Next-Generation Xbox will make Kinect mandatory according to reports

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According to a new claim/rumor that has come out today, the next-generation Xbox will require a Kinect sensor to be plugged in at all times to be able to function.

Every console will be coming with a Kinect, although it will be a much more advanced version of the Kinect, right out of the box.

The new Kinect will apparently be capable of tracking up to six people at the same time, and can track smaller things such as hands and fingers, facial recognition, and even facial expressions.

According to reports, the next-gen console will also have multi-tasking capabilities, including the ability to run more than one game at a time. Another feature could be one that allows you to "suspend" a game, meaning you can switch to another game and then back without losing your exit point in either.

Also, reports say that unlike the Xbox 360, all Durango consoles will come with a 500GB internal hard drive. Also, full disc games will require mandatory installation on the first boot-up, but the installation can be done in the background while you are playing the game.

Recently, reports from Edge have come out that the new Xbox will require an always-on internet connection, which will allow Microsoft to detect and block the people from playing used games.

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J-E-T-SPosted:

Kinect is stupid. Always on internet? What about people like me who have horrible ISPs who sometimes can't even provide me with my basic services?. No Preowned games? thats just a joke. 720 just keeps sound worse and worse :/

imgurPosted:

phlegm
Zwrq
Perhaps This rumor about blocking used games really has me concerned, if this does in fact become a reality, I'll be switching consoles. It's a Money grab anyway you look at it. This threatens to do to Gamestop what Netflix did to Blockbuster Video.


Rumor is the PS4 is doing the same thing...


The're all just rumors in the end, nothing is confirmed. Hopefully Microsoft and Sony come to their senses.


Let's all just hope that they do.

ImNotPhlegmAnymoreOKPosted:

Zwrq
Perhaps This rumor about blocking used games really has me concerned, if this does in fact become a reality, I'll be switching consoles. It's a Money grab anyway you look at it. This threatens to do to Gamestop what Netflix did to Blockbuster Video.


Rumor is the PS4 is doing the same thing...


The're all just rumors in the end, nothing is confirmed. Hopefully Microsoft and Sony come to their senses.

FlashysLobbiesPosted:

Seems really cool, I don't like the always online part though.

AR15Posted:

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AR15 I don't see how anyone could not like the idea of the new Xbox being integrated with Kinect 2.0


It's the fact that they are forced to use it.


You aren't really forced, if you don't like it, don't buy it.

MortarPosted:

The information given makes the next-gen Xbox sound really good, the only issue may be the price. Hopefully there will be a rough price given when the console is unveiled.

markozPosted:

Reduction
markoz What M$ is doing will be able to spy on all 720 users using the mandatory kinnect and internet connections. **** that!
No thanks M$!


Lol, why would they want to spy on millions of people sitting in front of the TV?


I meant there is going to be huge privacy issues if they continue down this path.
If so the 720 will be a massive failure.

SynybunPosted:

AR15 I don't see how anyone could not like the idea of the new Xbox being integrated with Kinect 2.0


It's the fact that they are forced to use it.

imgurPosted:

Perhaps This rumor about blocking used games really has me concerned, if this does in fact become a reality, I'll be switching consoles. It's a Money grab anyway you look at it. This threatens to do to Gamestop what Netflix did to Blockbuster Video.


Rumor is the PS4 is doing the same thing...

KelcyPosted:

Reduction Oh I misread, it does come with the console. But still, that's probably going to boost the cost of the console.


Most likely knowing Microsoft but i like the idea