Most of the commentary about Xbox One (aside from the suspicions surrounding used games, "always" on internet access, and the spying Kinect) has been around how Microsoft is targeting non-gamers.  My question is does anybody believe that many, or even a handful of people, will actually buy one of the next gen consoles and not use it for gaming?  I just don't see it.  It reminds of the Xbox 360 announcement when Microsoft talked about how a hypothetical "Skater Girl" (or some other lame moniker dreamed up by Microsoft) would buy the Xbox 360 strictly for the online community, though she would not herself play games.  Its seemed totally rediculous then and never materialized.  Has anything really changed?  I appreciate the success of Hulu and Netflix, and others since then, but I can get that for much cheaper on Apple TV, Google TV, Rokue, etc. for $100.00 and no subscription.  Is anybody going to pay $400+ for a gaming console just to do the same thing?

This isn't an article to bash Xbox One, as I think it will be a really compelling gaming machine.  I think it will sell extremely successfully to gamers, and gamers will also utilize the great media features it offers.  I just don't think it will ever be considered as a general media device that Microsoft is marketing it as, and I don't believe it will sell at all with non-gamers.

Thoughts?

Non-gamers bought Xbox bundled with Kinect for $300 and less. Non-gamers bought Wii for $250 and less. Non-gamers didn't think they needed another Wii (U) for $300-$350. Will current Kinect players think they need another Kinect for more than $400? I would say: No.

No they won't. Maybe only people who love sports! (SPORTS, SPORTS, TELEVSION etc). But only gamers will buy X1, Wii U or PS4

It's hard to tell, we're not even fully aware of what it can actually do. I'd wait till E3 to ask this question. E3 is mostly for games and I believe MS will bring the games too but there is at least one more big "non-gaming" function up their sleeves I believe.

OK, but those non-gamers bought the Wii and Kinect to play news types of games, thus becoming gamers in the process.  It may seem like semantics, but I am asking if anyone will really purchase the Xbox One solely on the media capabilities.

No

People are not going to buy Xbox for something most already had for DECADES(yes, i'm talking about cable)

And I was clearly referring to the prices those people even start considering these consoles. At $400 Xbox One can be the best media hub in the universe and it's still too expensive for the "casual" audience. Now, many elitists will buy Xbox One, but that won't be enough sales to make it a successful product.

Why would they? especially as they all cost so much money

i personally don't believe the non-gaming features shown where compelling enough to motivate any consumers to play (an assumed) $400 for xbone or ps4 or wiiU JUST for the non- gaming features.

..now that could change over time. services will get better. but at launch i don't anyone will be buying it but gamers. 2 years down the road when the services are better and the cost is lower... i dunno. maybe.

Why would they?

I don't need a $500 box to hit the input button on my remote so I can switch between gaming and live TV.
I also don't need it for Fantasy Football - Direct TV has offered live updates during games circa 2011.

What does it offer a non-gamer that they don't already own (Stereo, Cable/Satellite, Computer/Tablet/Phone)?

Nothing at all.