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The Xbox One is the trashiest console yet to come and nobody will by it unless they are brain dead idiots don't buy this console your dear friend bill gates. from Alen Fies
The Xbox One is the trashiest console yet to come and nobody will by it unless they are brain dead idiots don't buy this console your dear friend bill gates. The Xbox One's components were designed to evoke a more entertainment-oriented and simplified design than previous iterations of the console;<ref name=gadgetmania.com>{{cite web|title=Xbox One will have a nice sized CPU|url=http://gadgetmania.com/2013/08/xbox-one-will-have-a-nice-sized-cpu/|publisher=Gadgetmania.com|accessdate=24 September 2013}}</ref> among other changes, the LED rings used by the Xbox 360 are replaced by a glowing white Xbox logo used to communicate the system's status to the user.<ref name=polygon-onedesign>{{cite web|title=Microsoft explains the design of the Xbox One|url=http://www.polygon.com/2013/5/21/4352870/xbox-one-design|publisher=Polygon|accessdate=28 May 2013}}</ref>

The Xbox One has an [[Accelerated processing unit|APU]] with eight [[x86-64]] cores clocked at 1.75&nbsp;GHz,<ref>{{cite web|last=Cunningham|first=Andrew|title=Xbox One gets a CPU speed boost to go with its faster GPU|url=http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2013/09/xbox-one-gets-a-cpu-speed-boost-to-go-with-its-faster-gpu/|publisher=ArsTechnica|accessdate=4 September 2013}}</ref> based on the [[Jaguar (microarchitecture)|Jaguar architecture]] from [[AMD]], and 8 GB of [[DDR3]] RAM with a memory bandwidth of 68.3 GB/s.<ref name="JaguarAnandtech"/><ref name=XboxOneMay2013Anandtechcomparison>{{cite news |title=The Xbox One: Hardware Analysis & Comparison to PlayStation 4 |author=Anand Lal Shimpi |publisher=Anandtech |url=http://www.anandtech.com/show/6972/xbox-one-hardware-compared-to-playstation-4/2 |date=2013-05-21 |accessdate=2013-05-22}}</ref> The memory subsystem also features an additional 32 MB of "embedded static" RAM, or [[ESRAM]], with a memory bandwidth of 102 GB/s.<ref>{{cite web |title=Xbox One vs. PS4: How the next-generation console specs compare |first=Sebastian |last=Anthony |publisher=[[Extreme Tech]] |url=http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/156273-xbox-720-vs-ps4-vs-pc-how-the-hardware-specs-compare |date=2013-06-21 |accessdate=2013-07-05}}</ref> Eurogamer has been told that for simultaneous read and write operations the ESRAM is capable of a theoretical memory bandwidth of 192 GB/s and that a memory bandwidth of 133 GB/s has been achieved with operations that involved [[Alpha compositing|alpha transparency]] blending.<ref name=XboxOneESRAMIncrease>{{cite web |title=Xbox One memory performance improved for production console |first=Richard |last=Leadbetter |publisher=[[Eurogamer]] |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-xbox-one-memory-better-in-production-hardware |date=2013-06-28 |accessdate=2013-07-04}}</ref> The system includes a 500 GB non-replaceable hard drive,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/news/xbox-one-contains-non-replaceable-hard-drive-6408707|title=Xbox One contains non-replaceable hard drive|last=Te|first=Zorine|publisher=[[Gamespot]]|date=May 22, 2013|accessdate=May 22, 2013}}</ref> and a [[Blu-ray Disc]] optical drive.<ref name=XboxOneMay2013IGN/><ref name=XboxOneMay2013EngadgetSpecs>{{cite news |title=Xbox One hardware and specs: 8-core CPU, 8GB RAM, 500GB hard drive and more |author=Sharif Sakr |publisher=[[Engadget]] |url=http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/21/xbox-one-hardware-and-specs/ |date=2013-05-21 |accessdate=2013-05-21}}</ref><ref name=XboxOneMay2013EngadgetPressRelease>{{cite news |title=Xbox OneGuide brings HDMI in/out, overlays for live TV |author=Richard Lawler |publisher=Engadget |url=http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/21/xbox-one-hdmi-passthrough/ |date=2013-05-21 |accessdate=2013-05-21}}</ref> It was reported that 3 GB of RAM will be reserved for the operating system and apps, leaving 5 GB for games.<ref name = "The Tech Spec Test: Xbox One Vs. PlayStation 4" >{{cite web|url=http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2013/05/21/the-tech-spec-test-xbox-one-vs-playstation-4.aspx|title=The Tech Spec Test: Xbox One Vs. PlayStation 4|publisher=Game Informer |date=2013-05-21 |accessdate=2013-05-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://kotaku.com/the-five-possible-states-of-xbox-one-games-are-strangel-509597078 |title=Your Xbox One Games Can Be Suspended (Or Terminated) |author=Stephen Totilo |publisher=Kotaku |date=2013-05-23 |accessdate=2013-06-21}}</ref><ref name="Gizmodo-Wagner">{{cite web|url=http://gizmodo.com/xbox-one-all-the-nerdy-details-you-dont-know-yet-509381624|title=Xbox One: All the Nerdy Details You Don't Know Yet|last=Wagner|first=Kyle|date=May 22, 2013|publisher=Gizmodo|accessdate=June 20, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2013/05/21/interview-with-xbox-ones-chief-product-officer-marc-whitten.aspx|title=Interview With Xbox One's Chief Product Officer Marc Whitten|publisher=Game Informer |date=2013-05-21 |accessdate=2013-05-22}}</ref> The [[graphics processing unit]] (GPU) is based on an AMD [[Radeon HD 7000 series|GCN architecture]] with 12 compute units, which have a total of 768 cores,<ref name=XboxOneMay2013Anandtechcomparison/> running at 853&nbsp;MHz providing an estimated peak theoretical power of 1.31 T[[FLOPS]].<ref>[http://www.hardwareluxx.com/index.php/news/consumer-electronics/consoles/27360-xbox-one-microsoft-accelerated-graphics-solution.html Xbox One: Microsoft accelerated graphics solution]. Hardwareluxx.com (2013-08-07). Retrieved on 2013-08-23.</ref> For networking, the Xbox One supports [[Gigabit Ethernet]], [[802.11n]] wireless, and [[Wi-Fi Direct]].

The Xbox One will support [[4K resolution]] (3840×2160) ([[2160p]]) video output and [[7.1 surround sound]].<ref name=XboxOneMay2013EngadgetSpecs/><ref name=XboxOne4KGamingMay2013Forbes>{{cite news |title=Microsoft's Mehdi: Xbox One Can Do 4K Gaming; More Original Content Coming |author=Matt Hickey |publisher=[[Forbes]] |url=http://www.forbes.com/sites/matthickey/2013/05/21/microsofts-mehdi-xbox-one-can-do-4k-gaming-more-original-content-coming/ |date=2013-05-21 |accessdate=2013-05-21}}</ref><ref name=XboxOneMay2013Xbit>{{cite news |title=Microsoft Unveils Xbox One: The One and Only Machine One Needs in the Living Room |author=Anton Shilov |publisher=Xbit |url=http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/multimedia/display/20130521194411_Microsoft_Unveils_Xbox_One_The_One_and_Only_Machine_One_Needs_in_the_Living_Room.html |date=2013-05-21 |accessdate=2013-05-21}}</ref> Yusuf Mehdi, corporate vice president of marketing and strategy for Microsoft, has stated that there is no hardware restriction that would prevent games from running at 4K resolution.<ref name=XboxOne4KGamingMay2013Forbes/> The Xbox One will support [[HDMI]] 1.4 for both input and output, and does not support [[composite video|composite]] or [[component video]].<ref name=XboxOneMay2013IGN/><ref name=XboxOneMay2013EngadgetSpecs/><ref name=XboxOneComponentOutputMay2013Polygon>{{cite news |title=Xbox One uses HDMI output, doesn't support component connections |author=Megan Farokhmaneshon |publisher=[[Polygon (website)]] |url=http://www.polygon.com/2013/5/21/4349160/xbox-one-hdmi-pass-direct-connect |date=2013-05-21 |accessdate=2013-05-21}}</ref>

Xbox General Manager of Console Development Leo del Castillo has said the Xbox One will be able to monitor internal temperatures and adjust accordingly. As the system generates more heat, the fan speed will be increased to compensate. Additional measures can be taken, including forcing the hardware to run in a lower power state – a new feature that wasn't present on the Xbox 360. Restricting power consumption lowers maximum performance, but the setting would be intended as a last resort to avoid overheating that can lead to permanent hardware damage.<ref name="Temperature monitoring - CNET">{{cite web|url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57598450-75/xbox-one-knows-when-its-overheating-adjusts-accordingly/|title=Xbox One knows when it's overheating, adjusts accordingly|last=Reisinger|first=Don|date=August 14, 2013|publisher=CNET|accessdate=August 19, 2013}}</ref>

===Controller===
The Xbox One controller maintains the overall layout found in the [[Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 design]]. The [[directional pad]] has been changed to a four-way design, and the battery compartment is slimmer. Menu and View buttons have replaced the Start and Back buttons.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/24/microsoft-explains-xbox-one-controllers-new-buttons | title=Microsoft Explains Xbox One Controller's New Buttons | publisher=IGN | date=2013-05-24 | accessdate=2013-05-26 | author=Goldfarb, Andrew}}</ref> Each trigger will also feature independent rumble motors called "Impulse Triggers", which allows developers to program directional vibration. One trigger can be made to vibrate when firing a gun, or both can work together to create feedback that indicates the direction of an incoming hit. It remains to be seen exactly how developers will use the new feature.<ref name="Controller - IGN">{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/22/xbox-one-controller-hands-on|title=Xbox One Controller Hands-on|last=Lowe|first=Scott|publisher=May 21, 2013|accessdate=May 22, 2013}}</ref> Pre-ordered Xbox One controllers have the words "Day One 2013" engraved in the center.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/pre-order-xbox-one |title=Xbox One &#124; Reserve Your Day One Edition |publisher=Xbox.com |date= |accessdate=2013-06-15}}</ref>

===Kinect===
{{Further2|[[Kinect#Kinect on the Xbox One|Kinect on the Xbox One]]}}
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The Xbox One will ship with an updated version of the Kinect sensor; the new Kinect uses a [[1080p]] wide-angle [[time-of-flight camera]] (in comparison to the [[VGA]] resolution of the previous version), and processes 2 gigabits of data per second to read its environment. The new Kinect has greater accuracy over its predecessor, can track up to 6 skeletons at once, perform [[heart rate]] tracking, track gestures performed with an Xbox One controller, and scan [[QR code]]s to redeem Xbox Live gift cards. The Kinect microphone remains active at all times by default so it can receive voice commands from the user when needed, even when the console is in [[sleep mode]] (so it can be awakened with a command).<ref>{{cite web|last=O'Brien |first=Terrence |url=http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/21/microsofts-new-kinect-is-official/ |title=Microsoft's new Kinect is official: larger field of view, HD camera, wake with voice |publisher=Engadget.com |date=2013-05-21 |accessdate=2013-06-24}}</ref><ref name=XboxOneKinectListeningMay2013Polygon>{{cite news |title=Kinect is always listening on Xbox One, but privacy is a 'top priority' for Microsoft |author=Dave Tach |publisher=Polygon |url=http://www.polygon.com/2013/5/21/4353580/kinect-always-listening-on-xbox-one-privacy-is-a-top-priority |date=2013-05-21 |accessdate=2013-05-22}}</ref><ref name=ign-qrcodes>{{cite web|title=Xbox One Kinect Will Scan Redemption Codes|url=http://ca.ign.com/articles/2013/07/01/xbox-one-kinect-will-scan-redemption-codes|work=IGN|accessdate=2 July 2013}}</ref>

As was the case on the Xbox 360, Kinect usage is optional, and privacy settings are available for adjusting how the sensor operates.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/features/xbox-one-microsofts-phil-spencer-talks-used-games-always-on-6408725/|title=Xbox One: Microsoft's Phil Spencer Talks Used Games, Always-On|author=Eddie Makuch|work=www.gamespot.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|date=2013-05-22|accessdate=2013-05-23}}</ref>

A [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]]-compatible version of the new Kinect will be released in 2014.<ref name=XboxOneKinectWindowsMay2013Engadget>{{cite news |title=Microsoft: next-gen Kinect sensor for Windows to launch in 2014 |author=Sarah Silbert |publisher=Engadget |url=http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/23/microsoft-next-gen-kinect-sensor-for-windows-launch-in-2014/ |date=2013-05-23 |accessdate=2013-05-23}}</ref>


==Software and services==
==Software and services==

Revision as of 17:06, 3 October 2013

This article is about the eighth-generation console. For the first Xbox console, see Xbox (console).
Xbox One
Xbox One logo
File:Xbox One console and controller at Gamescom 2013.jpg
The Xbox One console with its controller and Kinect
DeveloperMicrosoft
ManufacturerMicrosoft
Product familyXbox
TypeVideo game console
GenerationEighth generation
Release date
  • AU: November 22, 2013
  • BR: November 22, 2013
Introductory price$499 (USD)[4]/€499[4]/£429[4]
MediaBlu-ray Disc,[5] DVD
Operating systemXbox OS[citation needed], Windows custom kernel and a hypervisor
CPUCustom 1.75 GHz AMD 8 core APU (2 Quad-Core Jaguar modules)[5][6]
Memory8 GB DDR3 (5 GB available to games)[7]
Storage500 GB (HDD)[5]
Display
Video output formats
Graphics853 MHz AMD Radeon GCN architecture (inside of APU)
Sound7.1 surround sound
InputThree USB 3.0 Ports and an HDMI port
Camera1080p Kinect camera
Online servicesXbox Live
Backward
compatibility		No[8]
PredecessorXbox 360
Websitexbox.com

The Xbox One is an upcoming video game console from Microsoft. Announced on May 21, 2013, it is the successor to the Xbox 360 and the third console in the Xbox family of consoles.[4] The Xbox One is scheduled for release across North America, several European markets, Australia and New Zealand on November 22, 2013,[1] with later release in Japan and the remaining European markets in 2014.[9] It will directly compete with Sony's PlayStation 4 and Nintendo's Wii U as part of the eighth generation of video game consoles.[10][11] Microsoft and various publications have classified the device as an "all-in-one entertainment system,"[12][13] making it a competitor to other home media devices such as the Apple TV and the Google TV platform.[14][15][16]

Moving away from the PowerPC based architecture used in the Xbox 360, the console features an AMD processor built around the x86-64 instruction set. The console places an increasing emphasis on entertainment and integration with the Kinect peripheral, offering the ability to use an existing set-top box to watch live television programming (augmented by an enhanced program guide with support for voice commands), a built-in Skype client, and improved second screen support. The console also provides new functionality for use in games, such as an expanded Xbox Live service, improved Kinect functionality, cloud computing, the ability to automatically record and share video highlights from gameplay, and integrated support for live streaming gameplay online.

The console's initial policies surrounding online connectivity requirements, mandatory integration with Kinect, ambiguous restrictions on the resale and sharing of used games, and the higher price than its direct competitors led to mostly mixed reviews and concerns after the console's reveal. In response to these criticisms, Microsoft announced they would be dropping these restrictions.[17][18][19]

History

The Xbox One at E3 2013

The Xbox One is a successor to Microsoft's previous console, the Xbox 360. The Xbox 360 was introduced in 2005 as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles, and as of June 2013, remains in production by Microsoft through after a number of small hardware revisions to reduce the unit's size and improve its reliability. In 2010, Microsoft's Chris Lewis stated that the 360 was about "halfway" through its lifecycle; this was aided by the introduction of the Kinect device that year which Lewis stated would extend the lifecycle by five years.[20]

Initial hardware for the 360's successor, commonly referred to by the industry as the "Xbox 720", was reportedly in hands of developers as early as May 2011.[21] The official developer kit was codenamed Durango,[22] and appeared to be available to developers by mid-2012.[23] Leaked documents suggested that the new console would include an improved Kinect device, cloud access to games and media, integration with phone and tablet devices, and technology to provide players heads-up displays on glasses worn by the player, codenamed "Fortaleza"; Microsoft did not comment on these reported features.[24] Similar, leaked design documents also suggested that Microsoft was seeking to eliminate the ability to play used games, though Microsoft later clarified they were still reviewing the design and were "thinking about what is next and how we can push the boundaries of technology like we did with Kinect", but did not comment on the validity of the information.[25]

The console, now known as the Xbox One, was publicly unveiled on May 21, 2013 in a press conference designed to cover the unit's broad multimedia and social capabilities.[26] A second press event for the console was held during E3 on June 10, 2013, focusing on its video game-oriented functionality.[27] At that time, Microsoft announced that the console would release in 21 different markets at launch, but this was later amended down to 13.[2] The change, which pushed the release date for the other 8 markets to 2014, was attributed to unforeseen complexity in localizing the new Kinect peripheral.[28]

Hardware

The Xbox One at TGS 2013

The Xbox One is the trashiest console yet to come and nobody will by it unless they are brain dead idiots don't buy this console your dear friend bill gates. from Alen Fies

Software and services

Media inter-connectivity

Similarly to Windows 8, the Xbox One will be able to snap applications (such as music, video, Skype, and Internet Explorer) to the side of the screen as a form of multitasking. The Xbox One will also be able to serve as a pass-through for an existing television set-top box over HDMI. This functionality allows users to watch live TV from their existing provider through the console, and access features such as show recommendations, an electronic program guide, and voice commands. The set-top box is controlled by the console through either an IR blaster or the HDMI-CEC protocol.[29][30][31]

Voice control

The console will feature a similar, albeit richer set of voice control abilities than those found in the first generation Kinect. This will allow users to control Xbox functions via voice command. All voice control will be coordinated through the Kinect, and with this ability Skype will also become a function of the new Xbox.[32]

Operating system

The device will run three operating systems: Xbox OS,[citation needed] an OS based on the Windows kernel, and another OS that will allow the other two operating systems to communicate by virtualisation (as a hypervisor). Such integration will include features like snapped Skype calls while in game.[33]

The Windows edition on the Xbox will not be compatible with standard Windows apps, though developers will be able to port them over with little effort.[34]

Xbox Live

Microsoft have stated that the Xbox Live service will be scaled up to use 300,000 servers for Xbox One users, but have not stated how many of the servers will be physical and how many will be virtual.[35] Cloud storage will be offered to save music, films, games and saved content and developers will be able to use Live servers (along with the Windows Azure cloud computing platform) to offer "massive", "living and persistent worlds."[36] The service will still be subscription-based. The friends list will expand to 1,000 friends.[37][38][39][40]

SmartGlass

Xbox SmartGlass will provide extended functionality on the Xbox One, allowing devices running Windows Phone, Windows 8, iOS and Android to be used as a "second screen." A demo during the E3 press conference demonstrated its use for setting up a multiplayer match in another game in the background on a tablet while playing another game on the television.[27]

Recording and streaming

Xbox Live Gold subscribers will be able to use the Upload Studio app to edit and share clips from the last five minutes of gameplay footage that is automatically recorded by the console.[41] Integration with the live streaming platform Twitch will also be provided; users will be able to use voice commands to immediately begin streaming footage of their current game directly to the service, and use the Kinect microphone for commentary and voiceovers.[42][43] Despite the ability to record gameplay, the Xbox One will not include DVR functionality for recording television programs; executive Yusuf Mehdi indicated that the Xbox One would "work in tandem" with existing TV providers, but that Microsoft may need to work with them directly to provide extended functionality such as DVR integration.[44][45]

Games

See also: List of Xbox One games

Microsoft presented several first-party and third-party titles for Xbox One at its E3 2013 news conference, some of which will be exclusive to the console.[46] First-party titles unveiled for the Xbox One include Forza Motorsport 5, Ryse: Son of Rome, a revival of Killer Instinct, Project Spark and a teaser for an upcoming Halo game.[46]

"Absolutely; you can certainly plug an Xbox 360 in the back - that was one of my first questions when I heard about the [HDMI-in] feature,"

– Larry Hryb, Xbox Live Director of programming[47]

Xbox One games will be distributed on Blu-ray Disc and digitally through Xbox Live Marketplace.[39][40] Games will be installed directly to the player's hard drive for faster access time, and will require the disc to play.[48] However, if the game is installed on another console, and that console owner no longer has access to the disc, the owner has the option of unlocking the install on their hard drive by purchasing it through Xbox Live; the installed game will then act as a digital download.[48] Though Microsoft had originally planned to tie disc-based games to the user's account (see Used games and Internet verification), disc-based games can be traded and sold by players after purchase. Single-player games that take advantage of cloud computing will require an internet connection.[48]

The Xbox One will not be backwards compatible with original Xbox or Xbox 360 games.[8][49] However, during an interview by Reddit Games with Xbox Live director of programming Larry Hryb, also known as Major Nelson, he says that users can plug the Xbox 360 to the Xbox One via the new HDMI-in port on the console. This allows the Xbox 360 to run through the Xbox One and switch in between the two rather than switching the TV input, and presumably letting users play Xbox 360 titles.[47][50][51]

Reception

After the official reveal in May 2013, the editorial staff of Game Informer offered both praise and criticism for the console.[52] Matt Helgeson described the console as Microsoft's intent to "control the living room".[52] He called the Xbox One's instant switching features "impressive", and that the console was "a step in the right direction" with regards to TV entertainment, especially the prospect of avoiding the usage of non-intuitive user interfaces often found on cable set-top boxes.[52] Jeff Cork said that Microsoft had "some great ideas" for the console, but that it failed to properly communicate them.[52]

Following Microsoft's E3 press conference on June 10, 2013, perceptions of the Xbox One by critics changed. Multiple GameSpot writers were critical of the new console; Mark Walton considered the Xbox One's launch lineup to be "uninspired", "lackluster" and plagued by "old men in suits, a stream of buzzwords, and superficial games that valued visuals over innovation" (as opposed to the "new generation of gaming" that Microsoft had promised to present during the event, by contrast to its previous television-oriented presentation) alongside strict digital rights management (DRM) practices,[53] while editor Tom McShea noted that despite the increased capabilities and cloud-oriented nature of the Xbox One, the presentation consisted only of "pretty games that didn't offer any noticeable change to the core experience we've already been playing [on the Xbox 360]", providing existing owners with little reason for spending $499 on the new console.[54] Journalists and consumers jokingly named the console the "Xbone", believing that Microsoft's decisions for the systems was in poor judgement.[55][56][57]

After Sony's E3 press conference later that evening, McShea went on to say that Microsoft had become anti-consumerist, trying to "punish their loyal customers" with strict restrictions, and that "by saying no to the used game restrictions and always-online that Microsoft is so happily implementing on the Xbox One, Sony has elevated the PlayStation 4 as the console to grab this holiday season."[58]

Rafi Mohammed, author of "The Art of Pricing" said on Bloomberg TV that Microsoft priced the Xbox One "too high" and the $100 premium over competitor could "derail" the system this holiday.[59][60]

Initial used games and Internet verification policies

When first revealed, Microsoft unveiled a number of features and policies for Xbox One games that placed an emphasis on the console's "always-connected" design and digital content delivery, which were claimed to bring a number of benefits to both developers and players.[61] A DRM system would tie all game purchases (regardless of whether it was purchased digitally or physically) to the user's Xbox Live account and their Xbox One console. The system would allow a user's games to be accessed locally by any user on their Xbox One, through a cloud-based game library on any other Xbox One, and would allow a game library to be shared with up to ten designated "family" members (each game could only be played by one remote player at a time). However, this system would have also required the console to connect to the Internet on a periodic basis (at least once every 24 hours) in order to synchronize the library and download updates for games; failing to do so would prevent any games from being played until the console is connected to the Internet again. Users would be able to trade in games at "participating retailers" at no extra charge, and could also transfer a game directly to any Xbox Live friend on their list for at least 30 days, but only once.[40][62][63]

Industry and consumer reaction to these plans were largely negative.[17] Gaming and PC websites expressed concern over the restriction on the resale of used games,[64] and the requirement of online verification every 24 hours for offline games.[65] Further official details released in June regarding the policy towards used games and Internet connection requirements caused negative backlash among gaming websites as well as concern among independent video game retailers.[66][67][68] Microsoft clarified the situation, stating that it would be up to the game developers to decide if used games could be played and if there would be any activation fees.[69] Matt Peckham of Time believed that the Xbox One used games policy went against the first-sale doctrine.[70] Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter has suggested that the game developers would limit the used game market for a period after the game was released but might then allow used games to be played.[71]

Xbox Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer Yusuf Mehdi defended the changes, stating that the Xbox One was primarily designed with digital distribution in mind, and that the changes to the licensing model on the console would be "easier to understand" when applied to just digital copies of games. He contended that the new system, which would also allow games to be accessed directly from cloud servers by various means (regardless of how they were purchased), would allow publishers to use "a diversity of business models" to meet their individual needs. Mehdi also noted that Microsoft was not attempting to "give in" to the criticism of used games by publishers, but rather trying to balance the needs of consumers and the industry itself.[72] The position on online requirements was reinforced by Don Mattrick, the former president of Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment Business, who stated that those without Internet connectivity should simply purchase an Xbox 360 instead.[40][73]

In planning its presentation of the competing PlayStation 4 at the E3 2013 conference, Sony looked at the negative criticism Microsoft received for its Xbox One DRM policies; SCE Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida stated that the PlayStation 4's DRM policy, which generally allows for used games and sharing, was well established before the Xbox One reveal, but called the public reaction a "very useful source" for how to present details of the console's capabilities.[74] As such, many journalists considered that Sony had "won" the E3 conference over Microsoft, in part by highlighting its position on used games, Internet connectivity, and DRM in a compelling manner.[75][76]

In response to the growing criticism, Microsoft released a statement on June 19 outlining how the policies as originally envisioned would be dropped in favor of a system that works in much the same way as the Xbox 360.[17] The new policies include no Internet connection requirements (except for a one-time connection required for initial installation of a new game), no disc authentication, and no regional restrictions. As a result of the changes, the family sharing feature was dropped, as was the sharing feature for digital titles.[17][77] Xbox One chief product officer Marc Whitten stated that the removal of the family sharing feature was due to the revised Xbox One policies so that they could deliver the console on time, and that the family sharing feature may return in the future.[78] A patch will be required when the Xbox One is first connected to the Internet in order to enable offline mode and update the system software to allow the other policy changes.[79] In his statement on the new policies, Mattrick said that the company took notice of the negative public opinion, and he thanked the public for giving their feedback "to reshape the future of Xbox One".[80] Other analysts believed that the change was in direct response of Sony's aggressive position during the E3 conference.[81] Similar to the "Xbone" name, many journalists and players jokingly nicknamed the Xbox One as the "Xbox 180", due to Microsoft's reversal of their policies.[82][83][84][85] Mattrick, who had been a leader in the Xbox One development, announced his departure from Microsoft on July 1, 2013, to become CEO of Zynga. Analysts speculated that his departure was predicated on the poor response and subsequent reversal of the plans for the Xbox One.[86]

In an August 2013 interview with Eurogamer, Microsoft Studio's CEO Phil Spencer stated that their changes on the Xbox One are part of a "two-way conversation we have with our customers", and a strength on their ability to react to feedback, rather than a negative.[87] Spencer stated that they want to remain true to the "vision around the digital ecosystem we want to put on Xbox Live", but recognized key features that consumers still want to have, and that implementing these features may push back the timing of their release on the Xbox One platform.[87]

Privacy concerns

The console's prominent use of the Kinect sensor was the subject of concerns surrounding its potential use for surveillance, stemming from the originally announced requirement that the peripheral be plugged in at all times for the console to operate. Privacy advocates contended that the increased amount of data which could be collected with the new Kinect (such as a person's eye movements, heart rate, and mood) could be used for targeted advertising. Reports also surfaced regarding recent Microsoft patents involving Kinect, such as a DRM system based on detecting the number of viewers in a room, and tracking viewing habits by awarding achievements for watching television programs and advertising. While Microsoft stated that its privacy policy "prohibit[s] the collection, storage, or use of Kinect data for the purpose of advertising", critics did not rule out the possibility that these policies could be changed prior to the release of the console. Concerns were also raised that the device could also record conversations, as its microphone remains active at all times. In response to the criticism, a Microsoft spokesperson stated that users are "in control of when Kinect sensing is On, Off or Paused," will be provided with key privacy information and settings during the console's initial setup, and that user-generated content such as photos and videos "will not leave your Xbox One without your explicit permission."[88][89][90][91] Microsoft ultimately decided to reverse its decision to require Kinect usage on the Xbox One, but the console will still ship with the device.[19][92]

Subsequent to the Xbox One's announcement, but prior to Microsoft's policy reversal, U.S. Representatives Mike Capuano and Walter Jones proposed and filed the We Are Watching You Act; the act would require 'video service operators' to inform users on how personal data is collected and used, require that users explicitly opt-in to data collection, provide an on-screen notification when data is being collected, and to provide identical service for those who opt-out. The Xbox One was not mentioned in the proposed act by name, as the unit also targeted data collection by the set-top-boxes supplied by television providers.[93]

See also

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