Preorders for the Xbox One seem to be a hit-or-miss thing, and if you weren't able to file your orders over the weekend for GameStop, you may have just missed your chance at that small window of preorder availability.

The Xbox One Day One Edition had been up for sale for $499.99 at GameStop from July 12. However, as the week is finally starting, there are no more preorder stocks available.

So far, what you can get is the Standard Edition from Amazon or at Wal-Mart. Joystiq adds that Best Buy may replenish its stock for Day One preorders.

Those who want a PS4 can get preorders at Wal-Mart, Amazon, and Best Buy, but these are all standard editions, as launch-day bundles seem to be already out of stock.

"Original" Xbox One features still in the works?

Following public complaints and backlash, Microsoft has retracted some of its policies to be at par with what the PS4 offers for the next-gen console. This movement was seen by many as not only Microsoft's mixed-up messaging and unfocused goal, but also the removal of potentially "real" next-gen features.

However, instead of seeing it in a negative light, execs at Microsoft see this only as one channel or route for the Xbox One to take.

"I see people feeling like we've moved away from digital, when certainly I don't believe that's the case. I believe we've added on choice for people. It was an addition of a feature onto Xbox One, not a removal of a feature," said Mark Whitten, VP of the Xbox One division, in an interview quoted by Stuff.co.

So does this mean that, when the time comes for the release of the Xbox One, the features such as Family Sharing--which has been one of the highlights for the console--would be back in the game?

"If it's something that people are really excited about and what, we're going to make sure that we find the right way to bring it back. We took some feedback and realized there was some stuff we needed to add to the program. To add to the program, we had to make room from just a pure engineering perspective, to be able to get that work done."

Perhaps this is Microsoft's way of getting a foot into the market. Considering how those who value the PS4's offering of no DRM and easier used games sharing far outnumber those who are willing to accept the Xbox One's change of system for the meantime, Microsoft has turned to the policy reversal to get it back to the good graces of those outraged.

Whether or not Microsoft will be more unified with its messaging for the Xbox One, and if this is the start of bringing back the digital features, remain to be seen. Look forward to potential updates from Microsoft at the upcoming Comic Con.

Zoo Tycoon to offer more for Xbox version

Exploring the zoo seems like a very mellow way for a game, but Skype connectivity and the use of Kinect makes Zoo Tycoon, an Xbox One exclusive, a more exciting game to boot.

From developer Frontier, OXM reports that Zoo Tycoon makes use of Kinect in the sense that it will recognize voice commands as well as interactions made in an intuitive manner.

It's also a game that's more environmentally-friendly and aware than most, considering that mini games included are pretty much nourishing for virtual animals in theory and in real animals in reality.

"We feel a great sense of responsibility to the fans and are incorporating the excellent feedback and suggestions we've received from them over the years,' said Frontier studio manager Jorg Neumann to OXM.

As a bonus, animal lovers will be happy to know that the game will also have a good effect on the wildlife, as the developers have based the game on real events, and that once objectives are reached, Microsoft will donate resources to animal charities who are the company's current partners.

"By bringing the franchise to the Xbox consoles, we are able to add awesome new gameplay experiences and groundbreaking social dimensions that will make this the best 'Zoo Tycoon' experience ever."

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