So the specs just came screaming out on the X-box 1 and I thought I would give you my loyal readers a heads up in case you haven't heard yet.
Both systems seem to have near Identical hardware and software support, (exclusive titles not withstanding). The big kicker for me and the epic fail on the part of Microsoft is gonna be their always on camera and internet connection through the Kinect, which is part of every Xbox 1. Not only is this akin to 24 hr surveillance in your own home but it will be required for you to maintain an online connection to play your games. I don't know about you but for this gamer that is a huge issue. For one I refuse to have any corporate surveillance device in my house for any reason. (not that I have anything to hide, but I enjoy my privacy) 2nd the fact that I won't be able to purchase or sell used games for my new system is a slap in the face. Essentially by signing up for the new Xbox 1 I am entering into a bad lease agreement with really shitty terms. Now there are a lot of questions about the ps4 also but none of my major issues with the XBOX 1 seem to be going cross platform.
So my verdict is this, unless changes are made quickly Xbox 1 is dead in the water, (It just hasn't realized it yet) and ps4 or WII U win the console war.
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