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Xbox Next is code named 'Durango'DVDBack23 @ Feb 18, 2012 03:38 | 14 comments 2013's yet un-named Xbox successor is codenamed 'Durango,' says Kotaku.
As the console develops, that will be the name used, say sources, until Microsoft comes up with a final name for the system.
The name makes sense given Microsoft's use of the codename "Natal" for the Kinect motion control system. Natal is a city in Brazil, and "Durango" is a state in Mexico, so it seems the company has a "thing" for naming their projects after areas.
Among the rumors about the Xbox successor are that the system will play Blu-ray discs, catching up to Sony 7 years after the launch of the PS3. Another is the notion that Microsoft will "incorporate some sort of anti-used game system" in the new console. It is unclear how this system would work, but it will likely not be foolproof, regardless. Additionally, Microsoft is likely to launch the console with the Kinect 2 motion control system including a built-in processor. The processor would allow the Kinect to process motions more accurately and smoother.
Finally, the console is rumored to use a touchscreen controller, just like the upcoming Wii U. |
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Comment by: llongtheD (Feb 18, 2012 07:09) "incorporate some sort of anti-used game system"
What if everything youve learned, was just what they wanted you to know?
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Comment by: molsen (Feb 18, 2012 17:24) I would want to still believe that M$ is trying to put out feelers this early in the development and see if they can pull it off in regards to used games. I think final production will not have the function in use, but may have firmware update. Public opinion will think it is a very absurd idea, then again M$ might take a page out of $ony and piss off loyal fans. |
Comment by: brockie (Feb 18, 2012 17:46) if they stop me having a choice for preowned I will not buy it. pray PS4 stays away from that type of crap. |
Comment by: Hopium (Feb 18, 2012 18:13) Originally posted by llongtheD: Originally posted by molsen: Originally posted by brockie: buy a PC/w a nice video card with hdmi out and never touch a console again |
Comment by: ruff469 (Feb 18, 2012 18:41) The only way I can see that being successful is to release games priced to sell. Make all games digital download and no more than $20 a piece then rely on you internet marketing and customer recommendations to sell the games. That way they can pass the marketing savings on to the customer.
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Comment by: ZippyDSM (Feb 18, 2012 19:58) Originally posted by Hopium: Sadly most games are only on consoles and thus what you are buying is a over sized paperweight.
Until lobbying is a hanging offense I choose anarchy!
Ah modern gaming its like modern film only the watering down of fiction and characters is replaced with shallow and watered down mechanics, gimmicks and shiny-er "people". http://zippydsmlee.wordpress.com/ |
Comment by: llongtheD (Feb 18, 2012 21:06) Originally posted by Hopium: That, or don't play games. I don't really game much anyway, and I won't have any trouble finding something else to do; I was speaking more to the fact at how out of control these companies have gotten with DRM.
If your fish seems sick, put it back in the water.
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Comment by: 1nsan3 (Feb 18, 2012 21:42) money hungry companys, thats all they care about...
For Sale:
Parachute, Used Once, never opened small stain. Best Offer! |
Comment by: coorva (Feb 18, 2012 22:31) Digital download would make more sence if they want to stop you buying used games but they will feel the wrath of gamestop and EBgames because they will not sell there consoles anymore and file a lawsuit to stop this,cant wait to see the outcome,
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Comment by: xtago (Feb 19, 2012 04:09) Maybe the Xbox will be called Rango.
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Comment by: xaznboitx (Feb 19, 2012 04:22) I wonder how the touch screen would work on this new console... I will not buy this console due to the fact that I barely play on the xbox consoles and I play on the PS3 more. |
Comment by: Mr_Bill06 (Feb 19, 2012 04:35) How about instead of forcing people to buy new games at massive prices they cut the prices. History has shown over and over again that if the price is reasonable not many will pirate or buy used. Even then people should have a right to sell a game they purchased and no longer want. I already think $60.00 is a lot for a video game, no matter how good it is or how long it took them to make it. I doubt that MS will put in that anti-used game system, just reading around the web should let MS know don't go there.
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Comment by: scorpNZ (Feb 20, 2012 02:48) Excellent we now have a one stop shop article on a summary of all the rumors over the past 2 months or so,bout time now we can all get some sleep
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Comment by: hearme0 (Feb 20, 2012 19:08) Still not seeing the point for a new XBox since the existing one plays ALL current games. What a waste!
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