If this is true, then surely every Xbox will need to connect to the Internet, at least at some regular interval? Otherwise how would they 'deactivate' the game on the account of the user who traded the game in?
Microsoft have already said you need to connect to the internet at least once per day. And that CCTV they're putting in your living room can identify you and everyone in your household, so if you're using your brother's profile it will probably pull out a magnum and blow you away. Fuck, this console sounds like it was designed by Kim Jong-un. Reply+14
One way or another the customer will be paying the activation fee. Whether that is at the point of putting the disk in, or whether it is included in the price of the second hand game. There is not a chance in hell the high street shops (those shops chosen by Microsoft by the way) are going to take it out of their end, it will be passed on to the consumer by charging more for second hand games and giving you less if you want to trade a game in. Reply+2
What's this now, about the fourth update? So three days later and still nobody can give a clear answer. Even respected journalists can't get a straight answer. I think what the indications are is if you want to play a second hand game on your Xbox One it will cost you a lot more money than playing a second hand game on the Xbox 360. Reply+5
Microsoft's Xbox One press conference felt like it was targeted at a really wide audience
I'll correct that. It was targeted at a really wide American audience. American TV, American sports, American fantasy leagues. It seemed to me that the conference had nothing for anyone outside of North America, which is strange considering Xbox is a global product. Reply+143
I use my Tablet for reading books and playing chess. It's a Nexus 7 which costs buttons compared to this. Why would I consider buying one? You would have to assume, anyone that could afford this also has a whopping PC at home and in work. Do we need this for inbetween? Reply0
I've seen that surgery simulator game, call me old fashioned but I think I'll just stick to getting my surgery done by surgeons. I like JackFrags, but I don't want him taking out my appendix. Reply-4
So another plus for the PS4. Not like it needed another plus, it's so far ahead of the Xbox One that it's beyond a joke now. I was looking for a genuine choice later this year, it's clear to me there is only one choice for the console gamer. Reply+24
@menage
Yes I believe EU law states you have the right to sell physical media. What is not clear and could be a minefield for Microsoft is whether you can block access to that media. Interesting times ahead in law. Because if Microsoft get their way then it's not just games, but also all media like TV, music and films that will be affected. The EU has a great track record in this on coming down on the side of the consumer. Reply+8
So let me get this right, it has force feedback in the triggers? So I'm trying to press the triggers and the triggers are saying get to fuck? I'm going to end up fighting with my controller right? Reply+4
I can't help thinking Nintendo have shot themselves in the foot. They were sitting on bags of money from the huge success of the Wii. Instead of investing that in their customers who supported them by building a top end console to compete with any, they try and do it on the cheap again with the Wii U. Reply+3
Fuck me the Wii U must be doing worse than I thought, if Nintendo are trying to scrape money from Youtubers who are doing them a favour by advertising their games. Reply+8
@cheames
Yep, and why the Tory scum want to pull out of the EU. To give our employers the same options. i.e take the piss out of their employees. Reply+6
Microsoft patents awarding achievements for watching TV
This is how Xbox One game trade-ins will work, apparently
Xbox One: developers have their say on specs, self-publishing and TV TV TV
Surface Pro review
Kinect 2.0 for Windows due next year
Mirror's Edge 2 listed on Amazon Germany
Call of Doggie: Ghosts, the CoD game we always wanted
Microsoft won't let indies self-publish on Xbox One
Xbox One second-hand games will charge a fee to play
Yes I believe EU law states you have the right to sell physical media. What is not clear and could be a minefield for Microsoft is whether you can block access to that media. Interesting times ahead in law. Because if Microsoft get their way then it's not just games, but also all media like TV, music and films that will be affected. The EU has a great track record in this on coming down on the side of the consumer. Reply +8
Battlefield 4 release date, Xbox One version announced
If you ask cats to sniff out explosives they'll say whatever, then go off somewhere to smoke a joint. Reply +10
Don't forget that interactive smoke. Reply +13
The Xbox One controller still takes batteries but has programmable trigger-feedback
Microsoft reveals Xbox One, due worldwide this year
Mocapped dogs, exponential polygons and a mysterious apocalypse: Infinity Ward's next-gen Call of Duty: Ghosts
Madden NFL 25 the latest EA game to skip Wii U - what now for FIFA 14?
SimCity Amusement Park Pack DLC add-on revealed
Wii U to miss out on 15 EA games using Frostbite Engine 3
Nintendo now claiming ad revenue for YouTube Let's Play videos
Former THQ president reveals Metro dev's terrible work conditions
Yep, and why the Tory scum want to pull out of the EU. To give our employers the same options. i.e take the piss out of their employees. Reply +6