Yes, I realise there's several other threads, but they're all spewing bullshit and hate and I thought it would be better to just show the FACTS about the console.
According to this [http://news.xbox.com/2013/05/qa], the official FAQ.
It will not require an "always on" internet connection.
Your current Xbox Live Membership, Gamertag and Achievements carry over
It will NOT be backwards compatible
You can still trade in, purchase and play pre-owned games
Whilst the last statement may sound slightly ominous, we'll just have to wait and see.
I'll update the post as necessary.
According to this [http://news.xbox.com/2013/05/qa], the official FAQ.
It will not require an "always on" internet connection.
"No, it does not have to be always connected, but Xbox One does require a connection to the Internet. We?re designing Xbox One to be your all-in-one entertainment system that is connected to the cloud and always ready. We are also designing it so you can play games and watch Blu-ray movies and live TV if you lose your connection."
Your current Xbox Live Membership, Gamertag and Achievements carry over
"Yes. Your current Xbox Live Gamertag will stay with you on Xbox One if you choose to keep it, and your hard-earned Gamerscore and Achievements will indeed carry over from Xbox 360."
It will NOT be backwards compatible
"Xbox One hardware is not compatible with Xbox 360 games. We designed Xbox One to play an entirely new generation of games?games that are architected to take full advantage of state-of-the-art processors and the infinite power of the cloud. We care very much about the investment you have made in Xbox 360 and will continue to support it with a pipeline of new games and new apps well into the future."
You can still trade in, purchase and play pre-owned games
"We are designing Xbox One to enable customers to trade in and resell games. We?ll have more details to share later."
Whilst the last statement may sound slightly ominous, we'll just have to wait and see.
I'll update the post as necessary.