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Next Generation Console News: Xbox One, PS4, Wii U

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Microsoft's Xbox One will allow users to play games as they are installing and will feature an "auto-resume" feature for games and apps, according to the official Xbox website.

The website states players can "start playing immediately as games install." Any updates for titles and apps will install "seamlessly" in the background and won't interrupt gameplay.

Users will also be able to switch between apps without losing game progress using the console's auto-resume feature. Games will be suspended when a user moves to another application, for example to check the score of a sports game, and will allow them to jump right back into the game at the same spot when they're ready.

The site also states users can start a game or movie on the Xbox One and then complete it on another device, but does not explain how. Assumedly, this process will lean on the console's enhanced cloud capabilities.
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that's pretty cool
 
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Probably not going to buy right away. I would say I never will, but I'm sure I will eventually. Not much interest in the PS4, either. I'm intrigued by the NFL stuff and what other media options it has available. I want an all-purpose media box (not necessarily for gaming). I'm tired of Time Warner and want someone to allow me to stream live sports (NFL and NHL). I pay for NHL Gamecenter, so I already have that.
 
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posted by Major Nelson

We know there is some confusion around used games on Xbox One and wanted to provide a bit of clarification on exactly what we’ve confirmed today. While there have been many potential scenarios discussed, today we have only confirmed that we designed Xbox One to enable our customers to trade in and resell games at retail.

Beyond that, we have not confirmed any specific scenarios.

Another piece of clarification around playing games at a friend’s house – should you choose to play your game at your friend’s house, there is no fee to play that game while you are signed in to your profile.
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Of course Sony hasn't said anything on it, and of course Microsoft is walking back what was said yesterday. There is plenty of time to collude and then quietly dump the news right before launch when they think nobody is paying attention, after most early adopters have settled on their purchasing decisions.
 
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