Microsoft to build ANOTHER skew of 360?
It has been rumored that Microsoft are looking to put out another version of their oh so popular console. Following the ’success’ of Sony’s PS3 selling the Blu-ray format, Microsoft are discussing the possibility of an internal HD-DVD player with hardware manufacturer (and patent owner) Toshiba, this model is also rumored to have an expandable/upgradable hard drive much like a PC and also “extensive wireless capability”.
A senior Toshiba executive in Singapore told SmartHouse that “An Xbox with a built in HD DVD drive is critical. They and we are working on it. It also has to be more than a gaming machine. Microsoft recognise this. A version of the device may also be sold under the Toshiba brand name”. - source: www.smarthouse.com
Mmmm I’m getting flashbacks of Panasonic’s DVD version of the gamecube and how successful that was…
Lou wrote:
it pisses me off how all the gaming giants are trying desperately to build a console which does everything. and it’s even worse when all these ideas surface once the console has already seen a release. when you cut your losses we all end up paying a grand just to own the console people intended to sell you in the first place
Posted 27 Oct 2007 at 7:20 am ¶