Microsoft obtains 'Xbox 8' domain names
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:
Rule34 I get the reasoning (Windows 8, etc.), but it would throw people off and make them think that it is the 8th Xbox. Maybe they want to confuse people who don't know a thing about gaming and make them think the Xbox8 is newer than the PS4(lol), bringing in more customers.
It's a great theory.I think they are just trying to mess with us :D
SovietRussiaPosted:
Frog I like the name Xbox 8! It sounds cool xD
I just don't know how they got there. 360 to 8 :|
SovietRussiaPosted:
Its like jumping from Xbox >Xbox 360> xbox 8
PS1>ps2>ps3>psp>Psp go>Ps4
lol, Microsoft wanted to be twice as good
PS1>ps2>ps3>psp>Psp go>Ps4
lol, Microsoft wanted to be twice as good
LosersPosted:
-Tenth- The Xbox 8 does not have the right feel, unlike Xbox 360!
They havn't even tolds us how it looks and THE GAME GRAPHICS!!
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