New 'sources' back always-online next-gen Xbox rumour

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The rumoured claim that Microsoft's next generation Xbox will require an always-online connection to function has been further backed up by another report today.

According to Kotaku, two more 'sources' familiar with early prototype hardware report that the new console - codenamed Durango - won't run any games or apps without a connection to the internet.
"Unless something has changed recently, Durango consumer units must have an active internet connection to be used," one source apparently said, before detailing how the console might deal with dropped connections.

"If there isn't a connection, no games or apps can be started. If the connection is interrupted then after a period of time - currently three minutes, if I remember correctly - the game/app is suspended and the network troubleshooter started," they added.

Kotaku notes that other sources familiar with the new console have said they're unaware of any such plans for a required online connection, but have been unable to completely debunk the rumour. It was reportedly suggested that the online requirement could be enforced at the 'operating system level', meaning game developers don't necessarily need to be made aware of it.

In response to the report, a Microsoft rep said, "We do not comment on rumors or speculation. We are always thinking about what is next for our platform, but we don't have anything further to share at this time."

This backs a report from our colleagues at Edge, who cited sources claiming that next-gen Xbox games will require an internet connection in order to function, and that a passcode system will block second-hand game use.

These claims were later reinforced by screenshots reportedly taken from a Durango software development kit, which indicated the requirement of an always-on connection.

Sony has confirmed that the PlayStation 4 'will not demand an always-online connection'.

It has been speculated that Microsoft will announce its next-generation Xbox platform at a special event in late April.

The next Xbox, codename Durango, is said to utilise an AMD eight-core x64 1.6GHz CPU, a D3D11.x 800MHz graphics solution and 8GB of DDR3 RAM.

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dmofPosted:

This is quite stupid i don't see the point in this. Why doesnt everyone just sell their consoles and buy a decent computer and game on it. The gameplay is good, graphics are good and the internet is FREE. Oh, and it's also multipurpose.

FearfulPosted:

if this is true it does suck but does not matter, being that i have internet :P

KatsumiChanPosted:

Zyme
Bulb This is such a stupid idea. Good job i'm getting the PS3 this time round.


do you mean ps4 ?


If you think about it, you already need online to play arcade games, what's the difference?

SnugPosted:

Bulb This is such a stupid idea. Good job i'm getting the PS3 this time round.


do you mean ps4 ?

TheProCAMPERPosted:

-Spirit
Blackwolfrunnin
-Spirit i don't see the problem in this in this age who doesn't have a constant online connection?


People who can't afford it. It never fails to amaze me how so many people assume that since they can afford something that everyone else can too. And it always seems to be people who's parents pay for everything.
it costs like 20 dollars a month for a decent internet if you cant afford to pay that you should not be buying a gaming console anyways


Actually, around where i live, it costs $50 a month for a 2mb download speed, so it can get to be pricey if you don't live in large cities.

PaaqoPosted:

no one will buy it when it need an ,,always-online" connection

-SpiritPosted:

Blackwolfrunnin
-Spirit i don't see the problem in this in this age who doesn't have a constant online connection?


People who can't afford it. It never fails to amaze me how so many people assume that since they can afford something that everyone else can too. And it always seems to be people who's parents pay for everything.
it costs like 20 dollars a month for a decent internet if you cant afford to pay that you should not be buying a gaming console anyways

UplayPosted:

For the love of god please don't have a always on requirement. My internet always drops out!

SnugPosted:

what if my internet goes down for some reason

Moto_Posted:

I highly doubt this. It's impractical and illogical. Even though it seems like everyone has an internet connection, that's not true. My cousins enjoy video games, but don't have internet. Microsoft would lose out on a large number of customers if they did this. Not to mention those with unreliable connections. It's not uncommon in the Northeast for a storm to knock out internet connections. I for one, would be screwed everytime we had an ice storm. If Microsoft did this, I would no doubt switch to the PS4.

Overall, the cons outweight the pros here. I would be extremely surprised if they decided to implement a "feature" like this.


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