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The Next Xbox: Will it require to be "always-online"?

The Next Xbox: Will it require to be "always-online"?

Asked by: Super Userkruijs in Technology » Consumer Electronics
Settled on 05/22/2013 19:58 Settled by Super Userkruijs
Winning option:Yes Xbox One won’t need to be “always online,” but it will require an internet connection to work. Now everybody’s confused again.

Yesterday at the big reveal, Microsoft’s Phil Harrison said you would need to connect your Xbox One to the internet at least once a day for it to function. This spawned a hailstorm of confusion as we had just been told we wouldn’t have an online requirement if we’re not planning to play online. He clarified the connection timing as “I believe it’s 24 hours. There have been reports of a specific time period — those were discussions of potential scenarios, but we have not confirmed any details today, nor will we be.”

http://www.inquisitr.com/671481/xbox-one-always-online-statement-confusing-to-say-the-least/

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Background

Microsoft has confirmed one of the worst-kept secrets in tech: The next Xbox will be revealed on May 21.

The company on Wednesday morning sent out invitations to the media for a product unveiling.

"A New Generation Revealed," the invitation reads. "Don Mattrick and the Xbox team invite you to the Xbox campus for a special unveiling." (Mattrick is the president of Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment Business division that includes the Xbox.)

http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57581214-75/next-xbox-microsoft-sets-big-reveal-for-may-21/

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