Xbox Durango; Info's Leak - Does the same thing as the PS Orbis.

[shadowDOESrock]

http://www.vg247.com/2012/04/02/xbox-720-detailed-blu-ray-inside-always-on-netcon-required/


...so, the only ones without constant internet connection are nintendo and their wii u.
atleast the games arent tied to an account.

Tana's gonna love how everyone now uses AMD. lol.

[Supersonic196]

Because mandatory internet connections have always worked so well.

And a built in kinect... What were they thinking...

[Tanassy]

Always on internet can go fucking die in a hole. Why create a console that REQUIRES internet? Doesn't that defeat the entire purpose a console is for? What ever happened to casual gaming-room gaming?

Yeah, this is MS we're talking about. I don't mind built in Kinect, and I think it's clever the system will have dedicated CPUs for certain functions, but two seperate non-crossfire GPUs? I mean, is Microsoft stupid, really?

This and having to pay extra just to use disks for games makes me angry. Don't get too excited about me ever touching this console, cuz I probably won't be. But as for the Orbis, I'll probably be writing some strongly worded letters...

[Supersonic196]

At least Nintendo still has some sanity. If Sony and Microsoft's plans are the future of gaming I want nothing to do with it. :\

I think they've noticed the rise in social networking, so they want to tack that onto their systems to draw in the nongamer crowd. A terrible idea, but a great money maker.

[Tanassy]

[Supersonic196]

Hail Nintendo.

[Tanassy]

At least Nintendo will still allow me to take a console with me to a place that has no internet and be able to play multiplayer games locally with friends. That was my childhood, man. Playing games with friends without the burdens of the internet.. is was always, "What should we play next?" "Let's play ____!" *Pops in a catridge and game immediately starts up*

[Elija2]

I guess I'll be getting a Wii U or a powerful PC next gen.

[Supersonic196]

At least Nintendo will still allow me to take a console with me to a place that has no internet and be able to play multiplayer games locally with friends. That was my childhood, man. Playing games with friends without the burdens of the internet.. is was always, "What should we play next?" "Let's play ____!" *Pops in a catridge and game immediately starts up*

Exactly, And to some degree, the ability to play online has really ruined the multiplayer experience, nobody goes over to a friend's house anymore because they can just play online, the friendly banter and the overall hospitable atmosphere is lost, and it's like you're playing a more estranged version of your friends.

I bought a gamecube, and I can say for certain I've had more fun playing multiplayer on that than on the wii or 3ds, despite both consoles having some games with top notch online. I mean, I like playing online, it's always fun to take on the world. But sometimes you just need to slow down, and unplug for a bit. I don't want to be connected to everyone at all times.

[Tanassy]

Yeah, I still have my friends over the play things like MK7 locally instead of online, even though online is an option. Online just makes you feel so detached from your friends even though they're right there. Even vs-ing random people online isn't as good as say, going to a tourney or something. You never make friends in random online games.

[SmashFinale]

Yeah, I still have my friends over the play things like MK7 locally instead of online, even though online is an option. Online just makes you feel so detached from your friends even though they're right there. Even vs-ing random people online isn't as good as say, going to a tourney or something. You never make friends in random online games.

Local tourney's are much better than online...

but... i fear Nintendo will do the same thing once Wii U comes out...

[Tanassy]

If they do, then I'm sticking with PC gaming and older consoles.

like, I'm not even kidding. I'll give up on consoles entirely.

[Supersonic196]

Nintendo wouldn't do that smash. While they are trying hard to improve their online play, they made it very apparent they were focusing on improving the local multiplayer as well.

[SmashFinale]

Nintendo wouldn't do that smash. While they are trying hard to improve their online play, they made it very apparent they were focusing on improving the local multiplayer as well.

... i cant be to sure, if there is one thing i know, it's that power can go to one's head.
But this IS Nintendo we are talking about so i guess there isnt much to worry about.

[Tanassy]

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