Xbox One

[mestevo]

Re: Xbox One

Yeah, I haven't read anything to justify that policy (which is nothing new, has existed all last gen as far as I know). Not sure if it's to prevent shovelware or what. Continuing in that direction, some form of the Windows Store which was rumored at one point on the Xbox One would have been killer, and significantly lowered the barrier for entry for aspiring/indie devs.

[ubernoob]

Re: Xbox One

Yeah, I haven't read anything to justify that policy (which is nothing new, has existed all last gen as far as I know). Not sure if it's to prevent shovelware or what. Continuing in that direction, some form of the Windows Store which was rumored at one point on the Xbox One would have been killer, and significantly lowered the barrier for entry for aspiring/indie devs.

MS loves big companies. Also, it gives them more control in general.

Also, it could be indirectly related to the piracy thing (which ties in to DRM) since indie devs have been proving for years that good games sell, disproving big publishers main talking points in forcing DRM. That's more on the plausible conspiracy theory side than actual fact though (in relation to the XBone.)

[BenGerman]

Re: Xbox One

Can someone clarify something for me? I will undoubtedly be purchasing both consoles at some point (already have my PS4 and have been shopping around for the best XB1 bundle to get), but I'm a little worried about the "always online" check-ins.

See, my house/apartment's internet is pretty inconsistent. Sometimes, I'll go hours without internet, and a few times, I've gone days. So I really don't want to get on board with the One just to find out that 5/6 days a year, I won't be able to use it. Especially if one of those days is when I have off or something. So a couple of questions:

1. Do I always have to be connected once I boot my game up? What happens if my internet crashes mid-game?

2. Can I use my phone to check in, on a network? Or does the phone have to be connected to the Wi-Fi for it to work?

Thanks!

[Skyboxer]

Re: Xbox One

Can someone clarify something for me? I will undoubtedly be purchasing both consoles at some point (already have my PS4 and have been shopping around for the best XB1 bundle to get), but I'm a little worried about the "always online" check-ins.

See, my house/apartment's internet is pretty inconsistent. Sometimes, I'll go hours without internet, and a few times, I've gone days. So I really don't want to get on board with the One just to find out that 5/6 days a year, I won't be able to use it. Especially if one of those days is when I have off or something. So a couple of questions:

1. Do I always have to be connected once I boot my game up? What happens if my internet crashes mid-game?

2. Can I use my phone to check in, on a network? Or does the phone have to be connected to the Wi-Fi for it to work?

Thanks!

Hope you aren't paying much at all for that lousy service...

[VTPack919]

Re: Xbox One

Can someone clarify something for me? I will undoubtedly be purchasing both consoles at some point (already have my PS4 and have been shopping around for the best XB1 bundle to get), but I'm a little worried about the "always online" check-ins.

See, my house/apartment's internet is pretty inconsistent. Sometimes, I'll go hours without internet, and a few times, I've gone days. So I really don't want to get on board with the One just to find out that 5/6 days a year, I won't be able to use it. Especially if one of those days is when I have off or something. So a couple of questions:

1. Do I always have to be connected once I boot my game up? What happens if my internet crashes mid-game?

2. Can I use my phone to check in, on a network? Or does the phone have to be connected to the Wi-Fi for it to work?

Thanks!

They say so, but if there is any sort of speed requirement I don't think the tethering/hotspot will be enough.

MS wants you to know the 360 is also a great option!

[mestevo]

Re: Xbox One

Can someone clarify something for me? I will undoubtedly be purchasing both consoles at some point (already have my PS4 and have been shopping around for the best XB1 bundle to get), but I'm a little worried about the "always online" check-ins.

See, my house/apartment's internet is pretty inconsistent. Sometimes, I'll go hours without internet, and a few times, I've gone days. So I really don't want to get on board with the One just to find out that 5/6 days a year, I won't be able to use it. Especially if one of those days is when I have off or something. So a couple of questions:

1. Do I always have to be connected once I boot my game up? What happens if my internet crashes mid-game?

2. Can I use my phone to check in, on a network? Or does the phone have to be connected to the Wi-Fi for it to work?

Thanks!

1. The requirement to play a game is simply you have to have re-authorized the license (checked in) in the last 24 hours.

2. There isn't really any reason you couldn't do that if your phone supports it - wifi or not - data charges aside.

[BenGerman]

Re: Xbox One

Hope you aren't paying much at all for that lousy service...

Don't worry Sky, I'm not. That's why it's so crappy! Maybe it's time to stop being so cheap

[BenGerman]

Re: Xbox One

1. The requirement to play a game is simply you have to have re-authorized the license (checked in) in the last 24 hours.

2. There isn't really any reason you couldn't do that if your phone supports it - wifi or not - data charges aside.

Thanks for the answers, everyone.

So basically (I have an IPhone on AT&T's network), as long as I have a network connection, I can still check in? If so, the check-in is an non-issue for me personally.

[bigfnjoe96]

Re: Xbox One

With Live, dedicated servers for Multi-Player, the now 2 free games monthly.(Your's to keep even if you cancel your Live Subscription ) 1 gold subscription can be shared within a household & the ability to share your game library with 10 Family Members are excellent reason to purchase a Live Subscription, or keep your subscription already.

Exclusives like Titanfall & Quantum Break are AAA titles that many media @ E3 were very excited about & games that possibly could sell systems. Yes they are not launch titles, but they are year 1 titles

[VTPack919]

Re: Xbox One

With Live, dedicated servers for Multi-Player, the now 2 free games monthly.(Your's to keep even if you cancel your Live Subscription ) 1 gold subscription can be shared within a household & the ability to share your game library with 10 Family Members are excellent reason to purchase a Live Subscription, or keep your subscription already.

Exclusives like Titanfall & Quantum Break are AAA titles that many media @ E3 were very excited about & games that possibly could sell systems. Yes they are not launch titles, but they are year 1 titles

Those titles are cheap $10 bargain bin options that will stop once the X1 comes out. So it's a little different.

[bigfnjoe96]

Those titles are cheap $10 bargain bin options that will stop once the X1 comes out. So it's a little different.

That offer isn't stopping. Starting next month it's a permanent perk of being a Live Subscriber

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[VTPack919]

Re: Xbox One

That offer isn't stopping. Starting next month it's a permanent perk of being a Live Subscriber

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Well, I read somewhere that it was stopping then. I take it back. I will withhold my judgment.

[Fresh Tendrils]

Re: Xbox One

Starting in July XBL Gold subs will get 2 free games.

AC2 and Halo 3 are the two for July.

[bigfnjoe96]

Well, I read somewhere that it was stopping then. I take it back. I will withhold my judgment.

Not a big deal. We are all learning on the fly

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[aholbert32]

During the Announcement at e3 they only confirmed that the two games would only be through November. They may extend it though.