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[Mileena]

I really didn't think we'd see a failure top Wii U for a while. Thanks for the laughs MS, you sure outdid yourself this time.

 

[DominoKid]

microsoft you're cracking up.

 

[mj1108]

Q: Does Xbox One require an “always on” Internet connection?

A: No, it does not have to be always connected, but Xbox One does require a connection to the Internet.

 

[BruiserBear]

Someone HAS to edit that to say

"I'm not saying the Xbox is always online"

"But you do have to be online"

 

[Grover Cleveland]

This whole day makes me feel like the dude in the "We want more, we want more" commercial.

 

[strikeselect]

A: No, it does not have to be always connected, but Xbox One does require a connection to the Internet.

oh ok that clears it up

What in the .... i can't even...

This fucking company.

 

[nib95]

This thread has been making me crack up. First few posts are hilarious. But yea, seriously confusing.

 

[Pooya]

Doest that confirm world wide launch for this year?

also, has anyone made a thread about this? http://gamingeverything.com/48324/m...-one-games-for-e3-possible-black-tusk-reveal/

 

[BlazingDarkness]

What about countries that have no XBL support? Will they be able to use the console?

No.

 

[roddur]

Well you see, it's pretty straight forward.

1.) The Xbox doesn't not require an always online connection.
2.) The Xbox requires an online connection.

it still bit confusing.

Spoiler

i know that's the joke

 

[Apollo]

Q: Do I need to have a specific cable or satellite TV provider to watch live TV on Xbox?

A: Our goal is to enable live TV through Xbox One in every way that it is delivered throughout the world, whether that’s television service providers, over the air or over the Internet, or HDMI-in via a set top box (as is the case with many providers in the US). The delivery of TV is complex and we are working through the many technologies and policies around the world to make live TV available where Xbox One is available.

OK this wasn't really answered. I need to know if my cable provider will work.

 

[Vermillion]

I understand completely.

I read this in the voice of that guy from the AT&T commercials with the kids.

 

[BruiserBear]

OK this wasn't really answered. I need to know if my cable provider will work.

So out of all this mess, your cable provider being supported is your biggest concern? lol

 

[Tom Penny]

Kinect = future of gaming.

 

[Nirolak]

Doest that confirm world wide launch for this year?

also, has anyone made a thread about this? http://gamingeverything.com/48324/m...-one-games-for-e3-possible-black-tusk-reveal/

I don't believe so.

Feel free to do so.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

 

[Courage]

This shit is a slap to my face. I thought they were gonna dismiss everyone. What the fuck this is.

 

[Apollo]

So out of all this mess, your cable provider being supported is your biggest concern? lol

yeah...just in case I do decide to get it. These answers are not really being answered, but more beating around the bush.

 

[Ashes]

Q: Does Xbox One require an “always on” Internet connection?

A:No, it does not have to be always connected, but Xbox One does require a connection to the Internet.

 

[Madness]

Just more ridiculous doublespeak. Basically comes down to yes you need to be connected to the Internet. Not all the time, but games may require it and it'll definitely require a connection every 24 hours, who knows for how long.

As for games basically each game comes with a serial code you put in and install to hard drive. If you lend it to someone or you sell it, they'll need to get another code or something, for a fee apparently. Not all games dev need to do this.

 

[Clevinger]

It doesn't have to be connected 24/7, but you do have to connect it once in a while.

So it does not require "Always Online." It requires "Regularly Online."

 

[rudieboy77]

Because Xbox One is powered by the cloud

So It doesn't have a power cord and doesn't need to be plugged into the wall?

 

[DrWong]

Ahah! Perfect.

 

[la flama blanca]

Q: How do consumers benefit by being connected to the cloud?

A: The cloud makes every experience better and more accessible. Because Xbox One is powered by the cloud:

• Your games have more power available to create new gameplay, persistent worlds, and deeper experiences.

FUCKING LIES

 

[Pooya]

I don't believe so.

Feel free to do so.

I'm not sure under what title to put that on, if you want, do it yourself, probably better.

 

[iNvid02]

FUCKING LIES

the xbox one can download more ram when needed

 

[Zeroth]

What about countries that have no XBL support? Will they be able to use the console?

Why would you live there?

 

[The Technomancer]

A: The cloud makes every experience better and more accessible. Because Xbox One is powered by the cloud:

• Your games have more power available to create new gameplay, persistent worlds, and deeper experiences.

Flashbacks to SimCity anyone?

 

[javac]

I guess it doesn't need to be connected to the internet in order to function and use applications that don't need the internet but the system needs to be connected to the internet once every 24 hours or whatever in order to 'sync' up everything with your cloud account?

 

[A Human Becoming]

It doesn't have to be connected 24/7, but you do have to connect it once in a while.

It's poorly explained, but yes.

 

[DrWong]

Flashbacks to SimCity anyone?

Yep.

 

[dragonflys545]

A: No, it does not have to be always connected, but Xbox One does require a connection to the Internet.

oh ok that clears it up

That's one way to spin it I guess LOL.

 

[khaaan]

I'm interested in the always online thing. My initial assumption was that it'll just need an Internet connection to authenticate your games and access features like the web browser but its still not 100% clear.

 

[Uno Venova]

A: No, it does not have to be always connected, but Xbox One does require a connection to the Internet.

oh ok that clears it up

I'm done for the day

 

[benzy]

The Cloud must be the special sauce.

 

[ascii42]

I'm interested in the always online thing. My initial assumption was that it'll just need an Internet connection to authenticate your games and access features like the web browser but its still not 100% clear.

According to Phil Harrison, it'll need to connect at least once a day.

 

[KdMgMan]

How long ago was the Adam Orth incident? Microsoft at least had a month to work on the PR for this whole always online mess. Hopefully everything gets cleared up in the next 19 days.

 

[Ezza]

This is the most vague overcocked conference I have ever seen.

 

[iratA]

This thread... oh boy. I haven't laughed this hard in quite a while. Thanks GAF

 

[Smash88]

Q: Does Xbox One require an “always on” Internet connection?

A: No, it does not have to be always connected, but Xbox One does require a connection to the Internet.

I don't care if it's been explained, it's still a pretty idiotic statement. This is just reeking of fishy bullshit.

 

[FlutterPuffs]

Why would you live there?

Because we just do.

 

[Spongebob]

Q: Does Xbox One require an “always on” Internet connection?

A: No, it does not have to be always connected, but Xbox One does require a connection to the Internet. We’re designing Xbox One to be your all-in-one entertainment system that is connected to the cloud and always ready. We are also designing it so you can play games and watch Blu-ray movies and live TV if you lose your connection.

Okay then.

 

[which1spink]

nevar forget

 

[Zomba13]

So if One is hooked into the super awesome power of the cloud, can't we get 360 'BC' via cloud powered streaming solutions?
Or are they just using the cloud for processing stuff?
Or are they just throwing the word 'cloud' about to make us think it's impressive when they really just mean they have servers for XBL related stuff like cloud saves and matchmaking?

 

[Various Artists]

How will the cloud computing aspect work without an internet connection?

 

[Krisprolls]

They can't be serious. That's the worst clusterfuck of a reveal I ever saw, all the way from Atari VCS 2600.

 

[mightynine]

OK this wasn't really answered. I need to know if my cable provider will work.

It's a pass through for your cable box that might not even be able to access all the functionality like DVR or On Demand.

Cordcutter watching TV on rabbit ears? It's basically useless.

 

[which1spink]

How will the cloud computing aspect work without an internet connection?

... I think you are onto something here. I'm wondering if Microsoft thought about this ""limitation"".

 

[Psychoward]

Yeah, that first one is a pretty shitty PR spin.

 

[Dvide]

Oh my god, all these XBO topics are just priceless!