Xbox One to restrict Skype, OneGuide and Game DVR to Xbox Live Gold
In a page on the Xbox.com site, Microsoft has a list of all the Xbox One features that will need an Xbox Live Gold subscription. Besides features like playing multiplayer games and accessing streaming videos apps that are already required for the Xbox 360, Xbox Live Gold members who own the Xbox One will be the only ones to use its Skype chat program, the OneGuide television guide menu, the SmartMatch multiplayer matching service and the Game DVR options that let gamers record, save and upload game footage.
We have been critical of Microsoft in the past for insisting that Xbox 360 owners pay extra, via Xbox Live Gold, to access its many streaming video apps like Netflix and Hulu, when those same apps are available on other game consoles, set top boxes and smart TVs without an extra fee. However, this summer Microsoft started offering some extra value to Xbox Live Gold users by letting them download at least two free pre-selected Xbox 360 downloadable games per month; it's unknown if that same program will be extended to the Xbox One.
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PathosPosted:
They should have had the Premier League network on it as well. After all, football (soccer) is the biggest global sport. Plus, those of us from Europe who have no interest in NFL (I imagine the majority) don't have the need for it. Another pointless thing we'll be paying for.
ItemPosted:
Of course there going to make these gold so you get more for your money, its no suprise to me.
KurumuPosted:
If people really expected Microsoft not to do this sort of stuff then they are dumb, they always have exclusive stuff to gold.
DucksRUs281Posted:
Well, Microsoft can't do all these features for free. I hope my membership will give me more perks on Xbox One.
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