Gamespot: Xbox One will play audio CDs, but not MP3s

[d21lewis]

Madword said:

d21lewis said:
Might as well own a Wii U, then (shameless Wii U plug). What the heck, next gen? The last time I bought a CD, Michael Jackson had just died.

Personally I don't see the big issue... so it's not there at launch... I have about 10 other devices that can play MP3's if i really wanted it to...  People should not be buying next gen consoles for their MP3 playing ability... not saying that DLNA etc is not useful, but it can wait when compared to gaming services/functions.

It's really not.  I haven't used my PS3/360 to play MP3s in ages.  I just use the internet music services.  Sometimes it's fun to blow things out of proportion on the internet.  Cathartic, even.