I'm also having problems signing into XBL. Tried to d'load the Forza 5 updates and the car packs, Killer Instinct and it keeps saying there's an error.
I meant the retail packing in general, the console had black foam padding protecting it. The Amazon packing was marginally better considering that they put air bags (dunno what they're actually called lol) on the side and the top of the box whereas the PS4 Amazon packing had nothing protecting it.
D'loaded from XBL, it took about 10 minutes to get it done. I totally get what you're saying about not being able to play games straight out of the box before updating it.
Running the update right now. I'm surprised at how light the system is considering the unit itself is so big. It's not extremely light, but nowhere near as heavy as the original xbox. Oh, and the packing is awesome! much better than the PS4's
Killzone and FIFA 14, which I got from the Amazon B2G1 were delivered a couple of hours ago. NBA 2K14 was sent out today along with the PS4. Will pick up tomorrow morning @ the UPS facility since I have no intentions of waiting all day till 6 or 7 PM for them to show up.