I can't say I'm pleased about this switch. Yea the XB1 had some inconvenient policies, but I feel that it was moving the gaming industry forward in a good direction. If it didn't happen now, it would have happened 2-3 years from now. Instead of changing the invasive always-on Kinect, they removed this new feature, and now we're basically back to Gen 7 with 1080p and 60fps.
Besides, I don't think they did this because of "fan feedback". More of "we need more pre-orders so we have to sweeten the deal". Either way, Microsoft wins no points from me.
EDIT: On second thought, upon learning more about the cut features, it seems that M$oft was being sneaky again. Can't say I didn't expect it though. Still don't win points from me.
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Haha, those two go hand in hand.
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I think the policies were interesting, its just that they never were able to explain any sort of advantage to the masses. At the same time, they were making it feel like they were going for broke on them and not let people gradually step on once they saw a benefit to them. I don't think they're gone completely. I fully expect to see them again, just a lot more gradual and natural step in that direction... and hopefully a better PR push with it.