Microsoft Says Next Xbox Doesn?t Require Online Connection, Only Needed to Play Games, Movies and Ap

Microsoft Studios president Don Mattrick has confirmed that the next Xbox rumor regarding the ?always online? requirement is false. The system only needs to be online to play games, watch movies or run applications.

?The always online requirement for using the next Xbox is completely false,? says Mattrick, ?It is only necessary if you want to play games, both single-player and multiplayer, watch movies or run any of the hundreds of applications available for the next Xbox.?

?You can turn on the Xbox without having to be online,? he continues, ?You can even go through the new Dashboard without needing to be online and see all the pre-loaded ads for new and exciting games or apps. There are many things you can do without having to be online, but it is necessary if you want to play games like I said before.?

He addressed the issue of people living in areas without good internet connections saying, ?I?m honestly surprised that there are people without a st@ble internet connection. I don?t know how they manage most day-to-day activities without it. Regardless, I guess they should either upgrade their connection or move in order to experience the new Xbox.?

When asked why the Xbox is required to be online to watch movies or play single-player games, Mattrick replied, ?It is solely an anti-piracy measure. This is for the good of the customer since we always want them to have the most optimum experience with officially licensed games and movies.?

?In addition, we can have Xbox technicians continuously looking into your system to see if you have any problems. Moreover, they can also look through the Kinect camera to see if there are any setup issues, all without doing any work on your end because you are always online. These are just some of the benefits from having an always-online system,? he adds.

?Imagine coming back from work and having the Xbox turn on because the Kinect sees you enter the room,? suggests Mattrick, ?A friendly Xbox employee might show up on camera to welcome you back and suggest some games and movies you might want to try. Your entire history with the console can be used to tailor the perfect experience just for you.?

?The future of Xbox is bright,? he concludes, ?So jump in because we?re all watching and waiting for you to make that leap.?

Source: http://slumz.boxden.com/f13/microsoft-says-next-xbox-doesn-t-require-online-connection-only-needed-play-games-movies-ap-1886107/

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