Over the weekend I was able to get hands on with Titanfall on the Xbox One. After playing it on the PC I had high expectations for a similarly excellent experience on the console. Is there much to say about Titanfall in regards to the two versions?
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Honestly, no there isn’t, which is a great thing. The video above goes through the training mode and a couple of online matches playing on the Xbox One. I’m happy to report that the game feels largely the same on the Xbox One as it does on PC. A smooth 60fps is seen even when the screen is busy with Titan combat nonsense. The whole 792p native resolution debacle is vastly overblown and looks greats when upscaled to 1080p on a television. This might irk a couple of people, but I imagine the people who are annoyed by that are likely on PC already. It looks just as well put together as the PC version.
One thing I will note is that the controls were slightly twitchy compared to the controller support on the PC. It wasn’t a huge issue, but a sensitivity adjuster would go a long way. Funny enough this is also absent from the PC edition. Playing with a controller is absolutely fine and the bindings are very comfortable.
One really awful thing about the Xbox One version is the load times. For a downloaded game reading off a hard drive, they were pretty bad. Long enough to be a nuisance and to be noticed. That’s probably my biggest gripe with it, although it’s not dissimilar to other Xbox One games with long load times.
Online play was exactly the same experience. Absolutely no complaints with the speed of matchmaking and server ping. There has been issues in SA as mentioned by Geoff, but it shouldn’t be worse for those with an Xbox One. It’s a shame considering that 200ms ping is just enough to cause a few minor issues.
There’s not much more to say. Titanfall is excellent on both PC and Xbox One. Whichever one you pick you’ll get a very similar experience on both versions; all that matters is which control scheme you prefer – though the PC supports controllers just fine.
What are you waiting for? the beta is open now. Pick one and start playing!
Last Updated: February 18, 2014
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 18, 2014 at 11:11
Good news Tuesday!
RinceandLeSIGH
February 18, 2014 at 11:21
Where is Tim!? 🙂
Weanerdog
February 18, 2014 at 11:30
I am going to try to channel Tim, “look it is just a pew pew game on a six year old engine it is just COD you are all being fooled by the Mechs look past the Mechs you can’t even blow up buildings and stuff, it does not matter how good it is, it isn’t.” Whoa that was freaky.
RinceandLeSIGH
February 18, 2014 at 11:36
Whoa bro! 0-O
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 18, 2014 at 11:38
You need to squeeze in a “Titanfail” and a “sucks” somewhere.
Jsblazed
February 19, 2014 at 06:36
You haven’t played it yet, have you? First it is a MP game and it looks better than BF4 SP campaign. The game plays way faster than COD- and is improved over COD in just about every way possible… it seems like they took all the good ideas from Halo, COD, Crysis then added mechs + AI and human opponents to change up gameplay even more.
It’s probably better for you that it isn’t on PS4- with all you small wiener dog like skills, I wouldn’t want to see you to get killed by those AI bots.
Weanerdog
February 19, 2014 at 11:19
Sir if their is one thing I excel at it is being killed by AI bots, its what I do. And you, sir, don’t know what my comment is about nor why I made it. It has in fact very little to do with Titanfall as such. I am also not a fanbooi of any console and don’t own a PS4 or even a ps3. In fact I have been very positive about this game from the announcement. I am sorry that you have misconstrued my comments and that it made you butthurt.
General JJ the ashamed
February 18, 2014 at 11:30
I’m here. Not that anyone cares. 😉
Damn busy this week though. So just popping in.
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 18, 2014 at 11:32
I care random person!
General JJ the ashamed
February 18, 2014 at 11:47
*sigh*
RinceandLeSIGH
February 18, 2014 at 11:35
But who are you?!
General JJ the ashamed
February 18, 2014 at 11:48
…
RinceandLeSIGH
February 18, 2014 at 11:49
Need more golf man! 🙂
General JJ the ashamed
February 18, 2014 at 11:52
I need more golf, booze and games. And way less work and grown-up life.
TiMsTeR1033
February 18, 2014 at 11:53
YOH! Don’t help EMO’S!
General JJ the ashamed
February 18, 2014 at 11:54
Cutting across is for attention. So they’ve got that sorted.
Anyway. Endless work and meetings are calling.
VampyreSquirrel
February 18, 2014 at 11:38
Are you JJ or Tim? I’m confused!
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 18, 2014 at 11:39
…or is it… Jim? O_o
General JJ the ashamed
February 18, 2014 at 11:45
NEVER!
General JJ the ashamed
February 18, 2014 at 11:46
I am…wait…
We’re not interchangeable! Damn it!
I’m offended!
VampyreSquirrel
February 18, 2014 at 11:48
Welcome back JimJohnTim
RinceandLeSIGH
February 18, 2014 at 11:49
HAHAHAH 🙂
General JJ the ashamed
February 18, 2014 at 11:53
I am not very fond of you two at this juncture.
TiMsTeR1033
February 18, 2014 at 11:53
They a team. A Ginger and a Squirrel the worst kinda team you get!
RinceandLeSIGH
February 18, 2014 at 11:54
Oh come on Rupert! Don’t be like that! Has been a while man, hope work not killing you.
General JJ the ashamed
February 18, 2014 at 11:54
It is. Slowly. Gotta go now though, or I’d post all kinds of nice words here 😉
RinceandLeSIGH
February 18, 2014 at 11:55
Cool bo. be well!
TiMsTeR1033
February 18, 2014 at 11:54
Wasn’t Rupert a bear?
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 18, 2014 at 11:58
You are correct.
VampyreSquirrel
February 18, 2014 at 12:08
I’m not sure, but I know Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear.
TiMsTeR1033
February 18, 2014 at 12:10
Rupert
VampyreSquirrel
February 18, 2014 at 12:11
What’s your fascination with Rupert now Doug?
TiMsTeR1033
February 18, 2014 at 12:12
I heard Rupert and brought back childhood memories, plus I am bored at work.
VampyreSquirrel
February 18, 2014 at 12:23
Ah ok, that’s nice Frank.
TiMsTeR1033
February 18, 2014 at 12:27
You should speak to robot next time.
VampyreSquirrel
February 18, 2014 at 12:31
I don’t like talking to AI, not my issue if you like it Phil.
VampyreSquirrel
February 18, 2014 at 11:56
Yeah, we’re sorry Nathan!
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 18, 2014 at 12:00
I’m sorry*
*No I’m not.
TiMsTeR1033
February 18, 2014 at 11:52
hello!
General JJ the ashamed
February 18, 2014 at 11:53
Save me Tim!!
TiMsTeR1033
February 18, 2014 at 11:54
I am afraid I can’t do that Dave.
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 18, 2014 at 11:57
bwhahahahaha
VampyreSquirrel
February 18, 2014 at 12:08
WIN!
General JJ the ashamed
February 18, 2014 at 15:17
Your death will be the slowest of all.
Pieter Kruger
February 18, 2014 at 11:27
Agree, just curious as how the Xbox One version is only 4.8 Gig compared to the PC? Awesome game!! Loving my Xbox One!! ????
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 18, 2014 at 11:45
Heh, I just looked to see what the dl size is for PC, apparently it’s a bit over 12GB on Origin.
The 3rd search result is from a torrent site:
“2 days ago – … Language: English. Titanfall-Beta compressed (Origin) (Size: 7.29 GB)”
Oh you crafty PC pirates.
tariq howa
February 18, 2014 at 11:28
is the beta still open?Tried last night and it says they not accepting new beta players 🙁
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
February 18, 2014 at 11:31
The funniest first impression video I’ve seen so far, is one guy who never used his guns and just kicked bots. At the end he had a ridiculous kickstreak. While he praised some parts of the game, he said it’s far too easy (the AI being the dumbest he’s ever seen) and not something he would buy.
I’m still on the fence about Titanfall. I might get it for the Xbox360 or even for the PC, but something tells me this is a game that’s going to get crucified post-mainstream reviewer praise (let’s be honest the first reviews are going to be extremely and ridiculously positive. This is a game that’s going to get 10/10 reviews). However, the hype surrounding this game has done much more harm than anyone wants to admit. I knew the writing was on the wall, the second phrases like “revolutionary”, “game changer” or “best FPS in decades” were thrown at it. A few weeks after the sugary-topped reviews the “real” reviews are going to start steamrolling in, and the game is going to get the brunt of negativity.
Stephen Snook
February 18, 2014 at 11:38
I think so too, but I don’t think it’ll be completely negative.
McBean
February 18, 2014 at 11:43
With that Sony VR headset, could you have any other opinion other than negative?
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 18, 2014 at 11:47
Would you like to kick a puppy while you’re at it? 😉
JustAnotherGamer
February 18, 2014 at 13:17
Jim hates fun thats why we love him
TiMsTeR1033
February 18, 2014 at 11:57
*Sings* I believe I can die, Titanfall shot me in the eye, Stupid game didn’t fall at all, now I’m walking I’m walking in a shopping mall… o_0 No Idea where I was going with that,
RinceandLeSIGH
February 18, 2014 at 11:59
MEDIC*
ZumaIsPoes
February 18, 2014 at 12:02
I will get the “ALWAYS-GEN” version ….
thats PC …O.o
TiMsTeR1033
February 18, 2014 at 12:11
Interesting Tag you got there.
MakeItLegal
February 18, 2014 at 14:15
too political ?
i dont know its meant to say “makeitlegal” but this disques thing has me confused with another profile so i will just live with it ( as far as i am concerned its the truth – Zuma is a poes and a big poes at that – although after watching the state of the nation address , his looking thin , AIDS caught up after the shower failed O.o )
ZumaIsPoes
February 20, 2014 at 14:29
thank you ?
or do i offend you ?
Tidycpc
February 18, 2014 at 12:33
This is good news
csam18
February 21, 2014 at 06:46
Played it for the PC using an Xbox controller and was extremely impressed with how well it handled. At no point did I feel like I was at a disadvantage for using a controller while others might be running around with a mouse and keyboard. Hell, they were probably doing the same. This game is a breath of fresh air in the FPS genre and I believe that both PC and XB1 gamer’s alike will be dancing in our pants on launch day.