BGR: Purported details surrounding Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox video game and home entertainment console emerged earlier this week when a 56-page document leaked onto the Web. The supposed internal document pointed to a $299 price point for Microsoft’s “Xbox 720,” and it also outlined specs for the unit, including Blu-ray support and true 1080p output, as well as a new Kinect 2 motion and voice-based controller. The authenticity of the leaked file was questionable, however Microsoft’s actions in the days that followed suggest that it is indeed the real deal.
Forbes - Sony was smart to get the head start on Microsoft in a next gen console battle that figures to be a two-company race, as Nintendo struggles to build momentum for Wii U. According to Jen Handley, COO and co-creator of Fizziology, PlayStation is currently seeing almost twice as much social chatter as the next gen Xbox. Fizziology tracks feeds from Twitter, Facebook and blogs, as well as additional sources like Tumblr, Disqus and Instagram, to analyze what consumers are saying about video games, technology and other topics.
I cannot wait for the E3, where everything will ( Hopefully ) will be cleared. From Release Date, Specs to the Software prices.
Cannot Wait.
It's been confirmed awhile back games will remain $60. Of course feel free to correct ^_^
Sony confirmed for the Playstation 4 that the price of games would remain at $60, but I haven't read/heard anything about Microsoft on their end. Hopefully, they will stay at $60 as well.
HotHardware: After all the speculation and rumors, in less than a week from now Microsoft will officially unveil its next generation Xbox game console. The Xbox 720 (codenamed Durango), or whatever it ends up being called, will be introduced via a live stream on May 21, 2013 at 10 AM PDT (that's 1 PM for folks on the East coast) on Xbox Live, Xbox.com, and Spike TV, giving you plenty of viewing options, provided you can steal some time away from work.
ARSTechnica: Should single-player games, Blu-ray playback, and live TV viewing be possible on a gaming console with no Internet connection? Most gamers would say "yes," but they have been worried that Microsoft feels differently; the next generation Xbox has been consistently rumored to require a permanent network connection.
IMO, if a console is still entertaining you at the end of its life cycle, then the company is doing something right, and will most likely carry that forward into the next gen.
No point in getting exited for a successor to a console that bores you unless you have concrete proof that its a major improvement. Wait and see what they reveal later this month.
I still play and purchase plenty of games, movies, xbla games, etc., but I suppose I'm just aching for some new hardware with better visuals.
Of course I'm still going to keep my 360 after the 720 comes out, but I think it's been a really long time since I've had a 360 so I suppose I want something new.
That's understandable. I thought you were tired of it because of the lack of first party games. Hopefully the rumors are true and all their games are being held back for the 720. Should be a good launch if it is.
Doesn't need to, theres already 3000 articles like this that have appeared since that Orth guy waffled sh*t on Twatter.
If its at this price point, Xbox 720 will sell like crack. Forcing Sony to come with it with the next PS! I love competition..
And the next generation systems competition will BEGINS next year!!!! MS vs Sony! Which next generation systems will come on top? Next year will be the year for MS and Sony to go head to head at E3 (2013!)! And I can not wait!
Nah. I say $399 to sell it at a profit. Other than that though I totally believe the leaked documents.
Do anybody have that leak doc saved on their pc? I want to read it...
Microsoft will have to pay Sony for it's Blu-Ray support.. if this is true.