Durango: 'Always-online' not required, 360 BC provided via add-on

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Microsoft's next-generation Xbox, codenamed Durango, will not require an always-online internet connection and will work in tandem with a new Xbox 360 add-on for backwards compatibility.

That's according to VGLeaks, citing a source as saying that the console will have always-online functionality, but the lack of connection will not prevent users from playing local content, and it will also not prevent the use of second-hand games.
This comes in direct contrast to previous controversial rumours which have suggested all content on the new console will be locked without a live connection to the internet.

VGLeaks reports that those rumours are actually likely linked to the new 'reoriented' Xbox 360, which it says will be a small device pitched as a cheap - around $149 or lower - set-top media box with added 360 and XBLA game support to compete with Apple TV.

Interestingly, the report claims this new Xbox 360 "is likely to not" have its own disc drive, and all content will need to be downloaded digitally. However, connecting it directly with Durango will allow users to play disc-based Xbox 360 games on their Durango console with the help of the add-on Xbox.

"Putting in an Xbox 360 disc into Durango will prompt the user to attach the supporting device that is sold separately. By separating the two devices and their functions it will ensure price competitiveness for both pieces of hardware," says the report.

Multiple recent reports have claimed that Microsoft's original plan to unveil its next console at the end of April - as first reported by CVG - has been shifted to an event in May.

VGLeaks corroborates, saying the delay was due to Microsoft "not having a physical set of devices to show" and "specification changes".

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undisclosedPosted:

C00KIEZZZ hmm i still dont think ima get it


We shouldn't have to pay an extra 150 bucks just to play older games

BashfulPosted:

DubleJayJ
Lucky_Otter
DubleJayJ
BONDGUY8514697
DubleJayJ
LBK117 Here's an idea for people complaining about it. Save up for the add-on and play your Xbox/Xbox 360 games on your Xbox 360 in the mean time.


Or go buy a PC and be much much happier.

Just stop. If you wanna go brag about your PC, go somewhere else. We don't like braggers that much.

Suggesting a PC is bragging? Hm, last time I checked, that's not bragging.


Well you Pc fanboys come onto xbox news articles all the time. I guess you have nothing better to do. If thats all you are going to say then why don't you go somewhere else.


Really? Because if anything, I offered the,"qq'rs" a solution to there problem. And I'm not a,'PC Fanboy.'


As soon as Halo 4 is available on PC you can keep talking.
As soon as Gears is available on PC, then you can offer it as a solution. What you suggested is NOT a solution because PC can't play all Xbox games.

Arron-Posted:

Lol microsoft try hard

DubleJayJPosted:

Lucky_Otter
DubleJayJ
BONDGUY8514697
DubleJayJ
LBK117 Here's an idea for people complaining about it. Save up for the add-on and play your Xbox/Xbox 360 games on your Xbox 360 in the mean time.


Or go buy a PC and be much much happier.

Just stop. If you wanna go brag about your PC, go somewhere else. We don't like braggers that much.

Suggesting a PC is bragging? Hm, last time I checked, that's not bragging.


Well you Pc fanboys come onto xbox news articles all the time. I guess you have nothing better to do. If thats all you are going to say then why don't you go somewhere else.


Really? Because if anything, I offered the,"qq'rs" a solution to there problem. And I'm not a,'PC Fanboy.'

neboPosted:

-Fluttershy-
C00KIEZZZ hmm i still dont think ima get it


You don't need to be "always online" but you will have to buy separate hardware.


Like the wireless adapter for the phat 360?

GutPosted:

DubleJayJ
BONDGUY8514697
DubleJayJ
LBK117 Here's an idea for people complaining about it. Save up for the add-on and play your Xbox/Xbox 360 games on your Xbox 360 in the mean time.


Or go buy a PC and be much much happier.

Just stop. If you wanna go brag about your PC, go somewhere else. We don't like braggers that much.

Suggesting a PC is bragging? Hm, last time I checked, that's not bragging.


I've got a pc that can run any game I want to yet I still play consoles for the most part and pc for exclusives only. I prefer the console experience for the sole reason that it's what my friends have and whats the point of multiplayer gaming if it's not with your friends?

KatsumiChanPosted:

C00KIEZZZ hmm i still dont think ima get it


You don't need to be "always online" but you will have to buy separate hardware.

C00KIEZZZPosted:

hmm i still dont think ima get it

Z-11WPosted:

Phew I had just been reading another article previous to this one and it had me worrying
it would be another EA scenario.

KlutchizzPosted:

DubleJayJ
LBK117 Here's an idea for people complaining about it. Save up for the add-on and play your Xbox/Xbox 360 games on your Xbox 360 in the mean time.


Or go buy a PC and be much much happier.


People like to play console exclusives you know?


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