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do all three at the same time

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UPDATE: The used games stuff only gets weirder and weirder. Xbox exec Phil Harrison told Eurogamer there's a fee associated with used games, while Xbox Support is saying the exact opposite on Twitter. On the other hand, Kotaku also talked to Harrison, who said Microsoft is working out an online trade system that's yet to be announced, and games will be playable on all user accounts on an individual system. According to Harrison, you will have to pay a fee if you borrow a game disc from a friend, a fee that, at least for new games, will be the same cost your friend probably paid.

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As more details on Microsoft’s newly announced Xbox One filter out, we'll bring you the ones that matter.

The company tossed up a FAQ up to address some pressing questions.

I’ve highlighted the most important answers below, which address the rumors about Xbox One being an “always on” console, the transferring of gamerscore and achievements, backwards compatibility, and if used games are a thing anymore. There aren’t great answers to the first and last questions, unfortunately, but that’s where we’re at right now.

Q: Does Xbox One require an “always on” Internet connection?

A: 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.

Q: Can I use my current gamertag on Xbox One and will my Gamerscore and Achievements transfer?

A: 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.

Q: Will Xbox One be backward compatible with my existing games?

A: 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.

Q: Will Xbox One allow players to trade in, purchase and play pre-owned games?

A: We are designing Xbox One to enable customers to trade in and resell games. We’ll have more details to share later.

We also know Xbox Live will now support up to 1,000 friends, a far cry from the current service's 100-person limit.

Additionally, Engadget reports the machine will come with a 500GB hard drive that is non-replaceable, but the USB 3.0 slots can be used for external storage.

While the new console and Kinect might get the lion's share of attention at the Xbox Reveal, the good ol' Xbox controller is getting some redesign love on the Xbox One as well. The control will feature an integrated battery compartment, Wi-Fi Direct, "impulse triggers" that incorporate extra feedback and, most important of all, a cross-shaped "precision" D-Pad.

July 4th. if I don't die from alcohol poisioning, I'll tell you gusy all about it

So I bought a dedicated server for a personal event, and now I have just under a month of time left on it so I thought I'd post the link here in case any of you wanted to play. It's currently running TF2 and that will most likely be its default state, but I can switch it to Mann vs Machine, CounterStrike, CounterStrike: Source, Day of Defeat, Condition Zero and a few Source Mods for a bit if need be.

If you have any maps that you want added to the server, post the link in the comments and I'll see about getting them uploaded.

@shanselman The WiiU is crap.Less powerful than an XBOX360.Poor online/store.Weird tablet.Nintendo are walking dead at this point.

— Bob Summerwill (@BobSummerwill) May 17, 2013

@shanselman Nintendo are still operating like it's 1990.They should have "done a Sega" and offered Mario/Zelda as PS4/Durango exclusives.

— Bob Summerwill (@BobSummerwill) May 17, 2013

@shanselman Instead they make this awful console, and this ... nintendo.com/wiiu/downloads….Just stop it!Just make great games!

— Bob Summerwill (@BobSummerwill) May 17, 2013

@shanselman It is an utterly intentional decision to focus our resources on markets which actually matter ... like mobile, and Gen4.

— Bob Summerwill (@BobSummerwill) May 17, 2013

@shanselman One more :-). Nintendo platforms have always been very poor revenue-wise for third parties.Only Mario and Zelda make money.

— Bob Summerwill (@BobSummerwill) May 17, 2013

@freebsdgirl @shanselman We're stuck with first-party stores on most platforms anyway.What's the alternative on PC?Paying MS or Valve?

— Bob Summerwill (@BobSummerwill) May 17, 2013

So I now have a computer that can run a Playstation 2 emulator with maxed-out settings at 60 FPS, and I've been playing through Final Fantasy XII: International Zodiac Job System. Pretty great shit.

What are some other games worth playing on the PS2? In retrospect, the PS2 era was the height of my JRPG phase, so aside from the Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts titles, and the "standard" PS2 games (Ratchet and Clank, Jak and Daxter, etc.), I may have missed out on some truly wonderful gems on that console. So, what are the best PS2 games?

Also I can run a Wii emulator maxed-out too, and the only games I ever got for the Wii really were Nintendo's first-party shit, so if you have any Wii suggestions that works too. Playing on my laptop is so, so much more convenient than having to hook up a console to a television every time I want to play.