JackFetch Posted May 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Hot damn! An email reportedly sent to Microsoft employees seems to debunk rumors that the next Xbox will require a constant internet connection. The alleged email, obtained by Ars Technica, is said to have been sent to “all full-time employees working on the next Xbox” and contains the following text:“Durango is designed to deliver the future of entertainment while engineered to be tolerant of today's Internet. There are a number of scenarios that our users expect to work without an Internet connection, and those should 'just work' regardless of their current connection status. Those include, but are not limited to: playing a Blu-ray disc, watching live TV, and yes playing a single player game.” http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/06/internal-microsoft-memo-reportedly-debunks-always-online-xbox?utm_campaign=ign+main+twitter&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 The new name is the XBox One. Sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pan-dub Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 When did console gaming become more about interaction with things that aren't gaming than playing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venneh Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 It almost started with the PS2 gen, didn't it? Cause that was when they added in a DVD player, and when it started to sell gangbusters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuaveStar Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 That was the greatest conference about TV's I have ever seen, it really got across how great Smart TV's can be, in this day and age, and how we can do so many things with them. Now, when do we get to hear about the new XBOX? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SuaveStar Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 So, the current pre-order price in the UK is £400, from Zavvi.com. This may be lowered or raised later, but this is currently what you would be expected to pay for a pre-order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pan-dub Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Or I could buy more RAM, a lovely graphics card and generally upgrade my PC for £300. And control it with an Xbox controller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Without a price and software, the announcement doesn't mean much. But the fact that it's so responsive and slick is very very nice. I was more excited about the Spielberg-led Halo TV series than anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venneh Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Always-on will not be happening, but if you buy a used game, and want to install it (which is a system requirement), you will need to pay a fee. Yeah, screw that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 So, the current pre-order price in the UK is £400, from Zavvi.com. This may be lowered or raised later, but this is currently what you would be expected to pay for a pre-order. That, right there, is a shit-ton of money. That's over $600 USD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Pre-orders always have to aim high so they don't sell you the product for less than its actual final price; that doesn't mean it's the actual price of the Xbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 The Kinect is a non-optional accessory. It's gonna be expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Going off the original manufacturing cost of a Kinect, adjusted for current tech prices and increases in Kinect 2 capability, it'll bump up the price by somewhere between $50-$100. I'm guessing the total console price will be around $500, though I think they'll likely have a lower-priced subsidized model available as well. They could realistically go as low as $400 if they have enough games at launch, though it kind of feels less likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted May 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Isn't $399-$499 the usual out the gate prices for new consoles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Robinson Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 I predict that it will cost three millions dollars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Isn't $399-$499 the usual out the gate prices for new consoles? Technically between $299 and $499, yes. Nintendo has gone lower, and Sony has gone higher. The fact that we have subsidies on high-end electronics throws that a bit out the window, though. Also, since Microsoft has such a high attach rate for games-to-consoles and they make money like crazy with Xbox Live, they could conceivably take a hit on the console price if they wanted. But they might not want to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted May 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 I forgot that Microsoft is going to have a lower subsidized price where you agree to pay for Xbox Live for a period of time. My guess is $299 subsidized and $499 full price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 After that conference, I'm even more convinced mainstream gaming is going to get a lot worse before it gets better. Now is the best time to give some attention to the indies. Also, bargain bins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted May 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 After seeing all the new consoles, I'm firmly a PC gamer now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Robinson Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 From now on, I'm only gaming on my TI-83 calculator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted May 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Math is not a game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venneh Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 TI-83 Portal game disagrees with you. No, really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 From Giantbomb. UPDATE: The used games stuff only gets weirder and weirder. Xbox exec Phil Harrison told Eurogamer there's a fee associated with used games, while Xbox Support is saying the exact opposite on Twitter. On the other hand, Kotaku also talked to Harrison, who said Microsoft is working out an online trade system that's yet to be announced, and games will be playable on all user accounts on an individual system. According to Harrison, you will have to pay a fee if you borrow a game disc from a friend, a fee that, at least for new games, will be the same cost your friend probably paid. -- As more details on Microsoft’s newly announced Xbox One filter out, we'll bring you the ones that matter. The company tossed up a FAQ up to address some pressing questions. I’ve highlighted the most important answers below, which address the rumors about Xbox One being an “always on” console, the transferring of gamerscore and achievements, backwards compatibility, and if used games are a thing anymore. There aren’t great answers to the first and last questions, unfortunately, but that’s where we’re at right now. Q: Does Xbox One require an “always on” Internet connection? A: No, it does not have to be always connected, but Xbox One does require a connection to the Internet. We’re designing Xbox One to be your all-in-one entertainment system that is connected to the cloud and always ready. We are also designing it so you can play games and watch Blu-ray movies and live TV if you lose your connection. Q: Can I use my current gamertag on Xbox One and will my Gamerscore and Achievements transfer? A: Yes. Your current Xbox Live Gamertag will stay with you on Xbox One if you choose to keep it, and your hard-earned Gamerscore and Achievements will indeed carry over from Xbox 360. Q: Will Xbox One be backward compatible with my existing games? A: Xbox One hardware is not compatible with Xbox 360 games. We designed Xbox One to play an entirely new generation of games—games that are architected to take full advantage of state-of-the-art processors and the infinite power of the cloud. We care very much about the investment you have made in Xbox 360 and will continue to support it with a pipeline of new games and new apps well into the future. Q: Will Xbox One allow players to trade in, purchase and play pre-owned games? A: We are designing Xbox One to enable customers to trade in and resell games. We’ll have more details to share later. We also know Xbox Live will now support up to 1,000 friends, a far cry from the current service's 100-person limit. Additionally, Engadget reports the machine will come with a 500GB hard drive that is non-replaceable, but the USB 3.0 slots can be used for external storage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 This whole thing is coming off as kind of a clusterfuck. From what I can tell, Sony simply forced their hand and they weren't ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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