Next-Gen XBox Always Online Confirmed.

[the_tyrant]

Click bait headline strikes again!

Its all leaks and teasers, plus I believe that the source link completely misinterpreted the leak on purpose.


The "always online" part is in the second paragraph, now please read it carefully. Compare the wording with Microsoft's wording here:

"In Windows 8, Microsoft introduces Connected Standby - a new power state that enables compatible PCs to be always reachable and up-to-date. This session will provide an overview of Connected Standby, including key user scenarios, system architecture and technical requirements. "

The idea is simple, its connected standby on xbox. What is connected standby? it like how your phone can still receive messages and call when it is asleep. It is a "hibernation" mode for your computer, phone, tablet, or xbox that allows is to sleep while staying connected to the network.

If you read the leak carefully, you will see that it is probably 99.9% describing connected standby. It makes no mention to "forced xbox live subscription" or anything like that at all. I repeat, if you actually read the leak, it makes NO MENTION of anything that even sounds like Microsoft is forcing you to buy xbox live gold.


PS: if you want to know more about connected standby, watch this video:
http://channel9.msdn.com/events/BUILD/BUILD2011/HW-456T

[Red October1984]

Originally Posted by the_tyrant

If you read the leak carefully, you will see that it is probably 99.9% describing connected standby. It makes no mention to "forced xbox live subscription" or anything like that at all. I repeat, if you actually read the leak, it makes NO MENTION of anything that even sounds like Microsoft is forcing you to buy xbox live gold.

It's not that the forced XBLG is bad...it's the whole "Staying connected" thing I don't like.

I hear Valve is releasing the Steambox. I haven't taken a good look at it yet but it already looks better than this "Xbox"

[the_tyrant]

Originally Posted by Red October1984

It's not that the forced XBLG is bad...it's the whole "Staying connected" thing I don't like.

I hear Valve is releasing the Steambox. I haven't taken a good look at it yet but it already looks better than this "Xbox"

Considering that they used almost the exact same terminology with connected standby, I am almost 100% certain it is the same feature. Considering that connected standby is optional in windows I am willing to bet that it is optional on the xbox too.

[Red October1984]

Originally Posted by the_tyrant

Considering that they used almost the exact same terminology with connected standby, I am almost 100% certain it is the same feature. Considering that connected standby is optional in windows I am willing to bet that it is optional on the xbox too.

I'm still not a big fan of this feature. IIRC the Wii did the same thing. It shut off but stayed in some sort of "Standby" mode. I didn't like it and that thing didn't suck up my internet connection. Hopefully this feature is optional.


Has anybody heard anything lately about the Steambox? I hear there will also be a new handheld thing from Nvidia.

[GoldenRivet]

well, it wont be always online at my house

[Red October1984]

Originally Posted by GoldenRivet

well, it wont be always online at my house

Same here buddy. Heck, if this feature isn't optional and you need it to play games, well....M$ won't be getting any money out of me for the thing.

[Feuer Frei!]

Update:

http://au.ign.com/articles/2013/04/0...-xbox-revealed

Things may change of course before release, but, Microsoft is pretty firm in its stance on online requirements so far.