It's a 2 fold money grab.
1. Kill piracy - sell more games
2. Kill Gamestop - sell more new copies, not used (aka already recognized in revenue stream)

I get why they're doing it. Apple won't let you share games. Same goes with Steam.



For me, the cons don't apply.
- Not backwards compatible ... don't care. I have an Xbox 360. I'll play 360 games on that.
- Kinect is required ... don't care. If it's required, then it will be a part of the console bundle, just like the controller and power cord.
- Required internet connection ... kinda care, but not really. I have internet at the house. It does go out from time to time, but whatever.
- Pay a fee to play a game on a different system ... don't care. I don't bring my games anywhere.
- Kinect will always be on ... don't care. I'll put a post it over the camera.

I'm not everyone, but for my purposes, the negatives just don't apply.