jacko198
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http://gadgetshow.channel5.com/gadget-show/gadget-news/xbox-720-pricing-and-release-date-revealed
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According to journalist and Microsoft watcher Paul Thurrott, the next Xbox console will be on the way in early November, and will be simply named ‘Xbox’. It’s also set to put a hole in your wallet, ringing up at $500 (around £325) – but there’s also a lower priced $300 (£195) model on the way too which will come with a subscription.
[Edited on 24-05-2013 by jacko198]
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3CorsaMeal
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Trying to ban used games from working on it 
Shocking, i only buy some games when they are old and not such a rip off, i buy BF3 and add-ons as soon as they come out.
But red dead redemption i'm only playing as it was dirt cheap nowadays, but they have gained from me because i downloaded extras for it from the xbox live marketplace.
If i had to pay full price for it, i wouldn't of bought it or the add-ons.
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Dom
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quote:
Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
Trying to ban used games from working on it
I doubt they'll stop you using pre-owned games, rather i suspect it'll be similar to what is being rumoured for the PS4 in that you'll be required to purchased your own 'license' of the game. To what extent they'll lock you down when using a pre-owned is anyone's guess though.
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Brett
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Con-artists EA are already in on this anyway, fuckin online passes, fuck off.
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A2H GO
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Seen lots of people kicking off about it being 'always on' and the CEO or whoever saying he doesn't get what the big deal is. 
Bearing in mind it'll use the same kernel as Windows 8 so will benefit from the fast boot, along with capped data allowances and rising electricity bills I can see why people are moaning.
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Brett
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How "always on" is it then? Since the current one is only ever technically on standby when you power it off, same with most new TVs.
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Dom
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Originally posted by Brett
How "always on" is it then?
In terms of internet connectivity, not power ie - it's requires an internet connection to use regardless of playing multiplayer or local single player games.
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Steve
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Iv done a shit in my pants
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Brett
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Oh right, nothing to cry over really then.
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eckers90
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Originally posted by Brett
Con-artists EA are already in on this anyway, fuckin online passes, fuck off.
they do that cause theres so many pirated xbox's and games, ea have come to the conclusion that if people arent gonna pay for their games then they can at least pay EA £8 for a pass haha
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Nath
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quote:
Originally posted by Brett
Con-artists EA are already in on this anyway, fuckin online passes, fuck off.
Very much this. Rented FIFA from Blockbuster once. Was fucking pointless. Not made that mistake again.
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Dom
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Originally posted by Brett
Oh right, nothing to cry over really then.
If you haven't got internet access or in a rural location with a flaky connection then it could be a bit annoying not being able to use the console
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Brett
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Fuck 'em, probs backwards and too busy shagging their sister to care.
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Cavey
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Indeed and new estates in cities that have fucking shitty 2mb internet that makes everything a ball ache to do online :mad
Not that I'll be buying one anyway, unless its got a HD DVD drive
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Nath
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quote:
Originally posted by Dom
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Originally posted by Brett
Oh right, nothing to cry over really then.
If you haven't got internet access or in a rural location with a flaky connection then it could be a bit annoying not being able to use the console
Steve
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Brett
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quote:
Originally posted by Nath
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Originally posted by Dom
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Originally posted by Brett
Oh right, nothing to cry over really then.
If you haven't got internet access or in a rural location with a flaky connection then it could be a bit annoying not being able to use the console
Steve
...or flying drones to care
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eckers90
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they wont stop the games being preowned though, and they wont have that constant internet connection. Theyre all about sales, they know if they do that then theyve cut their purchases to under 70%. Theyre all about the money making, they dont give a shit about the games after.
[Edited on 08-04-2013 by eckers90]
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LeeM
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i can see an issue there, im in halls now and most people just have a wired ethernet connection so when you take the xbox into the living room for a fifa or cod session theres no internet.
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Brett
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Bridge init
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Y869 SRA
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quote:
Originally posted by Dom
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Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
Trying to ban used games from working on it
I doubt they'll stop you using pre-owned games, rather i suspect it'll be similar to what is being rumoured for the PS4 in that you'll be required to purchased your own 'license' of the game. To what extent they'll lock you down when using a pre-owned is anyone's guess though.
They said the same about the 360 and PS3 and it never happened and I doubt it will this time.
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sc0ott
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Microsoft are turning into apple.
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Bart
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Francis does not approve
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Dom
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Originally posted by sc0ott
Microsoft are turning into apple.
How so?
We're certainly on the path for consoles/games to be 'cloud' based and internet connection DRM'd up to the hills (like Sim City); whether or not it'll come in with this generation of consoles is anyone's guess though.
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Bart
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^^ possibly in as much as they're trying to lock down their systems and exploit the 'app stores', but as Dom says, everything is moving towards internet based, its just natural progression.
Having games tied to your account has pros and cons. Like with steam, you cannot swap purchased games with your friends, but it is handy having everything in one place.
I don't agree with the 'always online' rumours that are circulating, not that I have any consoles or plan to get one, but I feel it'll push a lot of their customers over to Sony. I think it'll be a bad move.
[Edited on 08-04-2013 by Bart]
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Jambo
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The license thing WILL happen. The second hand gaming industry aka trade ins has crippled the gaming industry as has piracy etc.
If they don't do anything there won't be any new games for you to moan about.
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