"ONLINE CHECK-IN:
Microsoft has offically confirmed that the Xbox One will require online check-in every 24 hours, you can play offline for up to 24 hours. However if you play games on another Xbox One console, such as your friend or family's console, Xbox One will require check-in with an active Internet connection every hour. Microsoft said "offline gaming is not possible after these prescribed times until you re-establish a connection, but you can still watch live TV, Blu-ray and DVD movies on the console."
GAME LICENSING:
You can access your entire game library from any Xbox One console as long as you are signed into your account. Up to 10 family members can access your game library.
CLOUD TECHNOLOGY:
Microsoft also mentioned that for Xbox One games that make use of the cloud technology may require a constant Internet connection, offline play is not possible. Microsoft recommends a broadband connection of 1.5Mbps for use with the Xbox One.
KINECT AND PRIVACY:
Xbox One will allow users to toggle whether they want to automatically sign in and customize the privacy settings. Players can pause the Kinect while playing games or viewing live TV. The Xbox One can be turned off by saying "Xbox Off" and turned on by saying "Xbox On", so Kinect will still be running in the background when the console is turned off. Some apps and games may require Kinect to operate so you will need to turn it back on for these experiences.
One example of Kinect collecting user personal detail would be a Kinect fitness program tracking your heart rate and calories consumption; another example would be playing a card game, you can use facial expressions to fool the opponents. Microsoft said that this data will not leave your Xbox One without your permission.
CONTROLLER:
The Xbox One controller will support both wired and wireless connection, when a micro USB cable is connected to the controller, the wireless functions will switch off automatically. It will have infrared sensors and LEDs for the Kinect to sense the controller.
USED GAMES:
Microsoft confirmed that the availability of pre-owned Xbox One games will be decided by individual publishers, whether the game can be traded or resold without paying a fee. Microsoft said they do not charge a platform fee to retailers, publishers or consumers.
Provided the individual publisher approves, disc-based Xbox One games can be traded between friends, but only once per game. No fees is required for trading titles between friends. However your friend must be a friend in your Xbox Live account for at least 30 days before you can make a trade.
GAME RENTAL:
Microsoft says that there will be no option to loan or rent software at the launch of the Xbox One, but that it is "exploring the possibilities with our partners."
DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION:
All Xbox One games will be available digitally and in stores on the day of release.
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Kinda bummed about the whole rental thing. MS doesn't have a plan in motion but why don't they just copy a page from Sony and give timed-rentals, like an 72 hour pass or something.
You can still play your games on your friends system though but you'll have to login with your gametag. It's better than having it locked to one system though there's still plenty of people that this would effect, me included, since my nephew CAN'T get internet where he lives (yes there's still "dead" zones in the USA).
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