Microsoft obtains 'Xbox 8' domain names

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Through the National Arbitration Forum, Microsoft has won the rights to a series of Xbox-related domain names formerly owned by Cheng Juan of China. The disputed domains include things like xboxcompanion.com, xboxlivetv.com, xboxphone.com, and xboxtablet.com, but also xbox8.org and xbox8.us.

Microsoft was likely most interested in regaining these just to protect its own IPs – and the immediate use of things like xboxlivetv.com and xboxphone.com seem apparent.

It's tempting to suspect Microsoft is eyeing "Xbox 8" as the next console name due to the two domains that reference it; however, Microsoft already began integrating Xbox Live, and the "Xbox" name, into all its consumer products, including Windows 8. Also, it would be really weird if a domain squatter guessed the name.

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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/03/microsoft-obtains-xbox-8-domain-names/#comments

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SovietRussiaPosted:

Kex
Frog
Kex Xbox 720 would sound abit tacky, Xbox 8 sounds better


I agree! I actually like the sound of it but most people don't seem to for some reason...


People have been saying xbox 720 for years and are sad that it won't be called that.


Xbox 8 does take a little more to say than xbox 720.

MawderzPosted:

Frog
Kex Xbox 720 would sound abit tacky, Xbox 8 sounds better


I agree! I actually like the sound of it but most people don't seem to for some reason...


People have been saying xbox 720 for years and are sad that it won't be called that.

FrogPosted:

Kex Xbox 720 would sound abit tacky, Xbox 8 sounds better


I agree! I actually like the sound of it but most people don't seem to for some reason...

MP4Posted:

Kex
Cruise
Kex Xbox 720 would sound abit tacky, Xbox 8 sounds better


Xbox 8 sounds better I agree


I wonder what it will look like though :P It better be badass.


Most probably will , seeming it's Xbox were talking about.

MawderzPosted:

Cruise
Kex Xbox 720 would sound abit tacky, Xbox 8 sounds better


Xbox 8 sounds better I agree


I wonder what it will look like though :P It better be badass.

Commando_84Posted:

sounds weird soh

MawderzPosted:

Xbox 720 would sound abit tacky, Xbox 8 sounds better

SovietRussiaPosted:

Frog
FPS_Ryan If "Xbox 8" is the name for the next Microsoft consolewell... thats just a really lame name.


I actually like the sound of it! xD


I like 8 better than 720 tbh. But what kind of relationship will the 8 have with the xbox.

FrogPosted:

FPS_Ryan If "Xbox 8" is the name for the next Microsoft consolewell... thats just a really lame name.


I actually like the sound of it! xD

SovietRussiaPosted:

FPS_Ryan If "Xbox 8" is the name for the next Microsoft consolewell... thats just a really lame name.


I dont see why they are taking the 8 domain names. I think it has something to do with windows 8 but thats just my opinion.


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