Xbox avatars going HD; 360 and One games to have separate Achievements

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Microsoft has revealed a number of new details about Xbox One, including a significant upgrade to avatars.

Chief Xbox One platform architect Marc Whitten told IGN that the company is upgrading Xbox Live avatars to allow for full-body HD gamerpics. In fact, the old 64x64 gamerpics are being ditched altogether in favour of a full-HD alternative.

“They are beautiful,” Whitten reckons. “You are going to see some really cool hero moments, like when you login to see personalized views of your games and other content.”

The exec also confirmed that Xbox One’s DVR functionality, which will constantly capture gameplay footage, records footage at 720p and 30 frames per second. This footage can then be edited and uploaded directly from the console.

There’s more too – Whitten has revealed that games released on both Xbox 360 and Xbox One will have separate Achievements on each platform. So for instance, an owner of both consoles will be able to buy Call of Duty: Ghosts on each and earn two sets of Achievements.

“But on the Xbox One version, you’re getting a much richer set of features, such as seeing your achievements progress on the Xbox One console, being able to unlock new achievements throughout the year, and earning real prizes inside and outside of the game,” he added.

“Xbox One also enables a new concept of challenges, where games will be offering special time-based opportunities to earn various goals and collect the rewards.”

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Source: http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/xbox-gamerpics-going-hd-360-and-one-games-to-have-separate-achievements/0119719

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UrfPosted:

Dr-J
Everlit
VisionaryMGMT
Snipp
ImGiggs microsoft just get better and better


Because an HD Avatar is gonna put this console over the top, huh?


Evidently. I don't understand how achievements and avatars put Microsoft ahead.

He's says they're getting better and better not its going to be the better console


Microsoft will be on top anyway lol


Whatever helps you sleep at night.

RoutersPosted:

-CP I really miss the old dashboard :(


I know rite that was like the Best dash board ever

Dr-JPosted:

Everlit
VisionaryMGMT
Snipp
ImGiggs microsoft just get better and better


Because an HD Avatar is gonna put this console over the top, huh?


Evidently. I don't understand how achievements and avatars put Microsoft ahead.

He's says they're getting better and better not its going to be the better console


Microsoft will be on top anyway lol

EverlitPosted:

VisionaryMGMT
Snipp
ImGiggs microsoft just get better and better


Because an HD Avatar is gonna put this console over the top, huh?


Evidently. I don't understand how achievements and avatars put Microsoft ahead.

He's says they're getting better and better not its going to be the better console

-BlitzKrieg-Posted:

Establish Who really cares, apart from Microsoft fanboys?


I am assuming you don't have or don't use an Xbox? Why do you care to comment?

-CPPosted:

I really miss the old dashboard :(

VisionaryMGMTPosted:

Snipp
ImGiggs microsoft just get better and better


Because an HD Avatar is gonna put this console over the top, huh?


Evidently. I don't understand how achievements and avatars put Microsoft ahead.

RoutersPosted:

is that the blade dashboard lol ;) http://gyazo.com/cbf594dc73a5ca99a30056b4650b8ab1

SakiPosted:

Establish Who really cares, apart from Microsoft fanboys?


Everyone else? Just because you cant appreciate little things, doesnt mean others cant.

AyrPosted:

Establish Who really cares, apart from Microsoft fanboys?


Anybody that's considering buying the Xbox One.
When you call someone a fanboy, you basically point yourself out as being one.