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RUMOR #1: An image of the Xbox 360 has been leaked.
Source: A whole lotta forum posts goin' on.
The official story: "Microsoft does not comment on rumors or speculation"--Microsoft spokesperson.
What we heard: As the week began, a photo began to circulate around the Web which purported to be of the next-generation Xbox. Looking like a game-geek version of the famed Loch Ness Monster photo, the blurry image showed a slim silver-gray console on its side, PlayStation 2-style with a GameCube-like curved handle. It also had a distinct "X" logo on the side with a 360-degree circle at its center. While some dismissed the device as a modded PC case, others felt that they had seen it somewhere before. That's because they had. Last September, an image was reportedly leaked from a Microsoft focus group, one of which was called the "Xbox FS." Since the name rumored to stand for "F*** Sony," many people laughed off the silver-gray image that accompanied it. However, when flipped on its side and put next to this week's photo (pictured), the two are clearly the same machine--a machine very much like one with a "concave center" described in recent reports in the British games press. But perhaps the most convincing proof came in the form of an image from the teaser site Ourcolony.net. The site, which has been linked to Microsoft and has "leaked" images of what appears to be Xbox 360 controllers, released a photo of what looks like a console with the a silver-gray finish and a disc tray in the same place as the concept image and leaked photo. One last bit of circumstantial evidence is that at the new MTV trailer for the Xbox's unveiling ends with the Xbox's new logo--against a gray, not black, background.
Bogus or not bogus?: Given the growing evidence, this is looking pretty Not Bogus. But we won't know for certain until the machine is unveiled May 12 on MTV.
Source: http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/04/22/news_6122804.html
Damn could this be the next Xbox? or just a rumour? There are also PS3 rumours circulating too! May 12 will tell us the real story!
I hope this isn't what the Xbox 360 looks like. It looks like it was put together on some construction site. I don't want that sitting next to my TV!
While I agree with your comments, I guess it does have its ergonomical factors. Two sides to sit the box on the floor and two sides to carry it from.
Then again, it looks just like a cheese toast sandwich maker :?
MS better have some more mockups because this one is pushing it too far for the user's liking!
p.s. Godlesswanderer - which part of Essex you from? I study there - University of Essex ;)
Better watch out for the Bio when you're out on the streets :twisted:
Damn, you always post old news on this site :(
here is the latest image, looks ugly, but everyone thinks its real.
I only came across the screenshots now, i never have much time to surf and catch up on the industry because of work. :|
This image doesnt even showcase any elegance, ok so they've made it simple to manufacture and a little stylish with the curves? Maybe XBOX should give it to the Ferrari Engineers to play with and im sure they'll get a better model!
I hope this isnt how the final model looks like :(
There is nothing solid and recognisable in those images to compare it against… most likely end up the size of a house again.
The old XBOL (the original not the slimer version) was bulky to be honest. This is mainly because of its design. Had it been more curvy or flat sided it may give it a different impression. This is the main reason why people dislike it in terms of manufacturing.
But lets be real, a lot of people wrote off microsoft when it entered the console market. Now wherever i go i see it advertised and talked about :| The real truth is, nintendo is the one who is struggling. This is why its teaming up with Sega to try and remain in the game but I think they're disadvantaged and underbudget. :roll:
Yeah, agreed. Microsoft has way too much money to let something fail. Money makes money. As with Sony, Microsoft has another area of…retail, so do not rely their success in the gaming industry as the main source of profit.
But last time i checked, 45% of Sony's profit came from its PS brand :shock:
Im sure I read this, I even remember the article I posted:
http://www.webmastertrader.com/showthread.php?t=170
44% - wow, a lot more than I thought.
I guess some rumours end up becoming facts 8) Check out the full specifications of the next generation of xBOX360
http://shop.game.net/xbox360/