I think perhaps you're confusing your own priorities with Microsoft's. I totally understand the idea that it'd burn some consumers if they couldn't move their existing digital collections over to the new box.
That said, what is ideal from a gamer's perspective and what is technically and financially feasible are two separate things. The chances of either console having BC is extremely low. If they do, it'd not only be a technical marvel, but it'd the sort of megaton that would make GAF explode in surprise.
Understood and very possible as far as the priorities comment goes
I hate the idea of all my downloadable content not being forward compatible , in fact if that's the case I may not buy either new system and no I'm not going to keep old system plugged into my limited 5 HDMI ports or let them sit in a closet for future use because it'll never happen.
I just don't see how they got it to work from Xbox1 to 360 but it's SOOOOOO far out of the realm of possibility with 360>720
For me no BC(for downloadable games) no buy as far as the next Xbox goes...........with PS4 I'll be on the fence for awhile after launch.....maybe I'll just stick with gaming on the go with my iOS tablet\phone.