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[Fine Ham Abounds]

Welp, there it is.

 

[Calavera520]

Then why do PS4 launch games look much worse than X1 launch games considering Sony started work in 2007, MS in 2010? Maybe those rumours about PS4 RAM overheating are true.

Huh? What are you talking about "much worse"??

 

[FluxWaveZ]

It happened...

 

[Ryuji]

Got it to load

Last week at E3, the excitement, creativity and future of our industry was on display for a global audience.

For us, the future comes in the form of Xbox One, a system designed to be the best place to play games this year and for many years to come. As is our heritage with Xbox, we designed a system that could take full advantage of advances in technology in order to deliver a breakthrough in game play and entertainment. We imagined a new set of benefits such as easier roaming, family sharing, and new ways to try and buy games. We believe in the benefits of a connected, digital future.

Since unveiling our plans for Xbox One, my team and I have heard directly from many of you, read your comments and listened to your feedback. I would like to take the opportunity today to thank you for your assistance in helping us to reshape the future of Xbox One.

You told us how much you loved the flexibility you have today with games delivered on disc. The ability to lend, share, and resell these games at your discretion is of incredible importance to you. Also important to you is the freedom to play offline, for any length of time, anywhere in the world.

So, today I am announcing the following changes to Xbox One and how you can play, share, lend, and resell your games exactly as you do today on Xbox 360. Here is what that means:

•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.



In addition to buying a disc from a retailer, you can also download games from Xbox Live on day of release. If you choose to download your games, you will be able to play them offline just like you do today. Xbox One games will be playable on any Xbox One console -- there will be no regional restrictions.



These changes will impact some of the scenarios we previously announced for Xbox One. The sharing of games will work as it does today, you will simply share the disc. Downloaded titles cannot be shared or resold. Also, similar to today, playing disc based games will require that the disc be in the tray.



We appreciate your passion, support and willingness to challenge the assumptions of digital licensing and connectivity. While we believe that the majority of people will play games online and access the cloud for both games and entertainment, we will give consumers the choice of both physical and digital content. We have listened and we have heard loud and clear from your feedback that you want the best of both worlds.



Thank you again for your candid feedback. Our team remains committed to listening, taking feedback and delivering a great product for you later this year.

Yup that's the one i saw a few minutes ago
some key changes but kinect still required

 

[besada]

So the complainers cost me game sharing. Boo!

 

[darkside31337]

Yeah it looks like they killed off both installing to the drive and family sharing.

Absolutely stunning.

 

[uncledonnie]

Damn sounds like the share plan is out. Also, disc swapping.

 

[Alo81]

 

[JABEE]

Disc is required to play games as was the case before.

 

[8bits]

It's up!

Last week at E3, the excitement, creativity and future of our industry was on display for a global audience.

For us, the future comes in the form of Xbox One, a system designed to be the best place to play games this year and for many years to come. As is our heritage with Xbox, we designed a system that could take full advantage of advances in technology in order to deliver a breakthrough in game play and entertainment. We imagined a new set of benefits such as easier roaming, family sharing, and new ways to try and buy games. We believe in the benefits of a connected, digital future.

Since unveiling our plans for Xbox One, my team and I have heard directly from many of you, read your comments and listened to your feedback. I would like to take the opportunity today to thank you for your assistance in helping us to reshape the future of Xbox One.

You told us how much you loved the flexibility you have today with games delivered on disc. The ability to lend, share, and resell these games at your discretion is of incredible importance to you. Also important to you is the freedom to play offline, for any length of time, anywhere in the world.

So, today I am announcing the following changes to Xbox One and how you can play, share, lend, and resell your games exactly as you do today on Xbox 360. Here is what that means:

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.

In addition to buying a disc from a retailer, you can also download games from Xbox Live on day of release. If you choose to download your games, you will be able to play them offline just like you do today. Xbox One games will be playable on any Xbox One console -- there will be no regional restrictions.

These changes will impact some of the scenarios we previously announced for Xbox One. The sharing of games will work as it does today, you will simply share the disc. Downloaded titles cannot be shared or resold. Also, similar to today, playing disc based games will require that the disc be in the tray.

We appreciate your passion, support and willingness to challenge the assumptions of digital licensing and connectivity. While we believe that the majority of people will play games online and access the cloud for both games and entertainment, we will give consumers the choice of both physical and digital content. We have listened and we have heard loud and clear from your feedback that you want the best of both worlds.

Thank you again for your candid feedback. Our team remains committed to listening, taking feedback and delivering a great product for you later this year.

 

[Soule]

Still not getting it, but this is a big win so yay!

 

[Alienous]

Ladies and Gentlemen, we're in a two dog race.

 

[Dabanton]

Are people still posting that old FAQ?

 

[SephirothRK]

It's up.

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

 

[Ryaaan14]

Fire Mattrick now pls

 

[Mindwipe]

God dammit

I GOT IT: READ THIS

Last week at E3, the excitement, creativity and future of our industry was on display for a global audience.

For us, the future comes in the form of Xbox One, a system designed to be the best place to play games this year and for many years to come. As is our heritage with Xbox, we designed a system that could take full advantage of advances in technology in order to deliver a breakthrough in game play and entertainment. We imagined a new set of benefits such as easier roaming, family sharing, and new ways to try and buy games. We believe in the benefits of a connected, digital future.

Since unveiling our plans for Xbox One, my team and I have heard directly from many of you, read your comments and listened to your feedback. I would like to take the opportunity today to thank you for your assistance in helping us to reshape the future of Xbox One.

You told us how much you loved the flexibility you have today with games delivered on disc. The ability to lend, share, and resell these games at your discretion is of incredible importance to you. Also important to you is the freedom to play offline, for any length of time, anywhere in the world.

So, today I am announcing the following changes to Xbox One and how you can play, share, lend, and resell your games exactly as you do today on Xbox 360. Here is what that means:

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.

In addition to buying a disc from a retailer, you can also download games from Xbox Live on day of release. If you choose to download your games, you will be able to play them offline just like you do today. Xbox One games will be playable on any Xbox One console -- there will be no regional restrictions.

These changes will impact some of the scenarios we previously announced for Xbox One. The sharing of games will work as it does today, you will simply share the disc. Downloaded titles cannot be shared or resold. Also, similar to today, playing disc based games will require that the disc be in the tray.

We appreciate your passion, support and willingness to challenge the assumptions of digital licensing and connectivity. While we believe that the majority of people will play games online and access the cloud for both games and entertainment, we will give consumers the choice of both physical and digital content. We have listened and we have heard loud and clear from your feedback that you want the best of both worlds.

Thank you again for your candid feedback. Our team remains committed to listening, taking feedback and delivering a great product for you later this year.

GIGATON.

 

[Coldnoodle]

IT HAPPENED!

 

[OriginalNameGuy]

I posted the updated faq that they posted! you don't like it? SOL!


Update on June 19, 2013

No, you posted the old FAQ. All the relevant information was at the top and you skipped over it for who know's what reason.

 

[knicks]

True, but they haven't got a camera in the box. Give the generation 6 months, and this will become a significant issue for Sony.

Doubtful. PS3 costed more money originally because it had HDMI, built in Wi-Fi and a blu-ray player.

360 had none of these features for awhile and it still lasted.

 

[pompidu]

So basically all that shit talk was all FUCKING BULLSHIT! good policy change though

 

[zoukka]

Perfect, does this mean Xbox fanboys are going to shove it in our faces?

Well hopefully the console war can now focus on games and the good old pixel counting :b

 

[Revven]

And... BOOM. Wow. I'm surprised.

 

[Trevelyon]

Perfect, does this mean Xbox fanboys are going to shove it in our faces?

I'm more interested to see those fringe cases that really tried to get behind this bullshit and tow the corporate line from the jump off. What are they to say now?

 

[WJD]

Never a huge issue for me anyway but good for those who felt passionately about it.

 

[Froli]

Gamers win!

 

[Neuromancer]

Biggest pre-launch console turnaround in video game history.

 

[Backfoggen]

Still insane to me that this happened. Coulda told you a week earlier MS.

 

[Avinexus]

Got it to load

So that 10-Member Family Plan thing is gone now.

 

[SRTtoZ]

"Your feedback matters" is the biggest bullshit line ive read this gen.

 

[Vinsanity.]

But what about the games that "require" the power of the cloud for AI functionality??? How will they work?

 

[Bsigg12]

Fucking epic

 

[xaosslug]

gosh, there is gonna be even more free promo for Sony/PS4, now. All anyone will talk about when reporting this story will be how Sony/PS4 forced MS to fall in line. LOL

 

[FunkyPajamas]

Awesome news. I really wanted to play the new Halo.

 

[nib95]

YESSSS!!!! Thank you Microsoft for listening but FUCK you for even attempting to pull this shit. Gamers will not soon forget, but at least you caved in to the pressure. It is a good day for gamers!

 

[dengatron]

From what the posts says, it seems like family share plan might be on the way out. You require the disc for disc based games, and digital titles can't be shared.

 

[Whompa]

This makes them look like they have no idea...

 

[ZombieSupaStar]

good on Microsoft, but the spy camera still ensures a never purchase from me.

 

[drizzle]

These changes will impact some of the scenarios we previously announced for Xbox One. The sharing of games will work as it does today, you will simply share the disc. Downloaded titles cannot be shared or resold. Also, similar to today, playing disc based games will require that the disc be in the tray.

Enjoy 5 years delay on the digital distribution, you guys.

I hope you're all happy with trading in games to Gamestop for 5 bucks for another generation!

 

[TCRS]

Probably already posted but xbox update finally loaded for me

YEEEESS!! haha! great day for consumers, those suckers budged.

It's still PS4 for me cause of dat DDR5.

 

[Village]

It's funny how many are ready to jump back into bed with the company that was trying to bend you over. Sony came in like Bruce Willis with a samurai sword and sliced MS open while they were behind you ready to insert.

That is disgusting.


Anyways this is odd.

 

[Opus Angelorum]

Most amazing U turn I've ever witnessed by a gaming company. Well done MS. You finally listened.

This.

I don't care what people think of Microsoft, but they reversed a decision no-one thought possible.

 

[DBPlayer]

My guess at launch:

Xbone will have:

• DRM Removed
• No Regional Locking
• $499, but $299 with 2-3 year contract option
• 1 Free launch title
• Kinect still required to be always connected

This is way they can really be competitive.

Where is the official word, MS? Is your xbox.com site not hosted in your wonderful cloud?

 

[PIMPBYBLUD]

So the utilization of these features for the cloud was bullshit then?

 

[Fried Food]

Angry Joe fortold these events

Looks like ill be picking up a One on day1 as well

 

[Loxley]

And that's that. Holy shit guys.

 

[ReturnOfTheRAT]

Good for Xbox gamers out there.

Now I wonder how many heads are rolling in Microsoft headquarters.

 

[B.O.O.M]

A win for consumers!

 

[Nokterian]

 

[gatti-man]

Even though they are taking it away which was expected after the feedback, it is still in their philosophy to do something so incredibly fucked up and immoral.

Microsoft and Xbox can still go fuck themselves for all I care.

Yeah +1 to that. Still not buying......at launch......I'm fucking weak.

 

[BadWolf]

This is so hilarious and sad, wow.