Will Microsoft call the next Xbox "Xbox 8"?
The fan site ThisisXbox.com, citing an unnamed source that recently worked at a "well known combined Publisher and Developer", claims that Microsoft is contemplating calling the next Xbox "XBOX 8." That name certainly would be in line with Microsoft's other big product launches for 2012; namely Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8.
The same story claims that Microsoft is working on an enhanced version of Xbox Live, code named "Infinity", that would handle downloads and apps for "XBOX 8", Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8. Microsoft has already announced that Xbox Live will be integrated into Windows 8 when it launches later this year but details about that integration have yet to be announced.
Finally, this same story claims that Microsoft is working on having some kind of backwards compatibility feature for "Xbox 8" for Xbox 360 games, under the code name "Xbox Loop".
None of this is official, so take it with a huge grain of salt. However, Microsoft has admitted that it is making an effort to link many of its products together, especially with its Metro interface, so this rumor isn't outside the realm of possibility.
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Source: http://www.neogamr.net/news/will-microsoft-call-the-next-xbox-xbox-8
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EradicationXPosted:
Im just glad people aren't thinking xbox 720. The only reason it's called the xbox "360" is becuase they wanted it to compete with the playstation3. And Xbox 2 just sounds old compared to Playstation 3.
aimiami12Posted:
doesnt have to do anyhting with the name but... Does anyone think Sony is going to tkae the lead again in video games? Ps2 was so much better then the orginal xbox, the 360 has an edge on the ps3 but i have a feeling sony is going to take the video game market back
uid-545891Posted:
iFletch360x Don't see why people are saying the 'Xbox 720'! It was called the 360 because all of its buttons are 360 degrees. (Thats why they have 'bumpers' because they are not 360 degrees.)
Seriously doubt it will be the '720'
It's called the 360 because it does everything. It's a metaphor.
iFletch360xPosted:
Don't see why people are saying the 'Xbox 720'! It was called the 360 because all of its buttons are 360 degrees. (Thats why they have 'bumpers' because they are not 360 degrees.)
Seriously doubt it will be the '720'
Seriously doubt it will be the '720'
undisclosedPosted:
Nicasus I wouldn't be surprised if they did, but I still think they're going for Xbox 720.I know because Xbox 720 has been going around for a long time
UnevenPosted:
There will be no Xbox 8 but Xbox 720 it was even leaked in the film "real steel" and to people saying that it doesn't matter that it was shown in the film then you people are stupid because if they used name xbox 720 without microsoft permission they would need to pay big money for the copyright so yeah thats me done writing :P
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