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Microsoft's Mixed Reality Content Is Coming To Project Scorpio In 2018

Microsoft's upgraded Xbox One console, Project Scorpio, will be getting support for mixed reality content in 2018, the company confirmed today.

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Profexxion2638d ago

Interesting. I'm still wondering just how much they want this one device to do.

XXanderXX2638d ago

Enough for people to want one and we all like devices that can multitask.

WickedLester2638d ago

Funny I like devices that play video games.

XXanderXX2638d ago

@WickedLester I left those device back in the late 90s , love these multi tasking new one better .

ShadowKnight2638d ago

Funny the PC can already do that

Lennoxb632638d ago

@WickedLester
Well I'm sorry, I'm not paying $500+ for a device that can ONLY play video games. I guarantee you that you won't pay $700-$800 for an iPhone that ONLY makes phone calls.

LexHazard792638d ago

@Shadowknight, really, link me a mix reality headset that does VR and AR on PC. Which is what Xander was getting at.

These headsets will be good I believe. They don't need powerful rigs to run, which is why I believe soon Xbox One gamers will have VR. And no need for alot of extras, like cameras and sensors. Its all built in to the headset, tho not unthetered.

JasonKCK2638d ago

What PC? Make believe doesn't count.

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Kingthrash3602637d ago

How much will the headset cost..I wonder.

frostypants2637d ago (Edited 2637d ago )

Why are people arguing? What console in this day and age DOESN'T do more than just games?!

Also, "multitasking" in the computing device world doesn't mean what you guys seem to think it means.

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threefootwang2638d ago (Edited 2638d ago )

"Our plan is to bring mixed reality content to the Xbox One family of devices, including Project Scorpio, in 2018.”

"The mention of “Xbox One family” also suggests the original console might support this content too, which wasn’t stated before. In the past Microsoft has said that Scorpio won’t have exclusive games, and suggested its MR devices won’t need a high-powered PC to run."

Interesting, very interesting. Looks like MS still has a few tricks up its sleeve.

Goldby2638d ago

or maybe their Windows 10 pcs.

The Xbox One can't handle VR games

game4funz2638d ago

Depends on the game. Vr needs high resolution and fps.
Certain games can easily reach that.

TankCrossing2638d ago (Edited 2638d ago )

Mixed reality doesn't have the same rendering demands as virtual reality though, so who knows?

darthv722638d ago

Keep in mind the xb1 and PS4 are similar in design with the ps4 have a few extra horsepower but under the right conditions the xb1 could support vr if they really wanted to.

LexHazard792638d ago (Edited 2638d ago )

And depends on unit. If the unit can do its own processing like Hololens, it can help Xbox One. So its possible. Also I imagine there will be a wireless unit coming too as Spencer has saif several times the head units need to be untethered to be more successful. So I cant wait for more info on them.

I understand now, alot of downplaying and scrambling by a certain group.
Lol...if a Galaxy S can do VR. I think Xbox One can handle it.

TheCommentator2638d ago

Xbox One family is obviously inclusive of the... Xbox One.

If MS is using Hololens to support Mixed Reality, then you must realize that Hololens contains all its' own processors and doesn't need anything else to operate.

Also, Oculus announced at CES that they will be able to provide Rift support, via an update, for PCs that are less capable than XB1. That means it's possible that XB1 will update to support Rift as well.

Gotcha52638d ago (Edited 2638d ago )

Goldby
You can go buy a $15 VR headset from Walmart and a smartphone w/ gyro and have a low budget VR experience...But with the inside-out tracking on these New VR Devices there should be a way to make it work with older Xbox One & Xbox One S at med or low resolutions. Also it kind of funny that Mix Reality(VR & Hololen features) makes that PS VCR(Virtual Checkerboard Reality) which nobody's talking about seem obsolete.

christocolus2638d ago

@Goldby

Pls tell us more since you seem to know even more than MS.

Goldby2638d ago

@Gotcha

Gotta love showing your true colors eh.

The Xbox One on its own cannot handle VR, we've heard that from everyone and anyone yet now its taboo to say it. if they could, they wouldn't have just talked about fallout VR with the Scorpio Video. if it could Phil wouldn't be on record stating they wont just do "demos and experiences"

The Xbox is weaker than thje PS4 and the PS4 can barely do VR on the OG side, there is issues with the trackings, screen drift, controller input. it seems like too much of a hassle for Ms to want to invest time and money into when they can get another company to make VR units for their scorpio.

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Kingthrash3602637d ago

That's somehow not important for xbox fans anymore. I could care less about this new...games pass announcement was to counter horizon. ..this is to counter zelda.

donthate2637d ago (Edited 2637d ago )

It has already been confirmed Mixed Reality is coming to XB1 and XB1 S too. See update at the bottom of this article!

https://www.neowin.net/news...

Can't wait for the monster though! XD

Kribwalker2638d ago

I'm not into VR but those that are that's good news. They also said "Xbox family" which could meant the original Xbox one as well

freshslicepizza2638d ago

This is interesting, I wonder how they say no exclusives and how that will apply to vr and ar games.

CapitalGamerNZ2638d ago

Maybe the games will release on the XB1 but the VR/AR content won't be accessible.

ShowanW2638d ago

Update: Microsoft has confirmed to Neowin that both the Xbox One and the Xbox One S will receive mixed reality support.

https://www.neowin.net/news...

LexHazard792638d ago

@showanw,
Cool read, thanks.

They said phased rollout to developers. I just read another article that said MS gave all developers in audience a free Acer dev kit at GDC.

snoopgg2638d ago

Hey moldy how dedicated will Microsoft be to vr? Will they be pumping out those big name first party exclusives out like you expect Sony to do right now.? I sincerely doubt it.

Chano2638d ago (Edited 2638d ago )

@snoop microsoft didn't create a xboxvr so pumping out vr content won't and shouldn't be priority, if they did create a xboxvr like psvr then yeah microsoft should be pumping out vr games already since launch of the vr if they didn't then why make an xboxvr right? Unless they won't support it much like kinect or vita. Hololens is already useful for things other than gaming as well so it'll have its uses even if there aren't content for it on xbox
Edit: daaamn i just read that it said it was like hololens but better, tf? Lol "microsoft holographic" so it's like psvr? Except holographic? I hope they don't hype it up too much unless it's a game changer. And if it is then they should really really focus on getting games out asap at launch

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Vasto2638d ago

Just makes me look forward to E3 so much more.

Xbox4Life

XanderZane2638d ago

Yes, me too. This E3 is going to be interesting. Maybe a 2 hour conference from Microsoft this year.

XXanderXX2638d ago

Was waiting for E3 somewhat patiently but now am losing my mind waiting after reading this article. . Come on 6/11/17 . I

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SlappingOysters2542d ago

Microsoft needs to be encouraging devs to do more than just clone what they did for PS4 Pro in my opinion, given it is a more powerful machine.

IamTylerDurden12542d ago

TESO is native 4K with HDR on PS4 Pro. What more do u expect on Scorpio? If ppl really believe the Crap Gamer rhetoric that every game will be native 4K 60fps on Scorpio then they will be sorely disappointed. In fact, there will certainly be a fair share of 3rd party games with parity between Pro and Scorpio.

freshslicepizza2542d ago

"In fact, there will certainly be a fair share of 3rd party games with parity between Pro and Scorpio."

That's called laziness if it happens. Many PS4 titles are 1080p and 900p on Xbox One so why do parity now? Please provide the proof of any claims Scorpio is supposed to be a 4k60fps console? You can't just tell developers to all of the sudden make 60fps games.

Goldby2542d ago

@Moldy

tyler is talkign about the fanboys thinking every game is going to be 4k 60fps on scorpio because... scoprio.

Laziness or proper budgeting? There wont nearly be as many ps4 pros or scorpios out there compared to the ps4 and xbox 1s so why would they go about making a patch for one and a separate patch for another one (that isn't even out yet)

at the end of the day, developers need to see some sort of return on their investment, and with ESO patch for pro making it 4k and HDR compatible, why is it a bad thing that the Scorpio is matching those?

freshslicepizza2541d ago (Edited 2541d ago )

@Goldby
"tyler is talkign about the fanboys thinking every game is going to be 4k 60fps on scorpio because... scoprio"

You guys keep saying this without naming names because in reality it's Sony fans trying to project unrealistic expectations so that they can say it didn't meet this imaginary threshold.

This difference in resolution started at the beginning of this generation, when there were zero sold yet. There was no parity at the beginning but you guys seem to hope it starts now, not surprisingly.

Goldby2541d ago

@Moldy

i'm not gonna go look through thousands of pages to see the 4k 60fps comments. i have more important things to do that waste my time debunking your ps4 fanboy comment.

There are people on the xbox forums (deamonisfear ebing one of them ) that has on regular basis said 4k60fps for scoprio.

and again, you didnt answer my question.
at the end of the day, developers need to see some sort of return on their investment, and with ESO patch for pro making it 4k and HDR compatible, why is it a bad thing that the Scorpio is matching those?

is it such a bad thing for tyhe developers to take a patch they already have, and make it work for the Xbox Scorpio, instead of investing a lot of extra time makign a specific patch for a console that will be a fraction of the actual xbox fanbase?

IamTylerDurden12541d ago

Moldy

The crap gamer crew goes around telling ppl that every game will be 4k 60 on Scorpio. I've seen it.

U don't remember Ubisoft and thier push for parity earlier this gen? It was absolutely a thing.

This is totally different than the PS4 and xb1 having parity anyway. These are extra consoles with a VERY limited install base. Don't u understand that? The likelihood of parity between Pro and Scorpio is far greater than the likelihood of parity between PS4 and xb1 bc the install base is so comparatively low on Pro and Scorpio it wouldn't necessarily be worth it financially to make 2 distinct premium console versions. Do u get that?

Goldby2538d ago

@Moldy
"You guys keep saying this without naming names because in reality it's Sony fans trying to project unrealistic expectations so that they can say it didn't meet this imaginary threshold."

how about you name off the sony fans who are projecting this unrealistic expectation.

don't worry moldy, i'll wait

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BigWan782542d ago

"Well, can I approach it from a different angle then and ask you, what do you think consoles of the future like Project Scorpio need to do to make the most of the MMO genre?

I would definitely say power is key. Memory is key. Especially in a game like The Elder Scrolls Online. There are hundreds of characters running around on the screen at any one time. We can have a 300 person battle in our game and that eats up memory. That eats up computing power and it eats up VRAM. So, the more they can pack into those newer consoles, the better."

IamTylerDurden12542d ago

I'm not surprised, TESO is native 4K on Pro. Ppl love to scoff at the non native 4K games on Pro and ignore the actual games that achieve it.

soulsx2542d ago

Scorpio is not much powerfull than ps4pro diferences in quality of games be only on resolution. But ps4 pro give us too high res in games. Normal player don't see a differences.

BigWan782542d ago (Edited 2542d ago )

@soulsx

but there's a difference between resolution and graphics...

4k resolution is 4k no matter how u slice the pie.. but when you talk textures/graphics, that can make it night and day difference even to the non-gamer...

i still think HDR is the true hotness though...