inFamous91 Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Shane Kim says mobile plans for its gaming division still coming, but have taken a backseat to other pursuits such as Project Natal. Shortly before the 2009 Electronic Entertainment Expo, rumors surfaced that Microsoft was on the verge of announcing the ZuneX. The ZuneX was purported to be a gaming handheld that integrated with Xbox Live Arcade and "ZuneX originals" and featured mobile-phone capabilities. That's a marked contrast from the current generation, which offers only a half-dozen games despite promises of titles that would be transferable from the Xbox 360. The Xbox 360 may soon have a small, sleeker sibling. With that rumor quickly marginalized as a phony by many industry watchers, Microsoft has now once again signaled that its portable gaming ambitions may extend beyond the struggling Zune. In an interview with gaming site Kikizo, Microsoft executive Shane Kim said that the Xbox brand is destined for the mobile platform. "For us, it's a matter of focusing on 'when,'" said Kim, who transitioned from his role as head of Microsoft Game Studios to a strategic development position within the Interactive Entertainment and Devices division last year. As for what's been holding up that "when," Kim said that the division has been focused on fleshing out the core Xbox 360 and Xbox Live experiences. "If we chased after a mobile or handheld opportunity, we would not have the resources and ability to do things like instant-on 1080p HD, Facebook, Twitter, Project Natal," he said. "And so we've chosen to focus on the living room experience from a hardware standpoint, if you will, but we're building a service in Live that will...will extend to other platforms." [Emphasis in original.] One other question facing the company is what form a mobile gaming device would take. "How do we enter into that market," pondered Kim. "Do we do our own device, do we create our own phone--that's a question for the company itself--do we continue to go down the Windows Mobile path, which is the path that we're on today, etcetera, etcetera." Kim concluded by reemphasizing Microsoft's desire to be a player on all relevant platforms, whether that be consoles, desktops, or mobile devices. http://www.gamespot.com/news/6213635.html?tag=latestheadlines;title;2 It would be great if Gears of War Portable releases with the Handheld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dullu Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Sony better do something better with PSP .....and i dont mean PSP-Go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtheK Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 PSP is coming up with an awesome game line up, what else can you possibly think of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ΨΨ babloos ΨΨ Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 PSP is coming up with an awesome game line up, what else can you possibly think of? how long can u play on psp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dullu Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 PSP is coming up with an awesome game line up, what else can you possibly think of? I do agree that the PSP lineup for fall looks good...But i am also talking about other things (hardware/connectivity etc) which Sony can work on....M$, as it has always done, will target the weak points of PSP and possibly DS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ne0 Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 most psp games are ports of its ps2/ps3 counterparts. Need some innovation in handheld gaming like DS or iphone's touch based gaming. Whats the point of playing games like R2 and LBP on a handheld, whenone can play them better on a console ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dullu Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Not really......They are not direct ports, but side stories/prequels etc...I am yet to see a franchise develop on PSP....LBP would have been the perfect choice, but somehow.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastAvenger Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 PSP is coming up with an awesome game line up, what else can you possibly think of? Halo But ZuneHD already has killer specs with tegra processin. Port all Xbox original games and we have a killer handheld Media DVD, CD Operating system Highly Modified Windows 2000 and Windows XP (through Xbox LIVE) CPU Custom 733 MHz Intel Coppermine-based processor Storage capacity 8 or 10 GB internal HDD (both formatted to 8 GB), 8 MB memory card Graphics 233 MHz nVidia NV2A Tegra specs Tegra APX Series Tegra APX applications processors bring the power of visual computing to the palm of your hand, powering next-generation Microsoft Windows Mobile, Windows CE, and Android-based smartphones, portable navigation devices (PNDs), and portable media players (PMPs). Key features: * 720p HD video capture and playback * The lowest power for demanding applications like 720p HD video * 3D user interface that enhances browsing and content navigation * Premium HD video playback with NVIDIA® PureVideo® technology * Ability to access visually intensive online applications like mapping and gaming Tegra 600 Series Tegra 600 Series products are true computers-on-a-chip in a package smaller than a US dime. With advanced multimedia functionality and low-power design, the Tegra 600 Series will power the next-generation of visual computing on Microsoft Windows CE-based mobile internet devices (MIDs). Key features: * Up to 1080p HD video playback * Ultra-low-power GeForce GPU for intuitive and smooth 3D user interfaces * Integrated media processor for over 100 hours audio and 10 hours HD video playback * Image processor with advanced DSC and HD camcorder processing * Connectivity to support Web 2.0 and social media applications * Display support for up to 1080p HDMI, WSXGA+ LCD, SXGA CRT, and NTSC/PAL TV-Out Temme why can't they port games to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karooo Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 how long can u play on psp nice question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftrunner Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 most psp games are ports of its ps2/ps3 counterparts. Need some innovation in handheld gaming like DS or iphone's touch based gaming. Whats the point of playing games like R2 and LBP on a handheld, whenone can play them better on a console ? Mobility. The point of any handheld is to play on the move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inFamous91 Posted July 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 nice question. Maybe One Hour or Two until your eye gets shrinked.But that doesn't matter because it is meant for play on the move just like Aftrunner said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dullu Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 M$ will definitely try to get some ports too (Gears of war and halo come to mind.....) But if they can develop a full blown franchise on their mobile platform, Sony will be on the run...Despite the fact that PSP is almost 5 yrs old, there is no such solid franchise ONLY on PSP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ΨΨ babloos ΨΨ Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Maybe One Hour or Two until your eye gets shrinked.But that doesn't matter because it is meant for freedom play what about ur hands.how long can u hold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inFamous91 Posted July 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 what about ur hands.how long can u hold My hands will eventually pain like hell if i hold it for about an hour. But if iam on the move , i'm not gonna play continiously for more than an hour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftrunner Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Halo But ZuneHD already has killer specs with tegra processin. Port all Xbox original games and we have a killer handheld Media DVD, CD Operating system Highly Modified Windows 2000 and Windows XP (through Xbox LIVE) CPU Custom 733 MHz Intel Coppermine-based processor Storage capacity 8 or 10 GB internal HDD (both formatted to 8 GB), 8 MB memory card Graphics 233 MHz nVidia NV2A Tegra specs Tegra APX Series Tegra APX applications processors bring the power of visual computing to the palm of your hand, powering next-generation Microsoft Windows Mobile, Windows CE, and Android-based smartphones, portable navigation devices (PNDs), and portable media players (PMPs). Key features: * 720p HD video capture and playback * The lowest power for demanding applications like 720p HD video * 3D user interface that enhances browsing and content navigation * Premium HD video playback with NVIDIA® PureVideo® technology * Ability to access visually intensive online applications like mapping and gaming Tegra 600 Series Tegra 600 Series products are true computers-on-a-chip in a package smaller than a US dime. With advanced multimedia functionality and low-power design, the Tegra 600 Series will power the next-generation of visual computing on Microsoft Windows CE-based mobile internet devices (MIDs). Key features: * Up to 1080p HD video playback * Ultra-low-power GeForce GPU for intuitive and smooth 3D user interfaces * Integrated media processor for over 100 hours audio and 10 hours HD video playback * Image processor with advanced DSC and HD camcorder processing * Connectivity to support Web 2.0 and social media applications * Display support for up to 1080p HDMI, WSXGA+ LCD, SXGA CRT, and NTSC/PAL TV-Out Temme why can't they port games to it No dedicated control buttons. Its the same quagmire as the Ipod touch. It might have enough juice in it to run a (stripped down version of) Halo but it wont matter for sh*t because the only interface is the touch screen. And without a stylus the touch screen is very hard for precise controls that most games require. If the ZuneHD has games, they will mostly be of the Ipod touch variety rather than the DS or the PSP. Unless they release a controller add on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dullu Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 ZuneX mite prove to be THE place for XBOX originals.......looking at the specs, it reminds me of the original xbox...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imalreadyfor Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 True. Xbox could have a great run with the portable device. The line up is there, porting should be easy enough. Something about the PSP just makes restrain so very easy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weird Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 between M$ and SOny going to be officially out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtheK Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 how long can u play on psp Not too long, the reason i sold the stupid thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Unless they release a controller add on. BINGO. XboxLivePortable Starter Kit for US$59.99/-. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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