Microsoft shelving DVR functionality for Xbox One
The manufacturer will put resources toward 'launching new, higher fan-requested gaming experiences.'
DVR functionality, one of the last facets of the Xbox One's ill-fated TV-ready feature set, has been cancelled. Speaking to the Verge, a Microsoft spokesperson confirmed that DVR compatibility no longer fits with its plans for the console going forward.
"After careful consideration, we've decided to put development of DVR for Over-the-Air TV on hold to focus our attention on launching new, higher fan-requested gaming experiences across Xbox One and Windows 10. We're always listening to fan feedback and we look forward to bringing more requested experiences on Xbox One, Windows 10 and Xbox Live this year."
Microsoft unveiled TV DVR functionality back in August 2015 and announced a launch window for later this year. While users can watch live television through their Xbox console, they'll need to record shows through a separate box.
Cutting DVR recording plays into Microsoft's purported plans to release a slimmer, game-feature-heavy Xbox One later this year. If rumors can be believed, the manufacturer will follow up the slimmer Xbox One with a more powerful Xbox in 2017.
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First thought that went through my head, in so many words.
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Would be an interesting way to push Kinect on PC as well.
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I wonder if the accuracy/latency is sufficient for what VR requires though
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Just like they shelved media center for Win 10, which totally screws over those of us who use it in their older OSs.
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Yup, fucking sucks. Thankfully my media center PC is a completely stand alone thing and the only thing it does is run media center and contain tuners. It's not hooked up to a single thing other than cable and the network. It'll run Win 7 'til something comes along that's better than WMC, supports CableCard, and doesn't require a $600 PC to sit at every location we want to view content on.
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Or whenever this is finished https://www.silicondust.com/products/hdhomerun/hd-homerun-dvr/ Which is also taking FOREVER
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Yeah DVR is going to be basically obsolete soon with how easy it is to stream anything on demand. Why do I need to record a show when I can just watch whatever I want?
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Just in time for Apple to reinvent the living room
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"After careful consideration, we've decided to put development of DVR for Over-the-Air TV on hold to focus our attention on launching new, higher fan-requested gaming experiences across Xbox One and Windows 10."
So let me get this straight,it took them,what,almost three years to figure out what it's fanbase was already telling them?
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No, they figured it out right away but Microsoft is slow to change course.
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Next thing you know, they'll make the Xbox one play games. Crazy.
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bummer. the scope creep on that thing was admirable, but ultimately its demise. jack of all trades master of none syndrome. does nothing well, and lacks performance compared to its peers.
I'd rather see them split up the home gadget stuff and pick up where google is failing, and where apple is leaving holes.
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I agree they should have left that shit out, but the superior hardware in Ps4 hasn't been the game changer I expected.
The experience of most cross platform games is pretty similar on both consoles. If you count pixels obviously there is a difference, but actually playing the games they look/feel very similar.
I will be interested to see how much of a beast the upgraded Xbox One will be. They want to kill the "PS4 is more powerful" narrative.
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what the FUCK?! I do OTA through my xbone and this is a key feature I have been eagerly anticipating. Fuck off MS.
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