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XBox 2 Info Released

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http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=s.../20050309/tc_nm/tech_microsoft_xbox_dc

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq:MSFT - news) on Wednesday gave some of the first key details on the next generation of its Xbox (news - web sites) video game system, which will include an emphasis on high-definition content, an integrated media browser and "microtransactions" for in-game purchases.

In a speech at the Game Developers Conference here, J Allard, the Microsoft executive overseeing the software development tools for the new Xbox, said the new streamlined interface would help draw more users to the platform.

"We've got to create a consistent experience so that consumers can enter our worlds much more easily," he told a packed convention center audience. "If we want to get to 10 or 20 million subscribers we've got to create some consistency."

Microsoft is expected to release the new Xbox in time for the 2005 holidays, but the company has kept mum so far on both timing and the name of the new device.

Among the features Allard demonstrated was an on-screen "Gamer Card" that gives information other players can see on a gamer's location, achievements in various games, time playing specific games and level of skill.

Other features include a custom music player and a "store" where players could make small purchases, for pennies or a few dollars, of new characters, parts for virtual racing cars and the like.

The theme of Allard's speech was the "HD Era," which he described as a time when all games are in high-definition, players are constantly connected through mobile phones, instant messaging and the Internet and gamers can personalize their environments to suit their tastes.

"The HD consumer needs more than a hi-definition Super Bowl," Allard said. "The opportunity is real and now, but make no mistake we have the power to blow it."
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i wonder if personalization means you can select from 2 themes or the standard bit like windows xp
 
Originally posted by: Argo
I hope xbox 2 doesn't cost $500 at first, like original did.
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I remember when I got mine I had to buy an extra controller and 2 games from the place and it was about $450 total. I haven't been playing it regularly since I finished Halo. I'll not get an XBox2 unless it's got some amazing graphics. The original XBox was okay when released years ago but even then computer games were way ahead as far as graphics. With everything a computer can do in gaming the XBox2 needs HD to sell me.
 
... a "store" where players could make small purchases, for pennies or a few dollars, of new characters, parts for virtual racing cars and the like ...
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Retarded. "Buy Need For Speed 10, only $5!*"

*Cars, tracks, and game engine not included, must be purchased separately. Barebones only includes whores.

- M4H
 
Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
... a "store" where players could make small purchases, for pennies or a few dollars, of new characters, parts for virtual racing cars and the like ...
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Retarded. "Buy Need For Speed 10, only $5!*"

*Cars, tracks, and game engine not included, must be purchased separately. Barebones only includes whores.

- M4H
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I could still have fun with just the whores...
 
Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
... a "store" where players could make small purchases, for pennies or a few dollars, of new characters, parts for virtual racing cars and the like ...
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Retarded. "Buy Need For Speed 10, only $5!*"

*Cars, tracks, and game engine not included, must be purchased separately. Barebones only includes whores.

- M4H
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Its for casual gamers who dont have the time, but want to have all the fun... Theres a market, just look at Ebay.
 
The reason I love my Xbox is because it is modded. Media Player really was the deal breaker for me (bought mine about a year ago.)
 
Originally posted by: Robor
Originally posted by: Argo
I hope xbox 2 doesn't cost $500 at first, like original did.
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I remember when I got mine I had to buy an extra controller and 2 games from the place and it was about $450 total. I haven't been playing it regularly since I finished Halo. I'll not get an XBox2 unless it's got some amazing graphics. The original XBox was okay when released years ago but even then computer games were way ahead as far as graphics. With everything a computer can do in gaming the XBox2 needs HD to sell me.
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Rumor is that the Xbox2 is going to have 3 PowerPC 3.0 GHz processors. That's a lot of processing power for $299. Wait for the modders, and you're running a top of the line G5 for one tenth of the normal price. It's not like the first Xbox, where 733 megahertz was impressive at the time but is not now. We don't have Moore's Law anymore. Whatever processing power the Xbox2 has is going to continue to be impressive for a long time.
 
Originally posted by: Argo
I hope xbox 2 doesn't cost $500 at first, like original did.
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If you paid $500 for an Xbox, you were suckered by the store and deserved to pay that much.
 
Originally posted by: daniel1113
Originally posted by: Argo
I hope xbox 2 doesn't cost $500 at first, like original did.
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If you paid $500 for an Xbox, you were suckered by the store and deserved to pay that much.
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I bought mine for $199 2 years ago. I got one for my brothers b-day when it just came out. Xbox, dvd controller, extra controller and halo ended up costing me $400+ or so. Plus, I had to check in with Toys'R'Us every day for 2 weeks because they were sold out.
 
Originally posted by: Goosemaster
Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
... a "store" where players could make small purchases, for pennies or a few dollars, of new characters, parts for virtual racing cars and the like ...
Click to expand...

Retarded. "Buy Need For Speed 10, only $5!*"

*Cars, tracks, and game engine not included, must be purchased separately. Barebones only includes whores.

- M4H
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I could still have fun with just the whores...
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thats the best part of the game 🙂
 
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