That's what I would think.

The backlash is rough for now, but part of me is wanting to stick up for the Xbone.

I don't think it'll end up nearly as bad as people are thinking. I mean, as it stands, what we DO know is terrible, and if the console does ship with what it's being said to ship with, then I hope it burns. I do not, however, think that it will.

And to be honest, I hope the Xbox One does well. Not outstanding, and I hope Microsoft learns from its mistakes, but competition is good, and the PS4 and WiiU don't target the same demographics, so neither is really in a position to learn or compete with one another. This generation, Sony spent like 95% of it in last place, and that forced them to really step their game up. They really started pumping out games and especially quality exclusives, they made PS+ which proved to be the best premium service, their UI improved and so did their system features, and they ended up narrowly beating the Xbox 360, and could theoretically compete with the WiiU for first place since, according to Sony they plan on supporting the system for another 3 years.

My point is, Competition breeds quality. If the Xbone shoots itself in the foot, Sony wont even need to TRY hard to win this generation. And that's bad for everyone.

I truly hope that microsoft gets their collective head out of their asses, because I See them as suffering from "Sony E3 2006" syndrome, and that was an utter disaster.

1) The Wii U can still recover just fine, it'd make fine competition. Not the same demographics? Please.

2) The PS2 absolutely trounced its competition, as did the PS1. Would you say that Sony didn't try despite virtual lack of competition? They did LOTS of work during those two gens. PS3 fighting its way out of hell doesn't nullify that.

3) If the X1 competes in its current form, indeed, it should fail, hard. Otherwise - it sends the message that "we're fine with it"

Less competition doesn't mean nothing good will come.

The stakes for GameStop are massive. They can and should do everything they can to stop X1. The new One anti-retail policies are just the beginning. For them, it can't be allowed to succeed, lest what it will lead to.

Its only logical from their point of view

I think it's in their best interest to inform their customers about the XB1 policies, as it'll save them some trouble of people going in the store and complaining about those policies.

LOL!

I like! It's also fair too, Gamestop is informing potential customers about the complex limitations of the XB One.

It has been well documented on this site over the last number of years and I am sure BenV can add some insight here, but GameStop is number 1 for software purchases in the US.

It is in everyone bar Microsofts best interest to steer everyone away from the Xbone.

ironic...