Adam91 Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 The rumors that have been flying about that the next xbox will require a constant internet connection and used games will not work have been put to rest, so for those who were worried about this can breathe a sigh of relief. Also a report yesterday said that the next xbox will offer an add on that will allow users to use their 360 content on it's successor. More details below This article is from Examiner New information regarding Microsoft’s next-generation home console – codenamed Durango – surfaced on April 10 which suggest that recent rumors proposing that the Xbox 720 will require an always on connection to the internet are in fact false. Likewise, details about backwards compatibility for the Next Xbox have come forth which hint at the possibility that Microsoft’s next-generation home console will support backwards compatibility with Xbox 360 software, however, it will require a special add-on device. On Wednesday, April 10, new information about Microsoft’s Xbox 720 – Durango – came to light as VGLeaks reports that Microsoft will offer an add-on for the Xbox 720 to allow users to play their Xbox 360 games. This add-on will be networked with the Xbox 720 – Durango – to allow for backwards compatibility to all Xbox 360 software – meaning XBLA, digital, and retail Xbox 360 games will be supported. It is said to be similar to the HD-DVD add-on Microsoft released for Xbox 360. Additionally, the rumors of an always online requirement for Xbox 720 are apparently false. The system itself will always be online, but it will not be a requirement to play local content nor will it prevent people from playing used games. This post has been promoted to an article 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SternuS Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Thank God! And thank you Adam, you literally gave back life to me. So... is Adam Orth really really stupid, or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboose The Ace Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 (edited) PRAISE THE LORD I am soooo happy right now I will defiantly be getting the next Xbox then aka 720 but one thing I still have qustions about is this so called add on for old 360 games I wonder will it be free or not Edited April 11, 2013 by Caboose. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Is not JL Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 . Yay. Is Halo 5 a launch title? I just...ugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCPO Mayh3m Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Just a quick statement. The pic of the console says Xbox... Not 720. :3 I am glad to hear about this Adam. Good post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SternuS Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 PRAISE THE LORD I am soooo happy right now I will defiantly be getting the next Xbox then aka 720 but one thing I still have qustions about is this so called add on for old 360 games I wonder will it be free or not Ehehehe, aren't we talking about Micor$oft? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drizzy_Dan Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 I don't know how I missed this but this is excellent news. Thank you adam I don't have to sweat over the matter anymore . Good article dude. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Fhaol Bhig Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 I was going to post this good thing I looked before posting =] Although I think these links might be better then the much shorter Examiner ones since they go into more detail. http://www.techspot.com/news/52212-surprise-internet-connection-not-required-to-play-xbox-720-games.html http://www.techspot.com/news/52004-fud-alert-always-connected-xbox-720-rumors-are-mostly-paranoia.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnimeAddict Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 frankly im glad its not going to be "required" to be online in order to use the new xbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Mendicant Bias Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Glad to hear this now the only issue witll be the price. Hopefully we will see more lasting Franchises too because the xbox had a quick run with Gears and Mass effect compared to halo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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