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ZyroXZ2

Hello, everyone! I'm a new owner of a shiny Xbox One! There's really one primary reason I picked the Xbox One over the PS4: the exclusives. Not because the exclusives are better (necessarily, as that's generally a matter of opinion), but because this will be my FIRST Microsoft console!

I never played the Halo franchise nor the Forza franchise, despite tasting the first Gears of War on PC. With the announcement of the 'Halo: Master Chief Collection' coming in November, I recognized the Xbox One as the perfect time to jump in, as I'll be able to catch up on that franchise immediately. Additionally, not only did Gran Turismo 6 sorely disappoint me (I categorize GT6 as truly a rehash of GT5), but Top Gear UK is my #1 favorite TV show of all time. When I looked to other "simulator" style racing games after my disappointment, and saw that Forza Motorsport 5 is basically endorsed (hosted) by Top Gear UK, it made my move from GT to Forza an easy pill to swallow.

My first impressions of the system are lukewarm. I prefer to save energy, so I set the system to completely shut off when turned off, which results in quite a long boot up time. People complaining about the Wii U startup being slow clearly don't own an Xbox One, lol... When tested in standby mode for "Instant On", it's cool, but the power supply brick fan stays on in standby, and that just bothers me to no end (of course along with the constant power draw). The controller itself doesn't top the Wii U Pro controller, but definitely feels superior to the PS4's DS4. I DID, however, have to exchange the controller within 2 days of owning the system because the left stick started to "pop" (a common symptom as I found out) because of a clip that can come loose, but I took it to a Microsoft Store and walked out with an exchanged unit in mere minutes, and the new controller is serving me much better! I did buy the proper Torx screwdriver with the security keyhole so I can fix it myself if it starts "popping" after the 90 day warranty is up (accessories only get a 90 day warranty, what is with THAT!?).

Having said all that, since this is my first Microsoft console, I could use some XBL buddies! Feel free to add me, as I have the same username: ZyroXZ2!

TL;DR - My first Microsoft console, got it primarily for exclusives.

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Before this gets closed:

Another defect over to the dark side! Noooooooo!!

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If I was only ever able to have Monster Hunter and EO games in the future, I would be a happy man.

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BUT NINTENOD WIIU IS BETTER~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1!!! YOU HAVE THO PAY 4 ONLINE AND WAHT ECLUSIVEAS WHEN MARO AND ZWELA AND NOTAS CALL A DOOUTY AND FPSE X GOERFATS WHEN NINTENDOIN BETTAR!!!!

In all seriousness, congratulations on the new console and I hope you enjoy using it.

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ZyroXZ2

I was tempted to link my intro video, because I'm not changing sides or anything, lol...

If you're so inclined, it just posted to my channel so you know I'm not "defecting" or something, hahaha

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Jazzer94

Still haven't decided out of the Xbox One and PS4, Microsoft aren't good at keeping up the exclusives later in a consoles life but H:MCC looks cool.

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ZyroXZ2

Jazzer94 wrote:

Still haven't decided out of the Xbox One and PS4, Microsoft aren't good at keeping up the exclusives later in a consoles life but H:MCC looks cool.

If you're going for multiplats, I'd say for PS4. However, looking at the lineups, there's no denying that the Xbox One actually has a slightly more diverse exclusive lineup, and that's what swayed me. That, and the controller is better than the PS4's DS4, lol

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ZyroXZ2 wrote:

I was tempted to link my intro video, because I'm not changing sides or anything, lol...

If you're so inclined, it just posted to my channel so you know I'm not "defecting" or something, hahaha

Once a traitor, always a traitor! Hail the overlords, Nintendo!

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Jazzer94

ZyroXZ2 wrote:

Jazzer94 wrote:

Still haven't decided out of the Xbox One and PS4, Microsoft aren't good at keeping up the exclusives later in a consoles life but H:MCC looks cool.

If you're going for multiplats, I'd say for PS4. However, looking at the lineups, there's no denying that the Xbox One actually has a slightly more diverse exclusive lineup, and that's what swayed me. That, and the controller is better than the PS4's DS4, lol

Right now they do but like I was saying later in the console generation at least last gen that is Microsoft dropped the ball completely which is why I sold my 360 in the end as all I was playing was Halo Reach compared to the PS3 which was still getting fantastic exclusives last year, that's my problem MS start strong but finish weak.

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ZyroXZ2

Jazzer94 wrote:

ZyroXZ2 wrote:

Jazzer94 wrote:

Still haven't decided out of the Xbox One and PS4, Microsoft aren't good at keeping up the exclusives later in a consoles life but H:MCC looks cool.

If you're going for multiplats, I'd say for PS4. However, looking at the lineups, there's no denying that the Xbox One actually has a slightly more diverse exclusive lineup, and that's what swayed me. That, and the controller is better than the PS4's DS4, lol

Right now they do but like I was saying later in the console generation at least last gen that is Microsoft dropped the ball completely which is why I sold my 360 in the end as all I was playing was Halo Reach compared to the PS3 which was still getting fantastic exclusives last year, that's my problem MS start strong but finish weak.

Hmmm... Well I doubt Microsoft is okay finishing in last place, so they'll no doubt drive harder on the software lineup to at LEAST try to beat the Wii U... Which will be tough since the near-future has the Wii U topping both the Xbox One and PS4's exclusives lineup... and Smash Bros, lol

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Microsoft consoles are fine if you like Western games more than Japanese ones. I don't, but was lured in to 360 ownership by a generous price tag and an early spurt of Japanese software. Moreover, almost all of the interesting exclusives were either timed exclusives or were also available on PC. Also, I got an early Arcade model without a built-in hard drive, so I would have to use USB sticks to play newer games. My only reason for not ditching the console entirely is that I LOVE the Viva Pinata games, which seem to be 360-exclusive, aside from a sketchy PC port that I am unable to find anywhere. Also, the occasional decent Xbox Live Arcade game like the remastered Banjo Kazooie or Shadow Complex.

Well, sniping aside, if you like Western third-party games, you'll probably be happy with the Xbone. Let us know how you like Sunset Overdrive, a game about which I am mildly jealous.

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SCRAPPER392

Ya, I got it for exclusives, too. There was a while where I thought PS3 was better, especially because of bluray, but I found out I like Microsofts exclusives better, and Xbox One's media is better than PS4's, so it was a no brainer for me. Also, Kinect is used more often and Xbox Live tends to have better stabily, from my experience.

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Congrats, OP, it's an awesome console!

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ZyroXZ2

SCAR392 wrote:

Ya, I got it for exclusives, too. There was a while where I thought PS3 was better, especially because of bluray, but I found out I like Microsofts exclusives better, and Xbox One's media is better than PS4's, so it was a no brainer for me. Also, Kinect is used more often and Xbox Live tends to have better stabily, from my experience.

Mine's peni...errr... I mean... Kinectless...

As I said above, the Xbox One's exclusive lineup actually does contain more diversity (so far). Welp, I already have it, so I'll be finding out how I like the exclusives firsthand!

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ZyroXZ2 wrote:

SCAR392 wrote:

Ya, I got it for exclusives, too. There was a while where I thought PS3 was better, especially because of bluray, but I found out I like Microsofts exclusives better, and Xbox One's media is better than PS4's, so it was a no brainer for me. Also, Kinect is used more often and Xbox Live tends to have better stabily, from my experience.

Mine's peni...errr... I mean... Kinectless...

As I said above, the Xbox One's exclusive lineup actually does contain more diversity (so far). Welp, I already have it, so I'll be finding out how I like the exclusives firsthand!

Enjoy your new console! When it comes to non-Nintendo consoles I'm a Sony man, but I totally understand your point about the exclusives.

And you're right about Purexbox being slow. I frequent PushSquare just as much as I do NintendoLife and the stories over there are lucky to get a fraction of the comments that stories do over here. I guess us Nintendo fanboys are just more vocal lol.

Anyways, congrats again and enjoy!!

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ZyroXZ2

Diddy_kong wrote:

ZyroXZ2 wrote:

SCAR392 wrote:

Ya, I got it for exclusives, too. There was a while where I thought PS3 was better, especially because of bluray, but I found out I like Microsofts exclusives better, and Xbox One's media is better than PS4's, so it was a no brainer for me. Also, Kinect is used more often and Xbox Live tends to have better stabily, from my experience.

Mine's peni...errr... I mean... Kinectless...

As I said above, the Xbox One's exclusive lineup actually does contain more diversity (so far). Welp, I already have it, so I'll be finding out how I like the exclusives firsthand!

Enjoy your new console! When it comes to non-Nintendo consoles I'm a Sony man, but I totally understand your point about the exclusives.

And you're right about Purexbox being slow. I frequent PushSquare just as much as I do NintendoLife and the stories over there are lucky to get a fraction of the comments that stories do over here. I guess us Nintendo fanboys are just more vocal lol.

Anyways, congrats again and enjoy!!

Thanks! The PS4 will eventually be added, too, hehe

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Xbox one ans Ps4 are amazing. Wii U is pretty good too

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Congrats man

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