Phil Spencer on Xbox One Backwards Compatibility,Evolution of Consoles

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Microsoft’s Xbox Division boss Phil Spencer is preparing for Gamescom after a few days in Shanghai for Chinajoy, but he still took the time to provide the fans with a few interesting answers on Twitter.

First of all, we learn that data installation for backwards compatible games on Xbox One will always be a download. Installing from the disk is not possible because it requires data that is not available on the original print.


He then further clarified that having that data directly in the OS won’t be possible at least for this generation:
Still talking about backwards compatibility, he mentioned that consoles need to evolve to be more similar to Windows in this, as PC gamers can take advantage of new hardware innovations without needing to worry about backwards compatibility.
Asked if Quantum Break will get a firm release date at Gamescom, he responded with the following:
That “I think you’ll be happy” might definitely sound like a tease, if I ever saw one.

Finally, he agreed with the need to support other markets, and hit customers with emotional surprises:


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Source: http://www.dualshockers.com/2015/08/01/phil-spencer-talks-xbox-one-backwards-compatibility-evolution-of-consoles-quantum-break-and-more/

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BioPosted:

I can imagine very soon PS will be doing the same. Only matter of time with sales increasing on MS's part.

GILFPosted:

Derivation
GILF
-BlitzKrieg- Its a shame xbox launched without this guys mind set. Having Don Mattrick present it the way he did was a big boo boo on MS's part. TV TV TV.

Can't complain about the consoles progress. Keep it up Phil.


He seems like he knows what the people want and is eeping them informed where as all that was in mind at the start was for media which no-one really cares about which is why we bought a GAMES console and not a media one


Actually, it is good to have many media features available. You never know when you will have the need to enjoy them or just simply use them. In general, you do not have to use any other special features, and just play the xbox one. 8)


Yeah I know that but what im saying is the xbox is supposed to be a games console where as apple TV is a media console type of thing....you don't buy an apple tv hoping that it coms with games...........people buy the xbox one for games so games should be their main priority instead of making a media machine

TomorrowLandPosted:

-Clemson
Daniel- its pretty cool that he answers questions on twitter

I agree, this is a very rare thing. I never see this anymore
He's public relations, it's his job

SuperHeroesPosted:

backwards compatibility is so cool

RepBanditPosted:

Daniel- its pretty cool that he answers questions on twitter

I agree, this is a very rare thing. I never see this anymore

SkyPosted:

its pretty cool that he answers questions on twitter

DerivationPosted:

GILF
-BlitzKrieg- Its a shame xbox launched without this guys mind set. Having Don Mattrick present it the way he did was a big boo boo on MS's part. TV TV TV.

Can't complain about the consoles progress. Keep it up Phil.


He seems like he knows what the people want and is eeping them informed where as all that was in mind at the start was for media which no-one really cares about which is why we bought a GAMES console and not a media one


Actually, it is good to have many media features available. You never know when you will have the need to enjoy them or just simply use them. In general, you do not have to use any other special features, and just play the xbox one. 8)

GILFPosted:

-BlitzKrieg- Its a shame xbox launched without this guys mind set. Having Don Mattrick present it the way he did was a big boo boo on MS's part. TV TV TV.

Can't complain about the consoles progress. Keep it up Phil.


He seems like he knows what the people want and is eeping them informed where as all that was in mind at the start was for media which no-one really cares about which is why we bought a GAMES console and not a media one

-BlitzKrieg-Posted:

Its a shame xbox launched without this guys mind set. Having Don Mattrick present it the way he did was a big boo boo on MS's part. TV TV TV.

Can't complain about the consoles progress. Keep it up Phil.

DanielPosted:

Gamescom is going to be sick, looking forward to that!


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