Xbox One Pre-Release Thread: Upscaled to 1080p! (11/22/2013)
08-15-13, 09:52 AM
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Re: Xbox One: We said WHAT at E3??
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-0...n-to-xbox.html
Microsoft’s First Chip Brings Tank-Finding Design to Xbox
For the first time, the company will build its own processors based on an in-house design. The new chips will make Kinect more accurate and responsive using an imaging technology found in military gear, said Cyrus Bamji, who played a key role in developing the silicon architecture.
The Kinect chips, designed by a team mostly based in Microsoft’s Silicon Valley office, use a technology called Time of Flight that will let the sensor track minute changes in a user’s body, like finger movements and facial expressions, a much more precise system than the earlier version. That lets Microsoft eliminate some of the failings of the first Kinect, Bamji said.
Time of Flight works by bouncing photons off a person or object, and has been used by military agencies for tasks like detecting a tank hiding behind tree cover, Bamji said.
Microsoft’s First Chip Brings Tank-Finding Design to Xbox
For the first time, the company will build its own processors based on an in-house design. The new chips will make Kinect more accurate and responsive using an imaging technology found in military gear, said Cyrus Bamji, who played a key role in developing the silicon architecture.
The Kinect chips, designed by a team mostly based in Microsoft’s Silicon Valley office, use a technology called Time of Flight that will let the sensor track minute changes in a user’s body, like finger movements and facial expressions, a much more precise system than the earlier version. That lets Microsoft eliminate some of the failings of the first Kinect, Bamji said.
Time of Flight works by bouncing photons off a person or object, and has been used by military agencies for tasks like detecting a tank hiding behind tree cover, Bamji said.
08-15-13, 09:55 AM
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Re: Xbox One: We said WHAT at E3??
A post on the official Xbox website has delivered the details on both the Forza Motorsport 5 Limited Edition and Day One Edition, giving racing fans tons of goodies to look forward to as they prepare to get behind the wheel of the Xbox One exclusive title this November.
Here's what to expect from both editions as outlined within the post:
Forza Motorsport 5 Limited Edition
With multiple car packs, VIP membership privileges, and packed-in content, the "Forza Motorsport 5" Limited Edition is the ultimate package for "Forza Motorsport 5" fans. The "Forza Motorsport 5" Limited Edition features the all-new 2014 Audi RS7 Sportback on the cover and includes the following digital content:
Limited Edition Car Pack – This five-car pack features new cars that are already destined for legendary status. Each car in the “Forza Motorsport 5” Limited Edition Car Pack will feature a Limited Edition livery and will be tuned to the top of its respective class. The cars in the “Forza Motorsport 5” Limited Edition Car Pack include:
• 2011 Audi RS3 Sportback – More than a mere grocery-getter, the RS3 Sportback marries performance with practicality. The result is a 340-horsepower grin-generator that will paste your head to the back of the seat and not crack a single egg in the process.
• 2012 Aston Martin Vanquish – As comfortable on the track as it is on cozy country lanes, the Aston Martin Vanquish is equal parts refined style and snarling, road-taming grit.
• 2013 Ford M Shelby Mustang GT500 – While the GT500’s aggressive lines suggest raw power and straight-line speed to spare, the sound of that big 5.8-liter V8 simply screams, “Get out of the way!”
• 2013 McLaren P1 – The successor to McLaren’s legendary F1, the McLaren P1™ is an automotive highlight reel: technological innovation, gorgeous contours, and pure, unapologetic performance. Epic, legendary, astounding – words tend to fail when describing this car’s limitless potential.
• 2013 SRT Viper GTS – The return of the Viper has been celebrated by automotive fans worldwide. With an 8.4-liter V10 that’s capable of pushing the GTS to a top speed north of 200 mph, the 2013 Viper GTS has once again firmly entrenched its spot near the top of the American Muscle hierarchy.
• VIP Membership – Forza Motorsport 5 VIPs enjoy exclusive benefits, including 2x player reward acceleration, access to exclusive multiplayer events, an exclusive in-game player card badge, and in-game gifts from the "Forza" community team. VIPs will also have access to the Forza Motorsport 5 VIP Car Pack, featuring five amazing cars only available to VIP members, including:
• 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C — Marketed as “the fastest streetcar in the world,” the 427 S/C is the most desirable of all the Shelby Cobra variants. Out of the 100 that were planned only 53 were built. They are nothing less than a purpose-built race car converted at the last minute for street use.
• 1987 RUF CTR Yellowbird — Dubbed the “Yellowbird” by journalists during a test drive event, the 1987 RUF CTR Yellowbird earns its name thanks to the canary-like chirping of its twin turbo blow-off valve. Just 29 of these cherished classics were built.
• 1991 Mazda #55 787B – One of the most beloved race cars of all time, the 787B holds the distinction as being Japan’s only winner of a 24 Hours of Le Mans race. Featuring a brash green and orange livery and an unmistakable screaming Wankel rotary engine, the 787B continues to inspire more than 20 years after its debut.
• 2011 Ford F150 SVT Raptor — Say hello to your rear view mirror's worst nightmare. The Raptor is essentially a factory-built pre-runner race truck with suspension to match its under-the-hood muscle. Slide it, jump it, whatever you like — it just begs for more.
• 2011 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport – Even among hypercars, the Veyron Super Sport stands alone. After all, this is the car that currently holds the Guinness record for “World’s Fastest Car” at speeds approaching 270 mph.
• Day One Car Pack – A three-car pack featuring special liveries and custom tuned cars. See below for details on the Day One Car Pack.
In addition, Forza Motorsport 5 Limited Edition owners will receive a custom Steelbook case, a decal sheet featuring Forza Motorsport ”, Xbox One, and Audi window decals, and 1,250 car tokens (a $9.99 value) that will allow Limited Edition owners instant access to any car in the game. The Forza Motorsport 5 Limited Edition will be available for an estimated retail price of $79.99 at launch and is now available for pre-order at participating retailers.
08-15-13, 09:59 AM
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Re: Xbox One: We said WHAT at E3??
This Forza 5 posting of yours really isn't working out, Chuck.
08-15-13, 10:11 AM
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Re: Xbox One: We said WHAT at E3??
I'm pretty sure I'm north of 15 minutes trying to rename the PS4 thread.
The system just tried to duplicate my post too. What's going on here?
The system just tried to duplicate my post too. What's going on here?
08-15-13, 11:43 AM
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Pinata242 is still around? Wow, I haven't heard from that guy in ages... I'm not trying to take side, but I do find Chess's posts are quite informative. Come on guys/gals, you have to have some people on the disagreeing side otherwise there's nothing to talk about.
I was a bit shocked to learn that XB1 is retracting the camera requirement. You know, the number one thing that put me off is the camera (as well as my friend, a Xbox 360 diehard gamer). Sigh, it's heartbreaking you know. Why didn't MS just say that in the beginning? I know it's still good news to those of us dislike the camera requirement, but I feel like I'm being betrayed? It's like you're disappointed and then after a little while you're given the good news, but only to realize that you've moved on?
Some people now saying the change of camera requirement is bad for the XB1, because there won't be a market penetration for the camera apps/games. Anyhow, while the requirement is gone, but the camera is still included in the XB1, so the price is still the same. Hey, $100 is $100, I wish I have a lot of that lying around...
I was a bit shocked to learn that XB1 is retracting the camera requirement. You know, the number one thing that put me off is the camera (as well as my friend, a Xbox 360 diehard gamer). Sigh, it's heartbreaking you know. Why didn't MS just say that in the beginning? I know it's still good news to those of us dislike the camera requirement, but I feel like I'm being betrayed? It's like you're disappointed and then after a little while you're given the good news, but only to realize that you've moved on?
Some people now saying the change of camera requirement is bad for the XB1, because there won't be a market penetration for the camera apps/games. Anyhow, while the requirement is gone, but the camera is still included in the XB1, so the price is still the same. Hey, $100 is $100, I wish I have a lot of that lying around...
08-15-13, 11:46 AM
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Re: Xbox One: We said WHAT at E3??
Please don't buy a PS4 or One. kthxbai!
08-15-13, 12:26 PM
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Meh, no way in fuck am I buying Forza 5 unless my Fanatec setup works on it. Last I heard MS and Fanatec is working on it, so fingers crossed.
08-15-13, 01:56 PM
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Re: Xbox One: We said WHAT at E3??
Hopefully this is the kind of shit that this new system on One will weed out: http://kotaku.com/microsofts-slow-re...one-1139807887
08-15-13, 02:13 PM
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Stupid white kid 
08-15-13, 05:28 PM
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Re: Xbox One: We said WHAT at E3??
That's a big issue, not only with consoles but with social networks too. Not sure if discuss that here.
But like most big issues, the solution doesn't come from one party only, it should be a work from all the different parties, and yeah, that includes the parents of teenagers(for example) from both sides.
But like most big issues, the solution doesn't come from one party only, it should be a work from all the different parties, and yeah, that includes the parents of teenagers(for example) from both sides.
08-15-13, 08:36 PM
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Sad story about "hand jobs".
http://www.theonion.com/articles/dea...nd-jobs,19356/
http://www.theonion.com/articles/dea...nd-jobs,19356/
08-15-13, 08:57 PM
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Re: Xbox One: We said WHAT at E3??
Hopefully this is the kind of shit that this new system on One will weed out: http://kotaku.com/microsofts-slow-re...one-1139807887
He basically asked me what I was doing there, said I needed to get the fuck out because I'm a faggot that needs to go suck on my boyfriends cock and take it in the ass like a true faggot or something like that.
He sounded like a stoned 16 year old kid. He even opened the message with a Yoooo that would make Jesse from Breaking Bad proud.
