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    The Xbox One is Microsoft's third video game console. It was released on November 22nd 2013 in 13 countries.

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    #51  Edited By mike

    @conmulligan: That's weird, I mean it's not like console games don't go through the same update process just as often. They often times get the same updates as the PC does, both in scope and size. And they may download faster and probably would install faster on PC, too.

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    @mb: Consoles generally download/install updates automatically, without you having to turn them on, which is super convenient. With Steam games you have to actually have Steam open, or your computer all the way on (unless they added some way for steam to wake up your computer from standby and download an update).

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    #53  Edited By conmulligan

    @mb: Sure, but both the Xbox and PS4 will download updates in standby mode. I could just leave my PC on with Steam open and stay up to date that way, but that's not a great solution.

    It's a minor complaint in the grand scheme of things, and it usually only puts me out about 5-10 minutes, but when I want to play something on the TV it's often just to kill a small amount of time. This goes back to being conditioned a certain way — when I play a game on the PC, it's usually because I know I'm going to bunker down for a couple of hours, whereas if I'm on the couch, more often than not I'll want to play for short bursts.

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    @believer258: really well put. In addition to your points, here's Jeff's take on the issue.

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    I usually own both current gen consoles (play station and Xbox) and when I get my One tomorrow it'll be the same. There's usually exclusives on both I want to play. I love consoles, though I'd love to have a gaming of one day.

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    I both like my my consol setup and PC... I feel my PC is for long playing strategy games and and action games are better on the TV.

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