Windows 8=D

[Paradox Viper]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p92QfWOw88I

What the flying fuck are they doing?

http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss215/Paradox_Tangent/Windows8.png

[Stuffinator]

what do you mean? remember, this is no pc operating system.

[Paradox Viper]

what do you mean? remember, this is no pc operating system.
A Windows 8-based PC is really a new kind of device, one that scales from touch-only small screens through to large screens, with or without a keyboard and mouse.

Sounds like it's for PCs too.

[Stuffinator]

Ok, but I believe it's nothing new that the new windows will be touch-screen-based. They said that from the beginning.

[lawlhat]

Oh god what the fuck is this monstrosity?

[REDSHARK]

Everybody start panicing!

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH

*leaps out of window*

[Platypus]

But...but...it doesn't use windows?

[one of them]

Now is the time for Google to strike.

EDIT: Seriously though this better simply be an "option" for people who use tablets. I don't want my PC to be a Windows Phone.

[Deadly]

lol this is terrible

[odj]

It'll probably be crap and then they will have to rush out windows 9 to counter act the shitstorm.

[Bloodshed269]

You could just not get it

[one of them]

You could just not get it

That won't work forever, especially since they release a new DirectX version with every windows.

[Elite]

We could just, you know, use ubuntu like all the cool people do.

[Godshelp]

Oh god wut?! Windows 8 doesn't even.. it... WHYYYYYYYYY?

Is that the actual "Desktop" (Used loosely, more like a hub for PC features.) I didn't even see how it would be possible to launch stuff like Steam and use it. Dear god, what is going to happen to PCs... /cry

[nerVe]

You're my only friend, Windows 7.

[Stuffinator]

You're my only friend, Windows 7.
well, for once I agree with you.

[Blade]

Am I the only one that thinks this looks really neat? I would love to have this. I don't know what's wrong with you guys...

Nothing wrong with a bit of change.

[Deadly]

Wait, wait, wait.


You mean this ISN'T a joke thread?

Damn it, Microsoft.

[seaniepoo]

Looks like Windows 7 and I will be as hard to part as XP and I. Windows XP is still reasonably common today and it is rather old now, so I don't suspect sticking with Windows 7 will have many negative consequences for years to come apart from DirectX, but hell, I'm not much of a graphics junkie. I have a DX10 card and it looks fine to me.
But seriously, this interface looks like piss. Same reason I don't like Macs, user friendly bullshit that deviates from what I'm used to so much that I just don't want to deal with it. The reason Windows 7 is so good is that it still feels like windows which is what I have always been used to but it brings lots of improvements.

[nerVe]

Am I the only one that thinks this looks really neat? I would love to have this. I don't know what's wrong with you guys...

Nothing wrong with a bit of change.

My PC is not a tablet.

[hunterhunter]

and microsoft begins ploting the fall of PC gaming.. afterward they re-hire the elite team of hackers to deal the final blow to sony, and with nintiendo's credibility slipping through the cracks, microsoft will usher in a new reign of gaming dominance......

lol...you guys worry too much.

[Deadly]

You're quite ignorant, aren't you?

[one of them]

whats an igno rant.

[Blade]

My PC is not a tablet.

Neither is mine. I'm just saying Windows 8 would be nice to have if you did have one. Or just a touch screen monitor.

Sooner or later this will be the normal thing to have. You can't move towards the future if you are dedicated to staying in the past. :)

[Godshelp]

Neither is mine. I'm just saying Windows 8 would be nice to have if you did have one. Or just a touch screen monitor.

Sooner or later this will be the normal thing to have. You can't move towards the future if you are dedicated to staying in the past. :)

Windows 8 looks like shite. It doesn't even have a desktop for god's sake. It's like Vista all over, but worse. I'll keep my windows 7.

[Nuttz]

Windows 8 looks like shite. It doesn't even have a desktop for god's sake. It's like Vista all over, but worse. I'll keep my windows 7.

Did you watch the whole video? There's a desktop (almost exactly the same as 7's) towards the end.

[Godshelp]

Did you watch the whole video? There's a desktop (almost exactly the same as 7's) towards the end.

Didn't notice, I actually did stop about half way through. My mistake. But still, it's a Desktop turned Tablet.

[Deadly]

It still is a pioece of grap. Let t he future get here on its own and dstop trying to force it or else we'll keep being forced to have retarded prodiucsts like wdinows 8.year after year to the point wherer pc good ol days of gaming are gone. I'm not going to play my future games with a fucking touchscreen. this is thea time to take a break. Stop trying to release a new piece of shit whatever every 5 months and just wait.

[hunterhunter]

You're quite ignorant, aren't you?

all i'm saying is dont panic

[Godshelp]

It still is a pioece of grap. Let t he future get here on its own and dstop trying to force it or else we'll keep being forced to have retarded prodiucsts like wdinows 8.year after year to the point wherer pc good ol days of gaming are gone. I'm not going to play my future games with a fucking touchscreen. this is thea time to take a break. Stop trying to release a new piece of shit whatever every 5 months and just wait.

Nice imitation of what would happen if you had Windows 8 with no Keyboard!

[Deadly]

dont bef aucking idiot. it ahs autocorrect you moron. no point in tetrying to forcibly advance society buy changing the very venue of how thye got there to behing with. They're areatarde.d

[REDSHARK]

Oh yeah?

Well i'm getting windows 8==================D

How does that make you feel?

[Godshelp]

dont bef aucking idiot. it ahs autocorrect you moron. no point in tetrying to forcibly advance society buy changing the very venue of how thye got there to behing with. They're areatarde.d

Oh god, my brain hurts now..

[Bloodshed269]

Nice touch with the thread title

[one of them]

Windows 8 Will Allow Xbox 360 Games To Be Played On PC (http://www.metrowny.com/news-entertainment/archives/589-Windows_8_will_allow_for_Xbox_360_games_to_be_play ed_on_PCs.html)

[Platypus]

I'm ok with them giving people an "official emulator" but not if it's going to cost extra.

[armored cow]

You guys do realize this is a false rumor some guy made up, and all the less-than-reliable tech sites (such as MetroWNY) just ate it up as truth...right?

[one of them]

Meh, lots of tech sites reporting on it. It's not like it's Microsoft announcing a new console or something, so if it is a rumor it really isn't anything to freak out over. I haven't seen any damning evidence stating that it isn't true yet. But yes, I had heard that.

[shadowstreak]

I believe this is completely possible. Granted your machine is a quad core. Xbox 360 uses a 3 core processor with a simple gpu that runs on direct X. Xbox is heavily based on a windows PC architecture. With today's average pc (i mean if you went out and bought a desktop today) anybody could run 360 games, and Microsoft has all the codes, no emulation needed if it's natively built into W8. Granted It may run on a virtual machine for simplification and security, only issue I really see is the GPU market, but im sure they would put out drivers to work with it.

2nd point I'd like to make is that Microsoft doesn't make that much from hardware sales. They make their major money from software and subscriptions. With W8 running xbox 360, it basically opens up millions of more customers to purchase their software and subscriptions. If this is true I'd be a damn good move on Microsoft's part.

Even though everyone would be limited to the same graphical settings, with preset settings it allows less technically inclined people to jump in and enjoy, I know quite a few console gamers afraid to take the plunge since they're afraid of all the variables. With defined settings it would boost the pc player base when those new pc360 players decide to venture out on traditional pc game titles.

Tl;dr: Xbox is a low power pc, most likely not even needing emulation. Microsoft makes money on software and subscriptions,and it would be easy set-up for the less tech savvy. Mega money for Microsoft.

[Stuffinator]

1. If it works like the xp-mode, it's crap.
2. If not and if this rumor is really true, then microsoft made a pretty smart move.

[hunterhunter]

if it's true it'd be awesome...especially if they allow cross platform multiplayer for the Xbox games....I'd love to play battlefield with some guys on PC...to prove the game-pad is superior.

all hail the mighty thumbs.

but really it sounds like a neat concept..I hope it's not just a rumor

[FilButch]

the game-pad is superior.


Not really.

[Platypus]

to prove the game-pad is superior.


You're really funny!

[Elite]

I highly doubt it because it would lead to less people buying Xbox and paying for Xbox Live.

This is microsoft we are talking about here.

[armored cow]

Well the article does say that it would be a subscription to do this, but I still think it's fake.

[Easton Dark]

Even the rumor stated Cross-platform play wouldn't be there.

I honestly don't know if adding it to competitive games would be a good thing or not.

[one of them]

to prove the game-pad is superior.

Not sure if serious

[Godshelp]

prove the game-pad is superior.

Didn't Shadowrun prove Keyboard + Mouse users were better than Game-pad users? It had Cross-platform you know...

[Paradox Viper]

Let's not go down this road, people. We don't need to start a ... controller-war?

[one of them]

You could simply call it another PC vs Console war. Like we haven't already had like 400 of those.

[Stuffinator]

I highly doubt it because it would lead to less people buying Xbox and paying for Xbox Live.

This is microsoft we are talking about here.
If it would be like an emulation of the xbox360, you'd still need xbox live.

[Jesus123]

Let's not go down this road, people. We don't need to start a ... controller-war?

Someone could always find the thread or article on Microsoft stating that the keyboard and mouse was superior in precision when it came to playing games, that's why they didn't go any further with cross-platform play.

[one of them]

Like Godshelp said, Shadowrun put that whole argument to rest.

[Nuttz]

You could simply call it another PC vs Console war. Like we haven't already had like 400 of those.

We've barely had any because they're all shut down before they start. :/

Nothing wrong with a nice debate.

It's no question any really, gamepads are good for some games and KBAM is good for others. When it comes to FPS though KBAM wins outright, provided it's in the hands of someone who can use it.

[Paradox Viper]

We've barely had any because they're all shut down before they start. :/

That's because we have a specific rule in place to stop them from ramping up. They rarely ever lead to constructive discussion, and usually just retread old ground.

[one of them]

Then why not have one, and then during all instances in the future where it looks like another is going to start we can just provide a link to it?

[Elite]

I use a Mac because buying Apple products makes me feel superior to others.

[one of them]

Post #57 of this thread does not seem to fit with the others

[Elite]

Neither does post #58 but I ain't complaining.


I remember reading about trying to emulate an xbox 360. You'd need a mega computer to do it because of how inefficient it is.

[Jesus123]

Neither does post #58 but I ain't complaining.


I remember reading about trying to emulate an xbox 360. You'd need a mega computer to do it because of how inefficient it is.


Damn, none of us realized the article you read also covered future OSes and how they'd handle older tech. All Praise Elite

[Stuffinator]

I remember reading about trying to emulate an xbox 360. You'd need a mega computer to do it because of how inefficient it is.
Not necessarily if the emulator is well coded.

[one of them]

Emulating an Xbox 360 wouldn't be hard for the people who developed it and are controlling production of the next OS.

[Jesus123]

Emulating an Xbox 360 wouldn't be hard for the people who developed it and are controlling production of the next OS.

Exactly.