Caveat: if you do not want that the console scrapped your discs, then lies down, not try here, please (!!)
The problem already existed in 360 and, in general CD / DVD / BD drives NOT for vertical installation and operation are intended.
Working for years in stores and all, without exception, all those who had at that time 350 defective discs, they had put down, no one who is off to the console sensibly, has ever had to complain about a game ...
Now the new XB One.
--- --- HARDWARE
Visually it is not a looker, but okay; a real block, which I think is good, because it fits well into a hi-fi rack. Only the piano lacquer partially used they should leave, because after just one day were already fingerprints and dust on the console - the disadvantage of black paint. Add to this that also massive power supply with its own connector concept, what I would have liked a bit smaller. Normal power cable would also be preferable but, well, is just like that.
The controller --- ---
is even more perfect than the old one, albeit initially somewhat top-heavy, but is still great in the hand. The reason for me to use the Microsoft consoles since the PS controller simply zisseliger waste is (sorry, but the real is not ergonomic in your hand and looks cheap and the arrangement of the sticks is underground). The XB-controller which, now already become perfect as I said even better.
How long will the batteries, will show itself and that there is no charging function via cable --- ---, does not bother me. So I can use commercially available batteries, instead of as in the PS3 always having to dispose of the controller when the battery is permanently installed wide.
--- Ports ---
it offers a lot, including a
--- HDMI IN ---
to another device such as loop through a satellite receiver and also be able to control via Kinect with. Clever, but not yet tested by me.
Also, the function of the
--- --- Kinect,
to be able to understand and work with other remotes, I could not test, because with me the TV automatically starts and is powered by the receiver automatically with the correct HDMI port, so I use hardly FB (except / and start BD / Menu and volume).
Furthermore it is also bulky, but more stable Kinect lies and an HDMI cable. With 1.3.x cables it is not running the way, you should take the enclosed use or 1.4a cable. And a
--- Headset ---
is also still in there, because I prefer sound oversized boxes and 5.1 / 7.1 receiver, I have no need to. Does not very stable and is more of a benefit, "real" gamers will certainly continue to use their 200 Euro headsets :-)
The space of 500GB hard disk is likely to be exhausted quickly, as needed per game sometimes just 50GB, but MS is working on a solution in the future to allow external storage media. Currently that's not yet!
--- Noise ---
makes my console not, it is whisper quiet and the fan of my BD player is louder.
--- --- SOFTWARE
The dashboard is clear and naturally recalls Metro-style as Windows Phone or Windows 8 with its tiles. You find your way quickly and intuitively also control over the controller or the Kinect you learn without a manual, if you ever held a XB controller in hand. Adjusting the settings very quickly out of hand and the console may be in a few minutes in operation.
--- PRIVACY ---
One should remember that whole "I send this and that Microsoft and partners" "no thanks" to provide options on because up some of it "allowed" by default is on. When XBox account can (and should). The adjust to taste and it's nice that you can adjust for different things and different options One can, for example, contrary to the behavior of sending things, but allow the sharing in social networks, and restricting purchases only on free stuff, show successes only for friends but share videos with all and xyz completely block etc.
--- --- ACCOUNT
Anyone who has had an Xbox360 or is logged via PC with "Games for Windows Live", may use his or her account again and use it as usual. Only customers must necessarily create an account and for specifying an email address (you can even with MS create a new free-mail) and a second e-mail address for verification specify (or phone number), just in case the password is forgotten and you must restore his account / want. Without an account, name and address and birthday of course are also included.
If you want to use Skype and Co. or play online, you have to also buy "XBox Gold" membership, about 5-6 euros per month. Playstation will start with "PlayStation Plus" something similar, also costs 5 euro, are therefore nothing more. As a Gold customer you get for free 1-2 games per month, partly titles, which cost another 60 euros a year ago, not only cheap games from the marketplace, but full-fledged title.
Who for 3 years continuously Gold client was (has 3x60 = paid 180 euros at the time), supposedly 100 euro discount on the purchase of XBox gets loud Newsletter MS (did not affect me as a customer, unfortunately, silver). I can not therefore confirm, but to pass.
--- ONLINE-compulsive ---
For initial setup, it is imperative to be online, however, if you sign up with their account on the server (logical), then it should also be possible offline to play its games. When connecting it comes via cable or built-in Wi-Fi. Since my units always are all in the house online, I do not mind the compulsory, others should also be clear.
Have tested the first game "Dead Rising 3 'and must say: offline you can not play, it first loads, but then comes the point at which you look in his account login must to start it. In other games, it may be different and work offline, the console generally is but designed to be permanently connected to the network. Who does not want, should buy a Gameboy or a card or board game :-)
--- SOUND & Graphics ---
Sound is neat as a pin, no complaints, but the graphics, there are (still) a deduction of points as much stair-step effects with bright pixels occur if slanted edges in the image are. As a mainly "PC gamers and console objectors" of course I realize that the graphics can not keep up with my PC and that the graphics are still better than the PS3 / XB360, but such blemishes I had not expected.
The effect occurs equally in "Dead Rising 3" and "Forza 5" on what makes me suspect that it is a driver issue for Radeon graphics is likely that (hopefully) will soon be solved via update.
Soooo I think that but actually disturbing and must therefore still deduct a point. But Forza has quite cool graphics, apart from that, I am on Battlefield soon excited and have high expectations.
--- Initial conclusion after Day 1 ---
All in all did a great job and let his console are still grown in the current generation MS. Everything that was on the old 360 is already good, now even better, especially the controller.
The interface is intuitive and quick to learn, and offers many settings to be his personal privacy need justice. Operation without Kinect would also be possible, but not useful and you have to be aware that one is constantly filmed (normal Camera + UV Camera + thermal imaging) that everything is always online, and in that MS and befriended companies will try , for marketing research as much data to get.
Therefore you should adjust the release according to what one can also varied, and the console did not stand in the bedroom absolutely :-)
I personally turn per outlet by operating completely normally, better safe than sorry.
Tagged power: two modes are available: a) energy saving, 1 minute to boot, b) readiness, 10 Seconds boot time.
Would I recommend it?
Clearly "yes", although am still skeptical because of the permanent film history via Kinect, they thus separate completely from the mains when not in use, but I am excited about the integration of Kinect. In the game you can get rid of by swiping opponents, give voice control various commands to the console and with regard to the current graphics error, I think that both the games and the graphics card certainly still (Trieber-) updates are obtained which wegbügeln that.
The online compulsion does not affect me negatively, but people with poor Internet connection will certainly curse it. We can only hope that the DSL expansion in the countryside quickly goes ahead, because the first system update after unpacking were 507 MB, 627 MB, followed by for Dead Rising 3, Forza it was also a lot ... and the future is this go on.
