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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LuckyOtterPosted:
DubleJayJBONDGUY8514697DubleJayJLBK117 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.
DubleJayJPosted:
BONDGUY8514697DubleJayJLBK117 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.
BONDGUY8514697Posted:
DubleJayJLBK117 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.
THQPosted:
That is amazing! I pick this over PS4 already, I hope they make a console edition with the X360 converter included at a value because a 500$ console plus another 150 then games plus XBL is quite an amount of money
NatusVincerePosted:
Can we stop with the rumor's? at first it require an always-online internet connection now it don't -_-.
MTVPosted:
KixaExoticWolfs Good. :) I hope this is right.
Yea hope its True
It better be or else I. Isn't get a ps4
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