Microsoft Caves Regarding XboxOne Issues

[PANDA]

President Don Mattrick announced today that the XboxOne will be getting a complete overhaul as suggested by consumers regarding issues with XboxOne. In the recent news update, Mattrick stated that these changes will be implemented prior to XboxOne's launch:

-No more online only
-No more daily check ins
-Can trade used games
-Games are disc based as usual
-No region lock
-Downloaded games function the same way, offline or online
-An internet connection is only required to set up the console

Personally, I think MS announced what they did at E3 just to see how consumers would respond and how much they could get away with (obviously makes them more money). With these stated changes, it puts XboxOne back in the competition. However, the flop makes MS seem weak, greedy, and untrustworthy. Poor-played, MS. Sticking with PS4.

 

[The Landslide]

Good move for consumers, but it makes Microsoft look like huge pricks. I don't buy consoles for a year after release almost, so I'll wait for then.

 

[K0rN_b4LL]

Seems like MS might have tried to pull the classic "Coke/Coca-cola Classic" strategy. Note sure how well that will work with a game console.

 

[EyeofCalamity]

I feel the damage has been done already but its a change that was needed imo. However, most people are still skeptical I mean microsoft was so bent on enforcing these new used games policy, 24 hour connect, and all of a sudden a complete reboot? The jury is still out on this one

 

[Habast]

Fuck. Yes.

I won't be buying either at launch, but this does make it quite possible that I'll be getting a Xbox One instead of the PS4. Not definite. Microsoft shot themselves in the foot with all that nonsense, but at least they're willing change policy. And so far, Xbox has more interesting looking exclusives in my opinion, so... I'll wait and see.