There's one thing that everyone can agree with that Microsoft has an advantage over Sony in, they showed off the actual console. Personally, I think it's a simple and sleek design, a nice looking device that you can just stick somewhere in your living room with a very practical setup. I've heard people poke fun at the size, but really it doesn't look bigger than the original Xbox and the design isn't as ridiculous looking. Besides, it's not like you're gonna stick the thing in the middle of your living room as a centerpiece so that your friends and family can marvel at how neat it looks. In the end, the most important part of a machine is what it brings to the table. Microsoft used up most of their time focusing on the many features that involve instant access to all the different media at your disposal to the inclusion of Skype, which seems to be an easier way of communicating than previous Live features to me. Everything was interesting from a gaming console standpoint but that's really all it was.... just interesting. All these features have been around in one form or another for years now, so coming from a person who's currently typing on his own personal computer that can technically use all these features, this wasn't exactly mind-blowing technology. Aside from all that though, the real meat of the discussion when it comes to the Xbox One is the introduction of "Living Games technology", the issue of pre-owned games and whether the Xbox One is always online or not. Let's dive into what we know. The Xbox One will feature this so called, "Living Games Technology" that will allow your games to be updated constantly whether you're playing it or not and it can affect your video game world. Next thing is that the Xbox One won't be always online in the sense that you're required to have an internet access to actually use the device, like with SimCity or Diablo 3. Microsoft has also stated that Xbox One games will be bound to your individual Xbox accounts but there will be a system in place to allow the sale of your games. There's no details yet to how they actually plan to do this but with that being said, it seems obvious that for Microsoft to actually implement these features that they would require you to allow them access to your console on a consistent basis. The internet would most likely be the best option for this but the idea of carrier pigeons sending people consent forms and used games vouchers has crossed my mind. The idea that Microsoft is constantly gaining access to your console can be a bit scary, but that's just the paranoia talking. Things being always connected aren't new in this day and age so there's always that possibility of maybe someone's using your technology against you, but that's what countermeasures are for. If you're just barely grabbing your tinfoil hats and coat hangers now, then most likely the world has found you already. Hopefully once E3 rolls around we'll actually get some more details regarding this mystery console cause honestly, I still have no idea how the damn thing works. The Reveal of the Xbox One
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In the aftermath of Microsoft's highly anticipated reveal of their next generation console, the Xbox One, the internet erupted with plenty of criticism and animosity, to say the least. From beginning to end, Microsoft stuck to their idea of selling the Xbox One as not just a gaming console, but an all-purpose multimedia device that can be a perfect fit for any living room. Highlighting many key features that focus on activities such as television, sports, and movies; that will give people of all facets of life an outlet to all of their favorite pastimes. It was an interesting showcase of the possibilities that the Xbox One can bring to our lives, but some can agree that gaming was taking a backseat during this presentation. There's one thing that everyone can agree with that Microsoft has an advantage over Sony in, they showed off the actual console. Personally, I think it's a simple and sleek design, a nice looking device that you can just stick somewhere in your living room with a very practical setup. I've heard people poke fun at the size, but really it doesn't look bigger than the original Xbox and the design isn't as ridiculous looking. Besides, it's not like you're gonna stick the thing in the middle of your living room as a centerpiece so that your friends and family can marvel at how neat it looks. In the end, the most important part of a machine is what it brings to the table. Microsoft used up most of their time focusing on the many features that involve instant access to all the different media at your disposal to the inclusion of Skype, which seems to be an easier way of communicating than previous Live features to me. Everything was interesting from a gaming console standpoint but that's really all it was.... just interesting. All these features have been around in one form or another for years now, so coming from a person who's currently typing on his own personal computer that can technically use all these features, this wasn't exactly mind-blowing technology. Aside from all that though, the real meat of the discussion when it comes to the Xbox One is the introduction of "Living Games technology", the issue of pre-owned games and whether the Xbox One is always online or not. Let's dive into what we know. The Xbox One will feature this so called, "Living Games Technology" that will allow your games to be updated constantly whether you're playing it or not and it can affect your video game world. Next thing is that the Xbox One won't be always online in the sense that you're required to have an internet access to actually use the device, like with SimCity or Diablo 3. Microsoft has also stated that Xbox One games will be bound to your individual Xbox accounts but there will be a system in place to allow the sale of your games. There's no details yet to how they actually plan to do this but with that being said, it seems obvious that for Microsoft to actually implement these features that they would require you to allow them access to your console on a consistent basis. The internet would most likely be the best option for this but the idea of carrier pigeons sending people consent forms and used games vouchers has crossed my mind. The idea that Microsoft is constantly gaining access to your console can be a bit scary, but that's just the paranoia talking. Things being always connected aren't new in this day and age so there's always that possibility of maybe someone's using your technology against you, but that's what countermeasures are for. If you're just barely grabbing your tinfoil hats and coat hangers now, then most likely the world has found you already. Hopefully once E3 rolls around we'll actually get some more details regarding this mystery console cause honestly, I still have no idea how the damn thing works.
There's one thing that everyone can agree with that Microsoft has an advantage over Sony in, they showed off the actual console. Personally, I think it's a simple and sleek design, a nice looking device that you can just stick somewhere in your living room with a very practical setup. I've heard people poke fun at the size, but really it doesn't look bigger than the original Xbox and the design isn't as ridiculous looking. Besides, it's not like you're gonna stick the thing in the middle of your living room as a centerpiece so that your friends and family can marvel at how neat it looks. In the end, the most important part of a machine is what it brings to the table. Microsoft used up most of their time focusing on the many features that involve instant access to all the different media at your disposal to the inclusion of Skype, which seems to be an easier way of communicating than previous Live features to me. Everything was interesting from a gaming console standpoint but that's really all it was.... just interesting. All these features have been around in one form or another for years now, so coming from a person who's currently typing on his own personal computer that can technically use all these features, this wasn't exactly mind-blowing technology. Aside from all that though, the real meat of the discussion when it comes to the Xbox One is the introduction of "Living Games technology", the issue of pre-owned games and whether the Xbox One is always online or not. Let's dive into what we know. The Xbox One will feature this so called, "Living Games Technology" that will allow your games to be updated constantly whether you're playing it or not and it can affect your video game world. Next thing is that the Xbox One won't be always online in the sense that you're required to have an internet access to actually use the device, like with SimCity or Diablo 3. Microsoft has also stated that Xbox One games will be bound to your individual Xbox accounts but there will be a system in place to allow the sale of your games. There's no details yet to how they actually plan to do this but with that being said, it seems obvious that for Microsoft to actually implement these features that they would require you to allow them access to your console on a consistent basis. The internet would most likely be the best option for this but the idea of carrier pigeons sending people consent forms and used games vouchers has crossed my mind. The idea that Microsoft is constantly gaining access to your console can be a bit scary, but that's just the paranoia talking. Things being always connected aren't new in this day and age so there's always that possibility of maybe someone's using your technology against you, but that's what countermeasures are for. If you're just barely grabbing your tinfoil hats and coat hangers now, then most likely the world has found you already. Hopefully once E3 rolls around we'll actually get some more details regarding this mystery console cause honestly, I still have no idea how the damn thing works.