Xbox One If you were in charge of the Xbox One operating system, what would you change?

[JackDannox]

I've been thinking about this for a while, and it would be interesting to know what other people would alter to the operating system, or software of the Xbox One. I personally wouldn't have as much Kinect intergration, and would have completely redesigned it from the Windows 8 panel look. To be honest I never liked the metro look and feel in the new Xbox/Windows experience, and would prefer it if they either kept it the same as previous versions, or made something new.

 

[thecreed4life]

If I were in charge... I'd make it fully customizeable. As in, make it like a modding theme customizer to it. Seriously, can't we all have our own looks to it? Steam did something like this; they would let users customize their Steam layouts to their own liking, making it unique and awesome. I'd make Xbox One like that, where you choose a wide variety of looks, arrangements and stuff. Whether you like the Metro or the classic or the whatever-you-fancy, it would make me be comfy with Xbox One all the way. Oh, and everything you suggested, I'll do too.

 

[rkkeller]

Kinect and its uses to me are a large part of the reason I bought the Xbox One. I would like to see movement, gestures and voice control for every single aspect of everything. Even to the point of never needing menus, you just say what you want.

I am not super crazy about the Windows 8 UI, but it is used on tablets, computers, phones, etc.. and looking like
it could be a plus as many are already used to how it works and it takes the learning curve out of it. I knew instantly
what to do when I saw the UI as I used Win 8.1 at home.

I would like to see the ability to add our own or third party apps. I have some things I like to do that MS would
never include for the masses. A backdoor to install apps like I think the PS3 can do, would be great.

The ability to install every addon or viewer/player in the browser so more websites can be viewed. I play an
online game on FB that parts of it can not be played with the Xbox One browser as the addon can not be
installed.

 

[Shockwave22]

Installing would be quicker, and I'd give options to turn on friend requests on or off, same with friends coming online and make party chat work with 360

 

[diamondback8]

I would make Kinect integration OPTIONAL. Why not have the option to use it with or without Kinect all the time? You can use it traditional or new way. I would also change the Metro look a bit to make it suitable for those who still cling to the classic and those who love the new look.

 

[Dom0411]

I would make it so that it would have backwards compatibility with Xbox and Xbox 360. I would definitely make kinect an optional device. I would also make all games available online for download that way it would be easier to find and get what you want without going out to buy.

 

[spark_777]

I would make it so that it would have backwards compatibility with Xbox and Xbox 360. I would definitely make kinect an optional device. I would also make all games available online for download that way it would be easier to find and get what you want without going out to buy.

Good one. Yup, I was about to write mine but yours just puts it all together. Especially the backwards compatibility. I mean, there are still some games coming to the previous-gen (like The Walking Dead Season 2) so I'd love to at least play previous-gen while playing the current-gen to save myself cash

 

[thecreed4life]

Backwards compatibility. I know it's been argued about for a long time but c'mon, with so much technology to use, what's so hard about making games backwards compatible? I would definitely add this feature to the Xbox One OS so I can play the games I got on Xbox Live like The Walking Dead or Fez with pleasure.

 

[diamondback8]

Backwards compatibility. I know it's been argued about for a long time but c'mon, with so much technology to use, what's so hard about making games backwards compatible? I would definitely add this feature to the Xbox One OS so I can play the games I got on Xbox Live like The Walking Dead or Fez with pleasure.

THIS. Imagine that you spent so much money and time on the games in Xbox 360 then you get an Xbox One and suddenly, everything you had in 360 is just stuck there (apart from the selected data). So why not have backwards compatibility right? I'll go for this. Optional Kinect and Backwards compatibility!

 

[jaxon]

I think you should be able to split screen a skype conversation with a game you are playing. I thought you could do it, but I guess that i was wrong. I don't think you can. I am also going to second the motion of backwards compatibility. I realize the logistical issues that surround it, but I also pay a lot of money to these people and expect them to push the boundaries.

 

[thedoodseven]

I think you should be able to split screen a skype conversation with a game you are playing. I thought you could do it, but I guess that i was wrong. I don't think you can. I am also going to second the motion of backwards compatibility. I realize the logistical issues that surround it, but I also pay a lot of money to these people and expect them to push the boundaries.

You got good ideas there. Yes, a split-screen function would definitely work. You play some Dead Rising 3 while Skype talking. That's a win for me! And yes, backwards compatibility. I mean, c'mon, The Walking Dead Season 2 is coming! Can't Xbox One gamers have a chance at that?

 

[marthyrocks]

I think you should be able to split screen a skype conversation with a game you are playing. I thought you could do it, but I guess that i was wrong. I don't think you can. I am also going to second the motion of backwards compatibility. I realize the logistical issues that surround it, but I also pay a lot of money to these people and expect them to push the boundaries.

Oh yeah, I didn't think of that. Split screen Skype is a must as well. It's awesome when you're just sailing in the high seas in Assassin's Creed IV, and then you're chatting with your loved one then suddenly, some evil ship comes and your loved one will see you react. Hahah priceless!

 

[rkkeller]

I think you should be able to split screen a skype conversation with a game you are playing. I thought you could do it, but I guess that i was wrong. I don't think you can. I am also going to second the motion of backwards compatibility. I realize the logistical issues that surround it, but I also pay a lot of money to these people and expect them to push the boundaries.

Soon it will be workable with more. It's coming in a future update.

http://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/apps/skype-faq

 

[Mr. Wuggles]

For me, Kinect is something I would focus on more and having it being integrated and switched back and forth with a Windows OS and the Xbox One. This would be godsend for people that do small team 3D animation and even Game work for several reasons.

The fundamentals like animation is always a pain to get into, especially if a person does hand key rotoscoping or traditional 3D animation key frames. With motion capture programs (e.g. Faceshift for Maya, Ipi Soft, iClone, and others) that take advantage of the Kinect, having some way to change the core of the Kinect for versatile compatibility would have some potential use.

When a person can be flexible with the Kinect to be manipulated for Motion capture to be shifted to 3D work, it can be a useful gem instead worrying about those Motion capture Suits, cameras, and other programs that cost thousands of dollars. It can be a useful way to get a good portfolio going in being a 3D Generalist and such.

Now, for a casual audience, that won’t matter, but when it comes to trying to be part of the actual 3D industry that makes the same games the console would have in its lineup, it just would strengthen the grip a bit more. Not by a lot, but definitely something useful either way.

 

[Fullmetalpanic009]

Just to add. I would probably make the resolution better plus instead of using the metro UI function, I'll have a new version UI exclusive only for Xbox one users. I would also add the possibility to have all Xbox related games playable on Xbox One.

 

[sc_shark]

i am actually quite happy with how it works. but i have a few little things(already avail but would be easier)
1: acheivments icon under your profile picture) just makes it easier to get to.
2:redemption code icon under profile picture

these 2 combined will keep from having to go in the apps or go searching...

few random things...
1: possibility of a bing backround picture (i see this not working well all the time with different skin/ui dashboard colors.
2: in your pins menu: having a game folder that keeps every game you play.. be it disk or download) be searchable alphabetically.. as the titles grow this may help

things i think will come:
possibility to turn on notification of who is online like 360
party chatt via headset and in game

odd ball idea:
ablity to turn off an app in the bacground.. this would be more for a app that is stuck loading or glitched.. you can shut it down completely so when you try and open it again its like a fresh start.

 

[dresdor]

The way the whole product was marketed.

 

[KN1GHTMARE]

Change it? No. Improve it? Absolutely.

 

[thedoodseven]

To add, I'd make a fully-modded UI for everyone to use. I would also improve on the Kinect integration. I'd also add backwards compatibility (as some like to put in) and I'd maybe put in backwards compatibility for all other data that was included in 360 to Xbox One.

 

[spark_777]

Just to add. I would probably make the resolution better plus instead of using the metro UI function, I'll have a new version UI exclusive only for Xbox one users. I would also add the possibility to have all Xbox related games playable on Xbox One.

Agreeing on all pints, especially the Xbox related games playable. Just like The Walking Dead Season 2. Those should definitely playable for the Xbox One.