Microsoft exec: I don't get the drama around always-on

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'I don't get the drama around always-on. That's the world we live in. Deal with it.'

The creative director of Microsoft Studios has defended always-connected consoles as fresh reports circulate of a constant internet requirement for the next Xbox.

Taking to Twitter, Adam Orth said he didn’t understand the drama around an always on console, and stated that it’s part of “the world we live in”.

He finished his Tweet with the hashtag “Deal with it”.
“Sorry, I don’t get the drama around an “always on” console,” he said.

“Every device now is “always on”. That’s the world we live in. #Dealwithit.”

When appearing to be questioned by BioWare’s senior gameplay designer Manveer Heir on whether the company had learnt anything from the issues suffered by the likes of Diablo III and SimCity, and that people can lose their internet connection, Orth responded with “Electricity goes out too”.

Heir went on to state that not all places had good connections, to which the Microsoft exec retorted: “Why on earth would I live there?”.

Heir has since said however that he is good friends with Orth, and the two often joke around, telling readers “Don’t read too much into our back & forth”.

“No one in this world is as good as you think they are and no one is really as bad as you think. You see a 2D image of people on the internet," he said.

Orth also apologised for any offence caused to the cities referenced in his retort, and said: "Just the normal daily back and forth I have with Manveer. Apologies for offending non-cities. I was trolling him personally."

As the expected reveal of the next Xbox draws near, reports continue to suggest that Microsoft has opted for always-online functionality for its next-gen console.

It has been claimed that the connection is required to use the new Xbox and play games, even in single player. A previous report also claimed that each disc would come with its own activation code, meaning only the initial user can install and play the game, potentially killing off the second had market.

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Source: http://www.develop-online.net/news/43754/Microsoft-exec-I-dont-get-the-drama-around-always-on

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XBL-ABPosted:

Sorry, I couldnt comment earlier about Adam Orths comments about the XBOX always online rumors. My internet connection was down

-LivePosted:

Well, I'm not getting the Next Xbox.

1) If this is how Microsoft acts then why should I invest my money into their next console.
2) I don't have reliable internet. It's good when it works but I have a high disconnect rate so I can't do this.

To the people buying the new Xbox: No disrespect to you but I just can't deal with Microsoft/Xbox as a whole anymore :l

SeedPosted:

Gossip This guy is a complete ***


I couldn't agree any more Xbox is just not the same anymore the employees are terrible

GibbityTreePosted:

Deal with it? How about you deal with losing sales when the PS4 comes out LMAO!!!

SeedPosted:

Deal with it! Well their you go that's why Xbox is ridiculous psshhh

--Eminem--Posted:

Sony would do the same thing if the had a reliable online-gaming network, PSN is too unstable and insecure

FPS_TomiPosted:

Tradesman Maybe if he wasn't on $100k a year he would realize not everyone can afford the best and 247 guaranteed broadband


I agree
At least i can't afford good and proper 24/7 broadband connection

FPS_TomiPosted:

#NextXboxWillFail
#DealWithIt
I'm not going to buy next xbox because i'm young and about to move to my own house and i may not have money to get internet connection
If this really happens then will microsoft pay peoples internet connection bills?????

EstablishedGamingPosted:

When you think of always on...
1. Fire risk
2.Heat/temperature never changes Unless watercooled
3.Waste of electricity
4.Internet is not always available

ORL_MAGICPosted:

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Taylor-Swift PC will be better then the 720 and ps3 by far


next joke...


You're ignorant to think so. PC has always been better.


It's okay hes not the sharpest tool in the shed

Lol a pc is way better then the next gens lol console fan boys
back in the day xbox 360 used to be a lot better than pc but now pcs are better but when the next gen console comes out they will be better than pc for about 2 or more years


yeah i agree, they used to be better back in 2007, but now pc's are to good and advanced, plus they have alot more storage so it is easier to make them better than consoles tbh, otherwise consoles would have to be bigger.


So much stupidity thrown into one comment section.
Pc's will always be far superior to any console. First off, you do realize a console is basically a pc. It just runs a different operating system. Second, technology moves so fast now a days that you could buy a part for your computer and then the next day something better has just hit the market. Consoles are meant to be affordable. And the way that is possible is they have a single purpose. The new gen consoles are going to be running a three year outdated graphics card and a two year outdated cpu. So right from their release there technically outdated. If the xbox 360 was really superior to pc gaming when it first came out you know how much it would cost? Probably three times as much as it did. Also it can't ever be better then a pc, mainly because all parts used in consoles you can buy for a computer. SO its possible it could be tied with the ability of a pc but it could never be better considering in less then a year, that theoretical xbox would be outdated. The reason a lot of people like to think a xbox is better is because the games run "smoother", as in a better fps. Now every xbox is the same right? At least on the inside. So that means developers know exactly what they are working with when they make the game and know what it can handle. On the other hand pc developers have no idea what specs you are using. So if you have a shitty computer you are out of luck and may barely be able to run a game on low. But if you have a great computer then you can play games on ultra, or high depending on what the max level is for said game. Basically if you do have a great computer or even a decent one that can play the graphics on at least medium then you would with out a doubt think pc looks, and "feels" so much better then any console you will ever buy.


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