Xbox One requires online connection every 24 hours, at least

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The Xbox One needs to connect to the internet at least once every 24 hours, or its ability to play games is shut down, a post on Xbox Wire says. This is for a player logged into his own console – if a player logs into his account on a separate console at a friend's house, for example, the Xbox One needs to be connected to the internet at least once every hour.

"With Xbox One you can game offline for up to 24 hours on your primary console, or one hour if you are logged on to a separate console accessing your library," Xbox Wire writes. "Offline gaming is not possible after these prescribed times until you re-establish a connection, but you can still watch live TV and enjoy Blu-ray and DVD movies."

This is the clearest explanation of the Xbox One's internet requirements since Microsoft's reveal on May 21. In a post it removed from Xbox Wire, Microsoft said the console "does not have to be always connected, but Xbox One does require a connection to the Internet."

Microsoft recommends a broadband internet connection of 1.5Mbps for the Xbox One, and suggests mobile broadband for those without access to an Ethernet connection. Xbox One has two wireless antennas, and a gigabit Ethernet port and 802.11n wireless.

"Because every Xbox One owner has a broadband connection, developers can create massive, persistent worlds that evolve even when you're not playing," Xbox Wire says.

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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/06/xbox-one-requires-online-connection-every-24-hours-at-least/

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aNaughtyCubanPosted:

mysticalrainbow
aNaughtyCuban Do we know for sure if PS4 does/doesn't have this requirement? I'm curious.


Nobody knows. Sony has said pretty much nothing regarding the PS4, so I'm not sure why people are assuming that Sony is Jesus, cause they are keeping quiet about everything.


Well then why is everyone assuming PS4 doesn't have all the same features Xbox does like it does right now? Dumb... I think everyone is overreacting over this.

nastyninjaPosted:

What if im at my aunts house for a week and she dont have internet? this means I can't play my xbox..? Nice microsoft, Ps4 here I come

Moto_Posted:

-Fallout
Moto2014
Stealth Stop being babys about requiring a online connection. If you're online right now on this forums, I don't see how it would be a problem putting the console online either. They might right now sound like idiots and are being irrational, but this may be a beneficial when the console comes out. I don't understand how it might be difficult to have a wifi router at home, or a connection over 1mb. If your connection is under 1mb, it's time to get out of the 20th century dial up, and switch providers or research for other providers. If your going on vacation somewhere and want to play, PHONE TETHERING


Ignorance at its finest. Suppose there's a storm that knocks out your internet, or the internet company decides to do maintenance, or your router breaks and you don't have the money for a new one. Then what? I guess you're stuck without your Xbox One until the issues is resolved. And phone tethering can be expensive as hell, so that's not an option for everyone. ALSO, not everyone lives in town where good internet is available. I live literally 5 minutes away from the closest town and I can't get internet speeds over 1.5 Mb/s. I might make the requirement, but that doesn't mean someone in a different area will. High speed internet isn't available in every area. Whether you want to believe it or not, there's a lot of situations where this has the potential to screw you over. Even if it doesn't happen to you, it's bound to happen to thousands of people who are less fortunate than you.

It says 1.5mbs is rrecommended not required, and most providers will replace your router for free btw. i get a free one from windstream when mine breaks once a year.


That's true, but I didn't even get a router through my provider, they don't offer one. I had to go out and buy one. And even if they do replace it, it might take a day or two. It just seems stupid and unnecessary to have this requirement with all the problems it could cause. I understand that piracy is an issue (because let's be honest, this is most likely their solution to prevent piracy) and new measures need to be put in place, but this isn't a very good answer.

SreyoPosted:

What happens if something on the Xbox breaks and you can't turn it on? Or there's a power outage? And knowing Xbox's support, they'd probably say you have to buy a new console.

MusketPosted:

that sirta sucks like say if ur connect goes out due to a strome it wont work or if ur connection messes up u cant play

VeraPosted:

AwesomeSauce69
Wagering I just don't get why they have to do it though?


To stop modders.


they will never stop modders no matter what console they will be there whether you like it or not

OrigamoPosted:

AwesomeSauce69
Wagering I just don't get why they have to do it though?


To stop modders.


Modders will still find a way though.

SkreamiesPosted:

Wagering I just don't get why they have to do it though?


To stop modders.

WageringPosted:

I just don't get why they have to do it though?

WokzePosted:

MenTal-_KluTch Awesome


your comments on nearly every article have nothing to do with the subject, and are one word and pointless, serious....

Woof
Yep pretty much.


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