[B]CONFIRMED - [/B][URL]http://news.xbox.com/2013/06/update[/URL]
[URL="http://www.whathifi.com/news/microsoft-to-back-track-on-xbox-one-games-drm-and-always-online"]
[/URL][quote]Microsoft is set to announce it will remove DRM restrictions on Xbox One games and the need for you to have the new Xbox "always online".
Sources tell whathifi.com that Microsoft is set to announce the changes later today, with games developers being informed first.[/quote]
[URL]http://www.whathifi.com/news/microsoft-to-back-track-on-xbox-one-games-drm-and-always-online[/URL]
Imo: doesn't change much as the rest of the bullshit is still there, but it would be a step in the right direction.
EDIT: [URL="http://news.xbox.com/2013/05/qa"]Microsoft confirming some things have changed[/URL]
Doubt it.
And even if they did, they are still in too deep.
It would be suicide if they didn't after the public response, TBH
What a mess of a company they've suddenly become
for all my gaming news and needs, i always visit what hi-fi, a site renowned for their non-gaming content!
Are they going to rename it to the Xbox One Eighty?
[QUOTE=killa101;41099833]What a mess of a company they've suddenly become[/QUOTE]
It is the gaming division's turn right now. Windows division is trying to pull it back together with 8.1 but we wont know until BUILD.
There's an article on giantbomb about it too but the site crashed from people checking it out to see if it's true.
Honestly, I would say this doesn't really matter at this point. The PS4 is more powerful and cheaper, and it's not like the Xbox exclusives are too good to pass up. The DRM issue is fairly minor compared to these things.
[QUOTE=rampageturke 2;41099839]for all my gaming news and needs, i always visit what hi-fi, a site renowned for their non-gaming content![/QUOTE]
This is more microsoft overall PR than microsoft game studio trying to make dosh.
[quote=title]Micro$oft[/quote]
I don't support microsoft, but honestly, stuff like this is really childish.
haha!!! You put a dollar sign in the name cause they like money!!! Lol!!
Wouldn't be surprised if they turn around on this one. They'd be stupid not to.
[QUOTE=rampageturke 2;41099839]for all my gaming news and needs, i always visit what hi-fi, a site renowned for their non-gaming content![/QUOTE]
[url]http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/microsoft-to-pull-complete-reversal-on-xbox-one-dr/1100-4673/[/url]
It's also here but it's down, linked this for ease of access.
[QUOTE=NixNax123;41099877]I don't support microsoft, but honestly, stuff like this is really childish.[/QUOTE]
I do it just to rile people up, this one was force of habit. :v:
[QUOTE=NixNax123;41099877]I don't support microsoft, but honestly, stuff like this is really childish.[/QUOTE]
it's like we're in 1998 again
or in a linux mailing list
At this point, it's like getting the bit of dirt still on the spade to help them get out of the ditch they've dug for themselves
Fuck this, I love restrictive shitty-ass DRM and I was going to buy an Xbox One until now. You just lost a sale MS
I'll wait until the official announcement from Microsoft to believe it. Not that it will change much for me, the Xbone isn't an appealing console to me in any way and ditching the DRM isn't enough to chance that.
Even if they do this they still cost $100 more than their competitors, which means a lot to some people.
They should change almost everything about the One if they know what's good for them
Anyone mind telling me the cons and pros of the Xbox One? I haven't really been keeping up with this whole thing about it.
[QUOTE=theobod;41100002]Anyone mind telling me the cons and pros of the Xbox One? I haven't really been keeping up with this whole thing about it.[/QUOTE]
Cons:
Have to log on every 24 hours to be able to play games (may be gone though)
No used games (may also be gone though)
Required Kinect
$100 more that PS4
Weaker harware than the PS4
Pros:
Can use 'cloud tech' for processing power
Can play TV shows.
Some of the exclusive games, if you care for them.
[QUOTE=theobod;41100002]Anyone mind telling me the cons and pros of the Xbox One? I haven't really been keeping up with this whole thing about it.[/QUOTE]
Can't be arsed to go through the pros, but assuming this isn't true:
Kinect must be connected to the console to operate
Console will go into a low powered sleep mode when off (assuming you don't pull the plug)
Controllers use direct wi-fi, not bluetooth
Online check every 24 hours to play games on your console
Online check every hour to play your games on another console
Publishers can block or allow used games sales
Publishers can block or allow giving games to a friend
No plan for renting/gamefly is available at launch
Like last generation, worse hardware than the PS4
Xbox Live subscription for a year costs more than a PS+ subscription
100 bucks more than the PS4
And some other stuff I probably forgot
[QUOTE=theobod;41100002]Anyone mind telling me the cons and pros of the Xbox One? I haven't really been keeping up with this whole thing about it.[/QUOTE]
Probably better than all the lists you'll get on here.
[url]http://www.reddit.com/r/xboxone/wiki/index[/url]
[QUOTE=The freeman;41100040]Can't be arsed to go through the pros, but assuming this isn't true:
Kinect must be connected to the console to operate
Console will go into a low powered sleep mode when off (assuming you don't pull the plug)
Controllers use direct wi-fi, not bluetooth
Online check every 24 hours to play games on your console
Online check every hour to play your games on another console
Publishers can block or allow used games sales
Publishers can block or allow giving games to a friend
No plan for renting/gamefly is avaliable
Like last generation, worse hardware than the PS4
100 bucks more than the PS4
And some other stuff I probably forgot[/QUOTE]
Pros: The Xbox One will have cooler RAM. The Xbox One also has the power of the cloud!
[QUOTE=Durrsly;41099821]
And even if they did, they are still in too deep.[/QUOTE]
If they change what people don't like, what's the problem?
[QUOTE=theobod;41100002]Anyone mind telling me the cons and pros of the Xbox One? I haven't really been keeping up with this whole thing about it.[/QUOTE]
Pros:
+ Forza Motorsport
+ ???
Cons:
[url]http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xboxone/meet-xbox-one[/url]
Still 100$ more then PS4.
You can also share games with up to 10 other people but details are very slim on that front.
I would still rather them get rid of the fact that you have to buy the Xbox with Kinect and you have no choice in this. They should release 2 versions, 1 with Kinect and 1 without Kinect. This would surely reduce the price and probably make people more want to buy a new Xbox. With the supposed changes listed and the fact you wouldn't have to purchase Kinect surely this would win some people back?
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