Destructoid: Xbox One can run four apps at the same time in the background

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DevilRising said:
Honestly, so what? I remember Miyamoto once making a comment pre-Gamecube launch that the GC was powerful enough that it could run 4 N64 games at the same time. That's neat. But functionally pointless.

What do I care if I can run a bunch of apps in the background? The system is overpriced and still has most of the same issues it had before MS pulled a 180 on some of their new policies.

Bottom line is, features are neat, but Show Me the Games.

It's important because it means you can have Skype running, any source of music running, a browser running, and the video capture running at the same time that you're playing a game.

Why would I want all those running at once?

Skype - To chat with friends while I'm playing a game.
A music program - To listen to tunes while I'm playing a game.
A web browser - To cheat.
Video capturing - To record my game.