Xbox One

[iLLosophy]

I didn't see a thread for the potential upcoming system from Microsoft so let's kick it off.

Apparently Microsoft filed for a patent for a video game system with a built-in DVR that allows you to record media while playing games. Looks like we can all record our games too.

A digital video recorder (DVR) application running alongside a television client component allows users to record media content on the gaming console. The DVR application also integrates itself with the console menu. Once integrated, users can record media content while playing games. Alternatively, users can record content when the gaming console is turned off. The recorded content can include television programming, gaming experience (whether local or online), music, DVDs, and so on. When in the recording state, users can also switch between various other media modes, whether gaming, television, and so on.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/331038/xbox-720-to-be-a-dvr-too-patent-suggests/

http://kotaku.com/5872787/patents-sh...t-be-a-dvr-too

[canes21]

Re: Xbox 720

If the new XBOX really does have DVR, then that's a great move my MB in my opinion. It's something I'd be extremely excited about and I'm sure many others would be too.

[p_rushing]

Re: Xbox 720

here is the thread -- http://www.operationsports.com/forum...ch-2013-a.html

DVR would be nice for recording games. For sports, if you could share those videos, you could share all your league games and even scout your opponents by watching the games.

Other than that though, most people already have a DVR from their cable provider. Unless Microsoft is partnering with the providers to allow the new box to access their live signal, the DVR will be a waste. The rest of the stuff Microsoft offers is videos/movies, so you don't need to record it.

[mestevo]

Re: Xbox 720

If it's RVU compatible it could serve as a DirecTV set top box with their new whole-home DVR.

[Dirty Turtles]

Re: Xbox 720

If they make this compatible as a DirecTV tuner, I would be very happy about this. Otherwise, this is not a feature I would want to pay extra money for.

[fishepa]

If they make this compatible as a DirecTV tuner, I would be very happy about this. Otherwise, this is not a feature I would want to pay extra money for.

Agree 100%

[Skyboxer]

I just want a game system.

[Money99]

Re: Xbox 720

here is the thread -- http://www.operationsports.com/forum...ch-2013-a.html

DVR would be nice for recording games. For sports, if you could share those videos, you could share all your league games and even scout your opponents by watching the games.

Other than that though, most people already have a DVR from their cable provider. Unless Microsoft is partnering with the providers to allow the new box to access their live signal, the DVR will be a waste. The rest of the stuff Microsoft offers is videos/movies, so you don't need to record it.

It'll be awesome for someone like me though.
I'm planning on getting rid of my satellite and go to HD antennae. Now I can record off the airwaves if I need it instead of buying a separate DVR component.

Not only that, but it's much easier for me to transport the 720 to other rooms to watch recorded material.

This is awesome news!

[CaptainZombie]

Re: Xbox 720

Looks like the MSFT TV project might be on hold for now.

Setbacks Arise with Microsoft TV - Microsoft's pursuit of an online subscription for TV content put on hold.

Since E3 2011, Microsoft has made it clear they intend the Xbox 360 to become the entertainment hub of every console-owning living room. With initiatives and partners to bring on-demand TV and services to the new Dashboard, Microsoft has also been working on a larger goal: their own subscription-based TV service.

The recent suggestion of the Xbox 720 DVR features indicate this path was most likely happening, but now an article at Reuters revealed that the plan may be on hold.

The gist of Microsoft TV is that it "would have allowed users the option of paying a monthly fee for a package of programming from someone other than a local cable or satellite TV company." But because this isn't a project like Netflix, the idea of nabbing live networks makes it "a much higher cost proposition."

For now, it appears as though Microsoft will continue to pursue partnerships suchs as HBO GO, Hulu Plus, and the on-demand services of Verizon Fios and Comcast instead of their own initiative.

If Microsoft is able to pull through the cost-hurdles of creating their own service, what do you want out of it?

[PantherBeast_OS]

Re: Xbox 720

Well it could be a good thing if can be downloaded to your youtube account for people to watch later on. But over I feel that MS is turning the Gen Console into a more of media outfit then a gaming system. When is it enough that fans get tired of all the extra things they are doing to xbox. Xbox is for gaming and not nothing else. But yet MS is trying everything to make it more then a gaming system. Sad to be honest. All I care is about the gaming aspect of the next Gen system. Could careless about anything else they add to it.

[mestevo]

Since most of the Netflix streaming is done from video game consoles it's pretty clear people don't mind. If you are not using it for more than games and feel that how they should be designed, you should realize you are in the (likely vast) minority similar to those who think single player should be a priority in every game, and multiplayer/co-op play shouldn't be emphasized as much as it has been lately.

[42]

Re: Xbox 720

Sources: The Next Xbox Will Play Blu-Ray, May Not Play Used Games (And Will Introduce Kinect 2) http://kotaku.com/5879202/

[Gotmadskillzson]

Re: Xbox 720

Sources: The Next Xbox Will Play Blu-Ray, May Not Play Used Games (And Will Introduce Kinect 2) http://kotaku.com/5879202/

I thought it was funny it was like 10 guys correcting the first guy who commented......I was like wow.......I bet he feels so small now.

[23]

Re: Xbox 720

Might not play used games?

What the heck?

[Skyboxer]

Re: Xbox 720

Any system that does not allow or play used games will not be a purchase.
Now if both do that then I guess I'll have to rethink it.....
I'm just very used to buying used to save money etc... Not to mention trying to recoup some money be trading or selling would be a big hit to me.