Sunday, June 16, 2013

Microsoft tells troops just use old Xbox instead of new one?

Take a look at how real looking this game is. Call of Duty Game Play then think about something. While this game may be played by a lot of kids and young adults, few of them are willing to do for real what they pretend to do in a game. For others, they think real combat is like the game but when they face real training, they awaken to something they never expected. This game is not recommended to be played by anyone dealing with PTSD. It doesn't help.

New Xbox 'a sin against all service members'
Microsoft says troops should use old gear instead
Army Times
By Jon R. Anderson
Staff writer
Jun. 14, 2013

Navy Lt. Scott Metcalf was eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new Xbox One. Now he’s not even sure if he’ll buy one.

Indeed, for many in the military, the next-gen Xbox console may offer more endemic frustration than grand epic gaming, particularly for those deployed downrange, aboard ships and stationed overseas.

Xbox One, Microsoft’s much-anticipated new console, got its big reveal at the Electronic Entertainment Expo gamers’ convention in Los Angeles. Company honchos are confident it will come to dominate living rooms over the next decade not only as the gaming delivery vehicle of choice, but also with a barrage of other content, including a suite of apps, streaming video and music.

There’s one big but, however: To get all this entertainment awesomeness, the console will have to check in online with the Microsoft mothership at least once a day.

“With Xbox One you can game offline for up to 24 hours on your primary console, or one hour if you are logged on to a separate console accessing your library. Offline gaming is not possible after these prescribed times until you re-establish a connection,” an Xbox spokesperson tell Military Times.
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