Yeah I went ahead and bought the bundle. Even 500 GB refurbs are around $200, so this was a great deal.
I don't expect these updates to have better graphics for someone with a 1080p TV. Maybe just better performance. The games will work on both systems and may only look better on a 4k TV because of the scaling. If anything they may look a bit better but not drastic.
The requirement is that the games coming out whether they are for ps4.5 or not is that they must get 30fps or above on the ps4 and function exactly the same so it won't be forgotten about as a second or third hand system. Whatever games come out will most likely look the same on 1080p on both systems. Of course it will look better on the 4k in terms of scaling.Those bundles are attractive, but the current XBox is second fiddle now. By the time the PS4Q and the new Xbone get here it will be fourth (or fifth if you have any faith left in Nintendo). Personally I wouldn't touch one of these (or the current PS4) anymore. They're going to get the lowest dev priority because 1) the best versions will be the ones reviewed 2) the customers with the new systems will have the highest demands 3) as soon as older compatibility starts impeding progression on the new consoles the requirement for it will be dropped. Might as well approach these releases like a new gen unless the hardware turns out to be wildly underwhelming, but then wtf would have been the point? And the games, they won't be any cheaper based on which version of the console you have either, so there goes the only advantage of being a gen behind.
I don't expect these updates to have better graphics for someone with a 1080p TV. Maybe just better performance. The games will work on both systems and may only look better on a 4k TV because of the scaling. If anything they may look a bit better but not drastic.
Those bundles are attractive, but the current XBox is second fiddle now. By the time the PS4Q and the new Xbone get here it will be fourth (or fifth if you have any faith left in Nintendo). Personally I wouldn't touch one of these (or the current PS4) anymore. They're going to get the lowest dev priority because 1) the best versions will be the ones reviewed 2) the customers with the new systems will have the highest demands 3) as soon as older compatibility starts impeding progression on the new consoles the requirement for it will be dropped. Might as well approach these releases like a new gen unless the hardware turns out to be wildly underwhelming, but then wtf would have been the point? And the games, they won't be any cheaper based on which version of the console you have either, so there goes the only advantage of being a gen behind.
I thought so too but the rumors all point to pretty much no game being significantly different between the two versions of the console and with more market for the current one, most developers won't bother with any extra work for the new one for a while.
Yea there hasn't been much out for the current systems besides a few reboots and some exclusives. We see what uncharted can look like on ps4 but that's not it's full potential. They are just approaching this like a cash grab to start. Sure I'll get the new systems if I can trade my old ones in for something.I thought so too but the rumors all point to pretty much no game being significantly different between the two versions of the console and with more market for the current one, most developers won't bother with any extra work for the new one for a while.
there is not a chance in hell there will be 4k gaming on either the ps4.5 or the xbox1.5. the technology simply is no there.
also worrying about the future is pointless. if you do that you will never purchase anything since there is always something better around the corner. if you want to play the games now, buy it. if not, don't buy it.
and consoles are not "investments", they are toys that depreciate as soon as you open it.
So now the rumor is a SMALLER Xbox One this year?
http://kotaku.com/sources-smaller-xbox-one-coming-this-year-more-powerf-1778634446
What's the point of this then? Is this the source of those rumors?
Heh see now things change a bit. Rumors are funny like that.
Buying a new Xbox every couple years seems like a good deal
It will be a while before any new games that will take advantage of the new hardware come out.
Since all games will work on new vs old, I don't see the big selling point unless you have a 4k TV. Most people don't yet. What's the point of the smaller Xbox one too when 2 years later they plan on releasing one 4x as powerful as the current.
It all is starting to look like a cash grab at this point. Unless there are some nice exclusives I would rather spend my money on my PC. It's been 4+ years since I've built it and it can still plow through most games at highest settings.
It will be a while before any new games that will take advantage of the new hardware come out.
Since all games will work on new vs old, I don't see the big selling point unless you have a 4k TV. Most people don't yet. What's the point of the smaller Xbox one too when 2 years later they plan on releasing one 4x as powerful as the current.
It all is starting to look like a cash grab at this point. Unless there are some nice exclusives I would rather spend my money on my PC. It's been 4+ years since I've built it and it can still plow through most games at highest settings.
Yea most likely the games will be made to support 30 or above on the new system and a minimum of 30 or 60 on the ps4. But yea a patch is most likely how they will do it probably day one for those that have the 4.5.I suppose there's always the chance that some developers will release a "1.5" patch that ups the framerate from 30fps to 60 with the new system. Battlefront in 1080p, etc.
I guess I'm just weird. People keep talking down about this generation, and I'm pretty pleased with it, so far. Sunset Overdrive was a blast. Mordor was mindless hacking and killing, and I liked it. Dying Light is one of my favorite games I've played in a long time. Quantum Break was quite unique, and I enjoyed it. The Division (though hurt by my lack of a social life) was pretty good. I even though Watch Dogs was an OK game. Maybe I'm overly jaded because of how bad the last generation ended. For the last few years, it seemed like all I had on Xbox 360 to play was CoD and Halo.
I am also hoping that we get a FH3, and that it tries to distinguish itself more from the Motorsport side. I want a REAL arcade experience. Give us something NFS-like. Most Wanted's open world was fun. Forza Horizon 2 was more bland than I'd have liked, and the music was abysmal. Just getting background music this summer should make a game like Forza more enjoyable.