Next Gen Xbox Reveal Confirmed for May 21

[Bad Religion]

Dont listen to him! I enjoy them.

 

[RustyShackleford]

MS is banking that the game becomes as big as COD. It could turn out to be a great move

MS gave money/resourses to the current Respawn team (when they were at IW) and an early look at the 360's hardware when back when they were developing COD2.

That turned out to be a great launch title and then the team hired like 20 people to make COD4 which was multiplatorm.

Seems like history is repeating itself.

Great pick up for MS

 

[xxpizzo]

The government is gonna be watching me smoke facies 

 while i put that work in on duty.

 

[knightngale]

What is this BS about newcomers? Compared to COD? COD is as casual as it gets.

cloud computing making up for ram? That sounds like something MS told them to say.

Seems like this could be a deliberate leak to stop the bleeding.

 

[laker4lifeman]

Just saw this on twitter http://news.xbox.com/2013/06/main

 

[thehealthinspector]

good news xbox fans, major nelson is denying the esram problem

"sources" are another matter

 

[sole vintage]

Here are our platform policies and capabilities for game licensing – all of which will be made available when Xbox One launches later this year:

Buy the way you want—disc or digital—on the same day: You’ll be able to buy disc-based games at traditional retailers or online through Xbox Live, on day of release. Discs will continue to be a great way to install your games quickly.

Access your entire games library from any Xbox One—no discs required: After signing in and installing, you can play any of your games from any Xbox One because a digital copy of your game is stored on your console and in the cloud. So, for example, while you are logged in at your friend’s house, you can play your games.

Share access to your games with everyone inside your home: 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.

Give your family access to your entire games library anytime, anywhere: Xbox One will enable new forms of access for families. Up to ten members of your family can log in and play from your shared games library on any Xbox One. Just like today, 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.

Trade-in and resell your disc-based games: Today, some gamers choose to sell their old disc-based games back for cash and credit. 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.

Give your games to friends: 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.

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. Loaning or renting games won’t be available at launch, but we are exploring the possibilities with our partners.

As we move into this new generation of games and entertainment, from time to time, Microsoft may change its policies, terms, products and services to reflect modifications and improvements to our services, feedback from customers and our business partners or changes in our business priorities and business models or for other reasons. We may also cease to offer certain services or products for similar reasons.

In the months ahead, we will continue to listen to your feedback as we meet with our partners in the ecosystem to bring additional detail about our policies.

We are excited about this new generation of games and entertainment and look forward to sharing more news with our fans.

 

[Bad Religion]

Well that silences a few rumors.

Good to see they arent completely crazy.

 

[jayfiend]

Finally some good news

 

[nawghtyhare]

Well that silences a few rumors.

Good to see they arent completely crazy.

but it still said u cant loan or rent games at launch though................................just that people can share ur downloaded game library

 

[laker4lifeman]

I'm still at the always online. I might have to change my provider my ATT connection has been acting weird lately.

 

[jayfiend]

but it still said u cant loan or rent games at launch though................................just that people can share ur downloaded game library

With up to 10 people tho. I think that's fair.

 

[100proof]

Heres the rest of the info about always on and kinect

Xbox One will deliver new benefits for gamers that are only possible with a system designed from the ground up to be ready and connected.  Here are just a few examples:

• A new generation of games with power from the cloud: Because every Xbox One owner has a broadband connection, developers can create massive, persistent worlds that evolve even when you’re not playing. 
   
• Your Xbox One is always ready: Xbox One is designed to run in a low-powered, connected state. This means your system, games and apps are always current and ready to play—no more waiting for updates. 
   
• Stay connected to your friends: Never miss an opportunity to play games with your friends or to catch up with family on Skype. Use Skype in Snap mode to chat while you play games or watch TV.  Or enjoy group video Skype calls with people around the world, all from the comfort of your living room.
   
• Access your entire games library from any Xbox One—no discs required: After signing in and installing, you can play any of your games from any Xbox One because a digital copy of your game is stored on your console and in the cloud.  So, for example, while you are logged in at your friend’s house, you can play your games.
   
• Buy the way you want—disc or digital—on the same day: You’ll be able to buy disc-based games at traditional retailers or online through Xbox Live, on day of release.
   

Networking Technologies
 

A range of advanced technologies will make these scenarios possible, including:
 

• Superior wireless performance and coverage throughout the home: Xbox One is equipped with a gigabit Ethernet port and 802.11n wireless. With 802.11n, Xbox One can use the 5GHz wireless band which eliminates considerable interference from other devices in the home, such as cordless phones, Bluetooth devices and microwaves.  Xbox One uses two wireless antennas, versus one in Xbox 360. This provides dramatically better coverage and sustained performance, which means faster internet speeds in more areas of your home.
   
• Faster connection to a world of smart devices: With Wi-Fi Direct, Xbox One can speak directly to smart wireless devices and connect to them through the cloud. This means your smartphone or tablet will interact with Xbox One seamlessly.
   
• Future proofed with power from the cloud: Microsoft has created a global network of more than 300,000 Xbox Live and Windows Azure servers, to help creators realize their visions of what is possible with a connected system.  
   

Networking Requirements
 

To ensure Xbox One works optimally and can offer the experiences described above, it is designed with the following networking requirements:
 

• For an optimal experience, we recommend a broadband connection of 1.5Mbps. (For reference, the average global internet connection speed as measured recently by Akamai was 2.9 Mbps).  In areas where an Ethernet connection is not available, you can connect using mobile broadband.
   
• 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.  
 
At Xbox, we’ve always believed in a connected world of games and entertainment.  With Xbox One, we are planning for a connected future.  We can’t wait to show you what’s to come

Xbox One and Kinect offer easy and approachable ways to control your games and entertainment with your voice and gestures. By recognizing you, Xbox One can tailor personal experiences and customize content just for you. 

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.  These include:

• 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. 
   
• You are in control of when Kinect sensing 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.
   
• You are in control of your personal data: 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. Here are a few examples of potential future scenarios:
  • A fitness game could measure heart rate data to provide you with improved feedback on your workout, allow you to track your progress, or even measure calories burned.
  • A card game could allow you to bluff your virtual opponent using your facial expressions.
     

• You can use other inputs to control your games, TV and entertainment experiences: While it’s faster to find what you’re looking for using your voice and gesture commands with Kinect, you can use a controller, your remote controls or your smart devices instead. And you can use all of these devices when Kinect is paused.

We’ll have more information available as we get closer to product availability later this year.

 

[nawghtyhare]

but it still said u cant loan or rent games at launch though................................just that people can share ur downloaded game library

With up to 10 people tho. I think that's fair.

true but that still falls into the grey area of people without internet or shakey internet connections

 

[Bad Religion]

Hopefully XBoxOne owners dont have capped internet usage...

 

[NCtwin]

Interesting...

With this whole cloud based gaming, you WILL have to be connected to the net at all times. Microsoft just posted this on their site:

Networking Requirements

To ensure Xbox One works optimally and can offer the experiences described above, it is designed with the following networking requirements:

For an optimal experience, we recommend a broadband connection of 1.5Mbps. (For reference, the average global internet connection speed as measured recently by Akamai was 2.9 Mbps). In areas where an Ethernet connection is not available, you can connect using mobile broadband.

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.

It does say that games "designed to take advantage of the cloud", so I guess it won't apply to all games. Either way, I can't wait to see what Sony and M$oft has to show at their conferences next week.

 

[nawghtyhare]

but it still said u cant loan or rent games at launch though................................just that people can share ur downloaded game library

With up to 10 people tho. I think that's fair.
true but that still falls into the grey area of people without internet or shakey internet connections
or what if ur internet is down
my bad i meant to edit but quoted instead

 

[nawghtyhare]

Interesting...

With this whole cloud based gaming, you WILL have to be connected to the net at all times. Microsoft just posted this on their site:

Networking Requirements

To ensure Xbox One works optimally and can offer the experiences described above, it is designed with the following networking requirements:

For an optimal experience, we recommend a broadband connection of 1.5Mbps. (For reference, the average global internet connection speed as measured recently by Akamai was 2.9 Mbps). In areas where an Ethernet connection is not available, you can connect using mobile broadband.

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.

It does say that games "designed to take advantage of the cloud", so I guess it won't apply to all games. Either way, I can't wait to see what Sony and M$oft has to show at their conferences next week.

i just dont understand why they would do that so if my internet is down or dont have wifi because my internet cable is plugged into the computer my kid is using or i decided i wasnt gonna pay my internet bill because i needed gas money or something i cant play my video game????

 

[ihatemyshoes]

We leasing games ...no such thing as owning games anymore...developer wants all the control ....$65 to lease a damn game

 

[NCtwin]

Interesting...

With this whole cloud based gaming, you WILL have to be connected to the net at all times. Microsoft just posted this on their site:

Networking Requirements

To ensure Xbox One works optimally and can offer the experiences described above, it is designed with the following networking requirements:

For an optimal experience, we recommend a broadband connection of 1.5Mbps. (For reference, the average global internet connection speed as measured recently by Akamai was 2.9 Mbps). In areas where an Ethernet connection is not available, you can connect using mobile broadband.

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.

It does say that games "designed to take advantage of the cloud", so I guess it won't apply to all games. Either way, I can't wait to see what Sony and M$oft has to show at their conferences next week.

i just dont understand why they would do that so if my internet is down or dont have wifi because my internet cable is plugged into the computer my kid is using or i decided i wasnt gonna pay my internet bill because i needed gas money or something i cant play my video game????

We leasing games ...no such thing as owning games anymore...developer wants all the control ....$65 to lease a damn game

It's like one thing kind of gets straightened out, but then something else comes and you're left in the dark again.

Just like what nawghtyhare said, internet will have to take a backseat sometimes for things more important. I shouldn't be penalized by not being able to play my games if that happens...

Let's just see what Monday brings.

 

[100proof]

if I'm reading this right you can have up to 10 profiles on your home xbox, and you can play any game on the home xbox on any other xbox that you log into. So whats to stop me from just loaning out the profile info instead of the disk? seems like it would be the easier move to do, hell you could have a profile just for loaning.

 

[thehealthinspector]

chances are those 10 are going to have to be actual family members

with 10 "paid" accounts

and that loaning the profile will only allow 1 hour of play time

 

[nawghtyhare]

chances are those 10 are going to have to be actual family members

with 10 "paid" accounts

and that loaning the profile will only allow 1 hour of play time

 

[thehealthinspector]

make no mistake, publishers want renting and borrowing dead

that one hour of playtime is no different than a demo to them

 

[nawghtyhare]

make no mistake, publishers want loaning, renting, and borrowing dead

that one hour of playtime is no different than a demo to them

in all fairness sony could implement something similar