syks-1

Build quality is better on Xbox One?  I beg to differ.

 

It seems clear to me they hadn't a clue about case design so just picked a plain box and kept the PSU external so they didn't have to come up with a good design for the cooling.  To me a company that is able to build a case with a bespoke cooling system so they can keep the PSU inside the case is clearly superior when it comes to build quality.

 

When you see the two consoles taken apart the Xbox One looks like I threw it together from off the shelf PC parts, the PS4 is clearly more intricately designed from scratch.

 

Both consoles are flawed by how deep they are though, very awkward to fit on a shallow shelf which all previously consoles had no problems with.

 

Another thing about Xbox One is why have two USB ports on the back when it supports external HDDs?  That means they expect you leave them plugged in all the time and even the one on the left is awkward.  The PS4 clearly wins there too IMO with easily accesible USB ports, although a bit narrow so you cannot fit some USB sticks in without an extension.

 

Now before anyone comments, the Wii/Wii U I count as decent designs because the reason THEY have the PSU external is to keep the console as small as possible - clearly not the reason on Xbox One a its HUGE.

 

Of course the REAL build quality will only really be known in a few years when we see the failure rate on the hardware.  But in general I consider external PSUs a bad idea particularly for Xbox where it has a fan that people forget to keep clear of dust because its stuck down the back of a cabinet somewhere.

PS4 and Wii U is where I'm at

just watching the treehouse now and i must say the robot game and project guard are complete POOP,2 of the most boring,pointless games ive EVER SEEN!! im 1hr 40min into a vid thats over 4hrs so just hope it gets better

 

 

CONTEXT is your friend, please understand.

 

"These Projects won’t necessarily become games unto themselves. They reflect the early, experimental stage of Nintendo’s game development — and their presence at E3 reflects an urge to showcase the particular qualities of the Wii U console"

 

http://popwatch.ew.c...star-fox-wii-u/

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Thought i would post this incase anyone else missed it like me,this is the full treehouse footage from e3

 

 

 

Grab a snack, drink and bedpan. 4 hours plus of Nintendo Magic.

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It was pretty disappointing and short. The 90 min. and 120 min. press conferences that MS and Sony had were far more compelling and interesting to watch. There is no way either of them will follow suit and have a digital presentation in the future. I expected the the digital presentation to be at least 90 mins. long and have a lot more announcements and more gameplay footage. Its all very well having Tree House live coverage throughout the day but not every one has the time to dedicate to that. The intro with Reggie and Iwata fighting wasn't needed nor was all that Robot Chicken animation stuff. That time could have been better spent showing more games related stuff. Nintendo really needs to go back to the traditional press conference.

Threehouse isn't all smash. It's in dept coverage of Captain Toad, Hyrule Warriors, X, Splatoon and Project Gaint Robot and Project Guard. And probs more on the other days

Mario Kart sells.

Zelda sells.

Smash Brothers sells.

Pokemon sells.

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9.6 for me. Probably my favourite Mario kart since 64 and that was 30fps.

Online lobbies with strangers could have free chat before races is my only niggle.

 

The graphics are just gorgeous especially when in motion plus track textures are ace. I find the game the most balanced MK since I can remember and when you combine the lush visuals, superb track designs and overall fun it's GOTY so far.

Wonder what the Mario Kart 8 attach rate is for Wii U. 95% ? You'd be silly to own a Wii U and not have this title... in fact you should be committed to a mental institution. 

I need to stop gushing about this game but I can't! Best £49.99 I have spent in a long time! Loving the online play, I have made my way through 50cc cups, starting on 100cc this afternoon and tonight having a few people round to play some multiplayer! Hopefully get to 150cc cups tomorrow

Exciting weekend ahead haha!  

syks-1, on 31 May 2014 - 01:32 AM, said:

lol you probably will beat me alot,im not usually very good haha i just got lucky a few times

I was at the last corner to finish line 1st through the whole race then you went 1st *shakes fist

I played for about 2 hours, I got 1st one time. It's fun though. That blue shell is rare I cant remember using one.

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What a joke.

wheres the list to the download games in the u.k please? im getting the mario kart wii u bundle on friday hopefully a codes with it but dont know what games are available to download
 
thanks

Here you can find a list of games available in the UK
http://www.nintendo....aim-879233.html

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