'Pranay Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 http://www.develop-online.net/news/37618/Develop-source-New-Xbox-console-on-desks-at-EA Develop source: New Xbox console on desks at EA New system could steal Wii 2’s thunder with shock E3 reveal The successor to the Xbox 360 console is on desks at an unnamed Electronic Arts studio, Develop understands. The new hardware, sent to EA last month, is a very early build with no casing – it is in fact being stored inside a PC shell. EA developers are getting to grips with the tech to create first-generation software, Develop has been told. “Quite often when new consoles come around they’re packaged into a PC shell, but actually what’s inside is an entirely new console,” a senior, trusted, well-placed said. Microsoft has declined to comment. EA has declined to comment. Develop’s source is not employed at either company. Article continues below The source believed, but did not have certain information, that the new Xbox would launch by the end of 2012. The individual expects an announcement will be made, at least in some form, at E3. SHOW TIME In March, new data revealed Microsoft was at the early stages in building the successor to the Xbox 360. The platform owner had advertised new job vacancies such as Graphics Hardware Architect and Performance Engineer for the Xbox Console Architecture Group. Microsoft’s new hires will be “responsible for defining and delivering next generation console architectures from conception through implementation,” the company said. The language of the job vacancies suggested a reveal for the console is years away, but Develop’s source says a shock reveal could be weeks away. “Why let Nintendo steal the thunder in June [At E3]? It doesn’t want to lose momentum. That’s why I think Microsoft is rushing to make an announcement at E3.” It leads to suspicion that key next-gen projects are underway at Microsoft’s own internal studios. Some project names Develop has seen would suggest a change of guard. NEXT GENERATION Specifications for the device are not available, for now. Develop understands that the hardware will feature enhanced support for Kinect with just a couple of alterations. Over 52 million Xbox consoles have been sold since the system’s launch in May 2005. Microsoft’s innovative motion controller, Kinect, launched November last year and has buoyed the console’s appeal. Ten million Kinect units were sold worldwide as of March this year. “Kinect will keep the 360 going for a couple of years, but Microsoft knows that if it slows down now it will face trouble,” the source added. Eurogamer chimes in. -Eurogamer understands that an E3 2011 reveal for Microsoft's next Xbox is highly unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karooo Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Good. I am sick of the current consoles now. 10GB ram please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftrunner Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 TBH it is unlikely but I can see it happening. Nintendo could have forced their hand. And holy f**k would it be awesome if it happened at E3. Halo 4 as a launch game. Holidays 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarbonCore Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Good. I am sick of the current consoles now. 10GB ram please. Same, already completed all the games in the backlog twice over, plus there's nothing to look forward to in this year or next except dull sequels. We need new consoles now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playstation Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 WHOA!...if this happens...it will put lot of pressure on Sony...all this time they were saying we have no plans for xbox 720 till 2014...and now these news started coming...i hope it is not true.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CM Sunny Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Same, already completed all the games in the backlog twice over, plus there's nothing to look forward to in this year or next except dull sequels. We need new consoles now. sunny enterprises is going through a financial crisis can't afford 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman™ Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 the same news is up in IGN too ,so it might be true.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Boss Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 I think Xbox 720 or whatever will have Halo 4 as launch title. But it will have a new protagonist called: Leader Boss. BELIEVE. Still we wont be sure whether Leader Boss will be male or female. As he/she will never show/face body EVER and there will always be a chance of using a voice machine to generate male voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karooo Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Did you come up with that all by yourself? Leader boss, nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Right Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 i hope it is not true.... Aah...Man ki baat. Majority of people are negative about the new consoles just the reason that Sony is no position to announce a new console, but why should MS stop? It's about time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameAnalyzer Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 page not found :| anywayz it sounds good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karooo Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Aah...Man ki baat. Majority of people are negative about the new consoles just the reason that Sony is no position to announce a new console, but why should MS stop? It's about time. NGP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Pranay Posted May 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 page not found :| anywayz it sounds good Check it now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnackChap Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 plz be a handheld. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Django_3101 Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 WHOA!...if this happens...it will put lot of pressure on Sony...all this time they were saying we have no plans for xbox 720 till 2014...and now these news started coming...i hope it is not true.... Sony would already be aware of this, if its true. After all they are in business, so unke jasoos bhi jagah jagah se khabar laakar de rahe honge... But, they will be in real fix as they are already going through lot off late... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ΨΨ babloos ΨΨ Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 awesome news tired of lack exclusives on current xbox 360 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choron ka raja Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 not again! just stop this new console sh*t.. time to move on to portable gaming.. enough of good graphics, need more innovative games, than recycled sh*t! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Pranay Posted May 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 EA on twiiter has denied this rumour completely. Thread can be closed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devil_angel Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 Good. I am sick of the current consoles now. 10GB ram please. Dude.....are you being sarcastic? I hope so, coz you were the same guy who posted a month ago that you weren't bored with the current gen consoles yet. Or, is it true that you are a schizo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karooo Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 I hope Sony rebuilds PSN, with more awesome features. Had enough of this crap. But anyway, it's been like 6 years already since the Xbox 360 came out, so this was inevitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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