Microsoft says Xbox 360 is its product for people who can't go online

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 06/13/2013 08:42 AM | source: | 62 comment(s)

The hefty DRM and always online restrictions of the upcoming XBOX One is giving Microsoft a lot of heat, that's next to high purchase price of course. Microsoft however responded, if you can't go online .. get the Xbox 360 instead. Hilarious. Engadget reports Microsoft just had an "let them eat cake" moment. In an interview, Xbox chief Don Mattrick responded to the backlash over the Xbox One requiring an Internet connecting by pointing out that "we have a product for people who aren't able to get some form of connectivity, it's called Xbox 360.":

MATTRICK: "Some of the advantages that you get, of having, a box that is designed to use an online state, so, that, uh, to me is the future-proof choice, and I think people, could've arguably gone the other way if we didn't do it and fortunately we have a product for people who aren't able to get some form of connectivity, it's called Xbox 360."

KEIGHLEY: "Right, so stick with 360, that's your message if you don't [inaudible] like it?"

MATTRICK: "Well, if you have zero access to the internet, that is an offline device, I mean, seriously, when I read the blogs, and thought about who's really the most impacted, there was a person who said 'hey, I'm on a nuclear sub,' and I don't even know what it means to be on a nuclear sub but I've gotta imagine it's not easy to get an internet connection."

KEIGHLEY: "[inaudible] playing call of duty multiplayer"

MATTRICK: "Hey, I can empathize, if I was on a nuclear sub, I'd be disappointed."

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Darkest
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#4617735 Posted on: 06/13/2013 02:37 PM

Think about the progress - if you'd want Steam-like features in console games, the whole console system should be designed for online gaming.

I can play any of my Steam games offline par online only titles. You do not achieve progress by removing accessibility.

Xbox1 and PS4 are kinda similar in many ways, but picking one isn't easy.

Hah. I have the fastest broadband available in the UK and I know which console I definitely wont be buying. Hint: It looks like a tape cassete case.

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#4617736 Posted on: 06/13/2013 02:38 PM

no way out for microsoft...colossal fail in my opinion.

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#4617766 Posted on: 06/13/2013 03:10 PM

You do not achieve progress by removing accessibility

theres no better words than this.

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#4617773 Posted on: 06/13/2013 03:16 PM

I know that there are quite a few people who can't be online, but...

Think about the progress - if you'd want Steam-like features in console games, the whole console system should be designed for online gaming. I bet this situation is a problem for maybe less than 1% of the users, and still it's described as one of greatest issues. Perhaps whey could opt for offline mode like in Steam instead of so often online checks.

However, if Sony implements all the good features related to always-online properties of Xbox One without the related issues, I'd rather think about getting PS4.

Xbox1 and PS4 are kinda similar in many ways, but picking one isn't easy, unless you live in offline area, but at the same time you wouldn't be reading this post. It's very much about controller preference and whether the new Kinect is so game-changing. Also without many exclusives, I doubt that the new Kinect will be utilized in 100% of its potential.

Apparently you won't have to chose between them for a while.

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#4617780 Posted on: 06/13/2013 03:21 PM

Nintendo and Micro$haft are not competition this time around, that's pretty sad. Seriously this is not good, when was the last time a lack of competition was ever good? Hell I'd be happy to even see Apple take a stab at it, someone, anyone needs to compete with them, they can't be left uncontested. Pippin 2, where you at?!

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