"Important" Xbox360 news

NEONKNIGHT · 04-01-2008, 12:51

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Microsoft overlord Bill Gates is set to make an "important announcement" regarding the Xbox 360 at next week's CES show in Las Vegas, reports The Seattle Times.

The paper doesn't say exactly what Gates' revelation will regard at the electronic show, but it does go on to speculate....

Source: http://www.computerandvideogames.com....php?id=178311

I love surprises!

v0id · 04-01-2008, 14:16

Don't you just hate websites that don't quote sources? :/

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/support/live/serviceissue.htm

Damien · 04-01-2008, 14:34

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Originally Posted by NEONKNIGHT

Source: http://www.computerandvideogames.com....php?id=178311

I love surprises!

Me too! I bit excited too!

**Stephen** · 04-01-2008, 14:58

V0id, Neons is a completely seperate news item, so there was no need for them to link to that page.

SMHarman · 04-01-2008, 16:14

What would you want them to say 'john doe of seattle washington who works on the 360 development team' well his job would not last much longer...

NEONKNIGHT · 04-01-2008, 18:14

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We contacted Microsoft UK anyway, who gave us a very expected "no comment". We'll be at CES next week to let you know if it's a load of old porkies.

source: http://www.computerandvideogames.com....php?id=178456

Charlie_Bubble · 04-01-2008, 18:28

Rumours are a new 'ultimate' xbox 360, internal HD DVD drive, 320Gb hard drive, hi def sound, 1080p HDMI output, 65nm, near silent fan, on-board wireless.....

NEONKNIGHT · 04-01-2008, 18:32

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Originally Posted by Charlie_Bubble

Rumours are a new 'ultimate' xbox 360, internal HD DVD drive, 320Gb hard drive, hi def sound, 1080p HDMI output, 65nm, near silent fan, on-board wireless.....

.......cuddly toy, sandwich maker, coffee machine, er, did i say cuddly toy?

Charlie_Bubble · 04-01-2008, 22:05

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Originally Posted by NEONKNIGHT

.......cuddly toy, sandwich maker, coffee machine, er, did i say cuddly toy?

Yeah, I'm thinking some of it may be true, but all of it would be a miracle, but definitely worth swapping an older box for!

NEONKNIGHT · 05-01-2008, 10:52

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Originally Posted by Charlie_Bubble

Yeah, I'm thinking some of it may be true, but all of it would be a miracle, but definitely worth swapping an older box for!

I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

shawty · 05-01-2008, 20:47

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Originally Posted by NEONKNIGHT

I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

What, the same person that stated all was not needed in the PS3?

I wonder how many of these people will now go out and buy one if it does come out.

MadGamer · 05-01-2008, 20:54

I MIGHT consider, especially as my current console has RROD'd twice already

Damien · 05-01-2008, 21:09

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Originally Posted by shawty

What, the same person that stated all was not needed in the PS3?

I wonder how many of these people will now go out and buy one if it does come out.

Give it a rest, If we took this point up you would start to get very angry and start name-calling again. If you do not like criticism of the PS3 don't post comments likely to invoke it or negative comments about other consoles/members.

Moving on...

I personally hope it's something unexpected but very cool. The idea of it being 'important' suggests it more than simply another version of the console of which they updated recently. Not likely to be a major game as it's Bill Gates introducing it. I suspect a new service or function.

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I am hoping for more news on Microsoft Home Server, I would like to hear them show a commitment to further and frequent development. The potential for it excites me! I envision storing all my media on there and then having access to it from any device and computer in the home.

Already have this for videos in my current house, all stored on one computer, but this allows better management, a server would be dedicated so most investment would be made in additional hard-drives, would also allow a raid set up to secure the media better, an obvious problem with trying to move all your media onto a digital format.

**Stephen** · 05-01-2008, 21:37

I am not sure it will simply be a new version of the console but a new service or changes to existing services/features.

Here we go again with the childish comments from shawty.

Neon may have said it all wasn't needed on the PS3 but if Microsoft did provide everything in on console then thats a good thing as they still provide consoles with different features ie the Arcade, Pro or Elite then if there was a full on Ultimate then all the better. Sony gives you one choice and that all! Doesn't mean any of us would get one.

Damien · 05-01-2008, 21:52

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Originally Posted by DarthYoda

I am not sure it will simply be a new version of the console but a new service or changes to existing services/features.

Here we go again with the childish comments from shawty.

Neon may have said it all wasn't needed on the PS3 but if Microsoft did provide everything in on console then thats a good thing as they still provide consoles with different features ie the Arcade, Pro or Elite then if there was a full on Ultimate then all the better. Sony gives you one choice and that all! Doesn't mean any of us would get one.

That was actually the point during that 'debate', that if you wanted HD-DVD you could go out and get the add on. Now (if it even comes) they could go get the uber-premium elite or what ever they are going to call it. The option to get a 360 without one will still be there.