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4 Replies Last post: Jan 12, 2009 1:30 PM by rtfire1

PCWorld

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Jan 12, 2009 5:31 AM

No New Xbox Because "Faster" and "Prettier" Doesn't Cut It

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zoso67tx

24 posts since
Nov 4, 2008

1. Jan 12, 2009 7:19 AM

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Re: No New Xbox Because "Faster" and "Prettier" Doesn't Cut It

I would say it does make sense.
Since I've gotten my 360 I've seen it go from just a great video game console to an excellent digital marketplace, HD movie and tv rentals, game demos, etc..
And it's still a great video game console as well.

Now my 360 is closer to an all-in-one media device.

It would take a heck of a lot to get me to upgrade.

Yert

264 posts since
Jun 30, 2007

2. Jan 12, 2009 7:28 AM

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Re: No New Xbox Because "Faster" and "Prettier" Doesn't Cut It

I remember something once said by the architect of C#, Anders Hejlsberg, that said to the effect that whenever you make a new language, you lose 1000 points, and you have to make up those points before you can even start to persuade people to use it. I think this applies to game consoles too. Microsoft has to have a good reason to upgrade, and I don't think that reason will be around until perhaps 2010 at the earliest, but probably more like 2012, or maybe later.

conquer4

13 posts since
Mar 9, 2008

3. Jan 12, 2009 12:26 PM

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Re: No New Xbox Because "Faster" and "Prettier" Doesn't Cut It

I wouldn't be surprised if the wii upgraded, perhaps not a new generation, but an evolution, like the DS has been doing.
Since the wii has the most to gain from cheaper processors and components as its already very not-powerful. But then again, the way their selling still years later after release, maybe not.