Next Xbox's always-on connection can be used for DRM, report claims
According to anonymous Polygon sources, deciding whether a game requires an internet connection to work and if it is a one-time authentication or a constant connection will be made by individual publishers on a title-by-title basis.
The site adds that offline gameplay will be supported alongside always online and anti-piracy checks that will allow publishers greater control over copyright protection for their products.
Inside sources talking to the likes of Edge, Kotaku and tech blogger Paul Thurrott have each claimed that the next generation Xbox will require an always-online internet connection.
Earlier this week, Microsoft brought an end to months of speculation by announcing that it will unveil its Next Xbox plans at a special one-off press conference on May 21.
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KatsumiPosted:
I find the fact that you need to always be online a little annoying and tedious. For example i go on holidays without internet a few times a year and i like to bring my Xbox360 so i can play some games to kill time. I understand that this may be for "Anti-Piracy" but its still going a little far in my opinion
AustinTheMidgetPosted:
Zer0MTViPlayDirty can someone tell me the benefits if they use the 'alwayson'?
- i dont get why they want to do it?!
Exactly! It's so stupid IMO
same ive been trying to figure out a reason why for so long to
there just really isnt one
the reason is anti-piracy, but at the expense of us not being able to play offline is just bull shit
TwoTopKingPosted:
FML!!! They better make some sort of really really good internet in the next year then...
SynybunPosted:
Rune I really don't care if the Xbox is always online or if it's able to be online and offline. I have internet
I just wish they would make it an option instead of forcing it on us.
NotedPosted:
I really don't care if the Xbox is always online or if it's able to be online and offline. I have internet
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