Microsoft has released an unboxing video for its upcoming Xbox One video game console, which will arrive this holiday season. In addition to the console, gamers will get a number of accessories, including an unexpected headset. Microsoft has also shed some light on the features that will be available for Xbox Live Gold members for an annual subscription fee of $60, including four new to the Xbox One: NFL on Xbox, OneGuide Game DVR, SmartMatch and Skype. The news that they would be part of a subscription package triggered a blogosphere backlash.
Microsoft Takes Heat for Tucking New Xbox Features Into Fee Plan
Posted by: Peter Suciu August 9, 2013 05:00 AMMicrosoft has released an unboxing video for its upcoming Xbox One video game console, which will arrive this holiday season. In addition to the console, gamers will get a number of accessories, including an unexpected headset. Microsoft has also shed some light on the features that will be available for Xbox Live Gold members for an annual subscription fee of $60, including four new to the Xbox One: NFL on Xbox, OneGuide Game DVR, SmartMatch and Skype. The news that they would be part of a subscription package triggered a blogosphere backlash.