“After feedback from the Xbox community, we have changed some policies use the Xbox One.” The phrase seems nothing, but it is fraught with meaning. Microsoft admits his mistake and backtracked.
its new video game console, Xbox One, the giant had announced restrictions on the loan and the resale of games, and the requirement to connect to the Internet at least every 24 hours to play. New boundaries that have been strongly criticized by players upon submission of the console, then at E3, the international exhibition of video games. Enough to leave a boulevard to rival Sony Playstation 4, without hypocrisy and cheaper.
Turnaround Wednesday 19 June: Microsoft backtracked. Less than a week after E3, the giant loose on its website that “an internet connection is not necessary to play Xbox One. You can play any game on hard without logging. It is not necessary to connect the console every 24 hours, and you can move your Xbox One where you want to play, like the Xbox 360. “
stir. A week earlier, Microsoft defended tooth and nail his mandatory internet. “We see the internet connection as the future of the game”, even let go of Chris Lewis, director of Xbox Europe. “We listen and continue to listen to the players, but on this we are very clear. It will connect the console at least once a day.” The future gives wrong.
better, Microsoft talks about the loan terms and reselling games. The American plans to limit lending to only friends Xbox Live “provided it is part of your network for at least 30 days,” and the resale of securities would be permitted “in certain partners” for a fee publisher. 180 ° turn on Wednesday. “Exchanging, rent, lease, sell, offer games will be as hard today. There will be no limits, as now with the Xbox 360,” Microsoft argues.
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American splits today to listen to the players to justify this change. “We listened and we heard your comments. Although we believe that the majority of people will play online, we will give consumers a choice. Thank you to question assumptions licensing and digital connectivity. “
Should we see a sign of weakness? Maybe. E3 was a great opportunity for Sony to push his rival on the criticisms already made by the players. The Japanese stepped scuds at its conference and continued in line with “a guide to lend a game to a friend.” A viral video for nearly 13 million times. Playstation 4 was even announced to 399 euros, 100 euros less than the Xbox One. Many points that helped Sony released “winner” of the Battle of E3.
war with its rival to emerge as THE new generation console that will offer Christmas. A leader will attract new game publishers still offer more new titles – if possible exclusive -. Avoid the “difficult transition” currently experienced by Nintendo
out of E3, all polls purchase intent gave the Playstation 4 well ahead. 95% of Amazon buyers plébiscitaient the Sony machine (poll since withdrawn). The same applies to the Game Spot UK site where the Xbox One collects only 20% of the vote (17% in France). question is whether these new ads can reverse the trend. To see the survey site in real time One vs Xbox. PS4 the Japanese console remains in pole position with 77% of purchase intentions.
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