Topic: XboxOne ~News/Rumor/Speculation~ Biggest Console Released This Gen!!

[pokepal148]

LOL Tom Baker. Trying to recall what ep that is from.
Face of Evil?

no clue, haven't gotten into classic who much,
doesn't help that there is only a trickle of it on netflix.

[ShyGuy]

Since the Kinect camera and the Kinect microphone are always on, some people are voicing concerns about hacking and privacy.

Personally I think this is a great opportunity for third party hardware makers. I present, the Xbone Muffler by Mad Catz. Block the eye of the camera, cover the ears of the mike!

[Shorty McNostril]

Has this been mentioned yet?

http://www.vg247.com/2013/05/24/xbox-one-kinect-2s-visual-drm-functions-found-in-patent-file-report/

A patent for Kinect to see how many people in the room watching and will restrict access to things if there is too many.  Have to cough up some cash to allow access.

[nickmitch]

There goes my annual Super Bowl party.

[ShyGuy]

There goes my annual Super Bowl party.

From the conference: "Can you imagine what we could do with the Superbowl?"

[Adrock]

I read a comment on Ars Technica that mentioned that patent. I figured it was old. No thank you, Microsoft. The implications of that patent can kindly get the **** out of my face. I know that's not a definite, but Microsoft is obviously thinking about it.

Nintendo is the only console maker that hasn't given me a reason to not support them which is sad because they've gotten some very basic things wrong. The extent of them culling gamer habits is Miiverse and to a lesser extent, Club Nintendo. The difference is that those are voluntary. I can still play the console without ever taking part in either. Xbox One is more intrusive than PS4, but the implications are treading the same anti-consumer ground so I'll simply respond by not buying them.

[azeke]

I read a comment on Ars Technica that mentioned that patent. I figured it was old. No thank you, Microsoft. The implications of that patent can kindly get the **** out of my face. I know that's not a definite, but Microsoft is obviously thinking about it.

There is also this:

It's a Sony patent.

[oohhboy]

This is winning.

[Oblivion]

This is winning.

You are behind in the times, I see.

[BranDonk Kong]

Best .gif ever (besides the the Samuel L Jackson Team Fortress one).

[pokepal148]

[Shorty McNostril]

http://pixelenemy.com/microsoft-disables-youtube-comments-on-xbox-channel-following-negative-comments/


Too much hate on the XBox YouTube channel, so they disabled comments.

[Shorty McNostril]

http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/microsoft-answers-the-question-of-xbox-one-region-locks/

Region locking confirmed.


Looking more and more like

[azeke]

Actually region locking would be "beneficial" in this case, because now they can implement their used games policy in US and ditch it in Europe/Japan due to legal reasons.

If Sony bends under EA's pressure regarding used game sales, region locking would be one way to keep Japan on their side.

[S-U-P-E-R]

That doesn't specify whether all games will be region locked or if that's decided on a per-game basis (like the 360). International gamers such as myself need to know!

[Shorty McNostril]

That doesn't specify whether all games will be region locked or if that's decided on a per-game basis (like the 360). International gamers such as myself need to know!

You are quite right.  Upon reading it again, it may be even worse.  It specifically mentions "country-specific".  Could they be taking region locking a step further and locking games (and subsequent extortionate prices) by individual country as opposed to larger regions? 

[S-U-P-E-R]

I don't think that would be realistic to want to spend more money to print more unique discs/packages than they do now for no real financial incentive in North America or Asia. Maybe there's a reason to do it in Europe or South America?

I mean there are a lot of things to worry about with the X-1, but I don't think super-specific-country-locking is one of them. Unless you live in Brazil. Maybe. I don't know.

[Shorty McNostril]

I don't think that would be realistic to want to spend more money to print more unique discs/packages than they do now for no real financial incentive in North America or Asia.

Would they need to?  From the looks of things thus far, the discs are for the initial install only.  The rest is done via digital codes. 

[S-U-P-E-R]

Well, the packaging would at least have to properly indicate what country the disc/code will work in, at least. But really, I can't imagine a scenario where MS splits up regions more than they already have. The financial incentive just isn't there.

I'm really looking at X-1 as MS wanting a digital-only system, except with a way for grandmas to buy games for you at Christmas. That's the only reason I can imagine for them keeping discs at all.

[shingi_70]

-$1 billion investment in games
-15 titles in the first year of the console
-8 of the new titles are new IP
-New Head of Lionhead John Needham is an MMO expert. (Fable MMO incoming)
-Phil Harrison is the head of Microsoft Studios Europe
-Rare is going to revive an old franchise. (Killer Instinct)
-Microsoft Studios Osaka confirmed.
-Microsoft Studios Washington
-Xbox One is a platform built for flexibility
-Beefed up smartglass
-Partly curated online store
-will ensure smaller lower budget efforts get
Word's with friends is apparently coming to the system.


A photo from the xbox reveal with possible games.
I'm guessing
1.Quantum Break
2.A crackdown sequel
3.Forza 5
4. Looks like the game they showed when they were showing the OS stuff.
5.Halo franchise (I'm guessing Halo 2 remake is going to be for 360)
6.New IP from Rare
7. Ryse I Guess
8. Something from Lionhead I guess.
 

[Ian Sane]

I just thought of something else about the anti-used-game policy that really affects me personally.  My favourite store is Willow Video Games, which is a local chain.  I typically go there for used retro games but they naturally also have new games plus a big selection of used titles for the current systems.  I'm smart enough to realize that their bread-and-butter aren't old Colecovision games.  The used games for current systems would naturally be the bigger seller.  With the Xbox One not offering this as an option a whole section of their product disappears.  So what if they go under?  I won't buy an Xbox One and I'm not going there to buy used versions of new games for $5 cheaper (and they don't do that anyway; their used games prices are noticably reduced from the new price).  I'm mostly going there for old SNES and NES games but the elimination of used games could take all that down at the same time.  A big chunk of the store traffic is people looking for used games for current systems and this allows them to also offer much more niche retro products that likely could not support a whole store on their own.

I don't like the concept of locking out used games enough that I want the Xbox One to fail but now I see a way it could personally affect me, even if I choose not to participate.

[shingi_70]

I just thought of something else about the anti-used-game policy that really affects me personally.  My favourite store is Willow Video Games, which is a local chain.  I typically go there for used retro games but they naturally also have new games plus a big selection of used titles for the current systems.  I'm smart enough to realize that their bread-and-butter aren't old Colecovision games.  The used games for current systems would naturally be the bigger seller.  With the Xbox One not offering this as an option a whole section of their product disappears.  So what if they go under?  I won't buy an Xbox One and I'm not going there to buy used versions of new games for $5 cheaper (and they don't do that anyway; their used games prices are noticably reduced from the new price).  I'm mostly going there for old SNES and NES games but the elimination of used games could take all that down at the same time.  A big chunk of the store traffic is people looking for used games for current systems and this allows them to also offer much more niche retro products that likely could not support a whole store on their own.

I don't like the concept of locking out used games enough that I want the Xbox One to fail but now I see a way it could personally affect me, even if I choose not to participate.

This exactly what Microsoft wants sadly enough and is why I expect Sony to do it as well. This DRM means that gamers can only trade games in at authorized retails (gamestop, walmart, and other big chains) meaning the Console Maker/Publisher gets money from you either way.
I'm more worried on who this would affect rentals and services like gamefly.

[Ceric]

Unfortunately for us the Writing has been on the wall for GameFly this whole Generation.

[ShyGuy]

Unfortunately for us the Writing has been on the wall for GameFly this whole Generation.

Dang it, so much for the Weekend Confirmed podcast.

[shingi_70]

Unfortunately for us the Writing has been on the wall for GameFly this whole Generation.

Dang it, so much for the Weekend Confirmed podcast.

That would be the worst thing to come out of gamefly dissolving. I'm guessing Netflix dodged a bullet when they decided not to branch into games,