Durango: 'Always-online' not required, 360 BC provided via add-on
That's according to VGLeaks, citing a source as saying that the console will have always-online functionality, but the lack of connection will not prevent users from playing local content, and it will also not prevent the use of second-hand games.
This comes in direct contrast to previous controversial rumours which have suggested all content on the new console will be locked without a live connection to the internet.
VGLeaks reports that those rumours are actually likely linked to the new 'reoriented' Xbox 360, which it says will be a small device pitched as a cheap - around $149 or lower - set-top media box with added 360 and XBLA game support to compete with Apple TV.
Interestingly, the report claims this new Xbox 360 "is likely to not" have its own disc drive, and all content will need to be downloaded digitally. However, connecting it directly with Durango will allow users to play disc-based Xbox 360 games on their Durango console with the help of the add-on Xbox.
"Putting in an Xbox 360 disc into Durango will prompt the user to attach the supporting device that is sold separately. By separating the two devices and their functions it will ensure price competitiveness for both pieces of hardware," says the report.
Multiple recent reports have claimed that Microsoft's original plan to unveil its next console at the end of April - as first reported by CVG - has been shifted to an event in May.
VGLeaks corroborates, saying the delay was due to Microsoft "not having a physical set of devices to show" and "specification changes".
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SynybunPosted:
iiExaMplezZz All of these sites claiming that they have reliable "sources", but all of them say different things. The only way we'll really know what Durango will/won't have, is when Microsoft actually announce the console.
True, but some of these rumors probably are true.
BashfulPosted:
ITzZCraigxXCymruKerriganDubleJayJLucky_OtterDubleJayJBONDGUY8514697DubleJayJLBK117 Here's an idea for people complaining about it. Save up for the add-on and play your Xbox/Xbox 360 games on your Xbox 360 in the mean time.
Or go buy a PC and be much much happier.
Just stop. If you wanna go brag about your PC, go somewhere else. We don't like braggers that much.
Suggesting a PC is bragging? Hm, last time I checked, that's not bragging.
Well you Pc fanboys come onto xbox news articles all the time. I guess you have nothing better to do. If thats all you are going to say then why don't you go somewhere else.
Really? Because if anything, I offered the,"qq'rs" a solution to there problem. And I'm not a,'PC Fanboy.'
As soon as Halo 4 is available on PC you can keep talking.
As soon as Gears is available on PC, then you can offer it as a solution. What you suggested is NOT a solution because PC can't play all Xbox games.
Ever heard of emulators?
Actually Gears of War is on PC.
But yes Emulators are a lot of fun, Recently got Zelda: Legend of the Windwaker
Oh man brings back good memories :D
Half of the emulators don't actually work. It's funny how you tried though.
Emulators do work for older games though.
Gears 2, 3 and Judgement apparently aren't on the PC.
Emulators lack the capability of online.
I applaud you for trying though.
VoyboyPosted:
Human Isn't there a way for microsoft to just add old and new xbox functionality?
its not a simple " put that there and it will work" kinda thing. The type of hardware makes it hard to make it backwards compatible
iiExaMplezZzPosted:
All of these sites claiming that they have reliable "sources", but all of them say different things. The only way we'll really know what Durango will/won't have, is when Microsoft actually announce the console.
TreyarchedPosted:
Gossip Wow so to play Xbox 360 games you have to buy another piece? Great
Or just keep the 360 console you likely have.
If they put the hardware that could play 360 games in the "720" all it would do is push the price up even more and people would moan about that then.
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