After the past several sources have reported that the next Xbox will require an always-on Internet connection for this to work, today the rumor back in the spotlight thanks to Kotaku , which received further confirmation from two separate sources.

One of the two sources explained to us that blog, but second thoughts on the part of Microsoft, the next console will require an active connection in order to start any game or application. In the absence of connection, you cannot start anything; If the network were for some reason fall during the game or use an app, then the console will have a tolerance of three minutes after that will pause the game or app and start the network troubleshooter to try to restore the connection.

It's possible that Microsoft will implement a similar system to combat piracy or other purposes, but if this were true it could cause strong resistance on the part of consumers: not all have a chance to play in the presence of Internet connection, just think of those who live in areas not reached by DSL or even those staying in apartments without the necessary infrastructure such as dormitories for students, holiday homes and so on. It is however advisable to take this rumor with pliers because they may simply derive from false impressions of developers, whose development console could maybe have a similar requirement but it is said that those who arrive in stores will force users to be always connected. We look forward to see, hoping that the House of Redmond might shed light on the issue as soon as possible.