new news for the xbox one

there is no longer a need to be connected to the internet, and you can share, rent, and buy used games as before

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

I was happy they finally announced this. I've had so many (pointless) arguments with my sony-fan friends. It'll be very interesting to see what happens to sales. I know a lot of people in person who said the only reason they would chose ps4 was because of the used-game situation. A lot of them also gave me grief because I chose to pre-order 3 of the day one consoles. In my mind, there are bound to be geeks out there who will pay more for them or who don't want to stand in line on launch day.

For me personally, I can see how it would have been an inconvenience to connect to the internet but I was really confused why there was so much bashing of this ONLINE. People seemed so upset about having to connect to the internet and would post about how it was a bad idea via iphone/facebook/reddit/etc.

The game thing was a bummer but I honestly did not think it would stick. Especially after sonys press conference. If I understood things correctly; sony can say what ever they want about used games but unless they publish or develop it they really don't have the final say. Look at EA, you have to buy the game plus an online pass if you get it used and want to use the online benefits. For the longest time I thought EA was a bunch of crap. I'd still play their games of course but it would make me a little peeved.

Now I've started to realize that (IMO) the developers and publishers should get something back. There was a period of time (few years ago) where I would take advantage of gamestops "return" policy. I would go get a used game, play the crap out of it, then return it within 7 days and get my money back. The only games I would really keep were games like COD, BF, Borderlands, etc. Or I would take advantage of XBLs sales on the dashboard and I would get it for free or let a friend recover my GT and get it for free. Now that I am older and wiser, I have no issues with online passes or buying a game new if need be.

I know I will never persuade anyone who has already made up their mind. Eventually I will more than likely get a ps4. For me, it was a no brianer. Even if they kept things how they were originally. Xbox one offers me more things. I am into sports, being able to track and follow everything was a HUGE bonus. As well as transitioning between TV/games/whatever. Video chat, another great feature for me. I won't have to use my computer all the time. But, sony does seem to have the upper hand as far as graphics go.

Thank goodness! Was actually thinking we'd have to break down and get a PS4, instead. Still might, but it's nice to know that we have a choice, at least!

I'll stick with my PS2 and Gamecube.... (Aside from my 3DS, those are my newest. LOL)

I knew this would happen. If enough people complain, companies and politicians will do a 180 on just about anything to make their customers happy.

Has anyone pre-ordered Xbox One from MS itself? If so, did you have to pay all the money upfront?

I'm just going to drop this infographic here.... There is no way I will be purchasing this product. Despite what other changes they made after E3, the Kinect requirement is still in place and it chills me to my core.

http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/...psb291c4cc.jpg
not my photo, by the way.

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Originally Posted by AlexiTLO

For me personally, I can see how it would have been an inconvenience to connect to the internet but I was really confused why there was so much bashing of this ONLINE. People seemed so upset about having to connect to the internet and would post about how it was a bad idea via iphone/facebook/reddit/etc.

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Simply put, if you were required to have an internet connection to play one-player at home on your own console, you would need a stable connection. Even people who use facebook/reddit/etc don't necessarily have constant access to in-home internet. Particularly, rural areas that still rely on dial-up service (that's really a thing) would have difficulty playing games on a console they had paid for. Besides that, not every household has internet just because they have consoles. Just a few years ago, living in my mom's house, we did not have internet access. Not because we couldn't, but because she wouldn't pay for it. I played console games contentedly, but if I'd needed to "check in" once a day to play Katamari, I would have been SOL.

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Originally Posted by Archimedes

I'm just going to drop this infographic here.... There is no way I will be purchasing this product. Despite what other changes they made after E3, the Kinect requirement is still in place and it chills me to my core.

http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/...psb291c4cc.jpg
not my photo, by the way.

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Holy crap! Izzat forreal??!!

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Originally Posted by SaintTawny

Simply put, if you were required to have an internet connection to play one-player at home on your own console, you would need a stable connection. Even people who use facebook/reddit/etc don't necessarily have constant access to in-home internet. Particularly, rural areas that still rely on dial-up service (that's really a thing) would have difficulty playing games on a console they had paid for. Besides that, not every household has internet just because they have consoles. Just a few years ago, living in my mom's house, we did not have internet access. Not because we couldn't, but because she wouldn't pay for it. I played console games contentedly, but if I'd needed to "check in" once a day to play Katamari, I would have been SOL.

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This so much. I've had instances where the internet has been down for days. Last year, the internet was very unstable and would slow down to the point that none of the webpages would open, but I still was able to remain connected to my IM programs. This went on for about four months until I finally convinced them that something was wrong.

I don't have internet. :(

/le sucks