Why does the XBox One interface suck so much when compared to XBox 360??

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  1. Quiddity 67
    Quiddity 67 Guest

    Why does the XBox One interface suck so much when compared to XBox 360??


    I just got an XBox One on Sunday. All along I was lead to believe that it was far better to the 360 in every way. So why is the GUI so awful for this machine?? Just turning off the console requires navigation through multiple options. I can't find a Download
    History, there is clearly no easy way to delete games or apps. Everything about the interface is clunky, confusing, and comes across as a complete step backwards from the very easy to use 360 screens. Am I just an idiot or do others feel like Microsoft really
    dropped the ball here?

    :)
     
    Quiddity 67, Jun 2, 2016
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  2. DAZ UK 74
    DAZ UK 74 Guest
    Train Sim World, Train Simulator 17?

    I wonder why the HUD lowers the framerate by so much?
     
    DAZ UK 74, Jun 2, 2016
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  3. vgdelta
    vgdelta Guest
    Im drinking my own tears right now please help guys

    This is the only reason I'm waiting to get a Xbox One. There has to be a technical problem with the One causing the slow downloading/installing and stalled downloads. Maybe it has something to do with the three operating system user interface on the One? Also waiting for the system to be redesigned so it isn't so large.
     
    vgdelta, Jun 2, 2016
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  4. Hordie
    Hordie Guest

    Why does the XBox One interface suck so much when compared to XBox 360??

    Hi Quiddity 67,

    Sorry you don't like the UI for the Xbox One. If you have suggestions for improvements I would suggest going to
    this link and submitting changes you would like.

    To answer your questions:

    Q. I can't find a Download History

    A. You can go to https://account.microsoft.com to review your purchase history. Also, if you go to your Games and Apps section towards the bottom of the home screen, then scroll all the way to the
    right (next to games or apps), you will see uninstalled purchased items.

    Q. there is clearly no easy way to delete games or apps

    A. To uninstall a game or app, go to the game or app tile in the "Games and Apps" section towards the bottom of the home screen. Press Menu, Select Manage, and Select Uninstall.

    I would also recommend that you check out . Lots of useful tips and info.
     
    Hordie, Jun 2, 2016
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  5. Quiddity 67
    Quiddity 67 Guest
    I'm already aware of the solutions that you provided. My problem is that the overall interface is just so bad. In this day and age of easy to use apps on tablets and phones, it seems like you deliberately made the interface as contrary to this as possible.
    But then, in addition to my Android tablet, I have a second one with an MS operating system and it is also not as clean or easy to use as the Galaxy or my iPod Touch. You really need to get it together or you're going to be left far behind.
     
    Quiddity 67, Oct 31, 2018
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  6. Quiddity 67 Win User

    Why does the XBox One interface suck so much when compared to XBox 360??

    I'm already aware of the solutions that you provided. My problem is that the overall interface is just so bad. In this day and age of easy to use apps on tablets and phones, it seems like you deliberately made the interface as contrary to this as possible.
    But then, in addition to my Android tablet, I have a second one with an MS operating system and it is also not as clean or easy to use as the Galaxy or my iPod Touch. You really need to get it together or you're going to be left far behind.
  7. Hordie Win User

    Why does the XBox One interface suck so much when compared to XBox 360??

    Hi Quiddity 67,

    Sorry you don't like the UI for the Xbox One. If you have suggestions for improvements I would suggest going to
    this link and submitting changes you would like.

    To answer your questions:

    Q. I can't find a Download History

    A. You can go to https://account.microsoft.com to review your purchase history. Also, if you go to your Games and Apps section towards the bottom of the home screen, then scroll all the way to the
    right (next to games or apps), you will see uninstalled purchased items.

    Q. there is clearly no easy way to delete games or apps

    A. To uninstall a game or app, go to the game or app tile in the "Games and Apps" section towards the bottom of the home screen. Press Menu, Select Manage, and Select Uninstall.

    I would also recommend that you check out https://youtu.be/V2PdHHsuc0w?list=PLA9n4SVxy6ZXaCPb2_P-f_CjnjpT2J4Dx. Lots of useful tips and info.
  8. Gregory G. Win User

    New Xbox One Experience is such an improvement, except...!

    This dashboard is SO much better in pretty much every single way. I have a "Day One" console I have barely used because I hate it so much I refuse to give it my time. It is so unbelievably slow and clunky compared to the 360.

    In my opinion, when Microsoft unlocked 2Tb external drive capability for the 360, they fixed everything. The 360 has the capacity to compete with Blu-ray Disc based games and beyond, it's only real weakness. I love my 360s, but I will finally give the
    One a try with this new interface. We'll see how it goes..
  9. ThanatosXRS Win User

    Will Xbox Scarlett be a 100% Cloud Gaming Console?

    Imo xbox one os is awful from a programing standpoint, the home, cashe issues and the network stack still uses too much bandwith.

    The 360 ran smooth even with bad connections.

    MICROSOFT has declined when it comes to software quality.

    Compared windows phone 7,xbox 360 to their newer products, software wise they ran great.

    Hell even this fourm or w/e they call this sucks.
  10. NxtDoc1851 Win User

    360 > One

    Does it Vaynel? Put into perspective then. It was almost 2 years into the Xbox 360's life cycle to introduce HDMI support.

    They are both awesome in their own rights. With that said, we have to look at each console in their own time lines.

    I do believe there are a few things the Xbox 360 does that are more convenient no doubt. My biggest complaint is starting a party on Xbox One. It is so much slower compared to Xbox 360.
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