GAMING NEWSRumor: Xbox 720 To Feature New Kinect, No Used Games, Blu-RayPosted on Wednesday, February 6 @ 08:06:18 Eastern by Alex_Osborn
![]() If word on the street proves to be true, you're going to need a solid internet connection if you want to use Microsoft's upcoming console. Apparently—according to a report from EDGE—the new Xbox will require a constant internet connection, which will aid in the device's ability to prevent you from playing used games. Inside sources told the outlet that while the system will be a predominantly online and digital-focused device, you'll still be able to pick up boxed games at retail. The games will be on 50GB-capacity Blu-ray discs and allegedly come with an activation code that will tie the disc to your system. A new version of Kinect will be released alongside the device, and (unsurprisingly) an updated version of Xbox Live will be ready to go at launch. As far as internal specs go, the outlet's source confirmed that previous reports of an AMD eight-core x64 1.6GHz CPU, a D3D11.x 800MHz graphics solution, and 8GB of DDR3 RAM are totally accurate. Finally, there's no word on exactly how big the console's hard drive will be, but there's a good chance it will be the largest we've seen yet in an attempt to embrace a digital-only future. What do you think of these rumors? Is it all a bunch of hogwash, or could you see this turning out to be true? Let us know in the comments below. More from the Game Revolution Network Comments
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thedarkstar
Joined: Feb 2011
Mind you, it's a rumor, so we will just have to wait to see what Microsoft and Sony officially announce.
wildmario
Joined: Jan 2007
Constant internet connection is a poor man's way to combat piracy and it's a kick in the balls for people with an unstable or slow connection. It also feels like these companies would rather kill off the used game market and not actually try to use new ways to make their products more enticing than buying a game cheaper because it's used.
quiknkold
Joined: May 2011
but no used games? Seriously? well, if you offer the games at Steam Sale Prices at times, sure, I'll bite. But I don't see that, so its utter stupidity! No used sales Hurts the Economy. Microsoft wants to hurt the economy.
TurinAlexander
Joined: Sep 2006
hempy420
Joined: Apr 2012
Nick_Tan
Joined: Jul 2006
TheBigRedPyramid
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mouths
Joined: Jul 2007
elmoreoocyte
Joined: Apr 2012
phlogiston
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Jobin_Wendy
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Heath_Hindman
Joined: May 2011
Heath_Hindman
Joined: May 2011
The first Xboxes didn't do well in Japan, and if there's any truth to this, then Microsoft can dig a grave for the third one too.
Andy578
Joined: May 2011
hell i bought Halo 2 on PC years back when it was released and i didnt even get a serial code so i called M$ and they said to bad, so in the end i was forced to either crack a game i bought legally or let it sit on a shelf to remind me of how i wasted money on it
SolidSevchinko78
Joined: Jun 2012
elmoreoocyte
Joined: Apr 2012
They wound up losing out massively and we wound up in the glorious world of iTunes and TPB.
I didn't really plant to buy a 720, or whatever it is, but if this is true, and I mean IF because right now the world is rife with rumors, I couldn't see myself picking one up 4 years after launch.
sg4real
Joined: Apr 2011
No used games. No.
Blu Ray. PS3 already has that, nothing special here.
Playstation, just do the contrary of what MS does and you will be successful!
If its true :)
DaVillain
Joined: Apr 2011
xDUMPWEEDx
Joined: Jan 2012
OdiousLupous
Joined: Jul 2011
Sourdeez
Joined: Feb 2012
Sourdeez
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jvernet
Joined: Sep 2010
Meaning my only source of entertainment will be network TV.
The mere thought of this makes my stomach do funny things...
madster111
Joined: Jun 2006
Wouldn't this actually be illegal in the US, like it would be in Aus?
Something to do with fair competition laws or some crap?
At the very least i can see the court system tied up with the number of people attempting to sue.
roisehunter
Joined: Apr 2013