New 'sources' back always-online next-gen Xbox rumour

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The rumoured claim that Microsoft's next generation Xbox will require an always-online connection to function has been further backed up by another report today.

According to Kotaku, two more 'sources' familiar with early prototype hardware report that the new console - codenamed Durango - won't run any games or apps without a connection to the internet.
"Unless something has changed recently, Durango consumer units must have an active internet connection to be used," one source apparently said, before detailing how the console might deal with dropped connections.

"If there isn't a connection, no games or apps can be started. If the connection is interrupted then after a period of time - currently three minutes, if I remember correctly - the game/app is suspended and the network troubleshooter started," they added.

Kotaku notes that other sources familiar with the new console have said they're unaware of any such plans for a required online connection, but have been unable to completely debunk the rumour. It was reportedly suggested that the online requirement could be enforced at the 'operating system level', meaning game developers don't necessarily need to be made aware of it.

In response to the report, a Microsoft rep said, "We do not comment on rumors or speculation. We are always thinking about what is next for our platform, but we don't have anything further to share at this time."

This backs a report from our colleagues at Edge, who cited sources claiming that next-gen Xbox games will require an internet connection in order to function, and that a passcode system will block second-hand game use.

These claims were later reinforced by screenshots reportedly taken from a Durango software development kit, which indicated the requirement of an always-on connection.

Sony has confirmed that the PlayStation 4 'will not demand an always-online connection'.

It has been speculated that Microsoft will announce its next-generation Xbox platform at a special event in late April.

The next Xbox, codename Durango, is said to utilise an AMD eight-core x64 1.6GHz CPU, a D3D11.x 800MHz graphics solution and 8GB of DDR3 RAM.

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AdamuPosted:

That is a wast of money they will lose a lot off people over this stuff

BlackwolfrunninPosted:

-Spirit i don't see the problem in this in this age who doesn't have a constant online connection?


People who can't afford it. It never fails to amaze me how so many people assume that since they can afford something that everyone else can too. And it always seems to be people who's parents pay for everything.

-RawPosted:

-Spirit i don't see the problem in this in this age who doesn't have a constant online connection?


Me when there is bad snow etc.

Ted-Posted:

I see this as using internet for no need

-SpiritPosted:

i don't see the problem in this in this age who doesn't have a constant online connection?

DLTPosted:

I still don't have a problem with this, I rarely play my Xbox offline because its so boring being online and not talking to anyone.

fever308 Guys imagine this, No more xbox live. Instead it's called Xbox 4g or 3g idk. It's like celluar service you can buy for your xbox.


That would be awful. 3G/4G isn't cheap.

UPPERECHELON1Posted:

If this really turns out to be true this may be a deal breaker with me buying an Xbox, I would then start to consider getting the next play station

MonkeyyJunkeyyPosted:

they are probably doing this because of iso burning throughout the past gen of consoles. i'm a die hard xbox fan but if this is really how microsoft plans to play their gaming experience i will by a ps4 instead. this will also get rid of a small percentage of the buyers considering most people have internet nowadays but what about the ones who don't like in other countries. this small percentage can equal to millions at the least and that's something i couldn't see a major company like micrsoft letting go of. all we can do is wait and see

fever308Posted:

Guys imagine this, No more xbox live. Instead it's called Xbox 4g or 3g idk. It's like celluar service you can buy for your xbox.

yo2434Posted:

Literacy
Woobie I get what they're trying to do but like.. What if you have bad Internet, that's just stupid.


I've actually never thought about that, but having bad internet can also effect the way you play games like CoD. Its all about the upload speed and the ping in your connection.


more or less just dependent on ping,i have windstream(notorious for pathetic service) and regularly speeds will drop to less than .2 Mbps which i can still play on, but when the ping spikes to 300+ its not worth even trying.


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