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Xbox One Official Q&A (Used Games, Internet Connection Requirements, More)

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Nirolak

Mrgrgr
Microsoft said:
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.

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.

• Your system and games can update automatically, so you shouldn’t have to wait for downloads or updates.

• Your games and entertainment are stored and saved in the cloud, so you can access them anytime, from any Xbox One. • Start a game, movie, or TV show on one console and finish exactly where you left off on another.

• You can play multiplayer games with your friends, stream movies or TV shows right away, and enjoy the community and social features of Xbox Live.

• Xbox One can recognize you, log you in and tailor your home screen just for you.

You can discover what your friends are playing, watching and listening to if they choose to share. These are just a few examples of how customers benefit from our platform being connected to the Internet. It brings the future of TV and games to our consumers—and it’s designed for today and the decade ahead.

Q: When will Xbox One launch and in what markets?

A: Xbox One will launch in markets around the world later this year. We’ll have more to share later.

Q: Can I use my current gamertag on Xbox One and will my Gamerscore and Achievements transfer?

A: Yes. Your current Xbox Live Gamertag will stay with you on Xbox One if you choose to keep it, and your hard-earned Gamerscore and Achievements will indeed carry over from Xbox 360.

Q: Will Xbox One be backward compatible with my existing games?

A: Xbox One hardware is not compatible with Xbox 360 games. We designed Xbox One to play an entirely new generation of games—games that are architected to take full advantage of state-of-the-art processors and the infinite power of the cloud. We care very much about the investment you have made in Xbox 360 and will continue to support it with a pipeline of new games and new apps well into the future.

Q: Will Xbox One allow players to trade in, purchase and play pre-owned games?

A: We are designing Xbox One to enable customers to trade in and resell games. We’ll have more details to share later.

Q: Will my current Xbox Live Gold membership work with Xbox One or will I have to buy a new one?

A: You do not need to buy a new Xbox Live Gold membership. Your current membership will work on both Xbox 360 and Xbox One.

Q: Why require Kinect with every Xbox One?

A: The all new Kinect is now an essential and integrated part of the platform. By having it as a consistent part of every Xbox One, game and entertainment creators can build experiences that assume the availability of voice, gesture and natural sensing, leading to unrivaled ease of use, premium experiences and interactivity for you.

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.

Q: Xbox One is a more powerful product compared to Xbox 360, but does it also use more power?

A: No. By providing multiple power states in Xbox One, we’ve balanced energy efficiency with functionality. We’ve taken a completely different approach to how Xbox One consumes power. It only uses the power it needs at that particular moment for the task at hand.
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Source: http://www.allgamesbeta.com/2013/05/xbox-one-q.html
 
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Y2Kev

TLG Fan Caretaker Est. 2009
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
 
S

Skel1ingt0n

I can't *believe* these lazy developers keep making file sizes so damn large. Btw, how does technology work?
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.

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shinobi602

Member
Q: Why require Kinect with every Xbox One?

A: The all new Kinect is now an essential and integrated part of the platform. By having it as a consistent part of every Xbox One, game and entertainment creators can build experiences that assume the availability of voice, gesture and natural sensing, leading to unrivaled ease of use, premium experiences and interactivity for you.
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Caaan't fucking wait.
 
H

Hydrogen Bluebird

Member
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.
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What the fuck?!

Edit:

I guess what this means, as discussed in other threads, is that Xbox one needs to connect to the internet once every 24 hrs.
 
V

Vamphuntr

Member
Q: Will Xbox One allow players to trade in, purchase and play pre-owned games?

A: We are designing Xbox One to enable customers to trade in and resell games. We’ll have more details to share later.
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When that was posted before there was a part that added "at retail". Seems they updated it and removed it haha.
 
W

whitehawk

Banned
Y2Kev said:
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
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lol

Basically matches up with what we already know. It doesn't always have to be connected (for 24 hours), but it will need to be connected at some point to work.
 
B

BlazingDarkness

Member
All of these were featured in other threads already, they're the original MS statements which are vague - Harrison's comments are the newer ones.
 
V

ViewtifulJC

Banned
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.

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rudieboy77

Member
Y2Kev said:
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
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Yes it reminds me of a Koan. Like, "What is the sound of one hand clapping?"
They just talked themselves into a circle saying nothing.
 
C

Call Me Maybe

Banned
I'm laughing so hard.
Microsoft, please get your shit together, and soon. I <3 the Xbox and Xbox 360, I want to <3 the Xbox One too, but holy shit :lol
 
F

Ferrio

Banned
I needs to connect to the internet to do all this stuff for you.. but it's doesn't need an internet connection but it does need one.
 
D

Durante

Member
• Your games have more power available to create new gameplay, persistent worlds, and deeper experiences.
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Wow, like Sim City.


A: Xbox One hardware is not compatible with Xbox 360 games. We designed Xbox One to play an entirely new generation of games—games that are architected to take full advantage of state-of-the-art processors and the infinite power of the cloud.
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Holy hyperbole.
 
T

The Crimson Kid

what are you waiting for
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.
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Finally, gaming has its own Ouroboros.

Don't know what that is? Just yell "Xbox Bing Ouroboros" over and over and you should get the answer eventually.

Or you could just type it into Google on your computer or smartphone, YOU FILTHY PEASANT.
 
B

BruiserBear

Banned
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.

dat double speak
 
Ingeniero

Ingeniero

Member
That clears it up for me.
I need a connection to start, but then I can keep playing even if my internet goes down.

Maybe the initial check is very simple and I can hotspot my phone for some minutes and play if I am in an area without internet.

Sucks about the backwards compatibility tho :/

I'm OK with mandatory kinect, this is next gen imo.
 
O

Ovid

Member
Y2Kev said:
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
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I think they mean like Xbox Live Silver. You're online but your not connected to everyone like Xbox Live Gold.
 
M

maquiladora

Member
Thank heavens that Microsoft are designing this games console to allow me to play by Blu Ray movies and and watch live TV in the event of me losing my internet connection.
 
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