: Wow, this Adam Orth guy has go back and learn a few things about PR and our
: new social media world.

: As for the always on rumors, I literally have the best internet in the
: country and can STILL think of times I've taken my Xbox to a friends
: house, used it out the back of a truck at Gamestop midnight releases or
: hooked it up to a generator and projector for a part of my bachelor party.
: I really don't see any consumer-oriented logic whatsoever in making the
: next Xbox always on with internet. I MIGHT buy one a year or two after
: launch if that's the case, but no way will I to begin with no matter the
: launch games.

: - MacGyver10

The only reason these dev boxes require an internet connection is because MS likely wants to keep tabs on development consoles (i.e., not doing nefarious things, illegitimate resale, etc.), and prevent other details from leaking.

There is nothing to these stories. I'm sure it would make people feel better about this if MS would just come out and admit it, but they're under no obligation to. With the amount of boohooing going on right now, I wouldn't be surprised if this pressures them into making some sort of announcement, though.