social features that I couldn't are less about.
You forgot the most important features, though:
The PS4 has many more games and plays the multi-platform games the best (on console). Also allowing to share them online with Share Play. Or on the go with Remote Play on PS Vita and Xperia phones. Any Android phone apparently, downloading the hacked app.

 

 

A lot of what you said actually apply to both.  Most, actually. Some, the things you named, XB1 does better than the ps4 (like going to a video app and right back to the game without missing a beat) or at least just as well.  I'll go in depth when I get to a pc.  I'm on my phone at work right now.

Your last paragraph about games is pretty accurate though xb1 note supports Miracast (Preview members only).  I wish it had a remote play option, though! Too many times, my game room TV is being used for Splatoon (wtf!!) When I want to use the console.  



I can play my games right away when I put the disk in my Wii U. How about them apples.