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A new report now claims that the new Xbox WILL be able to play games when not connected to the internet. Instead, the often-reliable VGleaks claims the ‘always-on’ rumour stems from a second Xbox console that will be launched at the same time as the Durango-based machine. The site says …
Read More »Report: Next Xbox to interact with cable boxes
As things progress towards Microsoft’s eventual announcement of the next Xbox, new info has reportedly spilled out regarding cable box integration and Kinect eye movement detection. Citing sources familiar with the upcoming console, The Verge reports that the hardware functions by passing a cable box signal through HDMI. This will …
Read More »Report: Next Xbox set for May 21st reveal
Durango will use development tools and APIs similar to those for Windows 8
Read More »VIDEO: Internet shouty man Francis takes an axe to Xbox 360
Do you remember that guy who went mental about Diablo III on YouTube? Chances are that if you saw it you won’t have forgotten. Francis is a very distinctive character. And the bad news is he’s angry again. What has evoked the latest rage? Rumours that the new Xbox will …
Read More »Disc-less new Xbox SKU scrapped; Will be called just ‘Xbox’; $99 360 also planned – report
Established technology blogger Paul Thurrott has made several claims about the new Xbox – and chief amongst them is the scrapping of a second disc-less SKU. "We have talked for a while about this notion that there might be another version of the Xbox that was just aimed at entertainment …
Read More »Ubisoft: Next Xbox will be aligned with PS4
Social components will be the defining difference between current and next-gen consoles, says Yannis Mallat
Read More »Carmageddon: Reincarnation is next-gen bound after Stainless secures more funds
Stainless Games has confirmed intentions to bring Carmageddon: Reincarnation to next-gen consoles. The game had already been confirmed for PC after successfully raising in excess of $625k on Kickstarter, but now an additional round of funding totalling $3.5m has seen plans expanded. "We are delighted to have fully funded Carmageddon: …
Read More »Next Xbox leak reiterates always-online requirement
Optical discs will be used for installs only, report claims
Read More »OPINION: SimCity gifts Durango a potential PR nightmare
Whether you like the sound of it or not, at the very least you must understand the motivation behind Microsoft’s online vision for Durango. A machine that is always connected to Microsoft’s servers, is always up to date, monitored, guarded. And it’s also important to admit that such a setup …
Read More »New ‘Xbox 720 leak’ says it is "Always On, Always Connected" – will only install from optical discs
Does a new report confirm that Xbox 720’s always-on web connection will eventually lock-out second hand games? VGLeaks has taken a look at the Durango-codenamed device’s purported software development kit (called an XDK – Xbox Development Kit by Microsoft). The Hardware Overview in the device’s documentation details summarises both the …
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