18. "In 2020, when MSFT is trying to get people to adopt its new console," In response to In response to 12
you think they won't be tempted to shut down LIVE for Durango? They already shut down LIVE for the OG Xbox.
This basically guarantees that you are renting your console for one console generation. 3 or 4 years after the generation's over, you can bet that your Durango will no longer work. 10 years after the generation, it's a near certainty.
The question is - in exchange for the fact that I am merely renting the console, what added benefits does online-only offer me as the consumer? IMO, virtually none (if any).