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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ImpossibilityPosted:

they should have called it infinity

MentalistPosted:

Raci I would prefer xbox infinity ... Just as a better catch to it...


Same, it just sounds alot better than the Xbox One, I don't know why they even picked "One" at all. It makes it look like it's the first Xbox ever made.

MentalistPosted:

Wokze Hmmm, both names are okay I guess.


I prefer the Xbox Infinity, it sounds alot better and looks cool.

I wish they used that name.

WokzePosted:

Dr-J Infinity is ugly, the one looks so much cleaner and nicer.


Wouldn't say it looked that bad, I'm really not sure which one is better.

WokzePosted:

Hmmm, both names are okay I guess.

RaciPosted:

I would prefer xbox infinity ... Just as a better catch to it...

LWTPosted:

Lightyear
Daw
Dr-J Infinity is ugly, the one looks so much cleaner and nicer.


Yes but it sounds pretty dumb. There was a Xbox 'ONE' already. It doesn't bother me that much, they just should of been more careful choosing names.

I prefer infinity, looks alot nicer haha I cant help it :P


I prefer infinity awell.
//LWT

MentalistPosted:

Daw
Dr-J Infinity is ugly, the one looks so much cleaner and nicer.


Yes but it sounds pretty dumb. There was a Xbox 'ONE' already. It doesn't bother me that much, they just should of been more careful choosing names.

I prefer infinity, looks alot nicer haha I cant help it :P

DawPosted:

Dr-J Infinity is ugly, the one looks so much cleaner and nicer.


Yes but it sounds pretty dumb. There was a Xbox 'ONE' already. It doesn't bother me that much, they just should of been more careful choosing names.

MentalistPosted:

Koruto Sounds way better than Xbox One. But whatever I ain't buying it because of the name. That would be pretty darn stupid.


Agreed, the name doesn't really matter to me but Infinity would of been cooler to be honest.


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