Xbox One to have unlimited cloud storage
It's no secret that Microsoft has one of the most powerful cloud services with Azure, SkyDrive and other products and services, and the cloud is being used extensively with the Xbox One to power some of the computing and rendering processes, but that's not all. Another lesser-known use of the cloud for the device is that it can be utilized as an extension of the hard drive, storing and retrieving game data.
While this feature is not an entirely new one as it existed previously on the Xbox 360 with the caveat that it could only store game data and achievements due to being limited to 512 MB of storage, it does come with some drastic changes on the One. A few of them include the storage limit being upped to infinity, and the file types being stored becoming more diversified. The release by Microsoft reads as follows;
Xbox Live offers Xbox One unlimited storage space in the cloud for all Xbox Live members to store numerous types of Xbox Live content, including your profile, games, Achievements and entertainment. This content is stored and saved in the cloud so you can automatically access it anywhere, anytime, no matter where you are
Previous generation Xbox users had to subscribe to an Xbox Live Gold account to be able to make use of this feature, Microsoft has now stated that this service will now be available for all users whether Gold or Silver.
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LuckyOtterPosted:
Halo4 Too bad I hardly use Cloud as it is, to be honest I have no clue on its main purpose.
To store games, saves, dlc, profiles, etc. It says it in the article...
ReleasesPosted:
tbyeahBoar It can't truly be infinite, and will also come with limitations. You will need internet to access your files.
Although its a 1Up on Sony.
It can't technically be infinite, but you have 300,000 dedicated servers hosting your storage. So it is more than you will ever need by magnitudes.
I dont even know why he said that it cant be truly infinite, of course it cant lol this guy right here stating the obvious but like the guy above me stated It will be more than you could ever use
LuckyOtterPosted:
This means no more buying hard drives and usb's. I knew the cloud was going to be used but I thought it was going to be a paid service. Now anyone can use it which is amazing. I don't see Sony even getting close to this unless they own some secret cloud services no one has ever heard of.
BeardedSHROOMSPosted:
Boar It can't truly be infinite, and will also come with limitations. You will need internet to access your files.
Although its a 1Up on Sony.
Not only will you need internet to access your files, you will also need an xbox :O
BuxtyyyyPosted:
Boar It can't truly be infinite, and will also come with limitations. You will need internet to access your files.
Although its a 1Up on Sony.
It can't technically be infinite, but you have 300,000 dedicated servers hosting your storage. So it is more than you will ever need by magnitudes.
DJMarkyMarkPosted:
I think the cloud storage for the Xbox One is going to be a big factor when it comes to comparing specs and power of the consoles
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