Xbox 720 UI likely to resemble Windows 8, former Windows exec. claims
This is all according to former VP of Windows Sales Joachim Kempin, who told sources "I think the other thing they will try, there’s no doubt about it, is it’s going to be more Windows 8-like; maybe it even gets a touchscreen, who knows?
"Most of what’s in there today really is Windows, right? I wouldn’t be surprised if the next round of interface comes even closer to Windows 8 than it is today; maybe it even gets a touchscreen, who knows?"
He also addressed claims that Microsoft’s games division is loss making. Apparently that is not quite true, he said, though he does acknowledge that Xbox has proved a damaging distraction for Microsoft.
"On the Xbox hardware itself there is no profit," he said. "So the profit comes from all the other sources; royalties from game developers, maybe the next Halo version, maybe a new Kinect system and what have you.
"It is such a small portion for their company. It would really be better if they would just spin that whole thing out and let other people run it on their own and not get distracted by it. For me that whole environment is a distraction for the company.”
Posted:
Related Forum: Xbox Forum
Related Articles
Comments
VampiricPosted:
They'll only change it a few months or year after anyway, like they did with the 360 dashboard like 3 times.
MortarPosted:
I heard about this quite some time ago, and to be honest, I am not surprised. It will be interesting to see how similar it will be when the console is revealed.
As for the comments regarding Xbox being a distraction for Microsoft, I wouldn't entirely agree.
As for the comments regarding Xbox being a distraction for Microsoft, I wouldn't entirely agree.
iXaneyyPosted:
i think Win8 will Look Good With The 720 , even Thought i Dont Like Win8 , BUT HEY New Gen Console = New Dashboard
dmofPosted:
I dont see why they would do this when windows 8 is totally crap. For you people tyhat have never tried it or dont have it, I have it my self and from first hand experience, it is not good
Latest Downloads
- 01. Voices Of The Void: SaveGame (all improvements for work + completed 1 day 2.1b)(0)
- 02. Naruto Clash of Ninja 2 All Characters and Unlocks(0)
- 03. Dark Souls 2 Reskinned Weapons & Most items(0)
- 04. Infinite Stratos 2 - Ignition Hearts(1)
- 05. Silent Hill 2 Remake: SaveGame (ending "Leaving")(1)
- 06. Silent Hill 2 Remake: SaveGame (Step-by-step saves, no deaths, three endings)(4)
- 07. Euro Truck Simulator 2: SaveGame (6.16% Roads, All DLC) [1.51.1.1s](0)
- 08. My Summer Car: SaveGame (Quest: Failed Drift)(0)
- 09. SnowRunner: SaveGame (all trucks are open) [32.1](4)
- 10. [PS4/EU] Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Future Tone 100% Trophy Save(7)
- 11. Silent Hill 2 Remake: SaveGame (Motel Jacks, NG+)(1)
- 12. Phasmophobia: SaveGame (XX-2000, $594,965,799, 3 apocalypse skulls + bonus)(3)
- 13. Satisfactory: SaveGame (Observation deck)(1)
- 14. [EU] Sniper Elite 5 - Best Of The Best (CUSA16075)(10)
- 15. Voices Of The Void: SaveGame (All improvements for work + 7 days passed) [0.8.0](1)
Latest Tutorials
- 01. PS3 HEN - Audio via a USB headset.(346)
- 02. Stumble Guys | Social Butterfly Achievement(208)
- 03. Last Days of Lazarus Achievement Walkthrough (Xbox/PS)(1,479)
- 04. EDENGATE: The Edge of Life - 100% Trophy/Achievement Guide(1,834)
- 05. Sherlock Holmes Chapter One | Walkthrough | No Commentary(1,485)
- 06. Morbid: The Seven Acolytes | Full Game Walkthrough(2,475)
- 07. Adam Wolfe | Full Game Walkthrough | No Commentary(1,596)
- 08. ALFRED HITCHCOCK: VERTIGO - 100% Walkthrough(1,927)
- 09. SHERLOCK HOLMES THE AWAKENED | Walkthrough | No Commentary(1,358)
- 10. Space Roguelike Adventure | Guide - Cheat Code!(1,547)
- 11. DETECTIVE Stella Porta Case | Trophy & Achievement Guide(1,208)
- 12. Tunic 100% Platinum Walkthrough | Trophy & Achievement Guide(1,840)
- 13. Outbreak: The Nightmare Chronicles Achievement Walkthrough(1,484)
- 14. Full Void 100% - Trophy & Achievement Guide(1,459)
- 15. Outbreak: Lost Hope #Xbox Achievement Walkthrough(2,302)
"Xbox 720 UI likely to resemble Windows 8, former Windows exec. claims" :: Login/Create an Account :: 108 comments