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Xbox One X Won’t Have A ‘Boost Mode’, UI Will Undergo Less Major Changes

Microsoft's Mike Ybarra notes that there will be less major changes in the console's UI.

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SpaceRanger2400d ago

“As for the user interface and having less overhauls, Ybarra told one Twitter user that the plan going forward would be to emphasize stability.”

I doubt that. They’ve changed the UI multiple times leading to a console with no UI identity.

And for stability, I’m guessing Xbox fanboys should hold their tongue now that MS is following Sony’s focus on stability.

Chris122400d ago

That is some spin on the story. You think a boring crossbar has an identity? Trying to enhance an experience > boring.

ninsigma2400d ago

If they have to constantly "enhance the experience" then they obviously haven't got it right yet.

Chris122400d ago

Improving technology is always about enhancing the experience, otherwise you could say the same for virtually any piece of hardware, electronics or software. That's a really poor argument in this field.

SpaceRanger2400d ago

Identity is something that can be easily identified. How is anything of what I said a “spin on the story”

You talk about enhancing experiences, yet with each change they take away and change enhancements. So I’m not sure what point you’re making.

freshslicepizza2400d ago (Edited 2400d ago )

Boost mode does not do things like supersampling. It's obvious Microsoft took extra care and time doing it right. All while giving developers ample notice so that new owners have lots to play with added benefits from day one.

King Nezz2400d ago (Edited 2400d ago )

I always wondered what's the big deal with Sony's "XrossMediaBar". I think it's the worst UI. Sure, it does what it is supposed to do. I just think it's boring and bland.

Unspoken2400d ago (Edited 2400d ago )

"Your best teacher was your last mistake."

This is about the refinements and combination of Windows 7 and 8 UI elements and thus 10's final UI form. They have learned well. UI identity...that's a new one.

I think you misspelled. It's stale, not stability.

4Sh0w2400d ago

Well if constantly improving means "no UI identity", I'll take constantly improving over stagnate, boring, less improvements but-it-has-an-identity-UI any day.

gamer92399d ago

I have never seen so many disagrees to 1 user in a comments section before. Maybe best for SpaceRanger to type "Sorry, it looks like i was wrong"

Wintersun6162399d ago

Boring? Why does a UI need to be fun? Do you want to manage your way through a menu by playing tetris? If it's just the looks you don't like, there are thousands of themes and backgrounds to make it look less boring. The most important thing in any UI is functionality; finding what you need fast and with ease, and that's what crossbar menu does well. I don't think you need any more than that. When I want to have fun, I play games.

Also Chris12, you just answered your own question by associating crossbar with Playstation. Duh.

Chris122399d ago

@Wintersun616 - because I own a Playstation. Duh!

indysurfn2398d ago

For those that did not read the article, Microsoft is saying it will not have a boost mode because it will always being doing it's best. But this is basically putting down the PS4 PRO's graphics options. Saying that 60fps@1080p is not optimized or doing it's best.

It is also saying that all that hype about it having a low level built in option for every game was just talk. What about all the already known x1x 1080p only games?

Are you saying the: "real 4k" machines best is only 1080p@60fps for those games? Contridictory if you ask me.

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KingKionic 2400d ago

I console with no UI identity?

They have added several features from the community on https://xbox.uservoice.com/... with each ui change.

But currently the Xbox One update is paired with the "Fluent Design" update that is also in the latest windows 10 creators update.

https://www.windowscentral....
https://www.windowscentral....

Its much harder from this point forward for lots of big ui overhauls.

Skillz12152399d ago (Edited 2399d ago )

xbox can tweak and update its UI as much as it wants its still a cluttered mess filled with ads. PS4 UI is more stable elegant and easy to navigate. The xbox UI looks like a messy teenagers room smh people are delusional and would rather die then to admit that xbox UI just flat out sucks #brainwashed

Team_Litt2400d ago

Xbox has always tweaked and improved its UI. I quite like this Fall update mind you and this from someone who adored the previous one.

Who complains about newly added features?

SpaceRanger2400d ago

You’re okay with having the UI overhauled 4+ times? It’s annoying and they take away or replace these “enhancements” you all speak of.

The update itself is fine. It’s the fact that they completely change everything the moment people get used to it.

81BX2400d ago

Has anyone else having issues with pinning friends to home?

Zeref2400d ago

UI identity? LMAO you people come up with the weirdest excuses to bash Xbox.

XStation4pio_Pro2400d ago (Edited 2400d ago )

lol i love how you call out fanboys, being a massive fanboy yourself. your whole comment (and history) only validate that.

stability isn't a proprietary feature. its a goal that any manufacturer who deals in software and or hardware aspires to hit. stabie machines keep resource costs down. same for ms, sony, apple, samsung, google and everyone in between. do you honestly think ms never has stability updates in its delta updates?? its literally listed in almost every update. how do you think they keep getting performance increases in the software?? the more stable they get services running, the more they can throw at it and optimize.

lmfao. people are digging for anything these days.

Black0ut2400d ago

@Space

"And for stability, I’m guessing Xbox fanboys should hold their tongue now that MS is following Sony’s focus on stability."

So you're trying to tell us that one of the most successful software company's in the world is all of a sudden "following Sony's focus on stability"? Uhh...Dude I hope you actually realise what you're attempting to spin here because it's complete and utter nonsense.

leeeroythe3rd2400d ago

Keep on trolling... only 3 to 5 years until ps5!!

gangsta_red2400d ago (Edited 2400d ago )

"I doubt that. They’ve changed the UI multiple times leading to a console with no UI identity. "

Floored...just when I thought I couldn't witness absolute desperation at it's worse, now we have a complaint about the UI having no identity.

"I’m guessing Xbox fanboys should hold their tongue now that MS is following Sony’s focus on stability."

What are you even talking about?

"...yet with each change they take away and change enhancements. So I’m not sure what point you’re making."

Do you even understand what you're even saying? Exactly what did they change and what is worse because of this change, please tell us in your own experience Spaceranger.

Chris122400d ago

He can't help himself. One day he might read some of these comments and laugh at the desperation. 'Ui Identity' really is a cracker.

Gazondaily2400d ago

"Floored...just when I thought I couldn't witness absolute desperation at it's worse, now we have a complaint about the UI having no identity"

Lmfao exactly! Yeah cause the ps4 UI is brimming with it!

🤔🤔🤣

Gazondaily2400d ago

Have you seen the new UI on Xbox? Tell me the crossbar has personality lol.

They have made some excellent tweaks and the speed of it is brilliant. Well, you probably wouldn't know...

snoopdioogo2400d ago

Lol
Ms has done changes on xbox ui since the 360 .
That's something i really like n keeps it fresh in my opinion.
I wish i had the same on my pro .
But that's just me

chuckyj12399d ago

LOL... You doubt that... Okay... What insider information do you have? You don't like Xbox... Cool so stick with Sony They have a nice system and great games too...

andibandit2399d ago (Edited 2399d ago )

@SpaceRanger

Rehab NOW!

spreadlove2399d ago (Edited 2399d ago )

I guess if you stuck with MS Windows 3.11 then you get that visual identity. Also, MS is able to focus on stability and boost mode at the same time. All older games will automatically be boosted!

This is not a half *ss attempt like the PS4 Pro, I'm afraid. It is a 100% full attempt and nailed it!

I get the feel Sony was afraid to push the PS4 Pro to the point where Cerny was whispering at the PS4 Pro reveal.

SierraGuy2399d ago

The UI sucks and still does after all these years. Pay someone to do it properly MS and f#ck windows10.

x_xavier_x2399d ago (Edited 2399d ago )

"f#ck windows10. "

This sounds like something a 13 year old would say because he thinks it makes him sound "cool".

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Bigpappy2400d ago

Well it's always in boost mode, for every game.

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LandoCalrissiano2399d ago

The one x woke up in beast mode? Hahaha!

Sonic_Vs_Mario2400d ago

Why would Xbox One X need boost mode? All existing and new games will automatically have improved frame rate and performance. It's would be quite cringy needing to rely on boost mode lol

Ju2400d ago

Well have the discussion again when the first games crash

NatFanBoyRestricted2400d ago

When your too dumb to realize there's already Xs it there running games and being reviewed. Certain retailers already doing X events where people actually get to use it, and still thinks there hasn't been an X out there that had been powered on and played games.

OpenGL2399d ago

While I agree with this in theory, I don't think there has been a single game reported to have issues with Boost mode on PS4, so I don't see why it would be an issue on Xbox One X.

Ju2399d ago

Well, I wonder if there is a black list at work with Boost mode on the Pro. I mean, at least there is a switch to fall back if necessary. It's just taking this for granted in a closed system where devs can poke around HW is no guarantee why this would actually never happen, even if most games (or all?) work. But the matter of fact is, there is no (big) difference between boost mode and X's mode to run XO games.

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Teflon022400d ago

because the way games are developed on console. Having extra power that wasn't originally available can break certain games. It's the exact reason Emulation doesn't work great with every game. It's the reason the option exists on ps4 pro. A few, very few games don't work properly in boost mode so instead of having to wait for a patch to fix it or having a unplayable game, you're safe to play it.It's a precaution really.

shiva12399d ago

But you are talking about a company who did something which was not possible by any.... Backwards compatibility. So they already know what works and what doesn't on their new system. They can test all released Xbox one games on One X probably in less than a month.

Teflon022399d ago

Shiva... wtf are you talking about?
You do realize that not every game is backwards compatible for a reason. Microsoft or who ever needs to run through the game and fix any faults caused by emulating the game...
Atleast know what you're talking about.
Even more, PS3 has backwards compatibility, Vita does, PS2 does, Wii does, Wii U does, DS does, 3DS does. It's not some magical thing only microsoft has done

Ju2399d ago (Edited 2399d ago )

Every single game backwards compatible for the XO is patched. You understand that, do you? Guess what this list is for: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/...

Teflon022399d ago

Ju?
Exactly... You just proved my point. You really think every single game is going to be patched immediately? You do realize if MS forces that on older games, they may just lose games from the store.
I already know 100% about Bc and Xbox. That's still not 100% of games. Even when ps3 had emulation in the second ps3 versions some games didn't work properly. I remember R$C UYA had way more slow downs.
It's fixable if you wanna fix it. But it requires attention. Not every single game will get that attention, and unlike BC you don't have a filtered list of games to say these work for now, more will be checked and added later

Ju2396d ago

This was a response to @shiva1

Teflon022396d ago

@Ju ohh sorry sorry lol

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81BX2400d ago

Trolls and instability...

Unspoken2400d ago

Watch no restrictions placed on this troll.

NoPeace_Walker2400d ago

The most powerful console ever is just a couple weeks away. Can't wait!

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XCOM's Jake Solomon Q&A - Building a Narrative-Driven Life Sim Game at Midsummer Studios

XCOM and Marvel's Midnight Suns director Jake Solomon has founded a new studio to make a life sim game. Here's a new interview with him.

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The Big Inworld AI Q&A - 'Everyone in Gaming Sees the Potential of Generative AI'

Wccftech interviewed Nathan Yu from Inworld AI to discuss the dynamic NPC tech's applications to games as well as potential issues like costs.

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Xbox President Sarah Bond's Bloomberg Interview Is Corporate Fakery At Its Best

Saad from eXputer: "After Arkane Austin & Tango were shutdown, Xbox President Sarah Bond spoke with Bloomberg in what I believe to be utter corporate fakery."

gold_drake1d 17h ago

im not really surprised by that, shes always been more a "let me talk about something else than what u want to know" kinda gal

Cacabunga1d 10h ago

If what they are doing is that good, what’s the point of hiding the true story?

anast1d 14h ago

She's a caricature of the shareholders.

PRIMORDUS1d 12h ago

"Shareholders" I call them cancer, they are already rich to begin with but need more and more. It's like a disease, with no cure.

__y2jb20h ago

If you have a pension then you are likely to be a shareholder in these big tech companies yourself. To demonize them as 'heartless rich people' shows you have no idea what you're talking about.

anast19h ago(Edited 18h ago)

@Y2

Of course, it isn't about that. You are attempting to set up a self-righteous strawman to stir up some kind of ignorant mob mentality.

And by the way, most everyone is a touch heartless or we wouldn't be able to consume the products we do knowing very well how they are made. People have to be this way because of self-preservation and convenience.

__y2jb16h ago

@anast please explain to me how what i said is self righteous or a strawman. I simply pointed out that categorizing all shareholders as cancer is ridiculous.

Leeroyw1d 10h ago

I own shares in game companies. I'm not anything near a major share holder. I just want them to make good games and be successful because of that. I think it's the senior management that's the problem. They are the ones that should be making it clear to the shareholders what creates growth and ensures a future of their business. Not this weasle words garbage that she did on the interview. It was horrific. I don't know a shareholder that would be happy with any of them for this.

Profchaos1d 8h ago (Edited 1d 8h ago )

Same and I'm not rich by any stretch like most people's I'm just trying to keep my head above water these days most company's shareholders are made up of everyday people it's amazing how companies think we want something but the reality is we don't.

Disney are probably the worse at the moment it's shareholders voted on ending a lot of the crap and outing the current execs the execs turned around and said no we disagree with the shareholder vote

PRIMORDUS1d 4h ago

I meant at the rich fucks who have millions in the bank already. They are making so much per year, that if they don't make what they are expecting they go into a panic, when in reality it will not even hurt them at all. Those are greedy assholes.

anast19h ago

"you have a pension then you are likely to be a shareholder"

Pensioners don't make any decisions about anything. Obviously that is not what this is about.

CrimsonWing691d 14h ago

Yea, it was and it’s insulting that they think we’re dumb enough to fall for this. Look, the truth was you took a gamble on these studios and while they released some games to critical praise and great reception they just aren’t bringing in a ROI. Be transparent, you’re not a politician.

Just tell everyone you spend money on projects big and small and when money isn’t being made you go over the potential of revenue a studio can bring in vs those that can’t and make the hard decision to chop them.

She says this whole thing about “success” doesn’t fit one meaning for each studio. Well yea, a small budget production isn’t going to expect to sell the same as a large budget production.

One thing I wish they did though was let Tango be an independent studio.

TheGamingHounds1d 13h ago

disheartening to see no regard for the human cost of business anymore
the bad decisions and judgements of these CEOs severely impact the frontliners
these fake responses are just salt on wounds

RoadRacer1d 13h ago

imagine havin the audacity to say "we need more games like hifi rush" right after closing the studio that made it lol
followin up with this show of "deflecting every question" was in poor taste

StormSnooper1d 10h ago

MS is all about lip service.

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