Microsoft has released a series of informational web pages today concerning the Xbox One. Essentially, they confirm most everything we've already known or assumed about the console.
Yes, you will indeed need to have your XBone "phone home" once every 24 hours.
They also recommend that users have at least a 1.5Mbps broadband connection. Microsoft is spinning this "always on" console as a "modern, connected device."
Other pieces of information taken from the "Connected" page say that the Xbox One will run in a low-powered, connected state when you aren't actually using it. You can also access your entire games library from any Xbox One without the need of a disc. Simply sign into your Live account, download the games to that XBone, and begin playing.
Yes, you will indeed need to have your XBone "phone home" once every 24 hours.
With Xbox One you can game offline for up to 24 hours on your primary console, or one hour if you are logged on to a separate console accessing your library. Offline gaming is not possible after these prescribed times until you re-establish a connection, but you can still watch live TV and enjoy Blu-ray and DVD movies.
They also recommend that users have at least a 1.5Mbps broadband connection. Microsoft is spinning this "always on" console as a "modern, connected device."
Other pieces of information taken from the "Connected" page say that the Xbox One will run in a low-powered, connected state when you aren't actually using it. You can also access your entire games library from any Xbox One without the need of a disc. Simply sign into your Live account, download the games to that XBone, and begin playing.
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