We received confirmation earlier today about the Xbox One’s online requirements and it’s suspect used game trading ability.
Knowing this now and while still not knowing whether Sony is going to implement a similar system on the PlayStation 4 are you planning on still buying the Xbox One?
I’m going to get one because we have to have one for the company, but right now I simply cannot see myself recommending anyone else to get one.
Second follow on question, have you ever been stuck without Internet for a prolonged period of time? Why?
Last Updated: June 7, 2013
e1ace
June 7, 2013 at 10:37
Remember. DSTV needs to be brought into the loop if you want all the features.
frikkenator
June 7, 2013 at 10:37
I defended it, as I figured it must have been a miscommunication by MS. Apparently it was not. I’ve never pirated a 360 game and have spent a shit ton of money on games, but as a matter of principle I will not buy an Xbox ONE if they do not change the DRM requirements.
Why should I struggle when I’ve legally bought a game?
e1ace
June 7, 2013 at 10:38
I’ll wait for Monday’s conferences to decide who has better exclusives and features.
Khulani Ndlovu
June 7, 2013 at 10:38
I’m not really sure if i’m getting One, seems like there are a lot of requirements there, 😉
frikkenator
June 7, 2013 at 10:38
Until you move house and Telkom takes 4 weeks to install your line…
Ryan Williams
June 7, 2013 at 10:39
I dont have anything against ps,I loved the PS1 and PS2. I couldnt buy the PS3 at the time as it was mostly the price that held me back.
Still I prefer MS more for Xbox Live though,socially its awesome.Plus my clan is a xbox clan so it makes sense anyway
Daryl Eksteen
June 7, 2013 at 10:39
Lost internet….Telkom….ummm YES! But if Sony is just as bad with insane limitations then I’m not sure which console I’ll buy if any. Maybe it will be time to head back to PC….not sure.
nicksimp101
June 7, 2013 at 10:41
Can’t stop giggling at this. Made my week! The owls expression with the wording is just priceless!!!
Admiral Chief Commander
June 7, 2013 at 10:47
Been saving that one for a special occasion
Sir Rants-a-Lot Llew
June 7, 2013 at 10:51
ErWinning 🙂
Bierboer
June 7, 2013 at 10:46
Yes, I will. Not saying I agree with everything but used games never bothered me! I blame Hellkom to be honest! The whole company is a total mess and their broadband strategies are non existent! I had to opt for a 7mb satellite service but that’s not ideal for online gaming due to latency issues so I probably won’t be able to utilise the always online multiplayer games anyway. The DRM check in’s are not a problem though! I just hope the people saying outright that PS4 is the way to go aren’t disappointed when Sony finally reveals their strategy! Maybe we’ll look back on this and say “at least MS had the decency to screw us upfront…..”
frikkenator
June 7, 2013 at 10:52
LOL, scary and true! The used games thing doesn’t bother me that much either, but I can foresee being without internet at some points, and I find the notion of DRM archaic and dated.
Pirates are still gonna pirate, you’re really just making it more difficult for the guys buying it legally.
Sageville
June 7, 2013 at 10:46
No, my internet line is crap and I often use my PS3 when I go on holiday to play single player / offline games. So the whole 24 hrs/always on thing is a deal breaker.
I don’t like the restrictions around used games trade, I buy lots of titles, once I’ve finished with a game I sell it and buy the next AAA title. I don’t know what PS has in mind around that, but if it’s a similar model to the PS3 then I’m happy to rather buy the PS4.
Personally the focus around TV and non-gaming stuff doesn’t bug me but I do think alot of these fancy features won’t be available in SA.
Then new the game offerings exclusives etc of the PS4 make me excited, Xbone’s make me yawn.
PS4 for me.
Rinceyouropinion
June 7, 2013 at 11:00
No feeding of the troll known as Foxhound.
Sageville
June 7, 2013 at 11:08
WTF man, troll gets a free pass, but responding to troll gets your posts deleted???
I don’t get that form of censorship.
Rinceyouropinion
June 7, 2013 at 11:10
You won’t have anything deleted at all mate. I was just suggesting, by no means ordering, I don’t work for LG!
Sageville
June 7, 2013 at 11:49
I swear Disqus selectively hides my posts with the sole purpose of making me look like a doosh.
Sneeky!
Grant Hancock
June 7, 2013 at 11:55
Can’t he be blocked ? FFS
Spathi
June 7, 2013 at 10:47
No.
Sir Rants-a-Lot Llew
June 7, 2013 at 10:48
No I will not get one. There is no way I am paying for a glorified Blu-Ray player.
as to second question:
Yes I have been stuck without internet for extended periods:
1) Faulty line that took 2 weeks to fix because of an underground cable break beyond the exchange.
2) Faulty line that took a month to fix because of an exchange that got damaged by lightening
3) Moved homes so had to wait for a new line. Couldn’t get one in the complex. Had to go 3G. Almost 2 months since Telkom were so tardy in telling me they couldn’t provide a line.
4) 3 weeks downtime because of a SeaCom break back when the undersea cable had been destroyed (This affected everyone like 2 years back remember?). While there was some connectivity, international connectivity would have been nowhere near good enough for the XBoxOne.
So in short. Taking all this in to consideration…. No, I will not be getting an XBoxOne. I will stick to my PC.
PS4? If it’s offline and only when the prices start to come down then yes. Maybe a PS3 even. But no XBox products.
Skyblue
June 7, 2013 at 10:48
I’ll most likely pick one up along with a PS4 once the libraries are fleshed out a bit. The always connected thing doesn’t bother me as my whole house has been geared for NET access for years now.
YES, I have lost connection twice already due to cable theft but I just switch over to mobile networks then though.
RitterBruder
June 7, 2013 at 10:50
mmmm I’ll buy one ! If..
* they send be a row of Russian brides to choose from !
*if they get me uncapped ADSL in midrand !
if none of those criteria are met, they can go suck my muscle flexes !!
Sir Rants-a-Lot Llew
June 7, 2013 at 10:51
Ha ha ha…. Nice
FoxOneZA - X-Therminator
June 7, 2013 at 10:51
Nooooooooo! No! Nooooooooo! No! Nooooooooo! No! Nooooooooo! No! Nooooooooo! No! Nooooooooo! No! Nooooooooo! No! Nooooooooo! No! Nooooooooo! No! Nooooooooo! No! Nooooooooo! No! Nooooooooo! No! Nooooooooo! No! Nooooooooo! No! Nooooooooo! No! Nooooooooo! No! Nooooooooo! No! Nooooooooo! No! Nooooooooo! No! Nooooooooo! No! Nooooooooo! No! Nooooooooo! No! Nooooooooo! No! Nooooooooo! No! Nooooooooo! No! Nooooooooo! No! Nooooooooo! No! Nooooooooo! No! Nooooooooo! No! Nooooooooo! No! Nooooooooo! No! Nooooooooo! No! Nooooooooo! No! Nooooooooo! No! Nooooooooo! No! Nooooooooo! No!
HvR
June 7, 2013 at 11:09
Epic rap battle of history!!!!
Present!!!
FoxOne versus Foxhound!
Wtf101
June 7, 2013 at 10:52
I take it you work for MS?
HvR
June 7, 2013 at 10:52
Do the same, think I’ll buy a PS3 around the launch date of the PS4,
Sageville
June 7, 2013 at 10:52
Not sure how peeps can just “Declare” a console to be a better gaming device when there is so little verified information out there about each consoles gaming capabilities.
After E3 you can maybe form an educated opinion until then you’re just thumb sucking.
Ultimo_Cleric N7
June 7, 2013 at 10:52
Well until the PS4 launch at E3 you cant really say for certain which has the more features.
Ultimo_Cleric N7
June 7, 2013 at 10:54
No I will not buy one. And until E3 has finished I cant say I will buy a PS4 either.
What I can say FOR CERTAIN is this: THE PC MASTER RACE NUMBERS ARE ABOUT TO SWELL WITH NEW MEMBERS!!! JOIN US BROTHERS AND SISTERS!!!!!
Sir Rants-a-Lot Llew
June 7, 2013 at 10:57
Unfortunately not the case.
Remember PC also has no second hand market. The fact that consoles still do to some extent is still a winning point for consoles.
Just so we are clear. I am a PC gamer and will always be and prefer it.
Although at least with my PC I don’t have to be online every 24 bloody hours to play my games. Heck, even steam has an offline play option!
MS screwed the pooch here and if Sony goes the same route as MS then yeah, THEN the PC gamer market might swell. Still, that second hand games market is a real deal breaker for most so they may hobble along with the Draconian DRM simply because of that.
Ultimo_Cleric N7
June 7, 2013 at 10:56
The more annoying thing for me is that EVEN IF you do have a 1MB line, ITS NOT GOOD ENOUGH.
Dammit thats a slap in the face.
Sir Twakkus
June 7, 2013 at 10:58
Ja that is bad man. I currently use 3G to game online because I cant afford fixed line. I am totally screwed.
Ultimo_Cleric N7
June 7, 2013 at 11:16
Same here. But my 8ta wireless works fine on my PC 🙂
Lord Chaos
June 7, 2013 at 11:17
Had some problems with them, but with their expanding network the speed is great now.
Sir Rants-a-Lot Llew
June 7, 2013 at 11:21
I’m on 8ta myself. Must say for a 3G connection I am pleasantly surprised myself. But when it does go down. Oh man. You wait forever. Definately longer than 24hours
Ultimo_Cleric N7
June 7, 2013 at 11:55
Ya I know.
Sir Twakkus
June 7, 2013 at 10:57
HAHA, soooo snaaks!!! Admiral where do you get all your pics and how many hours a day do you actually look for them?
Admiral Chief Commander
June 7, 2013 at 11:16
They come looking for me
Uberutang
June 7, 2013 at 10:57
NO. I wont be buying a Xbone. I might get a PS4 in a few years time. Depends on what Nvidia does in the GPU space over the next 5 years.
OVG
June 7, 2013 at 10:57
no
Umar Kiiroi Senk?
June 7, 2013 at 10:59
Grumpy cat says….NO
brad coetzee
June 7, 2013 at 11:00
like the fine Owl said.
Lardus
June 7, 2013 at 11:00
Will definitely NOT be getting the Xbox One with these DRM issues. Might not go back to PS4 either – that will depend on what they do. I might just return from my exile if the Master Race will have me back. They have at least given me some food packages over the years so I know they still love me!
Been without internet for long periods of time due to cable theft, and I do not know if the current level of service from iBurst counts as more than Dial-Up.
Edwin le Roux
June 7, 2013 at 11:02
I have internet. But on many of nights, after work. You get home. And internet is just not responsive. Currently getting myself a 1mb line. So that will not cut the requirements for the Xbone. So no. Don’t think I will be getting one. Which is a shame as I have a 360. And I enjoy the controller layout.
So will be sticking to my PC. My old friend. I can play offline with Steam 🙂
Kromas
June 7, 2013 at 11:05
Why buy an X-box when I have steam. Just enable big picture mode and get a 360 controller and you have an X-Box one with a lot less hassle.
About 6 years back they stole our line over the x-mas period when I was heavy into WoW. Worst holiday ever. Gone fixed wireless and have never looked back.
Kieron
June 7, 2013 at 11:05
Well if you have a share community of 10 people and everyone buys a game every 2 months, that’s 5 games a month to play for the price of one… Doesn’t anyone see this? You can use the money you save to have a descent uncapped account?? Just saying…
Jafricaman
June 7, 2013 at 11:06
Ps4 maybe, xbone? no. Pc, yeah! and or mobile gaming for those long lectures 😉
TechniKyle
June 7, 2013 at 11:07
It boils down to loyalty. I am loyal to Sony, so PS will always be my first pick, regardless if it’s shit or not…
Ryan
June 7, 2013 at 11:08
Will i buy the Xbox One? No. DRM should not be on consoles.
Trevor Davies
June 7, 2013 at 11:08
Friends don’t let friends buy the Xbox One.
Slade Boender
June 7, 2013 at 11:09
Ha. No
Hendrik
June 7, 2013 at 11:11
FoxHoundR is obviously trolling. Look at his name for F@ck sakes, it comes from a PS exclusive game!
Jafricaman
June 7, 2013 at 11:12
Best FFD ever!
Rinceyouropinion
June 7, 2013 at 11:13
Gavin is going for a record me thinks…
Lord Chaos
June 7, 2013 at 11:13
I’ll wait and see once all the hardware gremlins are sorted.
Loyal to PC, but I play on all.
ElimiNathan
June 7, 2013 at 11:21
F NO, not in a million years, Xbox is dead to me
oomjan
June 7, 2013 at 11:22
I won’t get xbox cause you have to pay for online. I will still stick to my pc as main gaming platform.
oomjan
June 7, 2013 at 11:23
and @FoxHoundR:disqus please stop trolling. don’t have to fight with everyone or try to convince them.
Deano
June 7, 2013 at 11:24
I think MS have dropped the ball with DRM, but still some nice features with the up game sharing.
I have and always have had internet so not a big problem so i’ll still end up getting it and a PS4.
Sir Rants-a-Lot Llew
June 7, 2013 at 11:26
That’s what gets to me the most. MS have really done well with the sharing with up to 10 ppl and the cloud based downloading/sharing etc. Fantastic features that are all made redundant by forcing the 24hour auth thing and the poor 2nd hand market option.
Really a pitty thy screwed up on such great ideas
Argentil
June 7, 2013 at 11:30
Cloud based downloading and sharing are the standard now, Nintendo are just behind the curve. Both consoles will function similarly in that regard. As for sharing with 10 linked accounts, it creates more problems than it solves. Are you going to link your friends accounts with your own to share games? You most likely won’t be able to play the same game at once anyway.
Sir Rants-a-Lot Llew
June 7, 2013 at 11:33
Precisely.
As I said. Great ideas that are just flawed fundamentally. It could have been good. It could have been great. Then they got tired halfway and instead of trying to figure out how to make it work properly they decided to force authentication every 24hours on primary and every hour on shared. So close, yet so far. Very poor performance from MS
Argentil
June 7, 2013 at 11:37
It’s unnecessary. They are pegging these restrictions on Used games, but they are happy to let people jipp the system by linking accounts? They would end up with fewer new game sales in this example. It just sounds so contrary. Used games are a scapegoat. Publishers are pushing DRM to prevent piracy primarily, and secondarily funnel users into certain habits. Anyone saying anything otherwise is a liar.
Sir Rants-a-Lot Llew
June 7, 2013 at 11:39
And right there is where I agree with you 100%.
oomjan
June 7, 2013 at 11:26
LOL. you already have tv to do that. why do you need something extra to watch tv when your tv can already do that..lol I don’t understand you and you just as dumb as the rest of the morons that thinks the xbox is so great with it’s kinect tv things. I think the kinect is all bs cause why do you need that to talk to your pc. nothing a mic and some software can’t fix you just have to write that piece of software and BTW you can already do voice commands with pc.
Dark
June 7, 2013 at 12:17
Wow I though an individual had the right to buy what they feel like buying, its our money at the end of the day. We don’t have to be friends after the purchase 🙂
M
June 7, 2013 at 11:26
no
oomjan
June 7, 2013 at 11:37
@FoxHoundR:disqus how old are you 1 year?
Voter
June 7, 2013 at 11:37
No, I already have a PC. The XBOX One essentially is a media PC with a steam like service with no offline capability.
Argentil
June 7, 2013 at 11:38
That is it, in a nutshell. MS will be rolling out Kinect 2.0 for PC, and the line will be even more blurred.
hayted
June 7, 2013 at 11:39
I am still waiting to hear of all the facts from Shhhhhhhhhhh-ony. They have been very quiet. When companies go quiet expect sh$t to go down. At the moment they look like the hero but not enough is known on their system and rulings. MS has taken all the flack while Sony has not come out and said second hand games will be as they are now. Internet thing is fine for me – I got Xbox Live and the internet is always on at my spot so gaming on the PS3 and Xbox does not effect me but I can imagine that it really could effect others. Not everyone has internet at home and use it at work. Also price and exclusives do effect my choice – If things are too pricey in the beginning then I will only be able to get one console and even with all their hush hush I do believe it will be the PS4 at the moment. E3 should shed some light and I can make a clear choice in a couple days time.
Argentil
June 7, 2013 at 11:44
I am so sure they will announce no DRM at their conference. I have this image of Kazuo Hirai sitting on the news, just bursting to let it out. Wait until E3, Kaz. Just a couple more days buddy, good job.
hayted
June 7, 2013 at 11:52
That would be super sweet! I really hope so – things would be clear cut then. Sony would win the next generation before it even started!
Tbone187
June 7, 2013 at 11:54
Here’s a slogan for Sony…..
Sony: The People’s Champ…
I reckon Sony can tick off Next Gen war as won if they don’t implement these atrocious DRM restrictions…
Xelus
June 7, 2013 at 11:39
In all honesty, i have a saying that goes:
When I didn’t have internet, I hated online gaming and online exclusive games.
I now have a 10mb uncapped line, and I still hate online gaming and exclusive online games.
A few years back I told my brother, the online thing is going to backfire really badly, look where we are today. I prefer a LAN above online gaming.
Jonah Cash
June 7, 2013 at 11:39
No, I hate being told what to do and how and when to do it!!!
I have been without my ADSL for 3 and a half weeks earlier this year in March. Reason: Telkom’s technician was very busy, asked if I can speak to him to “incentivise” him in to coming my way. I got a flat out NO, you are not aloud to phone them. They will phone you when they get to you….. I was not a happy camper!!
Dean_12
June 7, 2013 at 11:39
I won’t be getting an X Bone (sounds like a nice dog treat doesn’t it?)
This DRM does not do it for me, I chipped a PS1 ages ago but every game I had for my PS2 and PS3 were legit and cost alot of my money! I have never really given Xbox consideration and wont do so this time either. The DRM does not appeal to me especially when many of us can only obtain a 1MBPS line. I have had no internet for 3 months, so that essentially makes an XBone a no go for me.
Grant Hancock
June 7, 2013 at 11:41
Oh HELL NO ! … Definitely not getting Xboner … PS4 all the way (unless they suddenly reveal DRM stuffs as f’d up as MS)
riaan
June 7, 2013 at 11:41
I don’t have a good internet connection at home, so the Xbox One will just be an ugly doorstop for me. If they stick with the online requirement, then I won’t get one.
TiMsTeR1033
June 7, 2013 at 12:06
goodman have a bells!
Tbone187
June 7, 2013 at 11:43
Ha!!! It’ll take more than these silly novelty features to bring me across from PC…And now that the DRM makes PC gaming look like a God send, there’s absolutely no chance in hell that I’d purchase an Xbox even though I have the online capability.Simply coz these are underhand tactics to hold people hostage despite paying immense amounts for the actual game… and I’m a rebel like that…
fred
June 7, 2013 at 11:45
Never planned to.
Xexonix
June 7, 2013 at 11:46
No I will not get one, regardless, the reason being many complexes don’t have telephone lines and due to telkom have been without DSL for long periods… If Sony Comes up with the same Drivel, I will port back to PC and hang onto my Xbox360 for those bored moments…
Jonah Cash
June 7, 2013 at 11:46
Please watch this, and see that Samsung has already perfected the Kinect, without it being intrusive!!!
Jonah Cash
June 7, 2013 at 11:52
@hammersteyn:disqus , I fixed it… I’m sorry….
Ryan Williams
June 7, 2013 at 11:47
At the end of the day the chose to buy either console comes down to this in South Africa – DRM, Availabilty and Quality of Services for all consoles (Telkom,Xbox Live or PSN features,customer support,and ease of access) and Games.
These play a huge part in purchasing the Xbox One or PS4. Dont actually think either console IS the actually problem really.
Todor Doutchevitch
June 7, 2013 at 11:49
I have an xbox360 at the moment (chose it over the PS3 as it was cheaper and I got it before the
PS3 was out yet). While I love my console I will not be buying the xbox one.
Should Sony implement a similar system, then I will not buy a PS4 either.
Basically I am waiting for the news from Sony to decide if it will be a PS4, or if I am going
to upgrade my PC. As far as MS goes, I don’t even care what they have to say about the games at
E3, as my mind is made up.
I am currently stuck without internet at home. Telkom tell me that they don’t have the
infrastructure (and I need to wait until 2014 at the earliest). It has been
over 2 years now since I applied for my line. I don’t have an xbox live account
(nor do I want one).
If Sony are smart, they can win the next gen war before it has even begun.
Argentil
June 7, 2013 at 11:49
Don’t feed the troll guys.
Its Just a Ride
June 7, 2013 at 12:05
…….
OVG
June 7, 2013 at 12:21
FRANCIS I LOVE YOU MAN
Argentil
June 7, 2013 at 12:23
Oh Francis. Whatever will he do next?
TiMsTeR1033
June 7, 2013 at 12:25
lol love from a very far distance….
Sentient_Slug
June 7, 2013 at 12:35
Gavin is there no way to block OBVIOUS trolls such as fox hound? i mean he aint even contributing. known troll. ruins the lazygamer experience.
Its Just a Ride
June 7, 2013 at 12:40
Gav is going for double Batman…..
Mike Irish
June 7, 2013 at 13:18
As of right now, I will not be getting an xbox one. Theirhave been times that I have had no internet due to wires down, or not wanting to have it to save money.
Aussious
June 7, 2013 at 13:24
Dignified fellow gamers please stop feeding the troll, logic and reason don’t work on him…By replying we only making his stronger.
R4geGam3r
June 7, 2013 at 13:42
I’m still on the fence and waiting what exclusive M$ have. If they show anything I like I’ll jump in, but there’s something about the PS4 and how Sony have been presenting it that just makes me want to get it day one.PS I love that the fanboi wars and getting back in full swing.
Tidycpc
June 7, 2013 at 14:41
Yes!!!
LJ Roos
June 7, 2013 at 14:45
Nee ou! Fok, jy mal? Ek soek nie daai kak in hierdie huis nie! Neeee my bliksem, nee man, sies! Skaam jou! Nee! Sies!
Bad4Good
June 9, 2013 at 03:43
No way, Microshafts draconian DRM is a console killer especially here in SA with the bandwidth restrictions we have on our DSL. The beauty of console gaming is that you can simply insert a disc and play whether you have an internet connection or not. The always online requirement will kill sales everywhere except the US. I’ll stick with my ageing Xbox 360 and my Uber PC.
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
June 11, 2013 at 10:52
lol no!
Dahmenator
June 19, 2013 at 09:13
where r these exclusives? all crap in most peoples opinion. titanfall and MGS5 were thought to be X1 exclusives but went to ps4 too.so leaves only Ryse and that was not very impressive and i believe it didnt run smoothly during E3 which shows x1 will have many bugs like 360 had.and better gaming device? yeah that communist box is great…restrictions r always nice…