Xbox One: No real name usage online at launch
A Microsoft rep has confirmed that the implementation of new functionality to allow gamers to use their real names on Xbox Live has been 'postponed'.
"While real identities continue to be part of our plans for the experience on Xbox One, at launch, customers will continue to search for friends using their Gamertags," the rep told Kotaku.
"Our teams are working hard to deliver a quality experience for Xbox One. This means prioritizing some features and sometimes postponing others for a later update," they added.
Microsoft has previously stated that Xbox One players would have the option to identify themselves on Xbox Live by either their Gamertags or real names.
But a recent video demonstration of Xbox One's Friends app showed friends listed by their Gamertags only.
PS4 players will be encouraged to attach their real names to their PSN accounts on the console, which has an all-new interface that places a heavy focus on deeply integrated social interaction.
Microsoft has confirmed an Xbox One release date of November 22, 2013 in 13 markets. The Xbox One price has been set at £430 / €500 / $500.
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SempiternalPosted:
I would imagine there would be some kind of privacy settings for people who wanted to hide their real names...
HuayraPosted:
Woobie This is pretty cool though, wouldn't it be like having an OG
I don't think they mean that their replacing gamertags, it just means it's another way of searching for friends.
LostPosted:
I don't see why someone would want to use their real name. There's a lot of messed up people out there.
AdamuPosted:
Im_Zephyr I just seems like people would be able to creep you more like add your Facebook and what not
Yeah well why would you want to put you personal info on there its just like the kinect again lol.
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