MajorNelson's FAQ and Q&A comments and analysis (Updated)

[JenSeven]

Right. Larry Hryb [https://twitter.com/majornelson] posted this: http://news.xbox.com/2013/05/qa
So, let's do an analysis.

Editor?s Note: Today is an exciting day for Xbox. This morning we shared our vision for a new generation of games, TV and entertainment. We wanted to address some top questions we?ve seen from our fans, so here we go.

Internet wasn't quite responding in the way we wanted, so let's clear up a few things, or confuse other things even more.

Q: Does Xbox One require an ?always on? Internet connection?
A: No, it does not have to be always connected, but Xbox One does require a connection to the Internet. We?re designing Xbox One to be your all-in-one entertainment system that is connected to the cloud and always ready. We are also designing it so you can play games and watch Blu-ray movies and live TV if you lose your connection.

"Xbox One does require a connection to the Internet." so yes, it does.
"if you lose your connection." It needs to have Internet if you want to begin these activities, but if you "lose your connection" it will continue to work for a while.

Q: How do consumers benefit by being connected to the cloud?
A: The cloud makes every experience better and more accessible. Because Xbox One is powered by the cloud:

Your games have more power available to create new gameplay, persistent worlds, and deeper experiences.

"Your games have more power" Just like SimCity did. Really. It wasn't DRM, they actually did calculations and such on external servers.

Your system and games can update automatically, so you shouldn?t have to wait for downloads or updates.

Nope, you'll have to wait for the installation though, just like with software updates on Windows.

Your games and entertainment are stored and saved in the cloud, so you can access them anytime, from any Xbox One.*
Start a game, movie, or TV show on one console and finish exactly where you left off on another.
You can play multiplayer games with your friends, stream movies or TV shows right away, and enjoy the community and social features of Xbox Live.
Xbox One can recognize you, log you in and tailor your home screen just for you.

You can discover what your friends are playing, watching and listening to if they choose to share.
These are just a few examples of how customers benefit from our platform being connected to the Internet. It brings the future of TV and games to our consumers?and it?s designed for today and the decade ahead.

* Subject to content geographical restrictions.

Basically what your PC already does, only in a separate box connected to your TV.

Q: When will Xbox One launch and in what markets?
A: Xbox One will launch in markets around the world later this year. We?ll have more to share later.

Q: Can I use my current gamertag on Xbox One and will my Gamerscore and Achievements transfer?
A: Yes. Your current Xbox Live Gamertag will stay with you on Xbox One if you choose to keep it, and your hard-earned Gamerscore and Achievements will indeed carry over from Xbox 360.

Q: Will Xbox One be backward compatible with my existing games?
A: Xbox One hardware is not compatible with Xbox 360 games. We designed Xbox One to play an entirely new generation of games?games that are architected to take full advantage of state-of-the-art processors and the infinite power of the cloud. We care very much about the investment you have made in Xbox 360 and will continue to support it with a pipeline of new games and new apps well into the future.

We could also potentially release old 360 games on the shop, and you'll have to buy them again from us.

Q: Will Xbox One allow players to trade in, purchase and play pre-owned games?
A: We are designing Xbox One to enable customers to trade in and resell games. We?ll have more details to share later.

You'll have to pay for this, so the rental market is also screwed.

Q: Will my current Xbox Live Gold membership work with Xbox One or will I have to buy a new one?
A: You do not need to buy a new Xbox Live Gold membership. Your current membership will work on both Xbox 360 and Xbox One.

Yes, we'll keep requiring you to pay for online gaming just like in the past. You guys accepted this in the past and we will continue this practice.

Q: Why require Kinect with every Xbox One?
A: The all new Kinect is now an essential and integrated part of the platform. By having it as a consistent part of every Xbox One, game and entertainment creators can build experiences that assume the availability of voice, gesture and natural sensing, leading to unrivaled ease of use, premium experiences and interactivity for you.

"premium experiences" Yes, expect us to charge you for those as well.

Q: Do I need to have a specific cable or satellite TV provider to watch live TV on Xbox?
A: Our goal is to enable live TV through Xbox One in every way that it is delivered throughout the world, whether that?s television service providers, over the air or over the Internet, or HDMI-in via a set top box (as is the case with many providers in the US). The delivery of TV is complex and we are working through the many technologies and policies around the world to make live TV available where Xbox One is available.

The Xbox will function like a glorified motion controlled TV remote. As in this item [http://www.vg247.com/2013/05/21/xbox-one-live-tv-available-in-us-only-at-launch-requires-separate-device/] is explained, we will release a special peripheral for it: ?Live TV will require a supported receiver device with HDMI output, which is sold separately.". So a special XboxOne TV tuner box that you'll need to connect to the XboxOne in order to watch TV with it.

Q: Xbox One is a more powerful product compared to Xbox 360, but does it also use more power?
A: No. By providing multiple power states in Xbox One, we?ve balanced energy efficiency with functionality. We?ve taken a completely different approach to how Xbox One consumes power. It only uses the power it needs at that particular moment for the task at hand.

"we?ve balanced energy efficiency with functionality." So if it functions it consumes power, and probably more power. We're being nice and vague here.

 

[tippy2k2]

I swear it's like Microsoft is trying actively trying to get me to go back to Sony.

I was a big fan of the 360 (see my profile and you'll notice that I have over 50,000 gamer points) but Microsoft just seems hell-bent on making me switch. They say JUST enough to get everyone throwing rumors around (the "always online" statement above and the "pay to install to your system" [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/124216-Microsoft-Hints-at-Pre-Owned-Fee-For-Xbox-One-Games] comment they made earlier in the day) without clarifying what the hell they actually mean.

Paying for Live is pretty ridiculous to me as well but that might just be my own opinion.

 

[JenSeven]

Wow, Major Nelson is now backpaddling so hard it is starting to look like a waterfall going backwards.
http://majornelson.com/2013/05/21/xbox-one-and-used-games/

 

[tippy2k2]

Wow, Major Nelson is now backpaddling so hard it is starting to look like a waterfall going backwards.
http://majornelson.com/2013/05/21/xbox-one-and-used-games/

That wasn't so much backpedaling as it was just giving some more non-answers...

We know there is some confusion around used games on Xbox One and wanted to provide a bit of clarification on exactly what we've confirmed today. While there have been many potential scenarios discussed, today we have only confirmed that we designed Xbox One to enable our customers to trade in and resell games at retail.

Beyond that, we have not confirmed any specific scenarios.

Another piece of clarification around playing games at a friend's house - should you choose to play your game at your friend's house, there is no fee to play that game while you are signed in to your profile.

Seriously...what the hell is he actually saying? Can we get someone who is fluent in PR-speak to interpret this?

He's not backpedaling; he's digging the speculation grave deeper. Microsoft is trying their damndest to bury their new system before it even comes out. Maybe they want to leave the console race and this is their way of doing it?

 

[JenSeven]

He basically isn't saying anything and denying that other people have said things.
He claims Microsoft don't have a plan yet on the used games market (which they have but they don't seem to like the backlash and now deny that plan).
He also confirms that you can upload your profile to the cloud and play your own games on other people's consoles. HOWEVER, this would mean taking the physical copy of the game with you, installing the game on their console, waiting for all the updates and such and then only being able to play that game on your own profile. If your friend also wants to play that game, they'll need to pay for it and activate it on their own profile.

So, yeah...

 

[ItsNotRudy]

"Xbox One does require a connection to the Internet." so yes, it does.
"if you lose your connection." It needs to have Internet if you want to begin these activities, but if you "lose your connection" it will continue to work for a while.

Im assuming popping in a disc for .insert random singleplayer here. The One's other features are obviously all social/multimedia stuff, so yeah.

Nope, you'll have to wait for the installation though, just like with software updates on Windows.

Not necessarily. Win Update in Windows 8 is an unnoticed process. So are game updates in Steam. Don't have to restart when an update comes out, it'll just do it when I'm not busy. For multis like Dota 2, the game will have you restart briefly, so you're updated like the other players.

Basically what your PC already does, only in a separate box connected to your TV.

That's pretty uncalled for. All consoles ever do what a PC already did/does, but then as a box to the TV. Controllers? PC did it. Games? PC did it. You can't really use that as an argument. Consoles- all of them- do nothing a PC cannot, but they are practical in a different manner.

We could also potentially release old 360 games on the shop, and you'll have to buy them again from us.

Just as Nintendo did with Sega games, N64 games etc. And they seem to imply keeping a market for the 360, just like the PSX still received games after the PS2 came out. But whatever the case, you still have your old 360 to play your old games on, I don't see the problem. The hardware is incompatible and there is no fix for this. The Wii can play GC because the Wii is pretty much the same hardware and OS as the GameCube with a bit more bling. It set a false precedent. Consoles like the SNES, Sega, N64 etc. were never backwards compatible either and nobody complained.

You'll have to pay for this, so the rental market is also screwed.

The rental market is dying. Nobody wants to rent anything with so much available online. If they can make a decent rental system in the cloud, more power to them. I'm not an Xbox user, nor do I plan to buy any of this gen's consoles, but defending physical renting is archaic. Some things need to die off, like 2nd hand stores and rental places.

Yes, we'll keep requiring you to pay for online gaming just like in the past. You guys accepted this in the past and we will continue this practice.

How do you propose they make a profit then? Last I checked Sony is bleeding PS3 money and the Wii has no online option and got profit from selling ancient GameCube hardware for a good return. They provide what nobody else has in a profitable manner.

"we?ve balanced energy efficiency with functionality." So if it functions it consumes power, and probably more power. We're being nice and vague here.

I think you misunderstand. Newer hardware is becoming a lot more friendly and efficient than previous hardware, even at higher speed. Look at the Ivy Bridge series from Intel and various mobile processors. Compare those the the old Sandy Bridge or Pentium processors. And multiple states most likely means power saving modes. This exists on PC also, you dont do anything intense? We clock the CPU down to a degree where typing a letter is still swift, but we're not cycling at useless speeds. You won't need a full 3.2ghz to play Solitaire or browse Escapist for example.

 

[JenSeven]

"Xbox One does require a connection to the Internet." so yes, it does.
"if you lose your connection." It needs to have Internet if you want to begin these activities, but if you "lose your connection" it will continue to work for a while.

Im assuming popping in a disc for .insert random singleplayer here. The One's other features are obviously all social/multimedia stuff, so yeah.

Also it seems to need to dial home once a day.
I expect that it will need to dial home every time you start playing a game, watch a movie or do anything else.

Nope, you'll have to wait for the installation though, just like with software updates on Windows.

Not necessarily. Win Update in Windows 8 is an unnoticed process. So are game updates in Steam. Don't have to restart when an update comes out, it'll just do it when I'm not busy. For multis like Dota 2, the game will have you restart briefly, so you're updated like the other players.

Basically what your PC already does, only in a separate box connected to your TV.

That's pretty uncalled for. All consoles ever do what a PC already did/does, but then as a box to the TV. Controllers? PC did it. Games? PC did it. You can't really use that as an argument. Consoles- all of them- do nothing a PC cannot, but they are practical in a different manner.

More than any other console the XBone seems to actually want to be a PC, with alt-tabbing, all the social media integration, trending and such. Only with far worse controls. Using a smartphone that hardly anyone has, a motion sensor that you can't turn off and will constantly monitor you even if you turned the XBone off, just in case you might want to give it a command. Using Smartglass that hardly anyone wants. Also, without the ability to upgrade the hardware, something that a PC will allow to do.

You'll have to pay for this, so the rental market is also screwed.

The rental market is dying. Nobody wants to rent anything with so much available online. If they can make a decent rental system in the cloud, more power to them. I'm not an Xbox user, nor do I plan to buy any of this gen's consoles, but defending physical renting is archaic. Some things need to die off, like 2nd hand stores and rental places.

2nd hand stores need to die off? Wait, do you even know what you're saying?
Let's compare it with the real world shall we?
A 2nd hand store is exactly the same as an antique store or a used car dealer. You are able to buy a pre-owned product there. Now with antique stores and used car dealers we don't have the original manufacturer standing there blocking you access or not allowing you to use the product unless you pay them a fee as well.
Ownership over a product that you bought and your ability to do with it what you want is a basic principle of market economy. Reselling a product that you own is as normal as it gets, and MS and Sony want to change that and claim it's a "service" and that we need their permission to use a product that we bought.
Imagine car companies doing that? Imagine book publishers doing that?
If I buy a book from a 2nd hand book store, do I need to have the publisher's permission to read it?
This is mental!

Yes, we'll keep requiring you to pay for online gaming just like in the past. You guys accepted this in the past and we will continue this practice.

How do you propose they make a profit then? Last I checked Sony is bleeding PS3 money and the Wii has no online option and got profit from selling ancient GameCube hardware for a good return. They provide what nobody else has in a profitable manner.

You're seriously saying that Microsoft don't make incredible profits?
Are you really claiming that they cannot allow a simple thing (that's completely free on a PC) because they NEED that income?

"we?ve balanced energy efficiency with functionality." So if it functions it consumes power, and probably more power. We're being nice and vague here.

I think you misunderstand. Newer hardware is becoming a lot more friendly and efficient than previous hardware, even at higher speed. Look at the Ivy Bridge series from Intel and various mobile processors. Compare those the the old Sandy Bridge or Pentium processors. And multiple states most likely means power saving modes. This exists on PC also, you dont do anything intense? We clock the CPU down to a degree where typing a letter is still swift, but we're not cycling at useless speeds. You won't need a full 3.2ghz to play Solitaire or browse Escapist for example.

Also let's compare the power required to run an NES with that of a 360? Yeah, thought so.
Also, let's not forget that you cannot turn the XBone off. It will only ever be in sleep mode, unless you actually unplug it.
It will be in sleep mode and the Kinect will always be on since it is constantly waiting for you to give it commands. It will constantly drain power.
So no, this thing is in no way energy efficient.

 

[mr141177]

Good thing i got a free power board that shuts off power if no or low drain is detected. No sleep mode for me then.
Gotta love "the infinite power of the cloud". 100% dependent on your connection of course

 

[seditary]

games that are architected to take full advantage of state-of-the-art processors and the infinite power of the cloud.

I just died.

This is grade-A bullshit.

 

[KingsGambit_v1legacy]

Does anyone remember when consoles were for playing games? Ahhh, good times, good times. The winner of the next gen should have been the one that plays games the best. Instead they all do a mediocre job of it and offer bullshit cloud and motion nonsense instead of features players want, like better hardware and backward compatibility.

 

[Total LOLige]

What I want to know, is will my "original" Kiinect work with the Xbone? If not I've got an expensive paperweight with a camera. The more a read about it the less I like it. I laughed all through the live event, really hard when they announced an exclusive patrnership with EA, it's like an evil dream team. I'm disappointed that Messi sold his soul to EA and Microsoft, I thought a world class footballer from humble beginnings in Argentina might avoid teaming up with evil corporations. So much hilarious PR bullplop in that reveal, "everything is connected(kinected), all in one", they said connected quite a lot.

 

[JenSeven]

What I want to know, is will my "original" Kiinect work with the Xbone? If not I've got an expensive paperweight with a camera. The more a read about it the less I like it. I laughed all through the live event, really hard when they announced an exclusive patrnership with EA, it's like an evil dream team. I'm disappointed that Messi sold his soul to EA and Microsoft, I thought a world class footballer from humble beginnings in Argentina might avoid teaming up with evil corporations. So much hilarious PR bullplop in that reveal, "everything is connected(kinected), all in one", they said connected quite a lot.

They announced a new Kinect. A better camera, integrated OS, better connectivity and mandatory.
So I can place a safe bet on that the new Kinect will be included in the normal package and that the one you already own can go dumpster diving.

 

[Whitbane]

Is it too late for me to start going 'Outside'? I keep hearing that can be pretty fun, but I wouldn't know.

Also, obligatory "Fuck you, Microsoft."

 

[JenSeven]

Is it too late for me to start going 'Outside'? I keep hearing that can be pretty fun, but I wouldn't know.

Also, obligatory "Fuck you, Microsoft."

I guess I'll go back to tabletop gaming. I still have my 3rd edition D&D books somewhere, and I was quite a DM back in the day. Maybe I can find some other people that are tired with all this junk to play with me again

 

[Lunar Templar]

Is it too late for me to start going 'Outside'? I keep hearing that can be pretty fun, but I wouldn't know.

Also, obligatory "Fuck you, Microsoft."

I've been to this 'outside'. tiss an interesting place, pretty in some spots to.

more over.

Anyone else miss the 6th gen, I think it is (PS2/Xbox/Gamecube)?

cause I do :/ none of this bull was even a thought back then

 

[Imper1um]

Okay, the funny thing is that most people stuck around with the X360 because their friends were playing it. Now, everyone gets a "Hard Reset." They get the ability to, with the help of their friends, decide if they want to go for the PS4 or the Xbox3. Now, you all have the option to see what kind of gaming options are available. So far, you've seen that Xbox3 Used Games will require a fee (or at least its overly ambiguous), that the console is more "TV Centric" (the point of a Gaming Console is gaming), and that it won't really fix a few issues that the X360 has had, just offer you a new look (if you're smart enough to notice the difference), and, congratulations, you're also going to have to deal with probably Ads, and a payment fee.

Now, you look over at the PS4, which, since you've been a Xbox360 owner, you've had no need to look at. While they haven't shown the console, they have shown how they are supporting gaming, you know, the thing that you're going to buy the console for. They are offering the ability to, in any game, create highlights of your games. They will be supporting Gaikai Backwards Compatibility (I really hope they add in a discount if you have the physical game with you). They have shown off what kind of gaming they are going for, and they haven't really cared about all of the gimmicks that Xbox3 has been attempting to show off.

See, the Xbox3 hasn't garnered a lot of "conversion support." If anything, they have shot themselves in the foot with the crowd that will support them Day 1: the gamers. Its the gamers that will pre-order so they can get Day 1 content, Day 1 Games, and Day 1 Support. These "casuals" and "TV Watchers" that the Xbox3 seem to be aiming towards are more of a "soft" crowd. With the availability and easy setup of current TV Systems, Live TV watchers WILL be slow adopters of the Xbox3, simply because they already have the ability to switch between LiveTV and another console. The "ease of use" to switch between Live TV and whatever else is out there won't appeal to the Day1 crowd simply because of the mentality "well, I already have something that does that."

Xbox3 has failed terribly on their announcement. I give PS4 props, although they didn't announce the specs of the console, or show the console look, at least they showed gaming at a gaming console announcement.

 

[JenSeven]

Haha, okay, more goodness.
Major Nelson / Larry Hryb did a public interview on yahoo. Here it is, with some comments from me.

Wednesday May 22, 2013
3:59
Jason Gilbert, Yahoo News:
Hi everyone! I'm Yahoo News technology editor Jason Gilbert, and we are very excited to be joined by Larry Hryb, aka Major Nelson, for a chat about the Xbox One.

4:00
Jason Gilbert, Yahoo News:
Hi Larry!

4:00
Major Nelson (Larry Hryb):
Hello! I am Larry Hryb, Xbox LIVE's Major Nelson...I work on the Xbox team that developed Xbox LIVE, Xbox 360 and now Xbox One.

4:01 Comment From Max
Larry, could you please provide some more clarity as to how users will be able to play used games on the Xbox One?

4:01 Jason Gilbert, Yahoo News:
(We're going to be taking one question at a time, because Major Nelson is only one man.)

4:02 Major Nelson (Larry Hryb):
We are still months away from the launch of Xbox One & policy decisions are still being finalized.

Nice and clear answer. Expect to see many of these.
Basically, they have seen the backlash and are possibly thinking of altering a thing or two.

4:04 Comment From mike
How long ago where you talking about xbox one within the xbox team?

4:05 Major Nelson (Larry Hryb):
We've been thinking about Xbox One for a few years now.

This is logical. Kinda seems like a question posed by a MS employee that they placed there.

4:05 Comment From Mikayla
Could you clarify the situation regarding multiple accounts on ONE console. My boyfriend and I both have our own accounts. Will we be made to pay twice for 1 game in order for us both to use our own accounts?

4:06 Major Nelson (Larry Hryb):
As I noted earlier we're still working on some of the policies..but our goal is that it would work like it works today on Xbox 360.

Again, possibly seen the backlash and are rethinking.

4:07 Comment From Ivan
Major,why do you think gamers should buy XboxOne?

4:09 Major Nelson (Larry Hryb):
Today's gamers want access to great games...the Xbox One will have great games powered by Xbox LIVE. We've worked hard to create the ultimate All In One Console. BTW : We have a LOT more gaming news to share at E3

Kinda vague and a non-answer. Again. Please start answering questions.

4:10 Jason Gilbert, Yahoo News:
A question a lot of you are asking: What's behind the name "Xbox One," and how did you convince the entire world that it was going to be called the Xbox 720?

4:12 Major Nelson (Larry Hryb):
As far 720 is concerned...that was a name the community came up with. We never considered that name.

Why is this a question here?

4:12 Comment From Robert Stokes
Mr.Hyrb what do you believe separates the xbox one from the ps4 gaming related


4:14 Major Nelson (Larry Hryb):
Well, Xbox LIVE for one. We're very proud of the service that we've built. 48 Million people agree with us. That is just one of the things. Now, I have not had a chance to spend time with the console, so we'll have to wait until their final product launches before I can really comment.

So, you're starting an Q&a without actually knowing what you're talking about and giving complete non-answers about it?
Is it going to be a subscription based service again? How much will it cost us? Answer a question!

4:14 Comment From Joe
Hi Larry. There seems to be some confusion in the media on how frequently users must connect to the internet to use the Xbox One. Will this be as frequent as once a day as rumored or will we be able to use the console for extended periods of time without an active connection? Thank you.

4:16 Major Nelson (Larry Hryb):
Answer: No. It does not have to be always connected but it does require an internet connection.

Larry, please answer the question. You didn't give a answer to the question.

4:17 Comment From Sam
What are Microsoft doing to welcome smaller, independent developers to the Xbox One?

4:20 Major Nelson (Larry Hryb):
We're working on a plan for Xbox One is a platform that allows all creators, including those who work on games and apps, regardless of team size, funding, biz model, etc. to be a part of the future of Xbox One.

ANSWER THE QUESTION! THAT IS NOT AN ANSWER TO THE QUESTION!

4:21 Comment From robert t
How expensive is this system gonna be

4:21 Major Nelson (Larry Hryb):
We have not announced price yet...look for details on that later this year.

So, maybe at E3?

4:22 Comment From Josh
Will there be headset bundled with every Xbox One?

4:23 Major Nelson (Larry Hryb):
We'll have details on accessories at E3...it's only 18 days away now.

Why would you ask that question? Do you work for Microsoft? Who would want to know that?

4:23 Comment From blame space
Which areas of the Xbox One will you be focusing on at your E3 presentation?

4:24 Major Nelson (Larry Hryb):
Games. Games. GAMES

Riiiiight.... we get to see the 3 year old Larry here?

4:24 Comment From Shane
Hey Larry, you wanted to share with us the controller. Can you maybe list some of the awesome things that you have updated in it. Also what are the two buttons where "start" and "back" used to be. Lastly, how does the new battery pack work?

4:25 Major Nelson (Larry Hryb):
The new controller is awesome I have spent a lot of time with it. If you like the Xbox 360 controller, you'll LOVE this controller. We have made over 40 improvements in the new design.

4:26 Major Nelson (Larry Hryb):
Regarding the Start and Back buttons, they'll perform similar functions but right now we don't have final names for them yet.

4:27 Major Nelson (Larry Hryb):
The controller takes 2 AA batteries. More details at E3

What are those 40 improvements? Answer the question. Is this a Q&A or not? Oh, E3 again... great.

4:28 Comment From Guest
How about My achievements earned on the 360, will they be visible on the one?

4:28 Major Nelson (Larry Hryb):
Yes your achievements and Gamerscore will carry over to Xbox One.

We already knew that. Do you also work for Microsoft and are asking useless questions to pad out the time?

4:29 Comment From paul
hey larry, will there be any support for 3d or 4k?

4:30 Major Nelson (Larry Hryb):
Indeed. Xbox One supports BOTH 3-D and 4K.

Okay. That's something we didn't know yet, but something we could have guessed at and expected.

4:30 Comment From belvedere350
Simple question. Can I opt to exclusively use the controller and NOT Kinect?

4:31 Major Nelson (Larry Hryb):
As always, that is a decision up to game creators.

That wasn't the question. The question was, can I dunk the Kinect into a dumpster and never ever use it or lay eyes on it and still use the Xbone?

4:31 Comment From Guest
What's the word on backwards compatibility with 360 games?

:33 Major Nelson (Larry Hryb):
Xbox One hardware is not compatible with Xbox 360 games. We designed Xbox One to play an entirely new generation of games. Games are architected to take full advantage of the state of the art processors and infinite power of the cloud.

... I think the only clouds Larry has been in are made of mercury and meth.

4:36 Comment From Guest
Does the new Kinect handle smaller rooms better than the Kinect 360?

4:37 Major Nelson (Larry Hryb):
It does. It has a much wider field of view which will allow it work in smaller spaces.

4:38 Major Nelson (Larry Hryb):
a 1080p wider field of view even!

Okay, you improved the Kinect, great. Can I also choose to not use the senseless useless thing?

4:39 Comment From Conrad Fenech
Simple question. Do you plan to make Xbox LIVE available worldwide, or it will remain available to a number of selected countries?

4:40 Major Nelson (Larry Hryb):
Good question....we are working hard at making Xbox LIVE available in as many regions as possible. Currently we are in 41 countries.

Oh good, only 155 more countries to go. Good job Microsoft *slow clap*

4:42 Comment From xb1
What feedback have you received from devs about the console?

4:43 Major Nelson (Larry Hryb):
They are very excited for Xbox One and the power of Xbox LIVE that will power it?as well as the unique aspects of Kinect and SmartGlass they can tap into

Oh great. I cannot wait for games that use the Kinect that I don't want, the Smartglass that I don't have or need and a Windows phone that hardly anyone uses because most people have either a Samsung Android phone or an Iphone. Nice way of limiting your market.

4:44 Comment From Jon Dons
Do you believe you've done enough to make the hardcore gamer happy while still appealing to a wider audience?

4:45 Major Nelson (Larry Hryb):
The hardcore gaming audience has given us some great feedback, and we watch that feedback carefully. I think they?ll be happy after E3.

Oh good, so you're going to redesign the entire thing and negate almost everything you said during the press release?

4:47 Comment From James O
any specific examples of how the new Xbox Live power will help games?

4:48 Major Nelson (Larry Hryb):
Indeed?the new architecture allows developers to do processing in the cloud in really really smart ways. That will results in much richer gaming experiences than ever before.

Show us and then maybe we'll believe you.

4:48 Major Nelson (Larry Hryb):
Again more at E3

4:49 Major Nelson (Larry Hryb):
Thanks for all the great questions....sorry we could not get to all of them. I encourage people to look at the official Xbox One FAQ we?ve posted that may answer more questions http://news.xbox.com/2013/05/qa


4:50 Jason Gilbert, Yahoo News:
I want to thank Larry for taking time out of his day (and staying twenty minutes late) to answer all of your questions. We didn't get to nearly all of them, of course, with over 7000 questions in about 40 minutes.

4:50 Jason Gilbert, Yahoo News:
Thanks for coming everyone, and we're looking forward to getting even more of those questions answered at E3.

4:51 Jason Gilbert, Yahoo News:
Good night, all!

Yes, thank you for giving us no answers and not clearing anything up at all.
Good job....