Xbox 720: Five hot rumours about the next-gen console
The year has only just kicked off, yet already new console rumours continue to fly in from every direction: most of them surrounding the next generation of Xbox console, otherwise known as the Xbox 720.
Microsoft has yet to confirm that there even will be a new console anytime soon, let alone announce a release date, yet the gossip shows no signs of letting up. Here are five of the best “Xbox 720” rumours we’ve heard so far…
There will be two versions
If you’ve been on your Xbox 360 you will have seen the new dashboard update, which places more emphasis on non-gaming entertainment than ever. One rumour last year suggested that Microsoft will make the most of this by launching two versions of the next Xbox console: one acting as a Kinect set-top box geared for casual gamers and movie fans, and a fully featured console for “hardcore” gamers with a larger hard drive.
It may not be the only new console announced at E3 2012 A new Xbox is enough to get us as excited as a cat after a piece of string, but word is that E3 2012 could see the reveal of the PlayStation 4 alongside it. The Xbox 360 originally launched one year before the PlayStation 3, so if true, we could see Sony compete on more even terms this time round.
Xbox 720 will play Blu-Ray
A more recent rumour believes that the next Xbox will do away with DVDs to go all Blu-Ray on us – great news for those with growing Blu-Ray collections, and a step forward in technological terms, with Blu-Ray discs capable of a lot more storage.
Kinect 2
New console, new Kinect. The current generation of Microsoft Kinect only hit the shops a year ago, yet there is already talk of an upgrade. If rumours are to be believed, Kinect 2 will be fitted with a superior sensor for increased accuracy, and hopefully be able to cope better with smaller rooms.
Six times more power than Xbox 360 We all know that any new Xbox is going to be more powerful than the current generation. How much more powerful? Up to six times more, delivering better performance than the Nintendo Wii U, supposedly.
Have you seen or heard any more Xbox 720 rumours you would like to share?
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swin27 January 2012
Apparently they are looking at ways of locking out the playing of second hand games :S
Report as inappropriateRick27 January 2012
I heard that they are also having some fancy software that stops you from playing second hand games. If this is true then that sucks.
Report as inappropriateJD27 January 2012
Again just ANOTHER Xbox with more storage and more useless petty perks. Nothing against Microsoft, but Nintendo's Wii U has more features in its new controller than the whole Xbox ''720'' (controllers and all) does. Commercial fails in my opinion (PS4 definately included)!!
Report as inappropriateSolomon27 January 2012
Ive heard that there will be a 3D option:P
Report as inappropriateJack27 January 2012
Six times stronger, but only based on a HD 6670 chipset, which is a pretty weak graphics chipset for even a PC.
Report as inappropriateBoma27 January 2012
best have backwards compatibility... -.-
Report as inappropriatedodgers_mania27 January 2012
in the movie real steal there is a billbord that is advertising xbox 720
Report as inappropriateYacine27 January 2012
Well, there have been leaks suggesting that microsoft will be bringing out an xbox less than 35mm in thickness, and will be encorperating it into a fully functioning 40" 1080p 3D tv. Sounds good...
Report as inappropriatenicky27 January 2012
Apparently you can play all the previous x box consoles games...if that is true then AMAZING!
Report as inappropriateAnonymous27 January 2012
@JD "Again just ANOTHER Xbox with more storage and more useless petty perks. Nothing against Microsoft, but Nintendo's Wii U has more features in its new controller than the whole Xbox ''720'' (controllers and all) does. Commercial fails in my opinion (PS4 definately included)!!" Agreed Nintendo ftw!
Report as inappropriateGareth Davies29 January 2012
The Xbox 720 will be like skynet so watch out and it will be able to hover and think for its self so build a bunker and hide cos the gay station 4 is going down
Report as inappropriateLoughhill29 January 2012
I've heard its going to be a November release bundled with call of duty black ops 2. which makes plenty of sense due to the christmas rush .
Report as inappropriatejordan01 August 2012
guys ditch the xbox and buy the new android console that is currently in production with cheaper games and free game ;P http://fwd.channel5.com/gadget-show/gadget-news/ouya-console-kickstarter-success-the-future-of-consoles
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