Xbox One devs getting more graphical power, Spencer says

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Microsoft has driven the final nail into Kinect’s coffin, by confirming that the console will be given a Kinect-less power boost in June.

Initially Microsoft only announced an unspecified increase in GPU bandwidth (i.e. the amount of graphic processing that can be done at once) for the Xbox One.

But in a response to Eurogamer’s US editor Microsoft later confirmed that this was all thanks to Kinect no longer being mandatory:

‘Yes, the additional resources allow access to up to 10 per cent additional GPU performance. We’re committed to giving developers new tools and flexibility to make their Xbox One games even better by giving them the option to use the GPU reserve in whatever way is best for them and their games,’ said an unnamed spokesperson.

‘In June we’re releasing a new SDK making it possible for developers to access additional GPU resources previously reserved for Kinect and system functions. The team is continually calibrating the system to determine how we can give developers more capabilities’, he added.

‘With this SDK, we will include new options for how developers can use the system reserve as well as more flexibility in our natural user interface reserve (voice and gesture). We’ll continue to work closely with developers to help them bring great games to Xbox One.’

Although the power difference between the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 has never been quantified they’ll no doubt be implying that this will close the gap significantly between the two consoles.

When asked whether this would mean more 1080p and 60 frames per second games though they just dodged the question.



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Source: http://metro.co.uk/2014/06/05/xbox-one-now-10-more-powerful-without-kinect-4750844/

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-yoghurtPosted:

i like the way the took the kinect off

TraceablePosted:

AR15
Potion They should have done this earlier so games could run at 1080p instead of the random resolution they run at now.


I totally agree with you. If I paid $500 for this console, I would want it to run at a solid 1080p all the time.


I couldn't agree more, it is a lot for a gaming console. I better be getting the best quality possible.

AR15Posted:

Potion They should have done this earlier so games could run at 1080p instead of the random resolution they run at now.


I totally agree with you. If I paid $500 for this console, I would want it to run at a solid 1080p all the time.

SanyoPosted:

Can't developers update the old games to run at 1080p?

GaryPosted:

They should have done this earlier so games could run at 1080p instead of the random resolution they run at now.

DerangedPosted:

Game_of_Thrones
-Tupac Finally, xbox doing something better than PS.


Simply closing the gap, the PS4 is still roughly a 35-40% more powerful machine.


Lmao youre obviously mis informed its like a 5% difference that your eye doesnt even register because developers only make the game to coincide with the machine the only platform thats better is pc.. playstation has slightly better graphics than xbox but xbox has the best multiplayer performance no host advantages constant updates and enhancements dedicated servers no host migration xbox is just the better console its was at a slow start on where it needed to be yes but thats why theres updates

If you hadnt noticed the difference is soooo small in graphics that they have to put them next to each other and go frame by fame to notice 1 follicle of hair isnt there

Rocky5Posted:

Smurfs
Reb Getting mine next week, is it worth it?


I don't really think so. I think it's a better idea to get the Xbox One without the Kinect for $100 cheaper, I wish I would've done that, but they didn't have an option like that when I got mine.


Yes its worth it, right now & for the forceable future the dashboard is designed for Kinect.

You can snap stuff & have to jump through menus to record game play using a pad, or you can just say xbox record that with Kinect.

It's even easier to use Game DVR with Kinect.

LatiasPosted:

-Tupac Finally, xbox doing something better than PS.


Simply closing the gap, the PS4 is still roughly a 35-40% more powerful machine.

TomPosted:

Great to hear this. Now PS wont be bragging all the time

SmurfsPosted:

Reb Getting mine next week, is it worth it?


I don't really think so. I think it's a better idea to get the Xbox One without the Kinect for $100 cheaper, I wish I would've done that, but they didn't have an option like that when I got mine.


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