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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BoarPosted:

Scuf_Kontrol Xbox infinity sounds stupid one sounds better


It does sound kind of cheesy but it is actually a decent name, I hope they use it in the future.

BoarPosted:

Infinity would have been a lot better, although I get the reasoning behind One, meaning its One console to do all, TV and gaming etc.

RawBulletPosted:

I prefer Infinity. Sounds better and they could have had an simple but awesome logo of just the Infinite figure.

DawPosted:

Would of been waaaay better. Sounds cool lol.

configPosted:

Would've been loads better in my opinion. But at the end of the day it's just a name.

EvoVIIIPosted:

I like Xbox One better than Xbox Infinity.

VapePosted:

Xbox infinity sounds stupid one sounds better

brendan64sharkPosted:

I don't really care just the fact that they made a great working system makes me happy. They will always be ahead of PlayStation as long as they keep there heads pointed in the right direction.

WoobiePosted:

That name would have been sick but One sounds like more legit.

llVllPosted:

I actually do recall one of my friends telling me this.


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