Another Microsoft u-turn: Xbox One consoles no longer double as dev kits

Remember when Microsoft said that every Xbox One unit can be used as a development kit? Well, they’ve just made a u-turn on that one too.

 Following the reversal of the DRM policies and the Kinect-less Xbox One after that, Microsoft has stated today at Develop that it no longer plans to make Xbox One units double as development kits. Something which never actually materialised since Microsoft promised it before launch.

Martin Fuller, of Xbox Advanced Technology Group, said this to the press attending Develop today, “As far as I’m aware there are no plans. I’m not aware of the reason why we didn’t manage to do that.

“We were in the early stages of Xbox One looking at the idea of a retail kit that could be turned into a development kit, and vice versa. In the end, although that was a very admirable goal, it hasn’t happened unfortunately. Can’t tell you the specifics of exactly why not.”

So there you have it, are you disappointed by this decision?

http://www.vg247.com/2014/07/09/microsoft-u-turn-on-xbox-one-dev-kit-update/

This executive was later refuted by Microsoft:

http://kotaku.com/no-microsoft-didnt-reverse-course-on-xbox-one-dev-kits-1602522324

(courtesy of Azerth)

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LOL I remember some online saying this meant unlimited games and was a huge advantage for MS....It was never going to amount to much as it was anyway. It was a bait and switch.

The why post?

??? A quick look at A user named Selnor's post shows differently. among others.

So, this was basically just something they thought they might get to work somway down the line, not an actual concept that was built into the system?

Where did I say anything about all xbox fans or typical xbox fan??? Re-read please.

Selnor was NOT the only one, but I never said a lot, most or typical. Relax, it's just a console bro.

Selnor mentioned it pretty regularly :p

In fairness though, Selnor is Selnor. He was a special kind of butterfly.

HE wasn't you think Selnor was the ony one ? LMAO, many online were singing it's praises even on GAF, here many places please.

What does the rest of your post have to do with anything or the topic? Sony has done this too, go make a thread about it then.  Not yet materialzing and never coming are two different things though.

That's odd, that would have been great if MS continued with the original idea. I wonder what made them change their minds? I mean this clearly had no negative strings attach to it what-so-ever.