Will Microsoft call the next Xbox "Xbox 8"?
The fan site ThisisXbox.com, citing an unnamed source that recently worked at a "well known combined Publisher and Developer", claims that Microsoft is contemplating calling the next Xbox "XBOX 8." That name certainly would be in line with Microsoft's other big product launches for 2012; namely Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8.
The same story claims that Microsoft is working on an enhanced version of Xbox Live, code named "Infinity", that would handle downloads and apps for "XBOX 8", Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8. Microsoft has already announced that Xbox Live will be integrated into Windows 8 when it launches later this year but details about that integration have yet to be announced.
Finally, this same story claims that Microsoft is working on having some kind of backwards compatibility feature for "Xbox 8" for Xbox 360 games, under the code name "Xbox Loop".
None of this is official, so take it with a huge grain of salt. However, Microsoft has admitted that it is making an effort to link many of its products together, especially with its Metro interface, so this rumor isn't outside the realm of possibility.
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Source: http://www.neogamr.net/news/will-microsoft-call-the-next-xbox-xbox-8
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BabyMonitorPosted:
-ICY-FragginAmour I think they should do less announcing and making rumors and more releasing.i completely agree with u
Yes but with that xbox is putting rumors they are releasing * Hints* and more detales so yeah but i hope the next box will have free live like the PS3
But they won't because microsoft knows that people will pay for live. It will most likely be payed for by credit card because microsoft has anounced that they are getting rid of the points and live cards which means that if you aren't an adult or have a credit card then you will not be able to purchase xbox live and the points
Mine_TurtlePosted:
FragginAmour I think they should do less announcing and making rumors and more releasing.i completely agree with u
Yes but with that xbox is putting rumors they are releasing * Hints* and more detales so yeah but i hope the next box will have free live like the PS3
FragginPosted:
Amour I think they should do less announcing and making rumors and more releasing.i completely agree with u
-Robin-Posted:
I can see it being called Xbox 8.
it has just a possibility if not more than the possibility of it being called Xbox720.
it has just a possibility if not more than the possibility of it being called Xbox720.
mtndewnygwavPosted:
Also its kind of stupid to go from Xbox,Xbox 360, to Xbox 8 it doesnt make any sense they should go with Xbox 720.
TheRealJollyPosted:
tehpwnerer well there was the original xbox then they went in to the future with the xbox 360 now there going back in time to make the xbox 8 . they must have a time machine
Well, it's microsoft, what do you expect? :/
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