Xbox chief: we have a product for people who can't get online

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Did you think the Xbox 360 was being kept around just for the budget market? It turns out Microsoft's got another sort of customer in mind for the revamped last-gen hardware: the crews of nuclear submarines. Xbox chief Don Mattrick, in response to the backlash over the Xbox One requiring an internet connection, said that "fortunately, we have a product for people who aren't able to get some form of connectivity, it's called Xbox 360." As an example, he referred to a crew member on a nuclear submarine, who would be better off with the 360, as it's an "offline device." The full quotes are after the break, along with the video -- oh, and Sony's message to submarine crews too.

MATTRICK: "Some of the advantages that you get, of having, a box that is designed to use an online state, so, that, uh, to me is the future-proof choice, and I think people, could've arguably gone the other way if we didn't do it and fortunately we have a product for people who aren't able to get some form of connectivity, it's called Xbox 360."

KEIGHLEY: "Right, so stick with 360, that's your message if you don't [inaudible] like it?"

MATTRICK: "Well, if you have zero access to the internet, that is an offline device, I mean, seriously, when I read the blogs, and thought about who's really the most impacted, there was a person who said 'hey, I'm on a nuclear sub,' and I don't even know what it means to be on a nuclear sub but I've gotta imagine it's not easy to get an internet connection."

KEIGHLEY: "[inaudible] playing call of duty multiplayer"

MATTRICK: "Hey, I can empathize, if I was on a nuclear sub, I'd be disappointed."




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Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/12/don-mattrick-xbox-360-offline/

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WageringPosted:

It makes sense, if you can't keep up with the future, go back to the past.

MPAAPosted:

darkowl1991
ME0W Eventually they will stop making games for the 360, so then what are people without internet supposed to do?



Hopefully by then they would be able to get a bloody internet connection.


Or just buy a PS4 and give MS the middle finger.

Scared_of_WaterPosted:

ME0W Eventually they will stop making games for the 360, so then what are people without internet supposed to do?



Hopefully by then they would be able to get a bloody internet connection.

southbayzPosted:

Oasis First, he's completely correct, more and more people get connected every day the Xone is planning for the future it's part of being a next gen console. Microsofts system will discourage fraud,hackers and scams as it constantly updates in real time.

Secondly, it's pretty funny to see people still arguing about kinect, the way I see it, the Sony sheep on here would rather a Japan made spy device than an American big brother keeping tabs on you.

Simply put, you buy a ps4 expect your country to be invaded.


What kind of crack are you smoking?

StancePosted:

Microsoft needs to get their shit together. I have been a Xbox 360 fan since it came out but now Im considering having a Ps4 as my primary console.

Still buying both consoles though one release. :)

SorceryPosted:

They're such arrogant assholes, the 360 will be void as a console after the release of next generation!

OasisPosted:

First, he's completely correct, more and more people get connected every day the Xone is planning for the future it's part of being a next gen console. Microsofts system will discourage fraud,hackers and scams as it constantly updates in real time.

Secondly, it's pretty funny to see people still arguing about kinect, the way I see it, the Sony sheep on here would rather a Japan made spy device than an American big brother keeping tabs on you.

Simply put, you buy a ps4 expect your country to be invaded.

PearPosted:

Don - "Its called xbox 360"
interviewer - "What if they want next gen games with better graphics ?"
Don - "Its called the PS4 and Wii U"

DanniBoyce92Posted:

Well I am fairly sure that the majority of people that have a console now have some sort of connection. Also I highly doubt that a console would be aloud on a nuclear sub.

CleverJimmyPosted:

Eternity
CleverJimmy This guy sounds like an a$$h0l3



Well he's the chief of Xbox, so you would imagine he'd encourage people to buy their products. What did you want him to say, "If you don't like online requirements, go get a PS4" ? No. Sony would do the same thing he did if the online requirements were the other way around. He's promoting his products like any other guy would. So what if he sounds like an a**hole? Give the man some slack.


I undestaand but the online crap is causing such a big issue, you'd think they would get rid of it. its stupid and its one of the main reasons I'm switching to playstation. I have imternet and all but If I go somewhere that doesn't have it, I'd be screwed and it would be a paper weight plus I buy used games all the time and their making such a hassle out of it and its ridiculous


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