Critical Hit | Microsoft to Soil Gaming with Xbox One: Used Games, Indies and Connectivity

Just want to post an error in the editorial. Its been widely incorrectly reported that you can't sell games on XboxOne without a publisher. You can't sell Xbox Live games without a publisher, you can still sell non Xbox Live games on the Xbox Marketplace without a publisher. Microsoft have stated that hasn't changed.

'Migrating from Wii to Wii U is effortless.'

It took me about 8 hours of effort to transfer my games from Wii to Wii U.

JayUK said:
'Migrating from Wii to Wii U is effortless.'

It took me about 8 hours of effort to transfer my games from Wii to Wii U.

It's not really effortless per se, but it is simple and easy for consumers to do, and if it messes up your data is still safe.

MattEvansC3 said:
Just want to post an error in the editorial. Its been widely incorrectly reported that you can't sell games on XboxOne without a publisher. You can't sell Xbox Live games without a publisher, you can still sell non Xbox Live games on the Xbox Marketplace without a publisher. Microsoft have stated that hasn't changed.

Yes - sorry I mentioned that in a previous Xbox One article, but not this one.

Microsoft have stated that hasn't changed - Exactly my point, still old and tired policies and the backlash from the indie community has been immense. Microsoft is a huge platform for potential indie games, more explore, more revenue avenues for these smaller studios and talented individuals. But Microsoft has yet to budge.

JayUK said:
'Migrating from Wii to Wii U is effortless.'

It took me about 8 hours of effort to transfer my games from Wii to Wii U.

It may take some time (varies per person), but I still feel the process itself is effortless - you can let it do its business and voila, it's carried across. The account system on Wii U still needs a lot of work mind, but at least you can play all existing Wii games, use the Wii periperhals/controllers, and access all digital WiiWare games at ease.

You can let it do its business, makes it sound like its automatic. Redownloading each game Individually is a massive pain in the butt, especially when you have 60 games+.  One hour to transfer, 7 hours to redownload. Most of these games aren't very big, it shouldn't take 5 minutes+ to download a NES game, but it does because of all the ridiculous menus you have to go through.

JayUK said:
You can let it do its business, makes it sound like its automatic. Redownloading each game Individually is a massive pain in the butt, especially when you have 60 games+.  One hour to transfer, 7 hours to redownload. Most of these games aren't very big, it shouldn't take 5 minutes+ to download a NES game, but it does because of all the ridiculous menus you have to go through.

I'm still hoping that one day, Nintendo will give the Wii U a firmware update that integrates the Wii Mode a lot better, gives it upgraded speed or makes things from Wii Mode accessible instantly from Wii U Mode, etc.

SuperLink said:

JayUK said:
'Migrating from Wii to Wii U is effortless.'

It took me about 8 hours of effort to transfer my games from Wii to Wii U.

Took me about 2 hours.

It's not really effortless per se, but it is simple and easy for consumers to do, and if it messes up your data is still safe.

I'd say it also depends on your internet speed & how many titles you've downloaded. If you've got a high speed cable connection & only have a few of your favorites you won't have to wait too long, if you're running on a pitiful DSL 56k connection & have the entire SNES & Genesis library on your system.....you better go out & enjoy a movie or 3.

Here's another scenario for the Internet connection debacle. Any military member who deploys will not have Internet access readily available for their systems (they are very strict on who and what connects to systems) Microsoft will be at least sharing a HUGE portion of gamers with the PS4 when it comes to the military

Mike (guest) said:
Here's another scenario for the Internet connection debacle. Any military member who deploys will not have Internet access readily available for their systems (they are very strict on who and what connects to systems) Microsoft will be at least sharing a HUGE portion of gamers with the PS4 when it comes to the military

At least the gifs of the thing have given people some smiles;

SuperLink said:
At least the gifs of the thing have given people some smiles;

LOL I actually watch that gif about 10 times yesterday. It's just that good! Don't remember that episode of Animaniacs, however!