im sorry but i really have to disagree with you on this. we are not ill because we think about the future, we are human because we do that. i talk about games and i talk about my gaming experiences, i try to be a good poster and i try to be as sensable as possible. but i will not close my mouth when whats going on is simply bullshit, for as long as i remember i have been playing video games, so many amazing memories have been created with them, whether they were with my family, friends or alone. this isnt about my console of choice or an immature fanboy war, this is about something that every poster on her has in commen, our love for video games. and microsoft has its own vision for it, one that i dont not agree with and one that i simply am against. i have a right to talk about this and i will. me and you are very good friends and we respect each other very much (except when you send me banana pictures!) but as i said i have to disagree with you on this one. the past is important, the present is as well, and so is the future. this is an issue and even microsofts actions acknowledged it, we should be talking about it, for our sake. 

for what purpose? control

I guess we can worry about this in like 7 years then... My guess is by then sony will be on board for drm as well...

Who cares. I'll be too old to care.

You are right that I respect you and you are an awesome banana :P

But....The problem is already solved.  If it happens in the 9th generation and people still don't want it then people can fight it again like they did this time.  At this very moment though there is no need to fight something that has already disappeared for the time being.

I was just poking him a little. Also, I don't time for the present.

lol, after seeing the quote, my interpretation was actually pretty good

well you can just say that this thread is ahead of its time but hey, in 7 years dont say i didnt say so.

Well last gen is lasting what 7-8 years before the new system? So same thing for this gen...

Yeah I could see it happening. People have to really look at the Steam model. You get some REALLY good prices for new titles, and people don't bitch there about no used games.

But I think the problem with console gamers are a majority (or a majority of the minority that is extremely vocal) is always about sharing and having an actual boxed product. However, I'm all for sexy boxes with goodies that just have digital codes for said game.

Also broadband still has to expand. It has to be available more and more WW in 8 years, and companies like ATT and Comcast need to raise the gig caps considering games will be even larger in size.

That's like saying sky is blue dude...

I predict this gen Microsoft will turn "always on" and DRM back on because there will be no "next gen". I also predict you will be able to assemble your own Xbox One within 5 years on Dell.com and choose from 5 different hardware models at Best buy.

Don't want bluray drive and want better bigger hard drive?...no problem. Xbox One and PS4 are essentially software running on a x86 Pc architecture.