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Using the Xbox One's March Update - the hidden changes

IM PLAYIN took a look at the March Update beta a few days ago but, since then, they've found a few more changes.

"If you haven’t read it yet, a few days ago I wrote an article on the beta for the Xbox One’s March update. In all, I think that the changes are fantastic, and I can’t wait for my friends to get the actual update later this month – so that they can enjoy the shiny new changes and I can finally be in a party with them again. Since writing it, however, I’ve stumbled across a couple of other changes that aren’t overly obvious. See, I decided against reading about the update and what it entailed and chose, instead, to explore my console and find out for myself. These changes are less obvious and kind of hidden away, but they’re there nonetheless, and now they’re here."

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PONTIAC08G8GT4138d ago

Does anyone know the official release date for this patch? It's going to be before Titanfall. Probably Monday at 11:59pm lol

nicksetzer14138d ago

Well the absolute latest it can launch is march 7th (because of 3rd party deals with headset manufacterers) so let's just assume march 7th.

Francis24138d ago

The latest I heard was March 7th. I'd imagine it'll be close to that date, just because at the moment beta testers can't join parties (and sometimes games) with non-beta testers. So I'd imagine they'd want to roll out the up-date quick before people start getting restless.

AutoCad4138d ago

March 4th is the release date.

MorePowerOfGreen4138d ago

I noticed the trigger change too. I thought is was placebo effect.

Francis24138d ago

I still can't decide. I did read an article stating that they'd be patching the controller to fall in line with the reactions needed for Titanfall. Think it was here -> http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/20...

RedSoakedSponge4138d ago

so..... when is twitch broadcasting coming?

gamer78044138d ago

I'd like to add that the video playback frame drops and judder have been fixed. Finally can watch netflix, hulu and xbox video in peace. Now we just need that all important full dlna implementation, Xbox Video Download option, and external hdd support for games music and movies.

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Final Fantasy IX Music Special Live Stream Announced For 25th Anniversary

Do not miss the Final Fantasy IX Music Special Live Stream on July 7th! Celebrate FFIX's 25th anniversary with unforgettable music.

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Goodguy011d 11h ago

And the remake announcement there probably.... hopefully

jznrpg2h ago

It should be there. All signs are pointing to it

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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 Pre-Load Now Available, Nearly Twice The Download Size Of 1 + 2

The pre-load for Activision and Iron Galaxy's Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is now available, and the download size has been revealed.

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1nsomniac8h ago

I wish they’d do a proper switch 2 update for Tony Hawk 1+2 me and my 7 year old daughter love playing it in split screen and it plays great but it looks absolutely terrible. I would say it looks like the resolution drops down to about 540p in order to keep the framerate up.

LucasRuinedChildhood5h ago

If they don't, Pro Skater 1+2 is pretty cheap these days on PS5 and Series X if you have on of them. Switch version was only 30fps as well.

Pro Skater 3+4 will definitely be a huge upgrade from that on Switch 2.

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Ace Combat Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Promise to "Take Flight Once Again" and More

The Ace Combat series celebrates its 30th anniversary, and Bandai Namco revealed interesting initiatives, on top of a poignant message.

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darthv721d 10h ago

That controller looks like a cheap knockoff... it should have been a proper DS5 design.

darthv721d 9h ago

...the VR aspect in 7 IS the redeeming quality.

Abriael1d 8h ago (Edited 1d 8h ago )

what a dumb take.

Ace Combat 7 is one of the best games of the past generation. It doesn't need VR gimmicks to "redeem" it.

TheColbertinator1d ago

I have enjoyed nearly every single Ace Combat to death (except that helicopter shooting one) and have never needed VR once to enjoy it greatly

PapaBop15h ago

^^^ I'm guessing you've never actually tried it in VR then? VR elevates games like this way beyond just a gimmick, just ask any GT fan who owns a PSVR 2. You may not need VR to have a good time but it's an absolute game changer and something that shouldn't be dismissed as a gimmick.

S2Killinit15h ago(Edited 15h ago)

@Abriael
Spoken like someone who never played it. But who are we kidding. We know why VR hate. No one is fooled here.

Abriael14h ago(Edited 14h ago)

@PapaBop: I tried it in VR before any of you ever did, since the game wasn't even out yet. It's a gimmick, disjointed from the AC7's main gameplay and far removed from its best parts.

It's nothing more than a limiting factor, as Ace Combat's most complex missions require hardware power to be focused on other things. That's why the VR missions are very basic.

If you think Ace Combat's strengths are even close to the platform it's on, VR or non-VR, you obviously aren't an Ace Combat fan.

In any case, I suggest you folks prepare yourself for disappointment. There's a reason why the VR gimmick was never expanded, and it's that, besides a few fanatics who care for evangelizing their VR fad more than they care for the franchise, no one gave a flying F.

The developers are going to use the resources to make the whole game better for everyone instead.

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S2Killinit15h ago

VR was the best thing that happened to Ace Combat. You kidding?

yeastori13h ago

VR is perfect for this type of game wdym

Abriael12h ago

It's a perfect way to limit this type of game.

CrimsonWing691d 9h ago

Look, I’m a simple man. I see Ace Combat and say, “Yes!”

Abnor_Mal1d 8h ago (Edited 1d 8h ago )

Can we get a new Ace Combat, with full vr and not just three or four levels, for PS5 and PSVR2
Also if we could get a remake of my all time favorite, Ace Combat5: The Unsung War, again with full vr for every mission with DualSense and flight stick haptics.

yeastori13h ago

I just want them to remaster AC4 and AC5, a new AC with better more realistic looking world and planes would be great too