Xbox One was almost called Xbox Infinity, Penello confirms

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Xbox One was almost called Xbox Infinity, Microsoft’s Albert Penello has revealed, which confirms pre-reveal leaks as accurate.

Speaking with Forbes, Penello said that the decision to call the console ‘Xbox One’ came from Microsoft’s marketing team, and added, “That’s actually from the brand guys. The name is all them. We just wanted to make sure the hardware was solid. What it was called was top secret, even for many people on the team.”

But now that the name is out there, Penello was able to comment on Xbox Infinity rumours that surfaced before the console’s reveal in May. He explained, “The name Xbox Infinity was in the running, I can say that. [The marketing team is] crafty. Who’s to say that they didn’t leak that name out in the weeks ahead of the launch? They are very crafty.”

Did they leak the Infinity name to gauge a reaction? Would you have preferred Xbox Infinity over Xbox One? Let us know below.

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Source: http://www.vg247.com/2013/09/02/xbox-one-was-almost-called-xbox-infinity-penello-confirms/

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RabiesPosted:

it sounds way better then one.

MaggardoPosted:

BPM I prefer the name 'Infinity' over 'One', Sounds cooler.


I agree with you there bro. The name "Xbox Infinity" sounds 10x better then the "Xbox One"

GregPosted:

"infinity" doesn't sound right, "Infinite" would have been ok, but i like the Xbox One more

BPMPosted:

I prefer the name 'Infinity' over 'One', Sounds cooler.

gmlukensPosted:

Would have been a cool name too

BoobsonPosted:

Personally I like the sound of "Xbox One" better then the sound of "Xbox Infinity" but overall I still think "Xbox 360" is the best name out there right now.

JSHueurghPosted:

Rio I knew this ages ago, I had to do a magazine about it in Media


no you didn't you silly ****, hurry up and get your MC server

ImpossibilityPosted:

why would they go from 360 to one?

DolphZigglerPosted:

Cokes So will the third Xbox be called the Xbox Two?


The third Xbox is the Xbox One. Facepalm...

ImpossibilityPosted:

Xbox Infinity would have been much better