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Xbox 720

Your guess is as good as mine as to which rumors about the Xbox 720 to believe, and which ones you should dismiss as obvious speculations.  As we get closer to the big reveal by Microsoft of anything and everything about the Xbox 720, it seems as if more leaks about the new video game system appear to flourish.  The latest rumors, in addition to any of the others you may already be aware of, has to do with the accessibility and storage of the video games that you will play on the Xbox 720, as well as the online status of the system itself.

Xbox 720 Leaks

It is rumored that the system will always be on and connected to the internet.  When not in use, the Xbox 720 will run in a low power state.  Since the system will always be on, as a benefit to both Microsoft and yourself, software system updates will be easily accomplished.

It was previously rumored the system will require the Kinect.  This particular rumor has been confirmed, with the additional information that you will not be able to play games on the Xbox 720 without the Kinect.  In fact, the Xbox 720, when released, will be sold with the Kinect.

Xbox 720

Regarding video games accessibility, all the games you play will be uploaded to the hard drive automatically. When you insert the physical game, the Xbox 720 will immediately save it to the system's hard drive.  You will be able to continue to play the game while the hard drive installation is taking place.

There are also leaks about the Xbox 720 controller which purport that it will be easier for the noncore gamers to use and will be  more ergonomically friendly.

Microsoft is expected to reveal more about the Xbox 720 on and before E3, scheduled for June, 2013 in Los Angeles, CA.  The new video game system's current scheduled release time frame is October - November, 2013.

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