Microsoft Comments on Xbox 720

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The first console of this generation, the Xbox 360 is getting on a bit in years, with many expecting a new console to be announced soon. Microsoft has now commented on rumors of the 360's successor, dubbed the 720.Talking to Eurogamer, Chris Lewis, vice president of Interactive Entertainment Business for Microsoft Europe, said
I would only say it’s too long if things are stagnating. If developers are finding they’re bumping their heads against the glass ceiling of development scope, if we weren’t bringing revolutionary technology like Kinect, if we weren’t able to, frankly, completely update the UI of Xbox Live without predicating that on people buying new hardware, were those things not true I might be more in agreement with your assessment.

I actually don’t think it’s too long if the experience continues to grow, if people continue to flock to it and they feel like they’re getting great value. That is everything we’re experiencing right now. That’s how I’d answer that.

Continuing:
I’m being charged with more growth this year versus next year. Sure, I chew the back of my hand a little bit when I think about what that means. We had a very good year last year. But, I do also believe there is sufficient in what’s coming and exists right now for that to be a very realistic ambition. We’re not talking about any additional or new generations of hardware at the moment. We’re fixated on what we’ve got going on right now.

Later, when asked whether he thought the Xbox 720 was being researched and developed, he said:
Sure. As you can imagine, of course we’re working on all sorts of different things. We do that all the time. Frankly, in all aspects of Microsoft, not just what we do with Xbox, our R&D investment is second to none. But to your point about life cycle timing, we’re in pretty good shape.

As long as hordes of casual gamers continue to buy Kinect, it is clear that Microsoft will continue to support the 360, but with the Wii U out next year, how long can they wait?


http://www.gamerevolution.com/news/microsoft-comments-on-xbox-720-7949

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SecretsPosted:

They always have to ruin their streak with a new console after twelve years the other one was realeased.

hyperstalkerPosted:

TauntzE
TomXxXxXxXxXxXx
Orangemohawk
-ElementsGfx-
RossUK
AsianTemptation
RossUK
waaaaaat
Comb So no new Xbox until after WiiU? That means it'll be a year or two AFTER the Wii U's release before Microsoft feels that its not making enough money to start putting a new console into publication. Sony will then follow in pursuit of course.

So, time to switch to PC gaming? The place where technology is always evolving and not being stuck in one place? Yep sure is.


but all my friends play xbox :c
and pc = $$$ + no friends = D:
i think i can handle sub-par gaming for a few more years. or just sell it and get a life, i dunno yet. haha.


Sell it and get a life? shut up... you don't have a life because you "go out" ... sick of people saying you don't have life because you play xbox.


He's talking about himself you idiot. I think he knows what's going on in his life better than you do.


and what do you think your going on about? i didn't say what was going on in his life, i SAID IM SICK of people saying if they quit xbox they will get a life, so shut up.


i think im gona quit xbox and get a life

^ this

i think im gona quit xbox and get a life also


I think i'm going to watch netflix and continue my life until something decent comes out.

^thats what ive been doing all year

BlazinSaddlezPosted:

At least give the 360 a little more time. The console is great and I'm honestly not ready for a new console yet.

adyingbreed771Posted:

TauntzE
TomXxXxXxXxXxXx
Orangemohawk
-ElementsGfx-
RossUK
AsianTemptation
RossUK
waaaaaat
Comb So no new Xbox until after WiiU? That means it'll be a year or two AFTER the Wii U's release before Microsoft feels that its not making enough money to start putting a new console into publication. Sony will then follow in pursuit of course.

So, time to switch to PC gaming? The place where technology is always evolving and not being stuck in one place? Yep sure is.


but all my friends play xbox :c
and pc = $$$ + no friends = D:
i think i can handle sub-par gaming for a few more years. or just sell it and get a life, i dunno yet. haha.


Sell it and get a life? shut up... you don't have a life because you "go out" ... sick of people saying you don't have life because you play xbox.


He's talking about himself you idiot. I think he knows what's going on in his life better than you do.


and what do you think your going on about? i didn't say what was going on in his life, i SAID IM SICK of people saying if they quit xbox they will get a life, so shut up.


i think im gona quit xbox and get a life

^ this

i think im gona quit xbox and get a life also


I think i'm going to watch netflix and continue my life until something decent comes out.


kudos to you bro, i have a life but i still love playing my xbox? so ya, we all have lifes here, but some have friends and gfs/bfs in theirs, like mine, but just cause you sit around and play xbox doesnt mean you dont have a life.

TheBrownGuyPosted:

I still think the 360 will last until it has been out for atleast 10 years

RozyPosted:

Well alright, i don't need a new console but i want one. I guess i can wait 4 years

TauntzEPosted:

TomXxXxXxXxXxXx
Orangemohawk
-ElementsGfx-
RossUK
AsianTemptation
RossUK
waaaaaat
Comb So no new Xbox until after WiiU? That means it'll be a year or two AFTER the Wii U's release before Microsoft feels that its not making enough money to start putting a new console into publication. Sony will then follow in pursuit of course.

So, time to switch to PC gaming? The place where technology is always evolving and not being stuck in one place? Yep sure is.


but all my friends play xbox :c
and pc = $$$ + no friends = D:
i think i can handle sub-par gaming for a few more years. or just sell it and get a life, i dunno yet. haha.


Sell it and get a life? shut up... you don't have a life because you "go out" ... sick of people saying you don't have life because you play xbox.


He's talking about himself you idiot. I think he knows what's going on in his life better than you do.


and what do you think your going on about? i didn't say what was going on in his life, i SAID IM SICK of people saying if they quit xbox they will get a life, so shut up.


i think im gona quit xbox and get a life

^ this

i think im gona quit xbox and get a life also


I think i'm going to watch netflix and continue my life until something decent comes out.

DonkeyiserPosted:

Why couldn't they have called it the "xbox 0".. i mean 360 was bad enough.. having to do a full circle before shooting, but 720?!? how are we meant to kill people when we have to do 2 full rotations and any ps3 owners playing at their friend's houses just have to go 3 degrees? thats just ridiculous!! i think the xbox 0 would have been a much better name cus i could just shoot people then my k/d would be about 200 instead of 2.14. :trollface:

AnkokuPosted:

How does having an xbox 360 make you have no life.

TomXxXxXxXxXxXxPosted:

Orangemohawk
-ElementsGfx-
RossUK
AsianTemptation
RossUK
waaaaaat
Comb So no new Xbox until after WiiU? That means it'll be a year or two AFTER the Wii U's release before Microsoft feels that its not making enough money to start putting a new console into publication. Sony will then follow in pursuit of course.

So, time to switch to PC gaming? The place where technology is always evolving and not being stuck in one place? Yep sure is.


but all my friends play xbox :c
and pc = $$$ + no friends = D:
i think i can handle sub-par gaming for a few more years. or just sell it and get a life, i dunno yet. haha.


Sell it and get a life? shut up... you don't have a life because you "go out" ... sick of people saying you don't have life because you play xbox.


He's talking about himself you idiot. I think he knows what's going on in his life better than you do.


and what do you think your going on about? i didn't say what was going on in his life, i SAID IM SICK of people saying if they quit xbox they will get a life, so shut up.


i think im gona quit xbox and get a life

^ this

i think im gona quit xbox and get a life also