Gameitall This week had a big announcement from Microsoft with the new reveal of the Xbox One! In the podcast we covered most of what was announced at the conference, however hours after filming more information about the console was leaked stating various different information about the console’s online feature and new information about the inability to play used games. This affected Microsoft so much that it took a hit in the stocks, along side Gamestop, while Sony stock increased by 7% after the conference.
It seems because of this Microsoft’s Major Nelson stated “Xbox One is designed to support the trade in and resale of games, Reports about our policies for trade in and resale are inaccurate and incomplete. We will disclose more information in the near future.” Previous rumours stated that there would be a fee for used games and players would install the game directly to the console. It seems that the new reports is that the console will install the game even if used, however the online connectivity will lock the content to the console until the file is deleted or used on another console.
There are still several issues that still need to be addressed that we’re hoping to hear more from Microsoft about, including the inability for indie developers to self publish their games and the always on Kinect. Here’s hoping that these bugs are cleared out before E3.
