Why I chose Xbox One

Ever since Sony announced the PS4, the decision on which nex-gen console to choose had been plaguing me. Like many, I was a PS2 owner who switched to Xbox when Halo 1 arrived on the scene and later purchased a 360 when that came out.

I was always happy with my 360, but occasionally I'd look over to the Sony camp and become a little envious at all the Naughty Dog action going on over there. The PS3 was always more powerful and towards the middle/end of the generation it really showed. Sony were also doing some great things with free games on their PS+ service. But, I am and always (most probably) will be a massive Halo fan, so I was still waiting patiently for Microsoft to make their announcement, and then they did...

I won't go over the miscommunication and marketing cock-up that was the Xbox One announcement but I will say that I, like many, was disappointed. Microsoft, having ignored the gamers that made their Xbox brand what it is clearly needed to make games their main focus at E3, and they did, but there was still plenty of backlash due to the DRM and pricing debacle. Now, personally DRM isn't an issue of me, I was planning to go all digital anyway and my internet connection is more than capable of checking in every day, however, I did sympathise with those who wanted to trade in their games and wanted to stay offline (or had no choice). Pricing higher, of course, never helps and the name sucks too.

Microsoft listened, did a 180, and that was all fine. But then came the specifications battle.

It was a huge dissapointment to see that the X1 was less powerful than the PS4. Having spent the last generation with a less powerful console I was now faced with the same situation. If I wanted to stick with Microsoft for games such as Halo, I would have to suck it up and pay more for a less powerful system.

So why did I do it?

I tried hard, but I just couldn't get excited about any of the PS4 games. On the other hand the same could not be said for the Xbox One games. And isn't that what is most important?

I won't explain my reasons for not liking the PS4 games as people seem to take it very personally, almost like they had developed the games themselves, and I appreciate that people are out there enjoying them, and that's great for them. But, they just didn't spark an interest in me. On the other hand, the X1 games did, and it had and always will have Halo on the horizon, which as I said I am a huge fan of. And of course Titanfall was also on the horizon.

I still waited a couple of months after launch before buying the console, but now that I have it, I've been enjoying the games and I am happy with my choice. Of course, every day I log into N4G I get reminded of the difference in power between the two systems (there's always a new article which somehow seems to generate the most comments!!), but I honestly don't care anymore. If I have to play the multi-plats at a lower res and framerate than the Sony equivalent then so be it. I made my choice based on the exclusive games that I wanted to play.

The reason I wrote this blog post is because many people don't seem to understand why there are people who are buying the X1. If you step back and look at it, its the more expensive and less powerful console, and I fully understand and am I aware of that. But, I wanted to play MS exclusives like Halo, and the lure of the more powerful console just wasn't quite enough to take me over to the Sony camp.

I will add one last note...

Microsoft are having to chase Sony this generation. With that in mind, you "might" see Microsoft making the bolder moves to get people on board. That is no bad thing for X1 owners and even for PS4 owners. For example, "if" MS dropped the price of downloadable games at launch to less than retail to entice gamers over to their system, you could imagine Sony having to do the same thing. Competition is a win win for us all.

[DragonKnight]

I have 2 things to say about your blog.

Firstly, though people will not agree with or understand why anyone would buy the Xbox One (myself included admittedly), in the end one person's purchase decisions are their own to make and do not require justification to anyone but themselves. And yes, that includes married men who are afraid of their wives. Lol. Don't feel like you need to justify or explain your purchase. Buy what you feel is going to give you the most bang for your buck in the long term.

Which brings me to number 2. Buying any console on the basis of their launch games is, in my opinion, one of the most foolish mistakes any early adopter can make.

Without going into the track record of both Sony and MS when it comes to exclusive games and first party support, you have to remember that console generations are indeed marathons and not sprints.

Every Playstation console in existence has proven that you can never judge a console's game support based on the launch titles. Every Playstation console to date has not had a stellar launch in terms of games, but that's never what the Playstation brand is defined as, or remembered for. That rule applies to all consoles. One could have a stellar launch but the platform holder slacks. One could have a terrible launch but the platform holder becomes aggressive in trying to support it and gain support from others.

Endurance is the key.

[deepio]

We can only really look into the next couple of years as far as upcoming games are concerned, beyond that is anybody's guess. And as far as games announced so far, I prefer Microsoft's lineup. But, I do realise Sony has the better track record as far as longevity is concerned. That is why I wrote what I did at the end. Microsoft having to chase Sony may change things this time around.

I agree with you when you say buy what you feel is going to give you the best bang for your buck though.

[Gazondaily]

I've got both and whilst the PS4 is going to be my main console of choice (because of superior multiplats and faster installs etc) the decision to pick one or the other isn't as one-sided as many on here will lead you to believe.

The games; ultimately that's what matters. People try to downplay the importance of Halo and say 'oh another Halo' but to eager fans like you and I, IT IS Halo.

Then Titanfall. People claim its not an X1 exclusive but magically become PC gamers all of a sudden? Also they say its available on the Xbox 360. Hold on, why did people buy the likes of Assassin's Creed and Battlefield 4 on PS4's and X1's? Resolution is important but not when Titanfall is concerned eh? Oh it is because the PC version is superior...oh it isn't because the 360 game will be the same anyway. Insecurities...

I kind of understand how you feel about Sony exclusives; my friend is in the same boat. He isn't really a fan of uncharted, infamous or killzone, and yet, he mostly gamed on the PS3 until Halo 4 came out and I got him to play that (and anniversary).

Some people simply don't get it (look at cheetah's comment below). They seem to want to validate their choice by berating yours. It isn't as black and white as that.

Also, let me just say this; as an X1 fan, you should also be excited by MS being on the defensive against Sony. Whatever their motivations, they will want to win back the market and THAT fight, will result in greater experiences for you.

We're already seeing the benefits are we not? How long was Rare relegated to Kinect shovelware? Now we've seen the brilliant Killer Instinct game and hearing MS talk about reviving the older much-awaited games like Banjo, Conker etc.

Adopting a take on DragonKnight's quote below, having a bad launch doesn't necessarily mean you will have a bad gen.

[starchild]

Well said, both of you. I don't even own an XB1, but I get tired of seeing XB1 owners get bashed on this site. I owned a gaming PC, PS3 and 360 last generation and I remember constantly getting bashed for owning a 360 or liking it at all, even though I preferred the PS3 as far as consoles go and said so many times.

Even though the PC is my favorite platform, I recognize that there are great gaming experiences to be had on all the platforms. There are legitimate reasons to game on, even to favor, certain gaming platforms over others. We don't all like the same kinds of games, nor have the same needs in a platform.

[s45gr32]

I know with xbox one you have to pay $60.00 to play online but do you have to subscribe to a music service like the PS4 music service in order to listen to your songs and when does Microsoft plans to release their cloud computing technology service and it will most likely be chargeable huh. I don't know I still prefer PC gaming for its freedom.

[xHeavYx]

The PS4 doesn't have MP3 capabilities yet, it will come on a future update

[BitbyDeath]

Games aside, I really just do not trust MS enough to purchase their console. They look like they just want to profit no matter who/what gets hurt in the process.

Yes, everyone wants to make a profit but how you go about this is key and this is where I believe MS falls short, they are just too cut-throat IMO.

An example of this is the parity clause forcing devs to work in their favour only instead of an equal opportunity.

Sure they 180'd most of their Xbone problems away but in the meantime

1. They still tried to implement not one but many anti-consumer policies
2. They still hold onto even crazier patents like charging you per user to watch a movie in your own living room.

How anyone can support this evil corporation is beyond me.

[stuna1]

Bitby I ask myself that question quite often! But then this is when we have to have a little faith in our fellow man, that they will see past the B.S and make a conscientious choice! Some learn from past misteps, while others are destined to repeat them.

Sony have made some damning mistakes in the past, but it was the supporter, media, and yes the other competitors that pulled Sony's head out of their asz, and now Microsoft needs that same procedure performed on them! Whether anyone want to admit it Nintendo needs a swift kick in the asz.

[starchild]

Lol most of that is in your head. I bet you've never even read "the parity clause". I have, and it doesn't mean what you and the rest of the fanboys have taken it to mean.

It never said that games couldn't be better-looking on another platform. In fact, there were quite a few games that looked better on the PS3 which further shows that graphical parity isn't what it was about.

It was about being feature complete.

In any case, there were plenty of examples of games that had extra content on the PS3, so Microsoft's policy didn't seem to apply to extra/exclusive content either.

People like you twist meanings, apply negative labels ("anti-consumer", etc), omit facts, and somehow overlook the very same sorts of things when Sony does them. And you do all of this because you WANT to believe that Microsoft is this evil corporation and that Sony is the savior of gaming.

I could claim that Sony's omission of a simple music player in the PS4 is anti-consumer. People could, likewise, claim that Steam, with it's DRM and lack of options to resell games, is anti-consumer. Nevertheless, many people, including myself, love Steam.

The term "anti-consumer" can easily be thrown at anything a company does that we personally don't like, but that would be a misuse of the term. Companies offer different products and services and we can choose to buy them or not.

Companies don't 'owe' you the particular product or service you desire any more than you 'owe' them your money.

If I build a chair and you decide it is hideously ugly, that doesn't mean that I am being anti-consumer. I simply used my best judgement to create something I thought would appeal to buyers and in your particular case it didn't. No harm, no foul. You can go on your merry way and find yourself a chair that does appeal to you, and I can go find a buyer that appreciates my chair.

What WOULD be anti-consumer is if I forcibly kidnapped all the other chair-makers and held a gun to your head in order to make you buy my chair.

I personally almost never use the term "anti-consumer" because it is associated with a kind of naive sense of entitlement found in a lot of people today that I strongly disagree with.

[Lukejrl]

Buy using drm in imbalanced ways is very anti consumer. To take a product and that usually allowed the consumer to have a great amount of control over and proceed to limit it is anti consumer. For instance if I buy a ford vehicle I can alter it. But the game companies have tried making altering a purchased games console illegal. They haven't succeeded but they very much want as much control as possible.

[stuna1]

All I can say is good for you! I d on't really think anyone is mad or angry that someone chooses the Xbox1 over the PS4 persay! I think the issue comes when those who do make that choice, proceed to spead misinformation about what the Xbox1 really does better than it's competitors.

Prime example would be; there's no difference from 720p upscaled to 1080p and 1080p native resolution, or 30 fps is just as good as 60 fps. Constantly harping on a situation only to be constantly proven wrong is just setting a person up for disappointment imo, wait for speculation to become fact is a better option.

Going by the present state of this so called "Console War", all we have is all three sides slinging mud! In hopes that in the end one side will come out cleaner than the other two side.

I do have a question for you though!? Why did you wait to buy a PS3 if there were games on it that appealed to you? One thing I've learned in my years of gaming is if there is something out there that I want, nothing or, no one is going to prevent me from getting it even if it's on a system I don't have.

I poke fun on the blogs, but I also point out things that I feel others should take a closer look at! Even if they don't agree with my assessment of things. As the saying goes "Sometimes you have to agree to diagree!"

[deepio]

I did want a PS3, but it would have meant having two consoles at the same time, since I still wanted to play certain games on the 360. And that meant getting that idea past my wife!

At some point I may get a Sony TV so I can play some of the classics on PS Now though. I can mask that one quite easily at least.

[staticdash22]

"Prime example would be; there's no difference from 720p upscaled to 1080p and 1080p native resolution, or 30 fps is just as good as 60 fps"

See, this is what I have a problem with. I have no problem with people liking a console of their choice, but this right here is spreading FUD, and false info. 60fps IS in fact better than 30fps, even a locked 30. Higher framerates help reduce controller latency, increase response time, allow smoother animations, among things of those lines. All of those are increased benefits over 30fps which most of those games often dip into the 20s. I would rather have an unlocked fps than stick with 30fps.

You may be fine with 720p and that's ok, but it is not on the same level as 1080p. I find it odd that microsoft says welcome to the next generation, calling the Xbox One, "the console of the future". Wait, so progressing technology means 720p will stil be a standard? I thought next gen was about stepping into the future of gaming and embracing modern trends of entertainment, music, and gaming? You can't seriously call your product a next generational gaming machine and it's not pushing the boundaries and standards of what came before it. If that's the case, then why isn't our society still using monophones?

With 1080p, you get more pixels on the screen and that allows developers to add in more objects to the game or allows you to see more things at once while you play. Everything looks sharper, and details like cloth, and facial structures on characters become more pronounced. It's better than 720p, not to mention that blurry mess we get into those games.

Again, I have no problem with anyone liking Xbox One, but its wrong imo for people to spread the notion that 720p 30fps is ACCEPTABLE in the year 2014. The benefits to higher framerates are already being shown. The advantages of 1080p 60fps far outweigh 720p 30fps. Just look at forza 5, looks great, killzone looks great, etc.

[stuna1]

Speading fud is it? Prime example was Dead Rising 3 locked at 30 fps? How about Ryse was the fps locked at 30 fps? And if what has been plaster all over NG4 the past couple of day is accurate Tomb Raider DV is also suffering drops below 30 fps. So again how is fud being spread?

I'm sure most could tolerate drops bellow 60 fps better than they could drops below 30 fps. The things is I just mention 3 games, but come on we all know there's more.

And you're using Forza 5 as a basis for your arguement!? Here's something; go take a good, long, hard look at Forza 5 then come back and tell mme what you see.

[staticdash22]

@stuna1

I think we're done here. The mere fact that you tried to swing the notion that dead rising 3 is a locked 30fps, just shows that ou're trying to spread FUD.

http://www.eurogamer.net/ar...

This sure doesn't look like a locked 30fps.

Forza 5: http://www.eurogamer.net/ar...

I think we're done here. OWNED.

[stuna1]

Static that just proves you didn't read either of my post! I said none of the 3 had locked frame rates! Now who was "OWNED" again!

[MysticStrummer]

"there's no difference from 720p upscaled to 1080p and 1080p native resolution, or 30 fps is just as good as 60 fps."

Did you mean this was a prime example of denial…? I have no problem with anyone buying whatever they want, but the above statement is just silly. Some games don't require 60fps, and it's certainly not uncommon to drop res in the name of onscreen action or effects, but we're not talking about design choices, we're talking about one version of a multi plat performing better than the other that's on a more expensive console. Again, buy what you want, but stop with statements like that.

[AceofStaves]

It's great to read a blog by someone who's made the best console choice for themselves based on their own preferences and needs. In the end, that's all that matters.

May you enjoy your XB1 for years to come. :)

[dedicatedtogamers]

Glad you're enjoying your new console! I'm jealous, as the only 8th gen systems I currently own are 3DS and Vita, and I'll probably end up getting a Wii-U before I get a PS4. Microsoft kinda lost me mid-2008 when my 360 died, but there's no denying if you're a fan of their franchises, they always deliver on that front.

[Software_Lover]

I really don't care what people chose to buy. It's their choice. I just hate people arguing over the internet about it. I have said it before and I'll say it again, people don't play games anymore. They actually do play the consoles.

Killzone is great, unless it was a Microsoft exclusive. Halo is terrific, as long as it doesn't see the light of day on playstation. Who wants to rebuy Tomb Raider again for $60? 60fps just on this console............ its the best thing since sliced bread. Mass Effect is trash......oh, it's coming to my console now....... I've always wanted to play this game. Suck it Xbots. Kingdom Hearts is for emo kids and not grown men........ it's on the Xbox, suck it Sony Drones!!!!!!!!!

just goes on forever.

[Bathyj]

I could go on and rant about how you made the wrong choice, how Xbone isnt as good as PS4 and why I dont like Microsoft and bla bla bla, but I wont.

While I DO personally think youve made the wrong choice (from my point of view), I also think you choose it for the right reasons. It has the games you want to play. Good for you.

And dont feel like you need to justify it to anyone, its what you want and its your money to spend, screw em if the dont like it cos its not anyone elses business. I'm vocal on my opinions but I dont try to make other peoples for them.

I hope Microsoft rewards your patronage for years to come.

[jessupj]

What a great blog.

You've done your research like a wise consumer, you've accepted the xbone is less powerful, but you have a preference for MS exclusives and you know you're still going to have tons of fun with your console.

If more MS fans were like you I think there would be a lot less hate in the consoles war right now.

I still could never bring myself to support an absolutely despicable company like MS that tried to destroy console gaming, and I always suggest to people to support the company that is genuinely for the gamers, but I always love to hear when someone carefully weighs up all the facts and makes an informed decision, regardless of the choice.

Well done sir.

[LoveOfTheGame]

Lol, let's just forget all the Sony fanboys who are just as clueless in the console war. Thanks to the internet console wars will never end.

It reminds when I had a friend who told me there would be less war in the world if there was no religion. I simply laughed and asked "what would stop man from finding another reason?"

[jessupj]

Maybe you could elaborate on all the things sony fanboys are clueless about.

[McScroggz]

The Xbox One is a perfectly valid choice as a console, just like a Wii U. All that matters, from a gamer standpoint, is that we can enjoy the games we want to play.

Personally, I find it disheartening how quickly most things devolve into fanboyism and console wars rhetoric instead of honest discussion. For instance, whenever somebody like you says they (for the most part) aren't interested in the games Sony offers, yet they like Microsoft's exclusives; I honestly am curious as to why - not so I can tell them their opinion is wrong or to mock them, but because I just like discussing games.

So, out of curiosity, what is it about Microsoft exclusives that you find more compelling than Sony's? To me, while they have a few great franchises, the problem is so much of why one would choose Xbox games over Sony games is based off of just a few IP. Halo is great (though for many Halo 4 left a bad taste in their mouths). Gears of War is great. Even though Fable is obviously popular, I feel like that franchise is very overrated and in most meaningful ways has gotten worse (again my opinion). Then there is Forza - I'm not a racing fan but Forza seems like the most consistent sim out there and I have no problem assuming it's the best in the industry right now.

But for me, Sony just offers a lot more variety while still covering the different genres. My first reaction whenever somebody says they prefer Microsoft's games is that either that person just really likes Microsoft's "Four Pillar IP's" or they haven't really tried a lot of Sony's exclusives. That certainly DOESN'T mean it's true, but that's precisely why I like to try to discuss this with those gamers who do prefer Microsoft's stuff.

So, if you feel like talking about it I'd be interested in your perspective.

[deepio]

Well I think you're probably right, when someone says they prefer Microsoft's games it is most likely down to the "Four Pillar IP's" as you described. And the problem is you don't always have the opportunity to try out Sony's exclusives, so you might never know what you're missing out on. I know I've missed out on PS exclusives in the past, some of which I really wanted to play and I'm sure to some extent that is true the other way around (for some people), but it really come down to how much you love those key franchises and whether you are willing to give them up in order to play exclusives on the other side.

As far as what do I find most compelling about the MS exclusives; if I take Halo games as an example, I personally just enjoy playing them more than any other games out there. I know its not for everyone and people will say after Reach and Halo 4, it's not what it used to be. But, I'm not one of those people. I still love the gameplay, the story, the soundtrack, everything. So it takes a lot to pull me away from that. And I should add that I have played many other FPS games to compare it to (all the CODs, Battlefields etc).

It's possible Destiny might hit that sweet spot for me and will most likely have the better experience on the PS4, but with X1 I can have Halo and Destiny.

[FamilyGuy]

WTH is this allowed?
Didn't you submit this post last month?

I read this exact same blog post a month or so ago.

[BBBQ_BYOBB]

There is nothing wrong with wanting to buy an Xbox one because the next Halo will be on it.

[s45gr32]

Well Microsoft has always been viewed as the evil corporation that does this unethical consumer practices. Sadly mostly is true yet we still support Microsoft no matter what even it's unsecured Windows OS. Raise your hand if you are willing to go from Windows OS to a Mac or Linux? Now this blog is very personal and I really don't care if the blogger chose the xbox one. I just feel that all corporations (Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo plus Valve) mess up big time. Nintendo completely utterly clueless, Sony and it's cell phone like plan (want to listen to music pay Sony Music Unlimited, want to play online pay Playstation Plus, want to play your Playstation library pay for Playstation Now and re-buy your Playstation library see what I mean). Xbox One pay to play online and most likely pay for their upcoming cloud service at least the music is free (basically enjoy the music you already own). Valve is bringing PC gaming into the living room with the Steam Machines and Steam controller sadly is also bringing all the issues of PC gaming. High prices for all Nvidia Intel Core Steam Machines, too many of them, and still need to dual boot to Windows agh !!! it didn't solve the compatibility or maintenance issues. So this blogger choosing xbox one oh well.

[Lukejrl]

I am not sure you understand what an option is. I kept my PS3. I also have a PS2 so i do not need to purchase my library again.but with Now I will have the option to play ps3 games i do not own without actually paying full price.
While i Agree with some of what you said, viewing Playstaion Now as a detriment instead of a service to play games you may not have played before is very shortsighted.

Edit: I think PSNOW will be free with no added cost to PSPLUS but the free games service with PSPLUS may be eliminated.

[s45gr32]

What if my PS2 or PS3 break down do I go and repair it, do I go and buy a new one or do I re-buy my Playstation Library through Playstation Plus. By the way Playstation Now will not be added to Playstation Plus subscribers they too need to pay for this service. Me on the other hand is enjoying cloud computing technology for free on the PC.

[amiga-man]

Deepio I hope you enjoy your Xbox but it does seem a decision based more on your need to play Halo than anything else, which is fine but won't be enough of a reason for most.

I must also take issue with your statement about M$ listening and doing a 180 on their stupid decisions, they didnt listen if they had listened they would never have announced them in the first place, the rumours were flying around long before it was officially announced Adam Orth alone should have been enough for them to change tack but no they continued letting greed drive their actions.

trying instead to force something onto gamers that we didn't want or need, it was what M$ wanted and served their need for both greed and control, the only reason they backed away was because of the poor pre orders and backlash from gamers.

M$ have a lot of catching up to do with Sony's track record with new IP's and great games not to mention as you acknowledge superior hardware most people are choosing the PS4, you have Halo it's enough for you but i would never let one game rule my choice, especially after what M$ tried to do..

[Convas]

How much effort did it take to type "M$" every. single. time?

[amiga-man]

You mean the four times I used it? surprisingly little since you ask, how hard did you find it?

[Unlimax]

To each their own i guess ~
If you prefer something to other that's ok
None of us will force the other to change his preferences !
As for me I spend most of my life being a PS fan and It's ok if that's his own choice and that's the way he lives and that's his taste .. its just his choice after all , End of story .

[xX-StolenSoul-Xx]

I still have to choose and when I do pick one (most likely when my tax returns come in) I think it'll be the PS4 but you know, I'm going to buy the Xbox one in maybe a years time. Right now I own Both 360 and Ps3 and love them both, one more then the other though.

[Cat]

Was kinda hoping this blog would just read, "Because I wanted to."

Don't think justification is necessary, and I felt that way last gen with why I bought a PS3 sometimes. I wanted it, I loved it, it had the games I wanted with few exceptions. I still had a launch 360, but I played more on my PS3. So it's a little apples to oranges.

DragonKnight mentioned taking the long view with games, and I think that's fair if you can really only choose one for the course of a generation. It's a risky strategy because the future is uncertain, and it's one of delayed gratification, but if it's really a matter of only one system then sure. But odds are you can buy a PS4 at some point down the road if you wanted to, and what would be gained if you had your PS4 and weren't excited about the games?

Which brings me back to... "Because I wanted to." <- all the reason anyone needs.

[Lukejrl]

He is justifying it to himself as much as he justifying to us. Microsoft has certainly not made choosing them easy this gen.

[Lukejrl]

I have all the modern Consoles wii to PS4. I will buy a xboxone used.

I have said this before: Microsoft says "you have to get XboxLive Gold to do anything online". Sony says: if you like what we offer get playstation Plus, and get these perks"

Sony is going all digital, "Playstation Now" they read the market better and are making consumers ease in to the change. It will be interesting to see the market change as games for a service a la netflix. Microsoft took a Hammer and tried to beat us over the head with their policies and money grabbing strategies.

Sony has learned that they need to satisfy the consumer, not demand from them. Microsoft seems to think they are entitled to price what the please for IP's without actually associating a reasonable value. Similar vein to Nintendo Virtual Console.

So while i respect your decision and can agree that i would like to play: Ryse, Halo, and Quantum break, I can wait and find them in the bargain bin when i get my xbox off kijiji. My opinion is that with the decision you made by looking at launch lineup you had more options. In your case, where you were on the fence, waiting 3 to 6 months for GDC and E3 could have swayed you from making the 100$ extra purchase only to be let down later in console cycle. By being the early adopter, like me, we all took the risk though. With Microsoft the track record doesn't seem the best Return On Investment.

[Picnic]

The problem with liking any Xbox console for the launch games is that it's a bit like liking a serial killer for their nice human bone earrings. The last console always had to 'die' so that the new console could have great launch games.

(Unlike Playstation which always supports the older console very adequately).

But some great games to come- Sunset Overdrive, Quantum Break..
Titanfall looks as overrated as anything I've ever seen though. It's a mech game, keep expectations a bit more niche.

[zero_gamer]

I didn't know Xbox consoles can kill people.

[Volkama]

Why else do you think people hate it so passionately? The only reasonable explanation is that it took a loved one from them.

[Picnic]

You don't understand what a metaphor is.

The Xbox One 'killed' the Xbox360's library in its last few years because companies were saving up their games for the launch or close to launch of the Xbox One.

[CrossingEden]

Did you really just compare liking a video game console....to liking a serial killer, as in, someone who kills innocent human beings......wow...seriously, that's enough internet for today, thanks for giving me a headache.

[Picnic]

Yes it's called a metaphor.

Metaphors are not meant to imply literalism. They're meant to illustrate a general relationship.

Microsoft killed the last few years of the Xbox360 so that the Xbox One could thrive at its launch. Which, despite PS4 being so popular, the Xbox One has relatively thrived in sales.

[zero_gamer]

Xbox One will have great exclusives, and they are not too far off. Halo fans will never go wrong with an Xbox One.

[Metallox]

I will buy an Xbox One just for the next Gears of War. Hopefully the console will cost way less than it costs now. But there's the tiny, tiny, tiny possibility that game will come to PC. If that happens I will screw the Xbox One and instead, you will find me in a store buying a PS4. I don't really care which console it's more powerful, I just know that Xbox One has my favorite shooter series and the PS4 it's cheaper.

[Volkama]

I wanted a new toy, and neither console really has much in the way of games yet. I chose the One because it has features and focus that separate it from my PC.

Kinect may not be in vogue right now, and cloud computing hasn't shown it's benefits yet but these are things that enable the console to do things my PC doesn't.

The PS4 doesn't distinguish itself so well for me, the focus is games and graphics but my PC is way ahead in both areas. I really want Infamous, The Order, Lily Bergamo and hopefully some JRPGs so I'm sure a PS4 will be in the picture by the end of the year.

[bb14z]

If you like Halo you should still get a PS4 because Bungie, the original creators of Halo, are making a superior version of Destiny for that console... as well as giving it content exclusive to the PS4.

Besides, most of the backstory regarding Halo (As well as Gears of War) was created by a guy named Eric Nylund; who left Microsoft for Amazon a year or so ago. In addition, one of Microsoft's key storyboard artists for Halo 4 left Microsoft for Naughty Dog. (Sony 1st party studio)

http://www.vg247.com/2013/0...

http://segmentnext.com/2013...

Also- your argument about not knowing or getting excited about any of PS games is simply unfounded. In the later years of its existence Microsoft had very little to no support for it's Xbox 360; instead relying strictly on third party games. All those third party games are also available on the PS3/4. As a matter of fact, the PS3 is -still- getting a good number of exclusives this very year, and you can bet that besides these launch exclusives Microsoft had to pay off companies to keep exclusive- they will soon be taken within a year or two by Sony's first and second party cadre. (Also, I'm sorry to say that you are wrong. Sony's lineup is absolutely incredible. Killzone Shadowfall, Trine 2, Flower, and Resogun are all amazing games.)

There are also plenty of games similar to Halo on the PS3. (Killzone, Starhawk, Resistance) that I'm absolutely certain you'd have enjoyed. As it stands- the PS4 already won the multiplayer part of the war by having exclusive access to numerous MMOs like Warframe and Planetside 2. (Plus, shooters like Battlefield 4 run more powerfully on the PS4) In addition, in the next year or so an emulator is rumored to be released- so will still likely be able to play play your beloved 360 exclusives on PC. Unfortunately, due to the infrastructure of the PS3 it's very unlikely an emulator will be released for that console. As it stands, with Gaiki finally being rolled out you can probably access the best of both worlds by going Sony this gen.

Your choice, though.

[allastocata]

He said he wasnt excited about the ps4 franchises and your calling his opinion unfounded. The ps4 exclusives dont interest a lot of us. I like multiplayer and have had significantly more fun with xbox games, which seem
more multiplayer focused.

[bb14z]

Why the hostile tone? I owned an original Xbox for two years and an Xbox 360 for five. I have nothing against Microsoft consoles; I wouldn't trade my fond memories on those platforms for anything!

But honestly, the things I stated aren't new arguments. The PS4 and PS3 were simply better this gen than Microsoft's. It's just that simple.

[ajax17]

So you only want the Xbox One because of Halo and Titanfall. Alright, sir.

[kainslayer]

answer: because you are a fanboy.

THE END

[MAULxx]

MS trying to put thier choke hold on the console market and charge what they want to. The appalling TV/game box with kinect at the core.
They abandoned alot of thier fanbase that made them a success.
They'll never see another dime from me.