Here you go. I posted a while back. That's a huge investment up front by Microsoft.

 

Indeed it is.

Not so fast my friend. Keep in mind that you're able to keep your gamertag and transfer over all movies and music on to the new console. I just renewed my xbox live membership in April so I'm not paying anything again for about 6 months after the new system is released and I'm sure this will be the case for a lot of folks. Also I'd be surprised if microsoft doesn't offer 1-3 months for free with the purchase of the new system.

 

Plus they offer trials with almost every new game.

 

 

I mean yeah Microsoft has their customer relation flaws but IMO I'd much rather pay for Xbox Live than use the PSN Network for free.

Not so fast my friend. Keep in mind that you're able to keep your gamertag and transfer over all movies and music on to the new console. I just renewed my xbox live membership in April so I'm not paying anything again for about 6 months after the new system is released and I'm sure this will be the case for a lot of folks. Also I'd be surprised if microsoft doesn't offer 1-3 months for free with the purchase of the new system.

 

Semantics. EVENTUALLY you will have to pay that price.

 

Plus, if you have an existing XBox Live account, then you're not really the market we're talking about. The idea SvFan4life was saying was that $50 was not too much that if it was a superior system people would choose it instead. If you have an XBox Live account (and therefore an XBox 360), chances are you're going to buy an XBox One anyway.

Plus they offer trials with almost every new game.

 

 

I mean yeah Microsoft has their customer relation flaws but IMO I'd much rather pay for Xbox Live than use the PSN Network for free.

 

Don't forget, I am an XBox owner and have XBox live, so I don't disagree with you on the online service. I have no problem paying for it. I'm simply saying that it is a cost that you will have to pay at some point within the first year to truly use the new system, so it has to be considered.

I'd like to see XBL become more like Playstation Plus, just for the discounts and free games. I'm fine with paying for XBL, but people that pay for Playstation plus are given some pretty good games for free along with some good deals throughout the year (guess it's not really free if are you paying for Plus). Wouldn't be surprised if Microsoft ramped up deals on XBL in the future with a bigger focus on digital retail.

 

I am glad Microsoft will finally be showing off games at E3 and not talking about TV functions, but I do hope they hurry up and detail their DRM and used games plan. With them cancelling their E3 post-press conference roundtable with media, I wonder if they are going to be mum on that front or announce it all during their big press conference.

Don't forget, I am an XBox owner and have XBox live, so I don't disagree with you on the online service. I have no problem paying for it. I'm simply saying that it is a cost that you will have to pay at some point within the first year to truly use the new system, so it has to be considered.

 

No, I agree with you, I understood what you were meaning with the Xbox Live service.

I'd like to see XBL become more like Playstation Plus, just for the discounts and free games. I'm fine with paying for XBL, but people that pay for Playstation plus are given some pretty good games for free along with some good deals throughout the year (guess it's not really free if are you paying for Plus). Wouldn't be surprised if Microsoft ramped up deals on XBL in the future with a bigger focus on digital retail.

 

I am glad Microsoft will finally be showing off games at E3 and not talking about TV functions, but I do hope they hurry up and detail their DRM and used games plan. With them cancelling their E3 post-press conference roundtable with media, I wonder if they are going to be mum on that front or announce it all during their big press conference.

 

I'd say they'll announce all at once. At least they better or it'll still cause a lot of confusion.

 

 

Playstation Plus has it right in terms of customer service, and that's the one area I wish Microsoft would be better at.

 

Yes Microsoft has a system where you earn Microsoft points the longer you play games but the amount of points you earn compared to how much you play is very little. I would love for them to offer free games to players who have been with them for "x" amount of years or maybe something on your birthday if you've been with Xbox since your last birthday, just different things like that.

 

I'd imagine they are completely changing their ways with this console; more games, more exclusives, better Xbox Live, etc.

I really hope you can preorder soon after E3 as well too. The sooner customers are able to preorder the better off I think. Gives people more time to pay for it.

Games I'll probably get at launch:

 

Madden 25

Battlefield 4

 

Maybe one other not sure...Depends on pricing, etc.

Games I'll probably get at launch:

 

Madden 25

Battlefield 4

 

Maybe one other not sure...Depends on pricing, etc.

 

 

Good chance I'll get Madden 25 and Call of duty Ghosts, may get Battlefield 4.

Right now I'm leaning towards Madden 25 but if the partnership between Microsoft and the NFL includes NFL Sunday Ticket then you better believe I'll be getting the $99.99 edition to score the free NFL Sunday Ticket.

Right now I'm leaning towards Madden 25 but if the partnership between Microsoft and the NFL includes NFL Sunday Ticket then you better believe I'll be getting the $99.99 edition to score the free NFL Sunday Ticket.

 

My thoughts as well but if that's not available until over half way through the season.....:idunno:

 

My thoughts as well but if that's not available until over half way through the season.....:idunno:

 

Yeah I just now thought of that. Haha.

 

Well I'd buy it early if you could get the code through preorder if you paid in full.

Yea I'm sure we will find out more in due time.

Well Microsoft released a big piece of news today: They tried explaining the "always online", "used games", and "kinect" questions that many people seemed to have.

 

 

As explained by Microsoft, “while a persistent connection is not required, Xbox One is designed to verify if system, application or game updates are needed and to see if you have acquired new games, or resold, traded in, or given your game to a friend. Games that are designed to take advantage of the cloud may require a connection.”

 

“With Xbox One you can game offline for up to 24 hours on your primary console, or one hour if you are logged on to a separate console accessing your library. Offline gaming is not possible after these prescribed times until you re-establish a connection, but you can still watch live TV and enjoy Blu-ray and DVD movies."

 

"In our role as a game publisher, Microsoft Studios will enable you to give your games to friends or trade in your Xbox One games at participating retailers. Third party publishers may opt in or out of supporting game resale and may set up business terms or transfer fees with retailers. Microsoft does not receive any compensation as part of this. In addition, third party publishers can enable you to give games to friends."

 

Microsoft added "because every Xbox One owner has a broadband connection, developers can create massive, persistent worlds that evolve even when you’re not playing."

 

 

Used Games and Giving Games to Friends

 

“We designed Xbox One so game publishers can enable you to trade in your games at participating retailers. Microsoft does not charge a platform fee to retailers, publishers, or consumers for enabling transfer of these games.”

 

Microsoft says "your friends and family, your guests and acquaintances get unlimited access to all of your games. Anyone can play your games on your console--regardless of whether you are logged in or their relationship to you." The company added that “Xbox One is designed so game publishers can enable you to give your disc-based games to your friends. There are no fees charged as part of these transfers. There are two requirements: you can only give them to people who have been on your friends list for at least 30 days and each game can only be given once.”

 

It's worth noting that Microsoft allows you to gift games to friends but they can't borrow them. Microsoft added that "loaning or renting games won’t be available at launch, but we are exploring the possibilities with our partners."

 

Xbox One will also allow you to give up to 10 family members access to "log in and play from your shared games library on any Xbox One." Similar to Xbox 360, "a family member can play your copy of Forza Motorsport at a friend’s house. Only now, they will see not just Forza, but all of your shared games. You can always play your games, and any one of your family members can be playing from your shared library at a given time."

 

 

Kinect Requirements

 

According to Xbox's official site, "at Microsoft, we prioritize your privacy. We understand that your personal data and privacy are important. Xbox One and Kinect will provide tools to put you in control of your data."

 

Microsoft stresses that "you are in control of what Kinect can see and hear. By design, you will determine how responsive and personalized your Xbox One is to you and your family during setup. The system will navigate you through key privacy options, like automatic or manual sign in, privacy settings, and clear notifications about how data is used. When Xbox One is on and you’re simply having a conversation in your living room, your conversation is not being recorded or uploaded."

 

Players will also control whether Kinect is on, off or paused. "If you don’t want the Kinect sensor on while playing games or enjoying your entertainment, you can pause Kinect. To turn off your Xbox One, just say 'Xbox Off.' When the system is off, it’s only listening for the single voice command -- 'Xbox On,' and you can even turn that feature off too. Some apps and games may require Kinect functionality to operate, so you’ll need to turn it back on for these experiences."

 

Your personal data will never be available to anyone outside of your console, Microsoft stressed. "You can play games or enjoy applications that use data, such as videos, photos, facial expressions, heart rate and more, but this data will not leave your Xbox One without your explicit permission."

 

 

Microsoft Details Xbox One Used Games, Always Online - IGN