So I'm in!

Okay so I wasn't going to do it but I did. I just picked up an Xbox one. I'm an old gamer 46 but I just love gaming and always get all consoles.

My first impression is so so. I haven't played any games yet just set it up trying to feel my way around. So far I don't like the layout and everything seems much harder to find then on the 360. I guess over time it will grow on me. I also tried the voice
command's and think that's not for me, I just find using a controller easier. ( hard to teach an old dog new tricks) Anyway downloading Titanfall now and can't wait to try it out.

Any tips or tricks that anyone has to help me out with the voice Kinect combo would be much appreciated. I can't seem to get the thing to do much.

Thanks,

:)

 

I'm so confused?

The problem is, Halo sets everyone on an even playing field with the only differences being armor abilities. COD and other games don't because of all the variations. When I rented Black Ops, within 2 hours I already
had my complete kit set up and unlocked (minus the pro version of perks), I was consistently the best person in every match and getting a 3.0 K/D, not unlike when I left MW2 (what is it that I use, semi-auto rifles and I can aim while using perks to increase
my stealth). Halo, I was good at Halo 3 and descent at Reach, but I can say, there is definitely a bigger gap in skill sets. However, when anyone knocks other games with inflamatory comments such as takes no skill, or stupid... just prepare for them to attack
back.

 

I'm so confused?

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Halo has plenty of violence, but what he's trying to say, is that you never really see the grim things in the Halo story, the civilians that get bombed, the casualties, ECT. Have you ever read the Republic Commando SW series, because that's exactly what
he's talking about. That level^^ that he talks about is probably the only part of the Reach campaign with
any emotion. In fact, that's the only time we see Civilians get hurt in any of the Halo games, as far as I can remember, although I've never played 2 or Wars. It didn't seem like anybody cared when any of Noble died, troops die around you all the time,
nobody cares about them, ECT. They need to make it so that you know the troops and people you're fighting with.

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Exactly! Some of the most memorable moments from ANY games is the deaths of main characters, except for Halo. Well other than Jorge (Got tingles the first time I played that... powerful stuff).



Final Fantasy 7, Aries dying made me cry. Literally. That's the first time I'd ever felt any emotions while gaming, so it took me by surprise and just overwhelmed me. Like a baby!





In the beginning of Crysis 2 (Literally the very beginning, so it's not a spoiler) the main character who was wearing the Nanosuit before you shoots himself because he was infected and wanted to save the world by giving you the suit and continuing his legacy.
That game's beginning and ending gave me extreme chills.



Mass Effect 1/2. What even has to be said? It's a little too much story focused and forgets it's a videogame from time to time, but still. That's a story that is amazing.



Call of Duty has many of these moments, even if they're stolen from movies. When the nuke goes off and you're walking around looking at the destruction, slowly dying. Or when you and that Ghost guy are both shot by your commander and burned alive together.
That's the kinds of things that make the campaigns great, albeit very short, they still have some pretty powerful moments that stick with you.



I'm definitely not talking about Gears of War type violence though. Over the top, almost comical. No emotion behind those games when someone gets blown to bits. It's just another Monday or Tuesday or whatever.



Halo: Reach brought the gameplay for sure though. 343i is the luckiest gaming company in the world. They hardly have to make any changes to the foundation that Bungie built and it'll be a best seller. 343i's real challenge is going to be making a new story
arc and making a freaking EPIC campaign.

 

Yea you gotta play around with the UI abit to find everything, I used Kinect for like an hour and d/c'd it. Good console just wanting for some good non-fps games.

 

I sent you a friend invite. I'm an older timer too...who can hold his own. hehe

 

I think they will continue to update it and the navigation will become similar to the 360. The 360 had it so close to perfect.

I'm not sure what kinds of games your into but I would recommend Ryse. I heard it might receive a price drop for the digital download. Battlefield is an obvious upgrade from the 360 counterpart. The increase in lobby size is a huge plus. The sports games
look beautiful.....and you have got to remember, these are the first releases. Think back to the games released on 360 way back when. Compare those to GTA V, skyrim, BF4, ect. Once Devs have some time with the new system and microsoft has some time to catch
up on updates, this console is going to be a quality next gen console. $500 may sound like alot, but you really are getting a steal. Go look at $500 laptops and you will understand exactly what I'm saying.

Oh and welcome to the club!

 

Take advantage of the HDMI pass through to see if it is for you. Very cool when it works and you jump between gaming and TV and back seamlessly. I have to admit I don't use it anymore. I played the hell out of Dead Rising 3 so recommend it.

I have a feeling Titanfall is going to move some XOne's.

 

Thanks for the info so far. I picked up Forza with the console and want to get power star golf. (Is it any good??)

I have ghost bf4 madden and fifa for the ps4.

I just did the training for titanfall and will give it a go tomorrow .

Thanks again,

 

Titanfall is the new halo/cod. It will definitely be a console seller when it gets going. The beta by itself is worth $60....and knowing that Dev team, this game is going to be a whole lot more.

 

The beta is worth nothing. It is 2 maps very few guns and perks. Game is overall a lot of fun though.

@OP powerstar golf is a pretty fun game. With all the different variations of challenges it will definitely take dedication to beat the majority, or all of the game.

 

I abandoned Kinect pretty early on but my best advice would be...e·nun·ci·ate.

 

Best thing with kinect is to talk as you normally would.Works 99.9% of the time. When i play 360 i hate that the first kinect isnt as good to navigate with

 

if the kinect seems to be not listening or understanding you... you may need to reclaibrate it again.. this time with the volume louder than what you normally have it set.... The controller may seem easier to use right now... but trust me.. it is not...
much faster and much more convenient to use the voice commands... especially when you get used to them... it takes time... and at first you sound like a robot and feel weird talking to your TV but once you get used to how you say the commands and at what
volume... it starts to become more natural...

 

I no I'm going to sound like an idiot but if I'm on the main screen and I want to start watching tv what do I say?? Or if I'm watching tv and want to go back to my game.?? I want to be patient and give it time but I can't see how it's not easier to just
hit a button.lol

 

@Rippen - Your Kinect works 99.9% of the time when using voice?

That's surprising.