VG Leaks: Durango Will Not Require A Persistent Internet Connection

[Loose]

Microsoft Xbox Roadmap (2013) -

Microsoft is working hard in its new strategy for the next years. The company wants to expand its Xbox brand with two new Xbox. One would be next-gen, the other one would be a new redesign for Xbox 360. Take in mind the Wii Mini, MS would like to offer something similar to Nintendo. This cheap model would be focused as a set top box product, although you will be able to load games too, but the games should be load directly from the HDD. This Xbox wouldn’t have disc drive.

We have received new information about the latest Xbox Roadmap. Our source unveils new details for Durango, Xbox mini and the Microsoft strategy; moreover we don’t forget Kinect 2.0.

Microsoft expands its Xbox brand

Getting to the point there are going to be two console as part of the redesigned “Xbox Line” of products. A repackaged and reoriented Xbox 360 unit and the new “Durango” gaming console, both designed to compete with more than Sony in gaming, but against Apple as well.

When the Durango (game machine) launches, it will not support backwards compatibility for 360 games out of the box. Instead, this functionality will come from the other unit that will be networked with the Durango to provide this (not unlike the DVD add-on for the original Xbox).

The purpose of the smaller Xbox unit is to compete with Apple TV, but also provides XBLA and 360 game support which will give it an edge over Apple TV. The rumors of “always online required” comes from the smaller Xbox unit which may not have a disc drive and like Apple TV it would require a network connection and internet to provide any real functionality. It may be possible they will design both consoles to be stackable.

Durango itself will also always be online like any other device (correct with rumors), but it will not be a requirement to play local content and it will not prevent playing used games. Putting in an Xbox 360 disc into Durango will prompt the user to attach the supporting device that is sold separately. By separating the two devices and their functions it will ensure price competitiveness for both pieces of hardware. Microsoft’s delay in announcing these products from April goes more inline with not having a physical set of devices to show (among specification updates), which should be ready by May or June when this information is officially released.

The price goal of the smaller Xbox is $149 or lower and it is likely to not have a disc drive and would require a network connection. Durango will be priced competitively according to PS4′s price.

Kinect 2.0

A different department within Xbox handles Kinect hardware and software. The focus was more on developing and networking both consoles with Kinect more of an after thought at that point, considering dealing with it would be less of an issue even with hardware changes to the main console hardware. Kinect isn’t the primary focus.

The development kits required several pieces of hardware as to combine all “potential” hardware which may or may not be required to work with each other, which also includes the potential for any or all devices to required a network connection, which is where most of the “required” rumors are coming from.

thank god

 

[King Sun]

Microsoft Xbox Roadmap (2013) -


thank god

I bet for the last two months we had you on the inside

 

[Loose]

I bet for the last two months we had you on the inside

man it was, i couldnt even defend the fukkery

 

[Rekkapryde]

man it was, i couldnt even defend the fukkery

unlike your boy Meachy.

Crisis averted....

 

[Loose]

unlike your boy Meachy.

Crisis averted....

Microsoft on damage control told y'all they would have to "talk"

 

[Rekkapryde]

I see what them nikkaz did.

In order to play your current 360 games, you gotta cop this "new" one that connects with the Durango on some Sega CD /32x type shyt?

Just keep your 360 if that is the case.

 

[Loose]

I see what them nikkaz did.

In order to play your current 360 games, you gotta cop this "new" one that connects with the Durango on some Sega CD /32x type shyt?

Just keep your 360 if that is the case.

my 360 is probably going to die sooner or later, i might bite and cop both tbh

 

[Rain]

man it was, i couldnt even defend the fukkery

I expect BC to be easier to implement in new consoles going forward now that they've moved to a different architecture. People better off keeping their 360s/PS3s though. Paying for an add-ons

 

[Mr. Somebody]

You gotta buy 360 jr to play 360 games on 720. Just keep the old system. Good for Microsoft. I guess they really are going to try to compete with that PS4.

 

[MeachTheMonster]

unlike your boy Meachy.

Crisis averted....

I said exactly what this story says and y'all said I was delusional. All the rumors came from the same exact place and then were blown out of proportion by blogs and ps fanboys.

We read it with our own eyes, yet plenty of people wanted to ignore the official information that debunked the rumors, just so they can keep believing in "anonymous" emails

 

[Ill-Mind]

Some good info outta MS for a change

 

[Prince Akeem]

man it was, i couldnt even defend the fukkery

Meach sure as hell did try though.

Oh he tried...

 

[Mr. Somebody]

They went from "deal with it" to back peddaling. Good for them. Twitter must have been on fire for MS.

 

[AkaDemiK]

anyone that thought the next xbox was going to need a consistent online connection to play games is a fool, none of these companies are that stupid (except EA)

 

[BlvdBrawler]

anyone that thought the next xbox was going to need a consistent online connection to play games is a fool, none of these companies are that stupid (except EA)

Pretty much.