Next Xbox's always-on connection can be used for DRM, report claims

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The next Xbox will reportedly feature a form of always-online requirement which can be used by publishers for DRM.

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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Source: http://www.computerandvideogames.com/403435/next-xboxs-always-on-connection-can-be-used-for-drm-report-claims/

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Zer0Posted:

MTV
iPlayDirty 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

MTVPosted:

iPlayDirty 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

iPlayDirtyPosted:

can someone tell me the benefits if they use the 'alwayson'?

- i dont get why they want to do it?!

YinPosted:

I can't see where this is the smartest move though. I understand wanting protection, but this most likely is going to affect some people that just don't have internet. Microsoft could lose customers over this. They better think it through before applying it.

neboPosted:

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J-E-T-S Always on = No purchase from me


And alot of other people. This will be a big downside.


Especially the sales intended for family use

ToesPosted:

J-E-T-S Always on = No purchase from me


And alot of other people. This will be a big downside.

J-E-T-SPosted:

Always on = No purchase from me

MTVPosted:

Potion I really hope they don't do this simply because i don't want the console to end up like Sim City or Diablo 3, :lol:


They'll lose a lot of sales if they do

GaryPosted:

I really hope they don't do this simply because i don't want the console to end up like Sim City or Diablo 3, :lol:

MeetPosted:

Less than a month away


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