http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_world_problems

Seriously, guys, the premature reactions to these unconfirmed rumors are really, really sad.  

Stop being so reactionary and stereotypical, thus leading so much credence to the availability heuristic and confirmation bias.  Be better!!!

If people didn't react and speculate on rumors, then gaming journalism wouldn't exist. In fact, journalism in general wouldn't exist as rumors are the highest source of traffic. They generate the most discussion.

A lot seemed plausible until the full install games... wow that would ruin the experience for everyone.

You'd be severely limited to the number of games you could just pick up and play ... I mean how big is an average game in HD now and how big will they become considering all three companies are using bluray?

Interesting it true... have to really see it in real usage to see how well it works. Would also mean a lot more digital push then if people effectively don't need the disc. Personally, I like that. One less reason to get up off my ass.. why would I want to change game discs?

I dont wanna sound mean,but if kincet and the windows version need 8 gigs of ram

So, I suppose JayWood's thread is a duplicate. I'll just repeat what I said in there. If it does require Kinect to even start, then that is a huge fail. What if the camera breaks, but the system is fine. No more games for you? Fuck that.

Also, to those who keep saying that these are "just rumors," DUH! That's why everyone keeps saying, "IF this is true..." There's nothing wrong with a little speculation. It's not like we'll continue to hold those opinions if the rumors turn out to be false.

Not sure I agree. 

There are a lot of very interesting things Microsoft is doing with Kinect next generation.  Besides improving upon all the features that were available with Kinect, Kinect 2 will be a fundamental component to Illumiroom, including the Fortaleza glasses, and Skype.

You won't.  Kinect 2 will be included with the console.

Where Microsoft will make up the cost of the Kinect unit is with Illumiroom.

That's the problem. Why force bundle an add-on that most people will not want to use? 
But if this rumor is true then they took it one step further with Kinect required to even use the next Xbox. Is this some sort of DRM? What possible reason would Microsoft have for doing this?

How do you know that?  We have not seen or read about anything that 'Kinect 2.0' will do and you already say that most people will not want to use it.  You are not even leaving the possibility that they have some really cool and awesome stuff that will excite most gamers and that they'll look forward to it.  No, you're just taking a general statement from a rumor and instantly assuming it's going to be something people hate.

THIS is what I mean about premature reactions to rumors.

So how else could we respond?  How about this:  "Well if this is true, I sure hope they have some awesome things with Kinect 2.0 to justify it" or something like would be much preferred.  Instead we get meltdowns.  *sigh*

I must have read a different article then everyone in here. Where did it say Microsoft was making us use Kinect?