First Impressions of the Xbox One, coming from a PS4 Owner

thegamefanatics:

I’ve been with my new, shiny Xbox One for a couple of days now and I still can’t get over how massive it is. I was forced to add new furniture just so the Xbox One can sit comfortably; this of course has made my PlayStation 4 incessantly jealous.

[loopygames]

I was a PS4 owner before I bought the Xbox One.

I liked:
The amount of multimedia apps
Voice commands via Kinect
Snap
TV Calibration tool
Pins
Xbox One Guide for TV with USB Tuner. (My Sony TV stopped getting guide updates a few years ago)

I didn't liked:
Windows 8 UI. Didn't like how I need to open an app for everything similar to the PS Vita UI.
Downloading stuff doesn't show you how much MB or time you have left, just a percentage.
Installing games from disc takes a long longer than PS4

Most of the stuff I didn't like can be changed or improved through firmware updates so I'm overall happy with my purchase.

[Pogmathoin]

What is the USB Tuner? I was thinking of getting the one that works with Antenna... Hauppage TV Stick... Anyone using this?

[loopygames]

@Pogmathoin
http://www.microsoftstore.c...

^It's this one that Microsoft announced a few months ago. I can pause live tv for 30 minutes, stream live tv to my iPad via smartglass or snap while playing a game, see what other shows are currently trending on xbox live. It's a pretty cool feature for someone like me that hasn't paid cable in years.

@Swiggins
I use my Xbox One for exclusives, and multimedia stuff. I have most 3rd party titles on PS4.

Sunset Overdrive
Forza Horizon 2
Dead Rising 3
Ryse
Titanfall
The Witcher 3

^Those are the titles I currently own.

Microsoft's aggressiveness with the Xbox One pricing is what mainly pushed me to get it. I really had no intentions of getting an Xbox One during this generation since I was happy with the PS4.

[Rookie_Monster]

Great choice and reasons on getting the xbox one loopygames.

[Swiggins]

I'm a PS4 only user who's curious about buying a XBO, would you recommend it?

I'd really like to get the Rare Replay and Halo 5, but I dunno if buying a whole console is worth it for those two games. Are there any games you own on yours that you think would be worth it?

[JeffGUNZ]

@ Swiggins.

Hey man, you should buy one. Why limit yourself to one console over some fake loyalty? I'd recommend picking up Titanfall is you like shooters. Sunset Overdrive is excellent as well. What you should do is sign up for EA Access for either a month or the low price for the year and you open up many free games right there. Titanfall was recently added so it would save you buying that game. Ori and the Blind Forest and Max The curse of Brotherhood are excellent indie games too. With Gears Ultimate coming next month, Halo 5, Quantum Break, Fable Legends, right now is a great time to pick one up. Also, the new UI update looks very sleek.

[ninsigma]

Hey, I know you were talking to loopy but I thought I'd throw in my 2 cents if you'll have them :)

I would suggest sunset overdrive, great and fun game. If you haven't played ori and the blind forest on pc then I would definitely urge you to play that. Screamride looks like it's pretty fun, haven't actually played it though. Halo MCC is a must as well as the upcoming gears remaster.
Forza 5 is pretty good, I'm not a massive driving game fan but it's decent. A lot of people prefer forza horizon but I wasn't a fan of the demo myself. There's titanfall but I don't know how many people still play it. Haven't played that one either and don't have too much of an opinion. Also if you're too impatient to wait a year for Tomb raider, that will be out in a few months on XB. Ryse son of rome got a bad rap when it released but it's an ok game. Don't buy it new though, go second hand. I played dead rising for a bit but haven't been bothered to go back to it. If you haven't played metro 2033 and last light anywhere else, I there is deal to get them both as one game (it's 20 euro in gamestop ion Ireland).

If you look at all those games and say yeah I really wanna play those, then definitely pick one up for yourself. If there's only a few you like then I would say wait till xmas season 2016. There will be a ton new games including quantum break and gears 4. I say xmas season because that will be when you get the best deals.

Hope that helped your considerations :)

[USMC_POLICE]

I bought one just for forza because ps4 has no real racing games. Having both is a must. I do agree Xbox one is harder to navigate and installs take a lot longer

[Eonjay]

@JeffGUNZ

I tend to disagree about getting both. I just see them as not being unique enough to warrant getting both unless you really like a particular game thats not on the other one. I think the exclusives are by an large a marketing scam to get you to buy everything.

I don't need or want to own everything simply for the sake of commercialism. I would recommend that people simple make responsible choices with their money.

My sister has a Xbox One and I have a PS4. If I want to play an Xbox I will just go visit her. Same thing if she wants to play PlayStation.

If you have a decent PC like me its you feel even less motivated to own two consoles. Perhaps the Wii U but now even I'm holding off until NX.

[raWfodog]

I'm personally waiting to hear more information about Scalebound and Quantum Break before I seriously consider getting a XB1. Those two games and Sunset Overdrive have my interest more than the other XB1 exclusive games.

[Rookie_Monster]

@Swiggins,

The short answer is yes. You are not buying the console for only 2 games. It is 2 games to start plus you get BC which instantly adds tons of new games you haven't play before is well worth it plus future games that are coming. It is no different than asking about buying a PS4 if You are only a XB1 owner and only like a game like Bloodborne but future games will come. It is good to own both.

Not to mention MS is just super awesome in constant updating the system to make it the best with features like keyboard and mouse suport, Streaming your games to PC, ability to use your own HDD, do multitasking while playing a game, friend notification, etc.

I say, jump in and get that Rare Replay with a Halo MCC bundle in Aug. You will not regret it as it is my most played and used console.

[soul-assassin-]

If you can afford to own both, than do it! I recently bought an xbox one (had ps4 since launch) and dont regret one bit. You dont have to worry about missing any of the holiday exclusive deals or games coming out. I have always been a ps4 gamer, but even i can't turn down the likes of Gears remastered, halo 5 & rise of the tomb raider this year.

[re2_apocalypse]

@JeffGUNZ

So you have fake loyalty if you can only afford 1 system?

Stupid logic

How about saving that $400+ for the çonsole choice you made and buy like 7+ games. You know, the things that should be the most important part of being a gamer. Just don't be a fanboy and try and justify your purchase over someone else's.

[n4rc]

Eonjay

Actually completely agree.. Even exclusives now have counterparts on the other side that are worthy

Unless you are a super avid gamer.. One should do the trick.. While ps4 has the edge in game performance and x1 has the multimedia edge, its a toss up really.. You won't lose out on either..

I'd follow my friends (which is what I did to begin with myself) and if starting fresh.. Well.. You'd have to research the entire package and pick which fits you best

[dantesparda]

@Swiggins

I recently got a X1 coming from a PS4, and my advice to you, is you better really want it. Otherwise you could end up like me (buying it for nothing) and just having it just collect dust.
Plus you have two pay two online services to worry about.

[dantesparda]

Damn I hacked up that last sentence. I meant to say you also have to worry about paying for two online services.

[ABizzel1]

The XBO is a good console, and worth a buy. The OS is a bit too much, and things that are so simple on PS4 are 2 / 3 task on XBO, and even with a search option it's still hard to find things. Honestly the current dashboard is my biggest complaint about the XBO, since it's just not as goos as it was on the 360, and pretty much meant to work with Kinect to make it simpler. Fortunately there's a new update coming out to replace the current dashboard so hopefully that'll be gone.

As for the console itself hardware wise it's just fine, the PS4 is better, but it's not a huge difference in most games. It's a big console so you need a decent amount of space for it (a good bit more than a PS4).

The big thing for me, and probably most primary PS gamers is that if you don't like a decent amount of Xbox exclusives (Halo, Forza, Fable, Gears, and others), then there's little reason to truly own an XBO. For me I like Forza, Gears, and Remedy and I have a good amount of true friends on there, so I get the console by default.

If you like your PS4 chances are you'll like the XBO as well. If you're looking for a second console the XBO would be the safest best even though their libraries are the same for the most part.

I'll also advise you to look into a gaming PC as an alternative as well.

[gangsta_red]

Get an XBO is you have the money. But in all honesty I would wait for more games to come out.

Both systems have their jewels hidden in the rough. PS4 has Bloodborne and Axiom Verge and XBO has Titanfall and Sunset Overdrive. But after that the third party games are currently the only thing shining for both consoles and you can play those on your current PS4.

Down the road and if you have money do pick up A XBO because it will start to get some excellent games. But if you are the fence with only 2 games that interest you...then hold off.

I was the same regarding WiiU, I decided to wait and I'm glad I did.

[Mrveryodd]

Do it man you won't regret it . Haven't turned mine off since day one . Have a laptop plugged in to the hdmi in , works great for most things , to laggy for games . But it does a good job of that .

[meche334]

Yes. its improving a lot. they are getting a more simple and faster ui. and more its worth getting it this fall or something. trust me

[Swiggins]

Wow, I did not expect this comment would get so many responses.

@JeffGUNZ
I don't really have any loyalty to the PS4, it was the console all my friends were getting and I wanted to play with them. I would absolutely own one if they were cheaper, but right now I need to be REALLY sure before I part with that kinda money, especially when I will probably need to buy a new car within a year (I'm driving a 24 year old Camry).

I appreciate the suggestions for games though, I'd forgotten about a lot of those. Can anybody tell me if Titanfall is still active on XBO? A buddy of mine on PC said it's mostly dead.

@ninsigma
Sunset looks like a lot of fun and I love the art direction as well, great suggestion.

@ABizzel1
I've been telling myself I'm going to build a gaming PC for YEARS and have never pulled the trigger. I recognize a lot of benefits in PC gaming and a lot of my friends are joining the "Master Race" as well. The two biggest problems standing in my way are that if I was to build a gaming PC I would want it to be future proofed to a degree (which would mean it would be fairly expensive) and I'm just terrible with Mouse and Keyboard controls.

I realize that PC gaming is cheaper in the long run and that with practice I would probably become fairly good with Mouse + Keyboard, but those are still fairly large obstacles for me to overcome.

@gangsta_red
I've been interested in getting a WiiU as well. When the console first launched it had nothing I wanted to play, but with additions like MK8, Smash Bros and Splatoon it seems like the console has really come into its own now. If it gets another price drop this holiday season, I might get one of those.

[SonyAddict]

I will sell you my x1.

[Omeganex9999]

I have bought the console for a couple of games I wanted to play and then almost never used it. So no, it's a good console, but having both is pretty much useless unless you have the money and there are a lot of exclusive games you want to play.

I don't regret buying one but I don't think I used it enough to justify buying it, and the reason is that I play multiplatform games on PS4/PC. That's it.

[headblackman]

@Swiggins

you should buy it. you have interest in 2 games right now and you've gotta remember that these consoles are still new which means that there will be loads more that will catch your attention as the life span goes one. that also goes for the ps4 and even the wiiu. so buy the x1 and have fun.

GAME ON!!!

[Rimeskeem]

I was the same way.

Pros:
exclusives
snap
easy clip recording
multitasking
quiet as hell, sometimes i dont realize its on

cons:
UI a bit crowded
had trouble finding GWG
starting a party chat is a bit hard coming from PS4 for me
had to buy adapter for my headset

Great console overall though, loving MCC and Sunset

[Crimzon]

A friend of mine has an Xbox and the first thing that struck me is how quiet the thing is, it's literally silent in operation which is a big difference to my PS4 which gets really noisy. It seems the fans kick in the most for 60fps games like The Last of Us and Diablo 3, whereas the Xbox is always silent. I guess that's a perk of not having hardware crammed into such a small space, more room to breathe without getting so hot that the fans go crazy.

[Neonridr]

yeah, the PS4 has the power supply inside the console, so I find that it can heat up quite a bit. XBO has the brick (a very big one) outside, but it keeps all that heat away from the console itself.

[kickerz]

Yea people don't like having the brick and pay Xbox out about it but it's actually a good design choice and does keep the heat away :)

[TGF_Zero]

hit the nail on the head @loopygames

[RocketScienceLvlStuf]

There is a lot in the article that I do agree with.

The xbone is a bit of a huge brick.

The PS4 controller is much superior to the xbone controller just like the article says.

And the xbone dashboard is a cluttered mess where the PS4 UI is slick and fast.

[SuperStatePro]

Hiya, Troll Trollington.

[ninsigma]

I do prefer the ps4 controller over the xb1 controller and I hate the UI of xb but somehow the size of the xb1 seems to just disappear. Honestly, when I first saw it I was like what the hell were doing when they designed this! But honestly it fits in nicely and just disappears.

[Direwolf484]

How incredibly shocking that you are here to disagree and troll anything about Xbox. You have clearly shown yourself to be the epitome of an unbiased opinion. /s. No matter, I hope most gamers realize that the author here is correct, the best way to experience this generation of games is as an owner of an Xbox One and a PS4.

[RocketScienceLvlStuf]

@Direwolf.

Where did I disagree? If you look at my comment you will see I was agreeing with the article.

Learn to read.

[umair_s51]

I only purchased Xbox one so far, mainly due to MS aggressive pricing

[DragoonsScaleLegends]

It's big and clunky which is my first impressions from looking at pictures of the console and controller.

[BlackPanther]

Which probably doesn't matter as it sits on one place for years.

[DragoonsScaleLegends]

It does matter, why would I want to buy something that looks ugly?

[Neonridr]

wow.. good thing consoles are like books and are only judged by their covers.

[DragoonsScaleLegends]

So XO is only worth as much as a book?

[peshkavusCA]

Agreed it's huge compare to PS4 but I end up getting One for myself last weekend :D I'm happy with it thanks to Halo MCC.

[DragoonsScaleLegends]

I want one but not because of Halo, that series looks like destiny and cod and those games are both the worst games I've played on PS4.

[Xbonewone32015]

A good write up.

Owning both consoles puts you in the prime seat.

I still much prefer the xb1 controller though. I do love the xb1 atm, 2015 has got some crackers.

[dantesparda]

I own both and don't feel like it puts me in the prime seat of anything. Its more like a waste for me as I don't really have a good reason to own both. And I prefer the PS4 controller much more. But don't "love" either of these system. Halo 5 and Forza 6 being technically unimpressive doesn't do it for me and Sony having hardly any exclusives the rest of theyear and their piss poor FW software support are let downs for me too. But hey that's just me, but im also not in love with these companies or so easily impress.

[RoseSapphire]

At the end of the day the extra bells and whistles, doodads and gimmicks don't mean anything for a console. What matters are the games.

It's an easy question. Does the Xbox One or the PS4 offer games I enjoy playing?

For myself, the PS4 does. There are more exclusive experiences that resonate with me than there are on the Xbox One. I'm not a Halo fan and I find Gears of War enjoyable as a rental with friends. While on the PS4 I can bury myself in a game like Bloodborne and series like Uncharted are something I can play time and again.

It's silly for people to believe any of the consoles are bad but it's easy to see why some people enjoy one over the other. But lets not fool ourselves. Features like Kinect or Multimedia Apps don't mean a thing if you're not having fun with the games.

[Neonridr]

Depends on what you use your consoles for I guess. Not everyone turns theirs on for gaming. Apps like Netflix and DLNA support go a long way to ensuring that the console gets used as often as possible, and not always to play a videogame.

[dantesparda]

@Neonridr

"Depends on what you use your consoles for I guess. Not everyone turns theirs on for gaming. Apps like Netflix and DLNA support go a long way to ensuring that the console gets used as often as possible, and not always to play a videogame."

Yeah and? You act like the PS4 doesn't have/do both. It has both, Netflix and DLNA. As a matter of fact it has two DLNA options, the Sony native one and Plex (which you an trick into giving you the pay features for free).

[Neonridr]

@dantesparda - lol, the PS4 only finally got DLNA support. Only took them over a year and a half to add a hugely requested feature from day one.

My comment had nothing to do with XBO over PS4 by the way, so don't twist my comment into something else.

I am merely pointing out that some people use their consoles for more than gaming, hence it's not always about the games as the OP mentioned.

[RoseSapphire]

I don't disagree that people use their consoles for other purposes than gaming now. It only makes sense that if it plays movies, music, or apps like Netflix that you're bound to use them.

I'm merely stating that if these factor into your purchase of one system over the other, then the priority of the purchase was never about video games. We all have multiple devices that have these additional features and it's merely a convenience to have them all together.

[BlackPanther]

"At the end of the day the extra bells and whistles, doodads and gimmicks don't mean anything for a console. What matters are the games."

While true both have 95% of the same games therefore the extra features could be the reason you pick one or the other.

"But lets not fool ourselves. Features like Kinect or Multimedia Apps don't mean a thing if you're not having fun with the games."

Goes to my entire point that the games are the same except for the 5% of the games. Either way you are going to be missing great exclusive games unless you get both consoles. So it can be about the extra features.

[LamerTamer]

The same except that many times the PS4 version runs at higher resolution. Most of the time it is 1080p on PS4 vs 900p on Xbox.

I prefer the higher resolution versions.

[holdmyown83]

SMH... Sounds like fanboy talk. I myself just got an xboxone a few months ago. LOVE the voice controls with kinect.

[xHeavYx]

"My opinion is different than yours, therefore you must be a fanboy"

[TwoForce]

I'm going to buy Xbox One. But I don't have enough money to buy.

[TGF_Zero]

gamestop had an incredible deal a few weeks back where you could trade in a ps3/x360 and get $150 toward the xbone. look out for deals as such in the near future.

[lastking95]

You can get it with a couple of games for just $200 if you trade your last gen console in.

[TheLoCoRaven]

As a PS4 and PC owner. XB1 just needs enough exclusives that stay exclusive to the hardware for me to buy a XB1. Its as simple as that. I don't care about other features or services. Just make great exclusives that I can't get for my PC.

[x_RadicalAura_x]

Similar situation here...

Liked:
- How black it is

Disliked:
- How the power brick could kill a small child if dropped on them

[XtaZ]

Ah yes, The baby killing Xbox One power bricks. A widespread problem. They usually strike at night when the parents are asleep and then they make the murder look like they died from the unexplainable Sudden infant death syndrome. Sneaky bastards.

A circle of salt around the baby's crib will protect the baby from the XB1 power brick as salt repels evil.

Oddly enough black Xbox One's power bricks are more prone to commit a crime than the white ones.

[x_RadicalAura_x]

Thanks for the tip. Will try tonight. If no luck, will be hiring an exorcist.

[BattleTorn]

These are my observations, as a PS4 owner:

XB1:

Better media player (doesn't require folders)

QUIETER!!!!

[TheLoCoRaven]

I just realized you need a folder the other day. I thought the ps4 media player just didn't support as many formats as the ps3. Now I know to shove everything in a folder on my usb stick.

[kevnb]

Also ntfs support.

[FoxyGotGame]

Interesting Article ...still , when it comes to Xbox One, I don't need convincing, and I don't care about its size. It's not like I'm going to make Love to the damned thing /

Fall 2015 'it' will be mine Bundled w/Rise of the Tomb Raider...Mmmm can already smell the pleasantness of 'New' Unboxing & Plastic :)

[ShowanW]

if it can be afforded, i would recommend anyone to pick up an xbox and ps4. enjoy what both have to offer. and if you have the time, $$$, give ninty a whirl too...

i have a xbox & ps4 myself as well. also kept my 360 and ps3 (well until it ylod'd on me) as well. there is nothing like being able to just switch things up and play something different at any given moment.

but the one thing i love about the 360, one (and somewhat the ps3) is the geeky side of the box. when im done gaming on the xbox i never find myself turning it off. i do a million other things (skype, watch tv while another app is snapped, etc)

[Jayszen]

I bought my Xbone last Christmas with the excellent deals that were going on the MCC Collection and Sunset Overdrive. I liked the user experience and the console is quiet but really big. I haven't played on it since January as I gave up after finishing Sunset and I had so many issues with the MCC collection,and there haven't been any exclusives and since I use my PS4 for all the multiplats and Sony exclusives.

What I found as a predominantly Playstation gamer was that the online experience on the Xbox is more polished but that exclusives tend to be bunched towrads the holiday season which I think is the biggest gripe I have against Microsoft. The console is big but remains cool even when one would think it ought to be chugging away so this is definitely a plus point - way better than the 360.

I still prefer the PS4 but as a gamer I cannot ignore a major console like the Xbone, even when the management do some daft things! I would also say that if you are primarily a PS4 gamer, it does mean two sets of fees annually for both consoles but the freebie games do make up for it a they do on PSN.

[Ozmoses]

I've been thinking about getting an Xbox One. I just already have so many games backlogged that I'm afraid getting another console would just be too much.

I literally have games that I bought Day 1 and still haven't played. It's so hard to keep up with all the stuff that comes out.

[TheOnlyMastrx]

I am the other way around, I have Xbox One and getting a PS4 hopefully this holiday. I can't wait, I love both brands, they have come a long way from their original consoles.

[kma2k]

as an owner of PS4, Xbox One, & PC it goes PC-PS4-Xbox One in that order!

Truth is PS4/Xbox one are not really all that different. Last gen i was PS3 then Xbox 360, this gen ive gone PS4 then Xbox one & recently into PC.

I have run many games side by side & for the most point ps4 looks slightly better than xbox one on all games ive run side by side. The only time its really different is PC side by side to ps4 or xbox one that is a big difference though.

Side by side games: Assassins Creed Unity, The Witcher 3, GTA V, Dying Light, COD: AW

[Speak_da_Truth]

Quantum Break and scalebound are the two games that will push me to get an xb1 and when i get one I'll go back and play ssod and ori as well.

[kevnb]

I got an xbox one in an unexpected trade, it could use an os overhaul (apparently one is on the way). However, the master chief collection seems to work pretty well now, it's pretty fun. The media player on Xbox one also supports ntfs which is a big advantage for my use. The biggest advantage the Xbox one has over the ps4 is a much better wifi chip, something Sony seems to have cheaped out on.

[etownone]

I own both...

It's worth it to own both,

But I prefer the XB1 .

[jokerisalive]

Have both but prefer PS4. You really cant go wrong with either. XB1 is a solid system and has plenty of great games.

[Fro_xoxo]

I will get a PS4 too possibly this fall or early next year.

I need a PS4 too. I don't want to miss out on any of the great games releasing next year across both platforms.

[urwifeminder]

Xbox and pc are enough for me would consider a Nintendo but never a sony console.

[CantBeStopped]

Yeah everybody knows, we've read your previous posts, troll.

[urwifeminder]

That's great sometimes you think no one reads them glad you are a fan cant say I have ever seen your name before now though.

[x_RadicalAura_x]

And we should care because... ?

[urwifeminder]

You do care cause you bothered to comment thanks for the kind thoughts .

[CantBeStopped]

Funny how its always PS4 owners having to convince people to buy an xbox but never the other way around.

[bahabeast]

I have a ps4 but I'm definitely buying a Xbox one when I go on vacation in few weeks. I like the voice commands and all the multitasking features also gears collection and master chief collection I would really like to play. Any other exclusive would be nice to try.

[Grown Folks Talk]

Seen multiple people claim it's hard to find Games With Gold. Every time you turn the system on, there's one huge box with 3 smaller boxes right next to it. Games With Gold is literally the middle of the 3 small boxes. Right in your face every timne you power up.