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Are you ready for barebones next-gen console OS again?
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As others have said, I would hope they heavily base their OSes on the current gen iterations. We all expect the hardware architecture to be essentially the same between the current and next gen PS/Xbox, and hardware/targeted software feature sets should largely be the same, so there's no real reason to reinvent the wheel here. Especially in MS's case when the console OS team is working much more directly with the Windows team in the past, and the changes in how Windows is being handled. It would be outright bizarre to see them re-fork Win10 with a new stripped down, barebones custom iteration.
The most I expect is overhauled UIs, but honestly I could see at least Xbox launching with essentially an identical OS and both gens getting concurrent equivalent updates for a few years.
The most I expect is overhauled UIs, but honestly I could see at least Xbox launching with essentially an identical OS and both gens getting concurrent equivalent updates for a few years.
I doubt we're seeing a reinvention of the current OS. We're in an era now where next-gen basically is like buying a mid-gen refresh. Everything carries over only the visuals get a bit prettier.
Is half a TB enough? As much as on an original PS4?
That's still no excuse for a struggling OS. If you're designing your console for 50+ GB games with huge HDDs, you better make sure your OS can handle it, that's all i want to make sure.
And i doubt that all of the PS4's sluggishness stems exclusively from too many installs.
I expect a functional OS in the beginning which will gradually be updated with time.
That said, the OS is also a good opportunity to solidify what next-gen can mean. Having some features that point to that from the beginning could help immensely IMO. I don't what those features are TBH but there you go.
That said, the OS is also a good opportunity to solidify what next-gen can mean. Having some features that point to that from the beginning could help immensely IMO. I don't what those features are TBH but there you go.
I forgot all about this, it's always so shitty that they have to start from square one software-wise. Especially Sony who seems to be lacking in this department for a while now.
I don't think it will lose as many features in transition this time but like with the Switch UI, I do think these consoles desperately need to add a search function for content on the console. This means even if something like folders aren't in at launch its easy to find content. Plus, once folders are in (if not at launch) being able to search for or through those would be useful. I do also think integration with the store (mainly on playstation) still needs a lot of work.
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The PS4 already has a search function.
I really hope that current OS features get ported to next-gen consoles at launch like many people have said.
Consoles are toys to play games on. Let me plug in a game and play.
If you want general computing, use a device made for it like a tablet or a PC.
If you want general computing, use a device made for it like a tablet or a PC.
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Which features are for "general computing"? Most features I listed are for gaming.
- DLNA support
- USB music
- themes
- custom wallpapers
- YouTube app
They better keep in background game recording and up it to 4K60. That's about the only reason I actually bought my PS4 Pro, so I could record in 1080p.
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So most of them are for gaming. And listening to music/podcasts while playing games is also a gaming feature.
The PS4 menu is still shit. I hate how clogged up it is, I just want a simple way of hiding and sorting things and not having to rely on sub folders to do that. I don't want a gazillion different options like in the top row and sub sub menus either.
I actually think the Wii U and Wii had the best menus.
I actually think the Wii U and Wii had the best menus.
Pretty much this. Although I would be sad if suspend / resume went away
The resume feature is really neat especially for games like Days Gone that has a really long loading time when you are booting up the game. And the support for external SSDs is also a must if games keep getting bigger and bigger.
I'm fine with an evolution of the PS4 OS, Microsoft on the other hand should make a complete new OS. It's really bad compared to the 360 OS.
I'm fine with an evolution of the PS4 OS, Microsoft on the other hand should make a complete new OS. It's really bad compared to the 360 OS.
90% of the time I turn on my PS4 and launch a game,the OS is not high on my list of priorities tbh.
Because you're leaving it wide open to being cracked. Even if the previous generations is secure, it makes it easier because there will be legacy code that will be figured out how to cracked.
Look at the 3DS and it's early cracks being related to DS games, or the PSVita and using PSP games to get in... Reusing the old OS even in small amounts is a big red flag to "Hey this is probably the way in"
I didn't even know I could suspend/resume and I've owned my Pro for something like half a year now. Thanks OP.
And no, I'm not prepared for a barebones OS, then again I don't think I'll be buying a next gen console at launch. Hopefully they'll use the same OS from this gen though, since the consoles will have BC and all that. One think I hope will change is the speed of the OS. Don't have much experience with the Xbox OS (that one would surely do with some UX tweaks if my limited time with it is any indication), but the PS4 one is slow sometimes to the point of being unusable.
And no, I'm not prepared for a barebones OS, then again I don't think I'll be buying a next gen console at launch. Hopefully they'll use the same OS from this gen though, since the consoles will have BC and all that. One think I hope will change is the speed of the OS. Don't have much experience with the Xbox OS (that one would surely do with some UX tweaks if my limited time with it is any indication), but the PS4 one is slow sometimes to the point of being unusable.
This.
i have no idea what the differences are with the PS4 beginning OS. I've never used anything other than the tiles to start the game
I'm almost certain both consoles will use an improved version of the same OS they're on now. I expect to see the same features and more.
I care a lot about the OS and features, it's something to consider when getting a console. The most important things for me at launch will be access to UWP apps and background music/podcasts support.
It would be nice if the next Xbox just retains the same OS. The original Xbox One felt like starting from zero.
I'd also love for MS to bring back snap in some way. I understand why it was removed, but if done right - it's an awesome feature.
The PS4 OS is great, I'd take it again over a complete redesign.
But, I'd like a better, less confusing way to store games. When you have over a hundred it's just bad.
But, I'd like a better, less confusing way to store games. When you have over a hundred it's just bad.
PS4 and XB1 UIs are both bloated messes right now, so that could actually be somewhat refreshing. Folders and suspend/resume I would definitely miss. The rest is whatever.
Other than playing games, I only care about having folders (especially now when my current library carries on), Netflix, local services like Yle Areena, and movie rentals available at launch. I just hope they'll stick with the good old minimalistic UI design of PS3/4, and don't start pushing unrelated ads to me.