New 'sources' back always-online next-gen Xbox rumour
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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SCOPosted:
-LOST- That will have them lose a lot of customers if they NEED to be online to play a game.
Yeh i know, i cant see them doing this though...
carlos-Posted:
Woobie I get what they're trying to do but like.. What if you have bad Internet, that's just stupid.
I've actually never thought about that, but having bad internet can also effect the way you play games like CoD. Its all about the upload speed and the ping in your connection.
WoobiePosted:
I get what they're trying to do but like.. What if you have bad Internet, that's just stupid.
carlos-Posted:
Microsoft is struggling in the pc market right now, people are saying that they'll be irrelevant by 2017. Imagine the next-gen console always needing an online connection.
People simply wouldn't buy the new xbox. Especially those that don't have internet. I hope Microsoft doesn't make a bad marketing move. If this is microsoft intentions then I can see sony coming back strong if their system doesn't require an active internet connection 24/7 but we will wait and see. Everything is speculation, intill Microsoft says other wise.
People simply wouldn't buy the new xbox. Especially those that don't have internet. I hope Microsoft doesn't make a bad marketing move. If this is microsoft intentions then I can see sony coming back strong if their system doesn't require an active internet connection 24/7 but we will wait and see. Everything is speculation, intill Microsoft says other wise.
StoakePosted:
ManlyPenguins Not liking this, lets hope it stays only a rumour. But if it must be done it would kick-ass power wise
Yes the system it' self is going to be insane.
THQPosted:
Not liking this, lets hope it stays only a rumour. But if it must be done it would kick-ass power wise
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