Microsoft details Xbox One's 'revolutionary' Smart Match system

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"Reengineered" matchmaking system accounts for skill, language and reputation

Microsoft has issued new details on how the Xbox One's "revolutionary" matchmaking system, called Smart Match, will work.

"Smart Match on Xbox One is completely reengineered for a new generation of gaming - using advanced algorithms to pair players based on skill, language, and now reputation," explains the firm.

"The advanced party system goes far beyond the beacons of Xbox 360, which was limited to people you already knew. Helping you discover and connect easily with players is now central to the experience. In addition, for the first time, games will be able to share player stats with Xbox Live and each other; to learn, evolve, and provide you with the best possible matchmaking available," it adds.

The console's multi-tasking abilities will allow you to pass the time previously spent waiting on matchmaking processes by switching between apps on the fly, including letting you watch TV or browse the internet.

Microsoft says that, in the case of "digital games" only (which we assume means Xbox Live Arcade titles), you will be able to play one game while matchmaking in another.


A simple on-screen prompt (pictured right) will alert you when matchmaking is complete and offer you an quick route back to the game in question.

New details on how the Xbox One's reputation-matching system works will be released tomorrow.

Microsoft has admitted today that it's "looking into" bundling headsets with Xbox One console in response to strong fan feedback.

The platform holder has previously said that the Kinect bundled with every Xbox One is intended to provide the console with out-of-the-box in-game chat capabilities in place of a headset which, as it stands, will be sold separately.

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Source: http://www.computerandvideogames.com/421620/microsoft-details-xbox-ones-revolutionary-smart-match-system/

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CokesPosted:

-CP Finally, I will have good teammates, instead of deaf blind mutes!


They can only make the system so good. I doubt it will make that much of a difference.

ItemPosted:

Kurzey Still just sounds like little things. I guess this is what the extra cost of $100 is. lol

Will be going with the PS4 on this one.


No its called Kinect you **** arsehole.

WubsPosted:

Hopefully I don't get put with little kids calling me a fgt.

RequirementPosted:

Looks pretty nice.

III_XBOI_IIIPosted:

yo2434
muddyrope
III_XBOI_III I hate when the matchmaking is tampered with. It never works out. Wayyyy too many variables. I kind of hope they include the headset with the system. I'd take that over the kinect any day.I still think they should partner with turtle beach for a decent headset which would last longer than the cheap one ms wants to provide. As far a the multi gaming goes, I don't see how that would really be effective considering most games don't have that much time in between games.


ive had 3 turtle beaches 2 x11 1 x12 and they have all broken, i still have my standard xbox mic working :/


Sounds to me like you just mistreated them, my x11's still work since I bought them 5 years ago and my x12's still work and are 2 years old. I usually play about 7 to 15 hours everyday too.


I agree. my x11s broke on a freak accident. I was taking them off then I sneezed. I gripped too hard and snapped right above the right earphone, but super glued them and now they work. I've been through 4 pair of the xbox headset. I doubt that will change.

yo2434Posted:

muddyrope
III_XBOI_III I hate when the matchmaking is tampered with. It never works out. Wayyyy too many variables. I kind of hope they include the headset with the system. I'd take that over the kinect any day.I still think they should partner with turtle beach for a decent headset which would last longer than the cheap one ms wants to provide. As far a the multi gaming goes, I don't see how that would really be effective considering most games don't have that much time in between games.


ive had 3 turtle beaches 2 x11 1 x12 and they have all broken, i still have my standard xbox mic working :/


Sounds to me like you just mistreated them, my x11's still work since I bought them 5 years ago and my x12's still work and are 2 years old. I usually play about 7 to 15 hours everyday too.

-CPPosted:

Finally, I will have good teammates, instead of deaf blind mutes!

Vex-Posted:

Oasis Language is a good idea I get sick of joining games with dirty foreigners....lol jk.


No but you're actually right, excludng "Dirty". I only want games eith people who speak my language

WoobiePosted:

So then I can play with other kids who just like to have fun? Word

OasisPosted:

Language is a good idea I get sick of joining games with dirty foreigners....lol jk.


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