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http://news.yahoo.com/xbox-one-faq-chat-major-nelson-larry-hryb-150903740.html

he is dodging alot of the questions lol or copy/paste from PR

Larry, could you please provide some more clarity as to how users will be able to play used games on the Xbox One?

Major Nelson (Larry Hryb): We are still months away from the launch of Xbox One & policy decisions are still being finalized.

How long ago where you talking about xbox one within the xbox team?

Major Nelson (Larry Hryb): We've been thinking about Xbox One for a few years now.

Could you clarify the situation regarding multiple accounts on ONE console. My boyfriend and I both have our own accounts. Will we be made to pay twice for 1 game in order for us both to use our own accounts?

Major Nelson (Larry Hryb): As I noted earlier we're still working on some of the policies..but our goal is that it would work like it works today on Xbox 360.

Major,why do you think gamers should buy XboxOne?

Today's gamers want access to great games...the Xbox One will have great games powered by Xbox LIVE. We've worked hard to create the ultimate All In One Console. BTW : We have a LOT more gaming news to share at E3

A question a lot of you are asking: What's behind the name "Xbox One," and how did you convince the entire world that it was going to be called the Xbox 720?

Xbox One because it is the ultimate all-in-one entertainment system. As far 720 is concerned...that was a name the community came up with. We never considered that name.

Mr.Hyrb what do you believe separates the xbox one from the ps4 gaming related

Well, Xbox LIVE for one. We're very proud of the service that we've built. 48 Million people agree with us. That is just one of the things. Now, I have not had a chance to spend time with the console, so we'll have to wait until their final product launches before I can really comment.

Hi Larry. There seems to be some confusion in the media on how frequently users must connect to the internet to use the Xbox One. Will this be as frequent as once a day as rumored or will we be able to use the console for extended periods of time without an active connection? Thank you.

Answer: No. It does not have to be always connected but it does require an internet connection.

What are Microsoft doing to welcome smaller, independent developers to the Xbox One?

We're working on a plan for Xbox One is a platform that allows all creators, including those who work on games and apps, regardless of team size, funding, biz model, etc. to be a part of the future of Xbox One.

How expensive is this system gonna be

We have not announced price yet...look for details on that later this year.

Will there be headset bundled with every Xbox One?

We'll have details on accessories at E3...it's only 18 days away now.

Which areas of the Xbox One will you be focusing on at your E3 presentation?

Games. Games. GAMES

Hey Larry, you wanted to share with us the controller. Can you maybe list some of the awesome things that you have updated in it. Also what are the two buttons where "start" and "back" used to be. Lastly, how does the new battery pack work?

The new controller is awesome I have spent a lot of time with it. If you like the Xbox 360 controller, you'll LOVE this controller. We have made over 40 improvements in the new design.

Regarding the Start and Back buttons, they'll perform similar functions but right now we don't have final names for them yet.

The controller takes 2 AA batteries. More details at E3

How about My achievements earned on the 360, will they be visible on the one?

Yes your achievements and Gamerscore will carry over to Xbox One.

hey larry, will there be any support for 3d or 4k?

Indeed. Xbox One supports BOTH 3-D and 4K.

Simple question. Can I opt to exclusively use the controller and NOT Kinect?

As always, that is a decision up to game creators.

What's the word on backwards compatibility with 360 games?

Xbox One hardware is not compatible with Xbox 360 games. We designed Xbox One to play an entirely new generation of games. Games are architected to take full advantage of the state of the art processors and infinite power of the cloud.

Does the new Kinect handle smaller rooms better than the Kinect 360?

It does. It has a much wider field of view which will allow it work in smaller spaces. a 1080p wider field of view even!

Simple question. Do you plan to make Xbox LIVE available worldwide, or it will remain available to a number of selected countries?

Good question....we are working hard at making Xbox LIVE available in as many regions as possible. Currently we are in 41 countries.

What feedback have you received from devs about the console?

They are very excited for Xbox One and the power of Xbox LIVE that will power it…as well as the unique aspects of Kinect and SmartGlass they can tap into

Do you believe you've done enough to make the hardcore gamer happy while still appealing to a wider audience?

The hardcore gaming audience has given us some great feedback, and we watch that feedback carefully. I think they’ll be happy after E3.

any specific examples of how the new Xbox Live power will help games?

Indeed…the new architecture allows developers to do processing in the cloud in really really smart ways. That will results in much richer gaming experiences than ever before. Again more at E3

Thanks for all the great questions....sorry we could not get to all of them. I encourage people to look at the official Xbox One FAQ we’ve posted that may answer more questions http://news.xbox.com/2013/05/qa

 

[dc89]

This gon be good.

 

[RedNumberFive]

Prescreened questions and canned responses.

Check, and check.

 

[Mung]

Here comes the briefed damage control

 

[hammster]

this can only go well i feel

 

[Meus Renaissance]

Prescreened questions and canned responses.

Check, and check.

Will it be answered in PR language and screened by Microsoft's lawyers?

Check

 

[Neuromancer]

The most important questions will not (and maybe cannot, if policies are still being finalized as they say) be answered right now. What is the point of this?

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

Perfect time for GAF to ask all the questions that we need answers to!

 

[PsihoPerihelion]

Poor Major. He's really going to take all the heat against the Uno on his own ):

 

[Data West]

Yahoo chat. About as outdated as going after the TV market

 

[Grover Cleveland]

You got some splainin to do, Larry.

 

[Freezie KO]

How awesome is your PR?

So awesome.

 

[Meus Renaissance]

Does anyone know if we need to pay a fee to ask questions?

 

[nero2082]

yahoo chat? that's so backwards

 

[BlazingDarkness]

We need some GAFers on there to ask some proper questions.

 

[Askherserenity]

Lmao. Yahoo.

 

[waypoetic]

This will be entertaining to say the least.

 

[Vexxan]

Yahoo has a chat? How about that.

 

[PoweredBySoy]

Yahoo chat. About as outdated as going after the TV market

Glorious.

 

[Einbroch]

Does anyone know if we need to pay a fee to ask questions?

Only if your friend lets you ask the question.

 

[Nibel]

 

[ChosenPredator]

would of missed this thanks for the update OP

 

[JCreasy]

And so our watch begins . . .

 

[razgriz417]

Yahoo has a chat? How about that.

My first response too. A reddit AMA would probably be more effective

 

[Cidd]

Ask the tough questions GAF!!!

 

[Community Forum]

Does anyone know if we need to pay a fee to ask questions?

Certain policies are still being finalized.

 

[daxgame]

do I have to login with my Live account?

 

[fallagin]

"How hard are you going to fuck your fans?"

 

[waypoetic]

"Hryb"? Is the h silent? Hm.

 

[Einbroch]

My first response too. A reddit AMA would probably be more effective

But you can see all the negative posts in a Reddit AMA. I'm sure you'll ask questions but they won't appear in any chatroom unless they're being answered.

 

[BruiserBear]

I'll be shocked if he takes on any tough questions.

 

[Meus Renaissance]

"Why tie a game to a login instead of the disc as its always been when it makes it harder to share and sell our games to friends? What benefit is there to enforce this?"

 

[alr1ght]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGNiXGX2nLU

 

[water_wendi]

Will there be a EOL/Sunset switch that will allow people to play their purchased games after MS pulls the servers?

 

[ginger ninja]

this better deliver

 

[Uncle Rupee]

I could never take this guy seriously with that name.

 

[sflufan]

After this debacle, he'll be demoted to Subaltern Nelson.

 

[Osiris]

He was mauled in the comments on his blog last night, I'd imagine the questions will get a lot of gatekeeping tonight.

How awesome? So awesome.

 

[Black Republican]

How is Yahoo even in business now, Google must be laughing

 

[Hex]

"Certain policies are still being finalized."
Going to be hearing this alot.

 

[Dreams-Visions]

I'll be shocked if he takes on any tough questions.

"We don't have any announcements for that yet. But we're really excited about the new Internet Explorer and Fantasy Football features."

 

[razgriz417]

But you can see all the negative posts in a Reddit AMA. I'm sure you'll ask questions but they won't appear in any chatroom unless they're being answered.

Oh didn't think of that, and had no idea you could censor stuff in yahoo chat

 

[Guevara]

Swarm! Swarm!

 

[BobTheFork]

Major Nelson, the XBone seems to have the momentum of a runaway freight train, why is it so popular?

 

[Secretarial Dog]

ill try and keep track of whats going on

Thanks.

 

[Wishmaster92]

disgonbgud.gif

 

[tfur]

Yahoo chat? Phoning it in...

 

[The Abominable Snowman]

I remember Major Nelson before he became a MS spokesperson. It's kind of depressing.

And why Yahoo chat? Did MS finish their acquisition of Yahoo?

 

[Sleepy]

Certain policies are still being finalized.

Holy shit, GAF is salty. It's glorious.

 

[fluffydelusions]

How is Yahoo even in business now, Google must be laughing

I dunno but they did just purchase tumblr for over $1billion