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[Zangi]

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Well...

As it has been since the Xbox's premiere, this is what MS does.

It is pretty damning for people who don't know that and sometimes, the truth can be harder to believe. 
On that note, I don't know myself if MS does that all the time or not, so it does sound damning.

[Knight of Fools]

Well, it's pretty common for the live PC versions of games they show off to run on ridiculously high settings, with a computer that requires a fan or two blowing cold air onto it so it doesn't overheat. That's probably one of the reasons for all of the glitching going on this E3 - Whatever they're using is overheating because it's OC'd so high. The textures and models they use in that version of the game are naturally toned down before the release and won't ever be available commercially. It's rarely done to the level that Aliens: Colonial Marines did it (If that was, in fact, live game play), but it's definitely done all the time.

I'm not sure how common the practice is on the console side, but I'm sure if someone got their hands on one of those computers they'd have access to some very inclusive emulators.

The worst thing is that it throws doubt on the capabilities of the upcoming console. Heck, even if you manage to hide it, there might be some false expectations for the real thing.

[kaian-a-coel]

I'm not sure how common the practice is on the console side, but I'm sure if someone got their hands on one of those computers they'd have access to some very inclusive emulators.

Now I really want someone to release that on the internet. Just to see what happens next. (I know, it's illegal. I'm just daydreaming here  )

[Graknorke]

Remember the legal code of conduct, "It's only illegal if they find out it's you".

[Knight of Fools]

Now I really want someone to release that on the internet. Just to see what happens next. (I know, it's illegal. I'm just daydreaming here  )

It'd have to be grabbed once the most recent version of the Xbone came out, since the OS will be getting a few changes until then. And even then, an update to the OS to allow further functionality for new games, something they would certainly do if an emulator ever did get leaked, would mean that you wouldn't be able to play newer games. That is, of course, assuming that the disks and/or software don't require specific hardware to read them in the first place.

But yeah, it'd be interesting to see what would happen if it did happen.

[alexandertnt]

Im pretty sure they just recompiled the games to run natively on PC.

[Moghjubar]

Military take on the XBone:  http://www.armytimes.com/article/20130614/OFFDUTY02/306140030/New-Xbox-sin-against-all-service-members

[Bdthemag]

Military take on the XBone:  http://www.armytimes.com/article/20130614/OFFDUTY02/306140030/New-Xbox-sin-against-all-service-members

Already linked to that, but yeah it sucks.

[Silent_Thunder]

“"Fortunately we have a product for people who aren't able to get some form of connectivity; it’s called Xbox 360,” said Mattrick.
“If you have zero access to the Internet, that is an offline device.”

Jesus Christ is Microsoft actually responding to criticism by being flippant? And telling people who don't have access to internet (such as deployed troops) to go fuck themselves and be glad they get to use the old system? Their PR team must be sobbing in a corner, knocking back bottles of whiskey to cope.

[Moghjubar]

Military take on the XBone:  http://www.armytimes.com/article/20130614/OFFDUTY02/306140030/New-Xbox-sin-against-all-service-members

Already linked to that, but yeah it sucks.

My bad, musta missed it.

[alexandertnt]

“"Fortunately we they have a product for people who aren't able to get some form of connectivity; it’s called Xbox 360 PS4,” said Mattrick.

As I am sure some people in this situation read it as.

[frostshotgg]

I know I said I was going to jump ship a while ago, but this needs to be posted.

[Knight of Fools]

Im pretty sure they just recompiled the games to run natively on PC.

Which turns it right back around to the, "Why is this an Xbone exclusive?"

[Ozyton]

Which turns it right back around to the, "Why is this an Xbone exclusive?"

Because

[TheBronzePickle]

Which turns it right back around to the, "Why is this an Xbone exclusive?"

They can get more money for it making it Xbox Exclusive, since you have to buy the console too. Among other things.