Rumor 'Next Xbox Will Not Be Compatible With Second Hand'
This particular rumour surrounding the Xbox 720 is dizzying. One week the Xbox 720 does require an internet connection, the next week it doesn't.
Honestly, Microsoft, hurry up and tell us either way. We're getting a little sick of this now.
The latest suggestion that the Xbox 720 will require an internet connection to play and will not play second hand games comes from David Connolly, managing director at Xing Interactive.
nowgamer.com spoke to Connolly about the the decline of physical retail, and asked how next-gen could affect this already problematic market.
"We hear different things from the two big players," Connolly told us in an interview. "Sony are actively asking for more retailers “past, present and new” to help them support their next PS launch."
Connolly suggests that Sony is being far more open with its approach to the PS4 than Microsoft, who is not looking to accept a wider retailer market if at all possible.
"I have spoken to sources close to Microsoft on the other hand who insist that the next Xbox will not be compatible with second hand, will require permanently on connection, and 'you’ll have to go through Microsoft to do anything'."
Connolly adds: "So that would not be good news! Maybe another reason to support PC publishers can I say?!"
Discussing a potentially digital-only future - and its important on the sector that Xing Interactive primarily targets - Connolly adds that it could only be Microsoft that will cause problems.
"There could be a big issue on consoles with one of the big players going their own way," said Connolly. "An independent retailer put it this way 'Microsoft will still make a profit out of Xbox. As for the rest of us, tough titty'."
In terms of PC, digital downloads are becoming vastly more important, with Connolly stating the physical market is "stable or up a few percentage points for the titles out there.
"So yes there’s a decline, but only because there’s less shelf space is the point."
nowgamer.com spoke to David Connolly who describes Xing Interactive as the 'Last Man Standing' of the publishing world.
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Source: http://www.nowgamer.com/news/1897054/next_xbox_will_not_be_compatible_with_second_hand.html
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OdinPosted:
I have never bought a used game and honestly never will. If you want the game, buy it new or torrent it for a flashed xbox.. Simple.
Oh and Gamestop is a bunch of asshole 40-year old virgins that treat people like shit. Good thing they will go out of business!
Oh and Gamestop is a bunch of asshole 40-year old virgins that treat people like shit. Good thing they will go out of business!
EstablishedGamingPosted:
This will cause serious issues with buying and selling at various gaming stores.
ZeffPosted:
Lavish Some people don't understand the importance of offline gaming. The soldiers bring xboxs when they're on deployment so that they can play sport games, etc. with each other to pass the time.Exactly what I was thinking.
Its good to get off live sometimes.
TywinPosted:
Some people don't understand the importance of offline gaming. The soldiers bring xboxs when they're on deployment so that they can play sport games, etc. with each other to pass the time.
-EffyPosted:
SinKo I don't know why some of you are crying and saying you're not going to buy it but instead get something else. These are RUMORS. Nobody really knows because Microsoft hasn't said anything or released any info on it yet. Key words in some of these topics are "Claims" and Sources "Close" to Microsoft. That is not Microsoft. The latest "SUGGESTION" that the Xbox 720 will require an internet connection to play and will not play second hand games comes from David Connolly, managing director at Xing Interactive. Wait until the real news comes out and you will drooling. No matter what you say here you will be in line to buy it when it is released...
Word. I totally feel you on this one. I'm not going to let any of this affect my decision of buying the 720.
slaughtercellPosted:
Cause we are on the topic, so many people are posting they are getting the PS4... i would be more than happy to have your extra Microsoft points while you enjoy your PS3, I'm a good friend :)
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