Xbox 2 named?

Zardon · Jan 8, 2003, 07:23 PM

Circulating US reports are suggesting that Microsoft's second games console, Xbox 2, will go by the rather enticing name of Xbox Next.

Supporting evidence comes in the shape of URL xboxnext.com, which has apparently been registered by the big 'M'. Arrange into correct order: salt; large; with; pinch; a; of; take.

While the name claim might simply be a very wild stab in the dark, be in no doubt that Microsoft will most definitely deliver an Xbox 2. Bill Gates's company has gone on the record several times to say that it will pre-empt Sony and the release of PlayStation 3 (rumoured to be in 2005) with its next Xbox console.

Xbox 2's name hasn't been the only Xbox-related nugget to come under the beady, speculative eye of information gatherers. Further reports are claiming that Microsoft is looking to release a 'shrunk-down' version of its first console, possibly this year.

Sadly, Microsoft was unavailable for comment on the Xbox 2 moniker or smaller Xbox at the time of going to press.

One certain fact is that Microsoft will also be releasing a re-jacketed Xbox in 2003 to retail alongside the original console. This re-jacketed affair will see the current black bodywork ditched in favour of a translucent green casing for both machine and controller.

source winbeta, and thanks to sensemann at Techconnect

ToshiroOC · Jan 8, 2003, 11:29 PM

Bets on whether there is going to be Palladium support in this console/miniature PC?

Zardon · Jan 8, 2003, 11:38 PM

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Originally posted by ToshiroOC
Bets on whether there is going to be Palladium support in this console/miniature PC?

now thats a very good question.

ToshiroOC · Jan 9, 2003, 12:16 AM

My guess is that the Xbox 2, regardless of the name, is going to be Intel/nVidia based again... and Intel is going to be the only one with Palladium support in a CPU at that time (aside from non-contender Transmeta...), as AMD has said that Palladium will be opt-in, defeating the whole purpose of Palladium... and so in order for Microsoft to push it's Palladium initiative, it's going to need Intel, and its going to push it down people's throats at the potential risk of losing a few sales (including mine... I'm just going to go for an Xbox 1 before things get worse...)...

Jan 8, 2003, 07:23 PM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 177	Xbox 2 named? Circulating US reports are suggesting that Microsoft's second games console, Xbox 2, will go by the rather enticing name of Xbox Next. Supporting evidence comes in the shape of URL xboxnext.com, which has apparently been registered by the big 'M'. Arrange into correct order: salt; large; with; pinch; a; of; take. While the name claim might simply be a very wild stab in the dark, be in no doubt that Microsoft will most definitely deliver an Xbox 2. Bill Gates's company has gone on the record several times to say that it will pre-empt Sony and the release of PlayStation 3 (rumoured to be in 2005) with its next Xbox console. Xbox 2's name hasn't been the only Xbox-related nugget to come under the beady, speculative eye of information gatherers. Further reports are claiming that Microsoft is looking to release a 'shrunk-down' version of its first console, possibly this year. Sadly, Microsoft was unavailable for comment on the Xbox 2 moniker or smaller Xbox at the time of going to press. One certain fact is that Microsoft will also be releasing a re-jacketed Xbox in 2003 to retail alongside the original console. This re-jacketed affair will see the current black bodywork ditched in favour of a translucent green casing for both machine and controller. source winbeta, and thanks to sensemann at Techconnect

Jan 8, 2003, 11:29 PM	#2
ToshiroOC Unbiased. Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 4,812 Rep Power: 0	Bets on whether there is going to be Palladium support in this console/miniature PC? __________________ [img][/img] [color=White]Peace be with you, Joe.[/color] Driverheaven Staff Member (Supermoderator)

Jan 9, 2003, 12:16 AM	#4
ToshiroOC Unbiased. Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 4,812 Rep Power: 0	My guess is that the Xbox 2, regardless of the name, is going to be Intel/nVidia based again... and Intel is going to be the only one with Palladium support in a CPU at that time (aside from non-contender Transmeta...), as AMD has said that Palladium will be opt-in, defeating the whole purpose of Palladium... and so in order for Microsoft to push it's Palladium initiative, it's going to need Intel, and its going to push it down people's throats at the potential risk of losing a few sales (including mine... I'm just going to go for an Xbox 1 before things get worse...)... __________________ [img][/img] [color=White]Peace be with you, Joe.[/color] Driverheaven Staff Member (Supermoderator)