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VGLeaks: First look as Durango XDK (always connected, kinect required, must install)
- Thread starter DieH@rd
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It makes sense since the BRD is rumored to only be 6x. I expect PS4 to do something similar as well.
Pop-O-Matic
Banned
Game install being required isn't all that bad. I almost always install my discs when I first pop them in.
Why lock them out. You'd still need the disc to run the game.
I still dont get the wailing and gnashing of teeth over this one. Its like the Wii right? Its still optional and surely you can still play games without an internet connection... Right?
oh! oh!
Or it could just be what many do with the 360, yet enforced for all games. Just install the game and use disc for verification purposes.
Uno Venova
Banned
According to the rumors no, you will need to be online to play games.
I think it's the opposite...
I do wonder how much more ergonomic they can make the 360 controller though.
Trogdor1123
Member
Did the rumour about no used games come from the same source as this? Sadface if true.
Mithos
Member
Clean out the fridge, before you can play a newly bought game if fridge is full.
Sho_Nuff82
Member
The hardware overview sounds like a summary of every Durango rumor we've had up to this point. Must be the source.
It can. Not must.
Glorified G
Member
No one ever doubt EDGE again.
should stop second hand gaming
Something very similar will be used for the PS4. It's either that or excruciating load times.
Adam Scott Aukerman
Member
Why am I suspecting they're going to put in the slowest bluray drive they can source to cut costs?
Graphics Horse
Member
It's not that stupid really. Especially if, like PS4 downloads, they are designed to be playable while still installing.
Mandatory Installs for Every Title
I honestly have serious doubts that will happen, even with XBLA titles and such.
Grampa Simpson
Banned
at itself in the pants?
Is that the sentence you were trying to complete?
Edit: I'm happy with my decision to be a Wii U/PC/Ouya/PS360 Backlog gamer this cycle.
Of course. It says in the article that game and system updates will always be up to date because of it. I don't see who wouldn't want that. The 360's update system works great only because updates are small, but look at what a clusterfuck it is on the PS3.
StealthGoblin
Banned
In the words of a worm:
'Oh dear'
'Oh dear'
Yeah read it again and made more sense, isn't this technically blocking used games?
Well, we still have to wait for confirmation from Microsoft, but so far EDGE is looking like a winner.
No thanks.
All of this is referring to a low power/sleep state in which it can still process and connect to the xbl servers. It doesn't say that if its not connected to the internet it will not function.
This whole line is about convenience, so you when you power on there is minimal start up and no updates.
Relaxed Muscle
Member
We'll see. I'd say thats the way how they'll fight piracy.
Pie and Beans
Look for me on the local news, I'll be the guy arrested for trying to burn down a Nintendo exec's house.
Always On, Always Connected, Always WATCHING.
All games will install to the hard drive, you'll need the disc in to play your authenticated installed game on your hard drive, so no game sharing.
The PS4 is using the same speed Blu Ray drive as well if I am not mistaken.
UberTag
Member
Gamestop will still support a bustling used game marketplace for PS4 and Durango.
It'll just come in the form of selling new activation codes along with the physical media.
Unfortunately all of this will have to go through a network of "approved resellers". No more selling our games on Craigslist or eBay.