Increasingly Annoyed

Finally got around to reading those posts on Google you mentioned. I guess when the Beta was running it was running at 792p. Can't find an official figure as to what it is now but Respawn has confirmed it's higher than that now. I know my TV says it's
at 1080p but that could well be because the system is trying to pump that out and that's what the TV is set to but the game was rendered in something lower. But I can confirm it is running at 60fps, and when we're dealing with another twitch shooter fps is
really what matters. And it goes back to the original argument, the system does play games in 1080p, Forza 5 for example, but publishers just aren't rendering them as such.

I don't know, maybe I haven't been multitasking as much as the next guy, but I'm really not seeing an issue. I've watched Netflix and queued in a Skype call with no lag what-so-ever. Maybe it's your internet connection, idk. But in your defense you're
not the only ones griping about it. Especially in the case of Mayhem here, I've never had an issue tossing or accepting invite on the fly mid match while playing Titanfall, CoD, or Battlefield. Since they dropped the patch last month to streamline the party
system so it's more like it was, I haven't seen any issues.

As for the 1080p issue I'd love a link to their site with that info because idk about you guys but my TV says it's playing in 1080p. The X1 has the only games on the market, between the X1 and the PS4, that have been both rendered and play in true 1080p.
Might want to check your video settings.

But getting back to the 3D thing, I'm sorry if I came off as abrasive. You're right, I don't like, not because it's not a great feature but it gives me awful headaches. So I tend to have an automatic aversion. I've got a couple friends here that work
at a Best Buy and Fry's, respectfully, that can't sell 3D to save their lives. And honestly you only have to walk into a store to see the proof. A 55" LED Smart TV without 3D is more expensive than the same thing with. People, at least here, just don't
want it. I suppose it's a regional thing. I see it kind of as HD-DVD vs DVD, no one cared enough. Especially with the infamous Blu Ray on the horizon, much like the infamous 4K resolution incoming. I think it would make a great bonus in the future, but
it's not something I would hold my breath for.

There is no "Fanboy"ism here. I like Sony almost as much as MS. What I'm arguing are quantifiable facts. The X1 simply has more to offer. Period. You may not be happy with the functionality of it, and I get that. It's a new system and things are going
to slow on the uptake. They made a system unlike anything thats been done before and they're in all new waters with all new hazards. Things are going to happen.

And this argument over exclusives is so trite. Exclusives are the bane of any real gamers existence, and from a marketing standpoint, it's just plain foolish. Why alienate half your market by limiting who can and can't play your game? Why would you want
to hold up exclusivity as a positive thing when in fact it's just the opposite? And exclusive MMO's? Have you honestly heard of anything more ridiculous on a console? MMO's are an untested on consoles and honestly I don't see them being all that successful
away from being a PC exclusive, but I am excited to try ESO and Destiny. Granted they aren't exclusives, but they look fun none the less.

Really what it comes down to is, it doesn't matter. If you choose to own an X1 then you're signing up for "List of issues A". You decide to own a PS4 then you're signing up for "List of issues B". They both have them. I think that the X1 narrowly squeaks
out here because most of it's issues are software based and can be cleared up with simple troubleshooting. The majority of the PS4's issues are all catastrophic hardware failures that require a replacement. That's just simple numbers and my humble opinion.

Nigewes, I was thinking the same thing for a while there. Why take 8 years of hard work and throw it all out the window for something untested and unproven? It took that long for them to work out the kinks on the 360 and most anyone would believe the X1
to do the smart thing and be a natural evolution of an established success. It seems to me they gambled and threw the dice, and lost (hence the reason that the Xbox division is on it's third division head). But if you haven't noticed, almost every system
update has included a piece of the old system we've come to know and love. And every update has honestly been a breath of fresh air. They'll get it on track, it's just not going to happen overnight.

As for the 3D functionality of it I can honestly say that it's going to come down to the people demanding it, and there simply isn't the demand. 3D TV's are, imo and sorry if this sounds harsh, a fad. And no one likes a fad. Half the people out there
can't even watch 3D because it gives them headaches or full blown motion sickness. I say that as one of the people in the first column. I avoid 3D at all costs. Sure having it as an option would be OK I guess, but why spend the time and resources to create
a functionality of something if only a few percent of your consumer base is asking for it?

The fact is they've never learned, yes the xbox had some exclusive games on release but what's next? Don't be a fanboy about stuff, its the weakest form of argument. Sony are announcing nee IP's all the time, where's the new Xbox IP's? Games are evolving
but xbox seems to be happy to sit on games that were available on an 8 year old console, some older. I want Microsoft to announce some new stuff, where's the MMO's like Sony seem to produce all the time, check out H1Z1. Microsoft shouted how fast and seamless
the multitasking and switching between stuff was going to be but it's not, improve it. There's nothing in the pipeline at Microsoft that I know of that's making people sit up and take notice. Its a sad time.

Forza had to make a lot of sacrifices to hit 1080p/60. The cars and track look good, but have you seen the backgrounds? They look awful, still have flat people and trees out of a PS2 game. Getting the Xbox to hit 1080p isn't as easy as getting the PS4
to hit 1080p, doesn't really make games on the Xbox any less fun, but many 3rd party games run at lower resolutions or frame rates on the One.

As for 3D support, I'm sure it will come at some point, but I couldn't care less. 3D, particularly in the home environment, is pretty niche. Most people who buy a 3D TV try out the 3D once or twice and never use it again. I tried it once and wasn't that
impressed, hated having to wear the stupid glasses. The reason that all mid-range and high-end TVs have it is that it is very easy for manufacturers to include and some will want to make sure they're new TV has 3D, even if they'll rarely end up using it.