Xbox One was almost called Xbox Infinity, Penello confirms

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Xbox One was almost called Xbox Infinity, Microsoft’s Albert Penello has revealed, which confirms pre-reveal leaks as accurate.

Speaking with Forbes, Penello said that the decision to call the console ‘Xbox One’ came from Microsoft’s marketing team, and added, “That’s actually from the brand guys. The name is all them. We just wanted to make sure the hardware was solid. What it was called was top secret, even for many people on the team.”

But now that the name is out there, Penello was able to comment on Xbox Infinity rumours that surfaced before the console’s reveal in May. He explained, “The name Xbox Infinity was in the running, I can say that. [The marketing team is] crafty. Who’s to say that they didn’t leak that name out in the weeks ahead of the launch? They are very crafty.”

Did they leak the Infinity name to gauge a reaction? Would you have preferred Xbox Infinity over Xbox One? Let us know below.

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Source: http://www.vg247.com/2013/09/02/xbox-one-was-almost-called-xbox-infinity-penello-confirms/

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VeraPosted:

In my opinion Infinity is much more original and sounds better

WordplayPosted:

Once the Xbox One becomes obsolete, they can just use the name Xbox Infinity as their new console.

SpaceJamssPosted:

I'm not a fan of the Name Xbox Infinity but, Xbox One sounds like their working Backwards.. Like How we go from Xbox (Original) to Xbox 360 to Xbox One? Seems kinda repetitive as well. I don't know.. Maybe its just me. Anyway.. Xbox One does sound dope

AstraeusPosted:

It would have been a better name over all

POLYSICSPosted:

Sounds much better as Infinity and would've provided a better slogan.

r0hanPosted:

I think everyone knows the infinity sounds better than one

jesse157532Posted:

HarmfulMushroom ...Who WOULDN'T prefer Infinity over One? Xbox One is the stupidest name they could've chosen.


I still would've preferred Xbox 720 myself.

HarmfulMushroomPosted:

...Who WOULDN'T prefer Infinity over One? Xbox One is the stupidest name they could've chosen.

DavidDo0MPosted:

I would definitely prefer Xbox Infinity/X8 to Xbox One/X1

Michael1321Posted:

Yeah that sounds much better, xbox one sounds plain :/


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