walsufnir said:
Chark said:
I just came up with an interesting theory. What if Microsoft is trying to make the Xbox 3 into an internet router and become an ISP or through business deals with existing ones? The cable box idea has been thrown around for years but what if they made a deal with AT&T for example and the U-Verse service that does internet, phone, and TV is built into the Xbox 3 and you can set up internet and TV from the box itself. I know there are other issues and this probably isn't logistically possible due to physical restraints with one ISP like AT&T, but it is just an example. |
Won't happen. It takes a lot of infrastructure to become an ISP (read: technical devices to become an ISP) and also think about how different countries deliver internet to users. Nice idea, but believe me: No :)
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I know it would be completely impracticle and impossible to set up overnight...aside from a planned satellite solution which is worse for always online. Unless they managed to make a deal with every ISP they could to allow for service sign up through their built in router or something.
Online requirement sounds pretty pointless anyway and a great disservice to the user base. I suppose if it is true Xbox gamers can play on their other consoles if their internet isn't working...that isn't a refreshing concept from a business perspective. I can't wait for their reveal so we can stop talking rumors.
