Paranoia from government is disturbing

Only they can film us, that's probably why government don't like it 

except it can be turned off.

Not when the console is on. Nowhere have they confirmed that yet.

I doubt they have the camera (on the phone) working inside your house even when the thing is off. GPS is actually quite useful. If they are recording conversations though, that is against the law in my country of origin at least. Only the police can do that and they need an authorisation from the judge.

Mantaining a log of your activities is normal though. Things like wich numbers you called and wich items you bought or browsed on the shop. The log is necessary for the detailed bill and browse history is something that has been used for ages on websites like say amazon for example.

This is nowhere near the intrusion microsoft is trying to make with the Xbone.

Also for those that say microsoft wouldnt make a console that would be deemed illegal, i lol. Microsoft has in several times ignored rulings of european courts on the charges of monopoly practices. They have been heavily fined and i dont know if they ended up doing what they were told. If not im sure they will be fined again.

They will launch this and if deemed illegal they will still keep selling it and take the fines if they deem it worth it versus spying on those that bought it. Its a disgusting practice.

We in europe take abuses to our rights very seriously.

For such an advanced country, I'm surprised they are so paranoid about technology. Particular entertaining device like this.

Its been advised to turn webcams off when your not using them because they can be hacked to monitor you. Thats the problem, you cant turn off the kinect camera without turning off the Xbox1, which in turn means it wont be the all in one media hub they want it to be

source of webcam hacking: http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/03/rat-breeders-meet-the-men-who-spy-on-women-through-their-webcams/.

It will get released in Germany but will probably be delayed.

I expected this. Stuff like some of the XONE's features are a sore subject in Europe. The EU's extremely strict on privacy issues and consumer protection. Microsoft's probably going to need to change some stuff or be ready to get fined (big time, again).

It's going to be far worse with Google Glass though, I don't think that thing will ever come to the market here. I just won't be allowed. And rightfully so in GG's case I might add.

Actually if it can be turned off, who cares! Now everyone is just overacting a little.