I predicted gamestop would not accept the azure cloud system ms put up lying down and I also predict ms gamers will pay dearly for it. Sony has no drm based system agreement or lock on gamestop so the sony haters can keep hating with zero proof to back up anything they say. Ms knows the fallout of all of this..... they aren't that out of touch.

Amen Polygon, amen.
And people say they're MS-biased...

Couldn't have put it better myself

I'm surprised that so many American based sites are so against the One, as long as customers buy it though, I suppose they'll be fine.

The Wall Street Journal? What a bunch of Fanboys!

I have consistent access to internet, but i dont particularly want to buy into these terrorist demands from a consumer. Why couldn't they release regular piece of hardware that operates like 360, why change something that's not broken. Fucking ludicrous.

You're right. The first step when someone gets The One should be "Will I have regular internet access" For the vast majority of people in first world countries that are in the market to buy it, that would be an automatic, "yes". Once they get that squared away, it will be "Do the features and games make it worth the purchase?" and that will be up to the individual (so far things are looking good on that front).

The used game policy will not be an issue for most because a). you can still buy them and b). digital titles will start to see more and more sales. With the 360 being mostly physical copies, it already has some really good deals for digital downloads. Just imagine that when digital becomes even more prominent (think Steam).

As to the bolded, well, we know that isn't even remotely true and it's not even a factor for most. Most people have internet in the US (and I'm sure it's the same in any first world country), that is a fact. Last time I checked 80% of households in the US had internet and I can guarantee you that the remaining majority of that 20% aren't in the market for The One anyways (think older people without internet).

In my opinion, the biggest issue is the required daily game check ... and what that means when the servers are shut down.

Barring some magnanimous act by Microsoft, it means that your system can no longer play games. Which means it does not matter if you bought new or used, full price or discount. They all become worthless.

I hope the EU ban this console. Consumers have rights and M$ are shafting them.

steam is completely different. It is far more flexbile.