Xbox One June Update Beta Rolling Out Now; Patch Notes and External Storage FAQ Released

The preview beta for the Xbox One June software is now being rolled out to those that have applied for testing, and Microsoft released the patch notes and an extensive FAQ about external storage on the private preview forums.

[XiSasukeUchiha]

Xbox 1 just keeping better with ever little step!

[user1439414]

I have to give credit to Microsoft here, I know its only a very very small thing they are doing but in the end at least its something. XoXoXo

[JasonKCK]

How is pretty much unlimited storage a small thing?

Oh wait! clicked on your name, that explains everything. This is your attempt at downplay and damage control. I get it.

[LexHazard79]

Whats up with the hugs and kisses? Thats some girly shit right there.

If your a female disregard and apologies.

[FanboyKilla]

A small thing? I have both systems, and in terms of software, online, and amongst other things, xone is years ahead of ps4. I mean with every update xone is seperating itself further and further away from ps4. While ps4 waits to see what xone does so they can tack it on. Lol meanwhile sony (firmware 2.08976543214.4579 is coming) still waiting. Oh thanks for giving me a video edit like xone had since launch. Even though i see no where to watch them, i mean other players vids. Why would i go to facebook to watch game videos? Years behind my friend.

[BX81]

Someone is playing nice now to build them bubbles up.

[psyxon]

Uh, what?

[BX81]

@ psyxon
It was a jk directed toward xisasuke, because he has one bubble.

[No_Limit]

@XiSasukeUchiha,

Agreed, glad you have finally jump in!

[colonel179]

Now I completely agree with you Sasuke! (See, you do write good comments!)

I have been a PlayStation supporter for a long time, but I am loving how Xbox One is getting constant updates to make it better every time. For I can see, is that the updates are monthly and full of features.

Sony needs to improve the PS4 ASAP. They take their time, and I said it time and time again, that they like to be secretive and don't listen to fans when it comes to features. That was the only thing I hated about the PS3, and I suppose it's going to be one thing to hate about the PS4.

I really wish Sony was doing the same as Microsoft. They have done like 5 updates since release, while PS fans keep waiting for requested and MISSING features.

[BLKxSEPTEMBER]

I love my X1!!! Idgf what a hater got to say! Going all digital from this point on!

[tgunzz]

Haha! Kudos to you....

[zeuanimals]

Lucky. Data caps for me so I can only download so much before I get charged.

[V0LT]

This is exactly why caps is a negative thing. In the end it is going to hurt companies selling products.

[DJustinUNCHAIND]

Way to do your part in helping the developers and the environment!

[Volkama]

I'm all digital myself, but at the same time I can't stomach the digital prices so I end up just not buying anything :(

I'll probably pick up both freebies next month though, and I'll pay up the stupid prices when some good games come out (that I can't get cheaper on PC).

[shinrock]

This what i've been waiting for. I haven't brought a disk sence i got myX1.

[Infamazdre]

I'm half and half I still like the physical media but at the same time it's so nice not having to put a disc in and just switch between games..I thinking about going all digital but idk man

[Harmy666]

I bought all he launch games on disc, but after that, I'm digital all the way! Even though I do love my physical copies!

[BallsEye]

Another update?? Damn!!! I just can't keep up with the updates! Awesome! What's best is that it's not just bug fixes but new features all the time :)

[PrinceOfAllSaiyans]

Just got my XB1 y'all ! I'm glad I'm a multi plat gamer. PS4 and XB1 FTW. The only negatives I have about the XB1 so far is the controller isn't as comfty as the Dualshock 4 and the install times for games. Other than that its a really cool console. Kinect is really really impressive so far. Can't wait for E3 !

[tuglu_pati]

I prefer the Xbox One controller better than the PS4. Although i like the PS4 controller very much, I just think the XBO controller feels better in my hands.

[BX81]

Yeah I like the xb1 controller better but the dualshock 4 is way better than the ps3 controller imo.

[towelie1288]

I agree I prefer the X1 controller aswell
But the DS4 is way letter than the DS3

[Tempest317]

I really dont like the x1 controller tbh...the triggers and thumbsticks dont have enough resistance, too easy to push/pull too far. The haptic feedback is nice for some peoplim sure, but the triggers almost never vibrate by themselves, theyre vibrating when the entire controller is vibrating, which means the triggers tiny little motors are totally overshadowed by the primary motors. The DS4 honestly is the best controller design ever. The triggers are perfect, thumbsticks are nice and tight. Feels amazing imo. X1 is a good controller, ds4 is great.

[IVanSpinal]

You need to play like 20 hours,
best controller

[Volkama]

But the best controllers feel good immediately...

I'd say both next-gen consoles have great controllers. The 360 controller is still very good as well, I have no issues at all going back to it (for PC games).

[LexHazard79]

Congrats Sayain, XB1 is my next purchase to put next to PS4 aswell. Glad your your enjoying it.

[ITPython]

Why would you buy an XB1 now? You could have waited a few weeks and gotten it $100 cheaper.

[marlinfan10]

the xbox with kienct is a better choice

[ITPython]

Why? Are voice commands really worth $100? And can't the XB1 use a headset for voice commands like the PS4 can?

[ThatOneGuyThere]

wait, is the xbox still limited to only external drives? or is the internal drive finally upgrade-able?

[marlinfan10]

Xbox one has external, ps4s internal

[HugoDrax]

XB1:
Internal: 500 GB
External: 16TB Max

PS4:
Internal: 2 TB Max, until 2.5" HDD larger than 2TB become available.
External: Currently not an option

I only have the stock 500GB HDD in my XB1 and PS4. I've purchased majority of my XB1 games digitally, and currently have only 68.8GB available for my XB1.

I still have approximately 350GB available for my PS4. Stick it to the man, RESOGUN, second son, and mercenary kings are the only games installed.

[Mustang300C2012]

Actually the size limit if you even want to call it that is 32.5TB

[sic_chops]

Not upgradable.

[SwiftArsonist]

u can actually upgrade the internal but it voids your warranty

[JasonKCK]

Why would anyone care about the internal drive when the external option is easier?

[ThatOneGuyThere]

are....are you serious right now?

[JasonKCK]

So you're saying that an internal drive is easier than a USB plug in play external?

Just stop before you embarrass yourself.

[shinrock]

You can hook up to 2 hdd.

[Volkama]

Storage limits are one thing, but what I'm more interested in is drive speed. The consoles both come with woefully inadequate 5400rpm SATA2 drives, and games simply take too long to load for my tastes.

The PS4 APU supports SATA3, but general consesus seems to be that the PS4 chipset is SATA2 only so peaks at 3gb/s transfer. There does not seem to be any official word from Sony on the spec (which usually indicates it the lesser option). There is still room for significant improvement by whacking a faster drive in there, with SSD (and hybrid) drives a good option.

USB3 peaks at 5gb/s, but I do not know if there are any other access time drawbacks that would make it inferior to even Sata2. Hopefully there will be some big gains available with a fast external drive.

It'll be interesting to see if a good external drive can significantly cut down load times on a game like Forza 5.

[ThatOneGuyThere]

I threw a 500gb 7200rpm drive in my 60gig ps3 and it ran great. still does. so, what ive gathered, is that:

xb1: upgrading the internal HDD voids the warranty, and its kind of hard to do. This FORCES customers to buy an external HDD (which i gather isnt going to make anything load faster, just add more space)

PS4: lets you do whatever you want while not voiding the warranty.

So stupid, MS. I thought for sure they had improved this gen. Thats a pretty important feature.

[mrpsychoticstalker]

*dies of excitement*

Good job Microsoft!

[Simmo3D]

I'm waiting for my update to hit. Lots of great features in this one. Microsoft is doing an AMAZING job with the constant stream of great stuff being added. I have my 2TB drive hooked up and ready to rock n roll. I had to delete a whole bunch of stuff to fit Wolfenstein on my drive, plus Watch Dogs just around the corner. All digital for me this gen baby!

[xxLuckyStrike]

Can someone send me an invite to the beta.. Gamertag is xxLuckyStrike

[lemoncake]

Great update, the x1 now has the ultimate storage solution! Hope they keep going at this pace with future updates.

[Slick81]

Now please fix controllers xbox I'm tired of the x1. Controller compressing in my hands

[Dudebro90]

Compressing in your hand? What does that even mean?

[LexHazard79]

Lol...I was thinking same thing, sounds painful.

[Volkama]

I assume he has just hit puberty and/or experienced some intense emotional trauma so some kind of mutant power is manifesting, and he is struggling to control his new-found super strength.

I may watch too many movies though.

[Nuk]

That is like the lowest resolution thumbnail for this article i've ever seen on this site lol.

[kewlkat007]

Just goggled about the Betas..

Can we have background themes and music?

[BLKxSEPTEMBER]

How great would it be if MS let us play our XBLA games on X1?! And give me a media server app then I'm all set! I own all next gen consoles but I gotta say when it comes to firmware updates MS is the king hands down.

[Simmo3D]

I'll send you an invite WinterSoldier.
I'm guessing that is your gamertag?

[stamps79]

Would you mind sending me an invite as well? :)

My username here is the same as my gamer tag

[battletrax]

Please send me a beta invite too, thanks.

my gamertag is underoath242

[Simmo3D]

OK I just added you both. Give it a few days and you will receive a code from Microsoft.

[WinterSoldier]

No its Slvrgun!

I just PMd you!

Thanks!

[Krypto_Joe]

Can you send me an invite please? Gamertag is Krypto Joe.

[stamps79]

I wish I was part of the beta program, I would love to transfer my Wolfenstein and soon to be purchased copy of Watch Dogs to it.

[wicked]

get a friend to invite you in

[battletrax]

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[KillerByte23]

Apperently it also includes a new look store
http://i.imgur.com/hchyByQ....

[xxLuckyStrike]

I love my X1 an the external HD support is good news. But save it MS talk to me when MP3, MP4,h264 AVI Mpeg WMV ect, are supported, shared. I loved my PS3 for making this so easy to transfer media from my phone.

[HugoDrax]

They already have saved you. Upload those files to your ONEDRIVE....

1) Upload movie file to onedrive account.
2) Open ONEDRIVE app on XBOXONE, iOS, Windows PC, Windows Phone.
3) Enjoy your MP4, h264, AVI, MPEG, WMV directly from either device.

You don't believe it's possible? Enjoy BLOODSPORT/1080p/MP4 directly from my ONEDRIVE account....:-)

https://onedrive.live.com/?...

[xxLuckyStrike]

Nice now if only my upload speed wasn't clocked at a blazing 0.82 Right now I can only dream in hopes of USB support and x1 recognizing my windows 8 phone

[shamon]

huge thanks im uploading alot of movies ask we speak

[wicked]

I use playto on my phone or tablet to watch these formats on my XB1, But it is a shame the XB1 can't just see my media server

[Crillvirus81]

I'll help ya out ill invite everyone that adds me..my gamer tag is crill virus I have a pic of mega man as my gamer pic on live ..

[PAYNEinc85]

Can the internal HDD be replaced? If so I'll wait until my warranty runs out and do that. I dont like the thoughts of having an external hanging out the back or sitting on top of the system. I prefer the clean look.

[FayZ_]

still waiting for the 1080p-900p games like ps4, 792p is not enough!