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OFFICIAL: XBox 2 to be revealed May 12th

I'm curious what sort of MediaCenter 2005 integration it will support. I hope the extender functionality is built-in (ie, doesn't require a second purchase).
 
Damn...I'm gonna have to put MTV back in my program lineup just for this now....
 
Originally posted by: rh71
is it gonna go for $300 most likely ?
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The first one did, so yea, most likely.

As soon as it's announced I'm placing my preorders at about 5 different Gamestops.

1) Preorder, buy day it comes out
2) Sell on eBay when everyone is sold out
3) ...
4) Profit!

😀

No but seriously, I always preorder my stuff as early as possible. Just makes sense
 
Well, this will be interesting but I wonder if their advertisment agency is going to be as bad with this as they have always been If so, no one will remember it.
 
Originally posted by: werk
I'm curious what sort of MediaCenter 2005 integration it will support. I hope the extender functionality is built-in (ie, doesn't require a second purchase).
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Oh it'll be not only a second purchase, but they'll most likely break that purchase into 4 more seperate purchaces. It'll be like building with legos, you need different sets to make the 1 complete set!
 
That's a great marketing idea in my opinion...definitely will get the message to a their core group...especially if it is replayed the way normal MTV shows are.
 
Originally posted by: werk
I'm curious what sort of MediaCenter 2005 integration it will support. I hope the extender functionality is built-in (ie, doesn't require a second purchase).
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divx / mov / rm support also ? That's why I love XBMC. Otherwise I will be less inclined to purchase...
 
Originally posted by: rh71
is it gonna go for $300 most likely ?
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I doubt it will be $300. Many analysts also doubt it. Still, without word from MS, it's mere speculation. Game prices are said to be $54.99 or $59.99 for first rate titles for the next-gen systems. Seems only logical a slight increase in consoles prices will appear as well. I'd guess a $349.99 launch price.
 
Originally posted by: Qwest
will there be a HARD DRIVE? that's all that matters.
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Current rumours are saying a 40gig drive. MS hasn't said anything offical. Also, another rumour is an upgradable HD will follow for folks needing more than the stock 40gig drive.
 
Originally posted by: Qwest
will there be a HARD DRIVE? that's all that matters.
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Current rumor is two versions of the Xbox. One without a hard drive at the regular starting price of around $300 or a little more and one with a hard drive for more $.
 
Sweet deal. Is anyone actually going to buy one that doesn't have a hard drive? Should be a badass console. Anyone know if it is backwards compatible with the older games?
 
Originally posted by: SnipeMasterJ13
Sweet deal. Is anyone actually going to buy one that doesn't have a hard drive? Should be a badass console. Anyone know if it is backwards compatible with the older games?
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No word yet on if it is backward compatible. Two completely different architectures plus licensing issues with Nvidia. Last I heard, MS was working on it but wasn't sure if it was worth the cost and effort.
 
from what i heard...there was not going to be a hard drive at all.
i heard high capacity flash memory. link to hard drive/ non hard drive versions?


 
Originally posted by: Queasy
Originally posted by: SnipeMasterJ13
Sweet deal. Is anyone actually going to buy one that doesn't have a hard drive? Should be a badass console. Anyone know if it is backwards compatible with the older games?
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No word yet on if it is backward compatible. Two completely different architectures plus licensing issues with Nvidia. Last I heard, MS was working on it but wasn't sure if it was worth the cost and effort.
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Actually, the latest word is that it will have reverse compatiblity. Thats why Microsoft went and bought Virtual PC last year. I can pretty much guarentee it will work, after all, the Xbox 2 has more then enough power to emulate the first one.
 
Originally posted by: rh71
Originally posted by: werk
I'm curious what sort of MediaCenter 2005 integration it will support. I hope the extender functionality is built-in (ie, doesn't require a second purchase).
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divx / mov / rm support also ? That's why I love XBMC. Otherwise I will be less inclined to purchase...
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Don't care about that junk. I just want to be able to watch live tv, stream music and recorded tv off my MCE box in the living room.
 
Originally posted by: Qwest
from what i heard...there was not going to be a hard drive at all.
i heard high capacity flash memory. link to hard drive/ non hard drive versions?
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No one knows yet because there have been no offical word or leaked info. The 3 most common rumours are 1) Flash memory instead of HD, 2) unit w/ and w/o HD available, and 3) units have "small" HDs with the ability to upgrade to larger drives.
 
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