Xbox one will also be able to access full tv from cable providers via a cable provider app. I work at sky in the uk. Sky are currently building a new xbox one app where you can access all its tv through that negating the need for the cable box. Similar to 360 but this time with access to every station and full recording available.
we are also under the impression that virgin in the uk are building 1 to for xbox one. So your 2nd point isn't very valid. I believe from the info o. This i have from work is the cable box thing is an option for those who haven't set up the online side of their sky or vitgin package. In fact with sky you can pay per month just for the online side which will be the app.
the xbox one imo is actually an awesome machine. Drm and used games are not an issue. 10 game family sharing and instant game and app switching is gonna be amazing.







