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Old 11-18-2004, 09:35 PM   #1
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Yup you can read it here
Or you can read it here:
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The latest information to seep through Microsoft's NDAs regards the marketing process which the company will employ to launch the XBox follow-up console. The whole process involves a timeline spanning from a period of one year, from fall 2005 to fall 2006, and three different consoles including a fully functional PC version.

The full release schedule suggests that XBox Next and XBox Next HD will be released on or around fall 2005 while [b]XBox Next PC[b/] will appear in fall 2006.

Microsoft reacted to user backlash at the decision to not include a Hard Drive by providing two versions of XBox Next, one without a hard drive, keeping costs nice and low and one with A Hard Drive, to increase functionality for the more demanding XBox user.
XBox Next PC will be ready one year later and will also additionally offer a CD Burner, Wireless keyboard, mouse and controller and will connect to a high-definition TV or PC monitor. The PC version of the console will offer Media Center functionality so users will be able to view movies, music and photos, the device will also play most available PC games. Microsoft describes XBox Next PC as an XBox console with the added features of an entry level PC, without the possibility to upgrade the installed RAM or CPU.

The plan seems to be a very well thought out attempt to gain the lead from Sony as Microsoft will have a one year advantage over the PS3 and will also be able to use the XBox Next PC launch to interfere with Sony's PS3 launch should that take place during fall 2006. There are some doubts being raised however, claiming that Microsoft may be spreading XBox Next too thin by releasing 3 different versions. The PC version of the console especially has created some controversy as it seems to suggest that MS wants to have its cake and eat it. Is the idea of a fully functional PC/console hybrid for which you will have to buy games and also pay to play them online such a novel idea? Phantom anyone?
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Old 11-18-2004, 10:15 PM   #2
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Hmm...well, it makes sense, I guess, though I think I will remain a Nintendo person...
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Old 11-18-2004, 10:17 PM   #3
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And I'll just stick to my PC... [img]smile.gif[/img]
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Old 11-18-2004, 10:17 PM   #4
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3 different consoles ???? Tell me they are just doing this to flood the market so all game stores will be covered with black and green boxes

As long as all games can be played across all the consoles then thats ok.

The PC one is a bit weird.......
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Old 11-18-2004, 10:25 PM   #5
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The more I think about it the less I think they'll be able to pull off the PC one...the graphics ability will quickly fall behind I think...
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Old 11-19-2004, 03:55 AM   #6
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And I'll just stick to my PC... [img]smile.gif[/img]
I would take it that you dont own a console?
If so it is good to see another person who doesent use a console to play games.

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Old 11-19-2004, 04:16 AM   #7
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Well I got a PC, XBOX and PS2. I generally use my PC for the games I really want to get into.
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Old 11-19-2004, 04:22 AM   #8
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Well I got a PC, XBOX and PS2. I generally use my PC for the games I really want to get into.
Brag it up T-D-C [img]tongue.gif[/img]
But dont make me bring out the Hot rods again.......
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Old 11-19-2004, 04:33 AM   #9
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Well I got a PC, XBOX and PS2. I generally use my PC for the games I really want to get into.
so there fore why do you even own the consoles if the only games you get into are on the pc...
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SO what will be the advantage of owning an XBox PC over a normal PC?
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