Next-Xbox Always Connected not Bad After All

I hope these rumors are fake. Next gen will be very boring if MS destroys the last remnants of the lem faction ...

Fake

Naahh until MS makes an official unveiling of the console we wont know whether or not its going to be a disappointment !!

Malta_1980

What is Microsoft trying to accomplish with this type of model, it doesnt make sense at all. Internet connection isnt a staple alover the world and while the casual audience have proved to be a large market, the hardcore audience are still the ones holding this industry together, its the hardcore audience that pulls the casual audiences into gaming. I just hope the team behind the NextBox have a single clue what the Ferk they are doing and retrack and change all these BS. Perhaps it was a good thing the PS4 was shown early

megaspiderweb09

I hope these rumors are fake. Next gen will be very boring if MS destroys the last remnants of the lem faction ...

KiZZo1

There will always be lems, they will tell us how good kinect is.

[QUOTE="KiZZo1"]

I hope these rumors are fake. Next gen will be very boring if MS destroys the last remnants of the lem faction ...

tenaka2

There will always be lems, they will tell us how good kinect is.

I have a hardcore gaming friend who raves about how great it is. He brags about being able to talk to his xbox and have it interact with games. He seems to think it's only possible with a kinect... For some reason he's so blind to it he doesn't realize any god damn mic can do the same damn thing. Fanboys. I really don't get it..

[QUOTE="Malta_1980"]

Naahh until MS makes an official unveiling of the console we wont know whether or not its going to be a disappointment !!

shawn30

vgleaks hardware rumors were always spot on. They werent wrong about the ps4 sepcs either, and even hinted sony upgrade from 4gb gddr5 to 8gb gddr5 ram

Next Gue1 thread confirmed to be a disappointment.Duckyindiana

If the XBOX blocks used games, publishers are going to love them. I can see this actually leading to more exclusives on the platform as a result. It will certainly change the dynamic of the industry if one console blocks games and the other doesn't.

If the XBOX blocks used games, publishers are going to love them. I can see this actually leading to more exclusives on the platform as a result. It will certainly change the dynamic of the industry if one console blocks games and the other doesn't.

dogfather76

If the XBOX blocks used games, publishers are going to love them. I can see this actually leading to more exclusives on the platform as a result. It will certainly change the dynamic of the industry if one console blocks games and the other doesn't.

dogfather76

Sounds like a big disappointment, indeed! Still just rumors, we should wait for something official.

[QUOTE="dogfather76"]

If the XBOX blocks used games, publishers are going to love them. I can see this actually leading to more exclusives on the platform as a result. It will certainly change the dynamic of the industry if one console blocks games and the other doesn't.

SecretPolice

Sounds like a big disappointment, indeed! Still just rumors, we should wait for something official.

PAL360

[QUOTE="SecretPolice"]

[QUOTE="dogfather76"]

If the XBOX blocks used games, publishers are going to love them. I can see this actually leading to more exclusives on the platform as a result. It will certainly change the dynamic of the industry if one console blocks games and the other doesn't.

tormentos

K, that outta the way, Sony will let the pubs/devs block on PS4 and should Sony not let them, I sure hope Sony has plenty of exclusives cuz if MS blocks them and Sony doesn't, exclusives may be all you have on the system. :shock: Just sayin.

Greetings Lems !

Just here to remind you all you can still save yourselves from the inevitable disappointment and butthurt that M$ will bestow upon you.
All you need to do is accept the word of Our Lord Kaz and let him into your heart.

We Want You, To Be A Cow !

Thank You.

[QUOTE="SecretPolice"]

[QUOTE="dogfather76"]

If the XBOX blocks used games, publishers are going to love them. I can see this actually leading to more exclusives on the platform as a result. It will certainly change the dynamic of the industry if one console blocks games and the other doesn't.

tormentos

I don't think it's as simple as that. For the sake of argument, I think that some people will be turned off by the XBOX since it will keep them from playing used games. At the same time, I think that some people will be more attracted to the XBOX if it gains exclusives from companies that don't want Gamestop/Gamefly taking what they view as their profits.

Another option, and one that I think is very likely to happen, is that more games (on PS4 and XBOX) move to charging activation fees to play their used games. This is already being done to access multiplayer (Far Cry 3, Resistance BS, etc). I think that what could very likely happen is that ALL games start charging these additional fees to access all content (even single player). This will the publishers offset the money that they lose from the rental/used market. Like it or not, I think this is the way things are headed.

I hope these rumors are fake. Next gen will be very boring if MS destroys the last remnants of the lem faction ...

KiZZo1

Looks like they are going for a "Big Brother" approach come next-gen. Always connected and Kinect must always be plugged in so they can spy on us. 

[QUOTE="SecretPolice"]

[QUOTE="tormentos"] Is king of a silly logic because millions of people sell their games to gamestop,if those people see this console that block games,and this other that doesn't which one do you think they will go for.? If the console doesn't allow used games,gamestop can't take those games in trade and that means millions upon millions of angry costumers..sts106mat

K, that outta the way, Sony will let the pubs/devs block on PS4 and should Sony not let them, I sure hope Sony has plenty of exclusives cuz if MS blocks them and Sony doesn't, exclusives may be all you have on the system. :shock: Just sayin.

Tormento is in training for the new gen war already.. Hermits and lems better watch out, cause he's in it for the long haul

[QUOTE="KiZZo1"]

I hope these rumors are fake. Next gen will be very boring if MS destroys the last remnants of the lem faction ...

kuraimen

I didn't realize M$ announced the NextBox already.RyanShazam

[QUOTE="PAL360"]

Sounds like a big disappointment, indeed! Still just rumors, we should wait for something official.

tormentos

I like to be able to get second hand games, but out of all those rumors, that's the one that worries the least. At least it would be good for devs.

Mandatory online and kinect, on the other hand, would be reasons enough for me to not get the system.

Greetings Lems !

Just here to remind you all you can still save yourselves from the inevitable disappointment and butthurt that M$ will bestow upon you.
All you need to do is accept the word of Our Lord Kaz and let him into your heart.

We Want You, To Be A Cow !

Thank You.

Sagem28

[QUOTE="KiZZo1"]

I hope these rumors are fake. Next gen will be very boring if MS destroys the last remnants of the lem faction ...

kuraimen

[QUOTE="kuraimen"][QUOTE="KiZZo1"]

I hope these rumors are fake. Next gen will be very boring if MS destroys the last remnants of the lem faction ...

CanYouDiglt

I'm not worried but if it is crap I just won't get it.  Easy.

[QUOTE="kuraimen"][QUOTE="KiZZo1"]

I hope these rumors are fake. Next gen will be very boring if MS destroys the last remnants of the lem faction ...

Michael0134567

Doesnt seem much different from the PS4, besides the kinect part

lostrib

Looks like they are going for a "Big Brother" approach come next-gen. Always connected and Kinect must always be plugged in so they can spy on us. 

emgesp

[QUOTE="KiZZo1"]

I hope these rumors are fake. Next gen will be very boring if MS destroys the last remnants of the lem faction ...

There will always be lems, they will tell us how good kinect is.

Notable lines: 

• "Always on, always connected"
• Kinect will come with every console and it must be plugged in
• All games will have to be installed to HDD, no streaming from optical disk
• It has a blu-ray drive, but it won't be used when playing games

Gue1

Ahhh, f*ck. What's the point in complaining anyway? Consoles this generation were barely traditional (pop in the disk and play, my ass), and were more like gimped PCs. If this rumour is true, i'm not surprised. 

"Always on, Always connected" doesn't mean being online is a 100% requirement. It may be like Sony's system where you can choose to leave your console online all of the time and have updates and stuff pushed to it.

The requirement of kinect scares me. I wonder if they'll make that the primary way to interact with their OS. That would be crap.

Wasdie

this can't be true

lems greatest nightmare, being forced to install games and be always online to play them. If Kinect breaks the console will be rendered useless....    :)

Gue1

[QUOTE="tormentos"][QUOTE="SecretPolice"]Careful there "wise" guy, SW in no place for that kinda logic. :P

SecretPolice

K, that outta the way, Sony will let the pubs/devs block on PS4 and should Sony not let them, I sure hope Sony has plenty of exclusives cuz if MS blocks them and Sony doesn't, exclusives may be all you have on the system. :shock: Just sayin.

As long as a standard controller is sold with the Console, I really couldn't care less if Kinect is with it. Regardless, I'll be waiting like a year to pick it up anyway. I'll own one eventually (I always own all the Consoles...every gen...) but I won't get it at launch like I am with PS4 and did with Wii U.

That being said, you could at least wait for an annoucement. This stuff isn't always true.

[QUOTE="tormentos"][QUOTE="SecretPolice"]Careful there "wise" guy, SW in no place for that kinda logic. :P

dogfather76

I don't think it's as simple as that. For the sake of argument, I think that some people will be turned off by the XBOX since it will keep them from playing used games. At the same time, I think that some people will be more attracted to the XBOX if it gains exclusives from companies that don't want Gamestop/Gamefly taking what they view as their profits.

Another option, and one that I think is very likely to happen, is that more games (on PS4 and XBOX) move to charging activation fees to play their used games. This is already being done to access multiplayer (Far Cry 3, Resistance BS, etc). I think that what could very likely happen is that ALL games start charging these additional fees to access all content (even single player). This will the publishers offset the money that they lose from the rental/used market. Like it or not, I think this is the way things are headed.

Next Gue1 thread confirmed to be a disappointment.Duckyindiana

Disappointment to who? The lonely nerds who post nothing but hate around here? I'm sure MS won't care.percech

If that's true, the conscious consumer should care. As well as any gamer worth his salt.

Who gives a damn what MS thinks?

This has to happen. Isnt MS working with EA now? Sim City Xbox edition.

http://www.edge-online.com/news/new-always-on-always-connected-durango-leak-is-real/

Edge: Microsoft source confirms rumours are true.

http://www.edge-online.com/news/new-always-on-always-connected-durango-leak-is-real/

Edge: Microsoft source confirms rumours are true.

BuldozerX

To be honest, Microsoft has nothing to fear. You gamers cave in so fast, its almost embarrassing. Everyone knew Sim City was going to be a screw up the second they announced the always online DRM. Gamers expressed their anger long before the game was released, yet they pre-ordered it. When the game finally was released all they got was a useless copy they couldnt return. The same thing will happen with the Xbox. You hate it, yet you buy it. Unlike many of you, I wont purchase.

I forgot to mention that Sim City has sold more than one million copies within a few weeks. Good going.

To be honest, Microsoft has nothing to fear. You gamers cave in so fast, its almost embarrassing. Everyone knew Sim City was going to be a screw up the second they announced the always online DRM. Gamers expressed their anger long before the game was released, yet they pre-ordered it. When the game finally was released all they got was a useless copy they couldnt return. The same thing will happen with the Xbox. You hate it, yet you buy it. Unlike many of you, I wont purchase.

BuldozerX

[QUOTE="BuldozerX"]

To be honest, Microsoft has nothing to fear. You gamers cave in so fast, its almost embarrassing. Everyone knew Sim City was going to be a screw up the second they announced the always online DRM. Gamers expressed their anger long before the game was released, yet they pre-ordered it. When the game finally was released all they got was a useless copy they couldnt return. The same thing will happen with the Xbox. You hate it, yet you buy it. Unlike many of you, I wont purchase.

mitu123