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Wario64 · Apr 4, 2013

http://kotaku.com/the-next-xbox-will-require-an-internet-connection-to-st-470062456

Two Kotaku sources have added more credence to the rumor that the next Xbox, expected to battle the PlayStation 4 in late 2013 or early 2014, will be an always-online system, though it will be able to tolerate dropped connections.

"Unless something has changed recently," one of the sources told us over email, "Durango consumer units must have an active internet connection to be used."

Durango is the codename for the next-gen Xbox.

"If there isn't a connection, no games or apps can be started," the source continued. "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."

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Kyzer · Apr 4, 2013

they better really sell the reveal of this thing...

peanutbutterlatte · Apr 4, 2013

The next Halo better be reeeeaaally good.

ClovingWestbrook · Apr 4, 2013

Here we go.

braves01 · Apr 4, 2013

Fuck that.

Voice of Reason · Apr 4, 2013

I'm starting to have a feeling this is bullshit.

Call Me Maybe · Apr 4, 2013

Here we go again

legacyzero · Apr 4, 2013

Still a dumb idea.

NotLiquid · Apr 4, 2013

I suppose Durango is really taking 360 looking like a worse offer than the PS3 to its logical conclusion this next gen.

On the plus side can anyone say it can get any worse if all this turns out to be true? They might actually surprise people.

Zombie James · Apr 4, 2013

"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."

Fucking hell.

pants · Apr 4, 2013

The rumours just arent getting any better

Raxus · Apr 4, 2013

If this is officially confirmed then I have one less console to buy.

jWILL253 · Apr 4, 2013

Microsoft is really gonna go through with this. Shit...

EDIT: THREE MINUTE TIMER FOR A FORCE LOGOUT? THAT'S EVEN LESS THAN SIMCITY!

Beer Monkey · Apr 4, 2013

I'm still calling bullshit; bookmark my post for future mockery etc.

DrFunk · Apr 4, 2013

shameful

Certinty · Apr 4, 2013

I'm out.

If true not even PGR5 or Forza Horizon 2 will make me buy it.

Aquamarine · Apr 4, 2013

"Unless something has changed recently," one of the sources told us over email, "Durango consumer units must have an active internet connection to be used."

This is becoming more and more legit, guys. Where there's smoke, there's fire.

dan2026 · Apr 4, 2013

H_Prestige · Apr 4, 2013

Sorry, but I trust the MS fanboys on GAF far more than shitty sites like kotaku and edge. They have no idea what they're talking about.

Nirolak · Apr 4, 2013

Sim City: The Console

6.8 · Apr 4, 2013

Geez. I'm out if that's the case.

TheDrowningMan · Apr 4, 2013

Will I be able to claim a refund on games if, say, my internet provider goes down for a few hours?

Misterhbk · Apr 4, 2013

3rd console curse is a real thing

Hale-XF11 · Apr 4, 2013

"If there isn't a connection, no games or apps can be started," the source continued. "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."

lol, sounds like fun times ahead

Guevara · Apr 4, 2013

I'm kind of hoping the next Xbox ends up being a total piece of shit, just to see the reaction.

(I bet people will still buy it though)

saladine1 · Apr 4, 2013

This getting fucking sickening!

Lakitu · Apr 4, 2013

So I can play my game for a whole 3 minutes after my ISP shits itself? Which it does it so often. YAY!

I don't give a crap what games MS reveal, if this is true, then they'd have to fucking pay me to play it.

blurredvision · Apr 4, 2013

I'll believe this when I see it. It just seems like an impossibly dumb move for a console, however, it's effect on the general populace is yet to be anticipated (that I've yet to see, anyway).

Kurtofan · Apr 4, 2013

If true I'll switch back to Sony.

I need a huge ass cable to play online already.

Volotaire · Apr 4, 2013

Ehh not liking this, so many instances where internet connection could drop.

Raxus · Apr 4, 2013

Nirolak said:
Sim City: The Console

What could go wrong?!?!

sqwarlock · Apr 4, 2013

Was already leaning this way, but this is the confirmation: PS4 it is for next-gen.

Kazuma Kiryu · Apr 4, 2013

the same old rumors keep popping up, time after time. there has to be some truth to them at least.

Soriku · Apr 4, 2013

Next you're telling me that no used games will be allowed.

Kyzer said:
they better really sell the reveal of this thing...

I hope you enjoy multiplat shooters and Kinect games.

Toki767 · Apr 4, 2013

On the bright side, it'd probably be really easy for them to get rid of this "feature"

Voice of Reason · Apr 4, 2013

To be honest, I do think something has changed lately. Microsoft probably revised what they were originally planning, and scrapped the whole "always-online" aspect along with "anti-used," hence Gamestop's sudden excitement for the product.

It seems they're just basing it off previous speculations that we had over a month ago.

Shalashaska161 · Apr 4, 2013

Cool, nice of Microsoft to make my buy/not buy decision easy. Save me some cash.

I still don't think Microsoft is dumb enough to actually do this.

mysteriousmage09 · Apr 4, 2013

Nirolak said:
Sim City: The Console

Special collectors Kinect Edition!

LordCanti · Apr 4, 2013

I've always got a connection on my end, but yeah, if their service ever goes down and I can't even play single player games...

That's going to suck.

Aquamarine · Apr 4, 2013

Beer Monkey said:
I'm still calling bullshit; bookmark my post for future mockery etc.

There's a better chance MS will fuck up something regarding always-online....than not at this point.

Nothing's still set in stone and MS can always change their mind at any moment, but it seems like the cloud + Xbox Live is going to be CENTRAL in Durango's design, and an always-online console would ensure uniformity.

Vman · Apr 4, 2013

If true im not buying. and xbox 360 is my go to console now. PS4 here i come.

GAMERG0D · Apr 4, 2013

If they also require Kinect, they'll essentially be able to monitor everybody. Screw that.

Unspeakable Evil · Apr 4, 2013

I really hope that these sources are bull.

ShockingAlberto · Apr 4, 2013

My connection has gone down enough that I'm unwilling to make this concession.

stn · Apr 4, 2013

Wow, ok. Does this mean I'll never get to play a single-player game without 20 invites to chat and play MP from people? What if my ISP is down, I can't play anything?

Looking like the first XBox I'll completely skip.

Davey Cakes · Apr 4, 2013

I'll refuse to believe it for now. Not until MS says anything are these rumors worth the time.

If it does end up being the truth, I'm very curious as to the justification and compensation in functionality.

Maxrunner · Apr 4, 2013

MS is really becoming irrelevant at everything...news at eleven...

Amey · Apr 4, 2013

late 2013 or early 2014 ....

i dont think nextbox is coming this year

Tingfrmnongpradu · Apr 4, 2013

Jesus, they can't be that stupid could they?

mugurumakensei · Apr 4, 2013

So that's why Nintendo pulled out of the origin deal with EA, they found out that EA was also designing Microsoft's next gen network.

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