Microsoft rethinking there DRM policy's, CONFIRMED

[Beskamir]

guess linus was right when he talked about how to fix all the problems of the xbox one... except this is a LOT sooner than expected even though it was quite clear for microsoft that few people were actually planning on buying a xbox over a ps4...

[LAwLz]

I think you can set it turn off, but you can't disconnect it while the Xbox is on, since you need it to function.

Well, Microsoft said that the console is always on, and always listening for commands, during the announcement. It's so that you can say "Xbox turn on" anytime you want, and it will start almost instantly. For that to work however, at least the mic (maybe even more) on the Kinect needs to be turned on, at all time. Oh and yes you do need it in for the Xbox to work at all.

You can turn the Kinect off by unplugging the power cord, but then you also need to plug it back in every time you want to start the Xbox.

 

Unless they backpedaled on that as well, you can't turn the Kinect off (without completely unplugging it).

[Telbet]

Well good for Microsoft. I guess their wallets weren't appealed by the direction pre-order's were going. At least they have become a bit more competitive with the PS4 (though the extra $100, always Kinected and no indie support still plague it). Competition is good, sadly the Fanboy Fuel isn't, but that is the way it is. At least when a fanboy argues for an XBOX, they won't seem as silly for compromising the ability to play games for a "better" feeling controller (which versions of are made by third party companies for the PlayStation as well). Still, its a good sign when a company doesn't go deaf and I'm quite happy with the console war situation now. I feel like it will finally start to even out (from heavy XBOX to heavy PS4 to hopefully a happy medium), which is for the best. I have to admit I'm surprised, if not impressed with Microsoft as I feel many are, but I would still like advise to not get to caught in the hype and to not ignore the overall picture. Look at your options and mark what's important to you (not a comfy controller, most bs argument ever). IMO, PS4 is still ahead for me (though I won't be indulging, PC has wrapped me in its comforting grasp and I won't ever leave it), but at least its not that lopsided anymore.

[arkon]

Well, Microsoft said that the console is always on, and always listening for commands, during the announcement. It's so that you can say "Xbox turn on" anytime you want, and it will start almost instantly. For that to work however, at least the mic (maybe even more) on the Kinect needs to be turned on, at all time. Oh and yes you do need it in for the Xbox to work at all.

You can turn the Kinect off by unplugging the power cord, but then you also need to plug it back in every time you want to start the Xbox.

 

Unless they backpedaled on that as well, you can't turn the Kinect off (without completely unplugging it).

 

Pretty sure said there's a setting for the Kinect's mic array staying on for the "Xbox on" thing, but not during the announcement.

[Kidbest100]

Yeeeeahh, great news and all...

But the PS4 is still the better choice with lower price, better hardware, less bullshit,

AND the xbone still has the forced kinect shit...

[mono]

It's just Linus said - don't give them your money they'll listen. And by looking at polls and pre-orders microsoft realized they have to change. Hmm... maybe a no kinect option too?!?

[Vitalius]

Confirmed, good they did it, but.

 

+1 internetz

[noc]

It doesn't matter how much they change the XBOX One now, they still wont get a cent out of me, I'm still buying a PS4. I don't like the company's attitude anymore.

[Matsy]

It's just Linus said - don't give them your money they'll listen. And by looking at polls and pre-orders microsoft realized they have to change. Hmm... maybe a no kinect option too?!?

 

Doubt it, the Kinect seems to be done by the hardware.

All of this was done on a software level which can EASILY be changed, the kinect stuff would require them to do actual work.

[Beskamir]

saw this coming since e3

same but I was expecting them to be a bit slow with it. it took them about a year to realize that windows 8 was a disaster, so I wasn't expecting them to drop it this soon.....

[nothingspecial]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22980973 < BBC News story, also confirming it.

[911^NEmeSis]

I do feel that the damage has been done though so I don't know how people will start to react to this.

[xWacko]

Looks like i will be now getting the Xbone. This is great news now all they have to do is fire the crack head who thought up all of that BS in the first place so it never happens again.

[RuecanOnRails]

Could this have been a PR stunt gone bad?

Claim travesties against your own product and purposely get people angry, mad, and upset.

 

Then swoop in at the stroke of midnight to save everyone by eliminating and restoring their old terms.

 

 

It allows them to look like they listen and care about the community.

[MooseParade]

The sad thing is, it shouldn't even take the reaction they received for them to realize it was a horrible idea.

 

Because now it looks like they listened to gamers and gave them exactly what they wanted. It gives the appearance of them being "the good guy". It also one ups Sony so now all the pressure is on Sony to take back the hype lead.

[panfriedpuppies]

Because now it looks like they listened to gamers and gave them exactly what they wanted. It gives the appearance of them being "the good guy". It also one ups Sony so now all the pressure is on Sony to take back the hype lead.

Sony won't have to worry so much, they've got the better hardware with a better price point.

[Nick Paviour]

i think this is great news! still think sony is the way to go!

[Night]

If theres such crazy strict DRM and the kinect being a spy ill never own one. So thats up to them if they want my money.

[algoat]

Good news seeing as the only game I want out of either system is killer instinct.

[calarahil]

I really hope it's true, but my guess is that it's just some website fishing for hits.

 

 

That doesn't really make any sense. If they are backing away from their original plan, then they have learned their lesson and is doing what the consumers wants. I don't understand why you don't want them to fix what is wrong with it.

I want them to be punished from the consumers for trying to push this onto us. Firstly trying to tell us what we want and secondly for still asking for more money upfront for the console. I just would prefer them to listen. Instead of trying to be APPLE and trying to set standards.

[phnx452]

"The Xbox One Just Got Way Worse, And It's Our Fault"

http://gizmodo.com/the-xbox-one-just-got-way-worse-and-its-our-fault-514411905

[BirdyTheMighty]

http://news.xbox.com/2013/06/update

 

 

An internet connection will not be required to play offline Xbox One games – After a one-time system set-up with a new Xbox One, you can play any disc based game without ever connecting online again. There is no 24 hour connection requirement and you can take your Xbox One anywhere you want and play your games, just like on Xbox 360.
 

Trade-in, lend, resell, gift, and rent disc based games just like you do today – There will be no limitations to using and sharing games, it will work just as it does today on Xbox 360.

 

kinda to late imo

 

btw

PC FTW!!! xD

[Coombzy]

Still can't play old games I see :3 

[BirdyTheMighty]

ah F*** it did not see that

[rashdanml]

Had a hunch they'd backpedal, and I'm glad they did. Now console gamers can bicker over the minor details of which console is better. :lol:

 

Still can't play old games I see :3

Neither can the PS4, Gaikai will be limited to start off (US only with a few games), and streaming games may not be viable just yet. Once it reaches everyone globally, and Internet connections improve, it'll take off.