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Microsoft confirmed some details about the machine’s multi-tasking abilities and more.
Well this has been quite the morning for small news tidbits. This had all been rumored, but it's nice to finally have Microsoft releasing official information.
EDIT: I think the post has been misunderstood. The XB1 is not allowing 6 people to play simultaneously, just 6 people to be logged in. The split screen still only allows 4 players, but if you have more than 3 friends over then whenever a different friend picks up the controller the Kiunect will recognize them and know which of the 6 logged in accounts to associate with that controller. This allows for achievements and the rest to be given to the proper gamertag.
Source: VG 24/7
The firm was demonstrating the console’s somewhat less known features to Destructoid. Microsoft’s Albert Penello’s reportedly showed the console’s ability to run four applications simultaneously. It’ll only run one game at at a time, rather obviously. Switching between apps is similar to mobile functionality, with the OS allowing you to choose between boxes represent apps or games on the home screen. Xbox One will support multiple sign-ins, with up to six users live at once. Kinect will decide the leader based on who’s holding the controller. Kinect will also recognize your voice among others in the room and launch games with your saves and settings. Furthermore, Kinect will allow you to sign-in by just waving your hands, and will then pull all your details and saves from the cloud to the console.
Well this has been quite the morning for small news tidbits. This had all been rumored, but it's nice to finally have Microsoft releasing official information.
EDIT: I think the post has been misunderstood. The XB1 is not allowing 6 people to play simultaneously, just 6 people to be logged in. The split screen still only allows 4 players, but if you have more than 3 friends over then whenever a different friend picks up the controller the Kiunect will recognize them and know which of the 6 logged in accounts to associate with that controller. This allows for achievements and the rest to be given to the proper gamertag.
Source: VG 24/7