Xbox without always-on and devkitov, with backward compatibility and full Windows 8

Rumor: Xbox without always-on and devkitov, with backward compatibility and full Windows 8

NeoGAF user under the nickname Chesemeister, citing an anonymous insider, published another batch of unofficial information about the new console family Xbox.

If we talk very briefly, then Xbox would not require a constant connection to the Internet, and will also include a revision of SoC (System-on-a-Chip) Xbox 360 for backward compatibility.

"You do not need to connect the console to the Internet to play games on the new Xbox- Says the source.

Microsoft never even considered the possibility. Now, please read the last sentence several times until it settles in your mind. "

As regards backward compatibility, the Microsoft plans in each model Xbox insert a single-chip module Xbox 360Which will be used not only for backward compatibility, but also for parallel computing, improving overall system performance.

Controller Xbox apparently will not change (developers only improved D-Pad) it will work on AA batteries, but thanks to new technology can work 16% longer.

Informant confirms rumors of a cheap audit Xbox (Xbox Mini or Xbox TV) for $ 100, which makes the other team Microsoft to compete with Apple TV. Optical in this model will not, but the digital releases from Xbox Live Arcade and Games on Demand the console will play.

As for the operating system, both models will use the full version Windows 8 with a modified interface. Thus, the console will use a new programming model for WinRT, which is the basis for the development of applications in the style of Metro Windows 8. This should greatly simplify life for developers, making Xbox the very friendly next-gen console in relation to them.

The fact that all applications and games created for the Windows app store after adding support for the controller can be played on Xbox. Developers will be enough to pay for a license to use Xbox Live $ 60 without having to buy expensive devkity.

The source adds that Kinect 2.0 works much better than the first revision of the controller visible lag will no longer be.

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