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Xbox 720 cracked with new surprises
Posted by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 11/19/2012 08:47 AM | 40 comment(s) ]
Microsoft seems to have covered up the initial, massive Xbox 720 leak that we saw earlier this year pretty well. You should remember the now infamous Fortaleza document leak, which apparently revealed the main specifications of the next Xbox, notably the addition of Augmented Reality features, Xbox Glasses, Blu-Ray disc support and Kinect 2.0.
Microsoft has since removed all traces of that document off the internet, but Xbox World has written a feature on the new console in their penultimate issue, again revealing again some of the above specifications of the next console. According to XBW, the next-gen Xbox - which it speculates is likely to be called simply Xbox - will introduce Kinect 2.0, use Blu-ray discs and feature directional audio, a TV output AND input, 'innovative controller' and - at a later stage of the console's life - Augmented reality glasses glasses. Current codename 'Durango' dev kits boast a CPU with "four hardware cores, each divided into four logical cores" and an impressive 8GB of RAM, XBW reports. Overall, the only new thing revealed in this massive blowout seems to be a mock up of the console, which is an image that's been making the rounds on the web these past few days.
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#4457758 Posted on: 11/19/2012 11:32 AM
Interesting, looks like a PS3 only more curvy...
Interesting, looks like a PS3 only more curvy...
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#4457774 Posted on: 11/19/2012 12:07 PM
Yes it has those 'rounded edges'...
Yes it has those 'rounded edges'...
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#4457779 Posted on: 11/19/2012 12:24 PM
It looks really cheap, i can't see that being under peoples TV's.. It's huge too.
It looks really cheap, i can't see that being under peoples TV's.. It's huge too.
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#4457808 Posted on: 11/19/2012 01:48 PM
I kinda like how it looks actually, tho don't think that will be what it will look like at all
8gb ram that's nice.
I kinda like how it looks actually, tho don't think that will be what it will look like at all
8gb ram that's nice.
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#4457868 Posted on: 11/19/2012 03:15 PM
I quite like it tbh even if it looks like a PS3 tho. It must be that black/chrome combo.
Based on the loading slot I'm assuming its length is around 14in/35cm+/-. Ps3 is 12.75in/32.38cm and slim 11.42in/29cm.
But then again I highly doubt this is even remotely close to the finished product. But you never know.
It looks really cheap, i can't see that being under peoples TV's.. It's huge too.
I quite like it tbh even if it looks like a PS3 tho. It must be that black/chrome combo.
Based on the loading slot I'm assuming its length is around 14in/35cm+/-. Ps3 is 12.75in/32.38cm and slim 11.42in/29cm.
But then again I highly doubt this is even remotely close to the finished product. But you never know.
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#4457995 Posted on: 11/19/2012 05:24 PM
It looks like a Mac Mini or Apple TV. Hopefully they don't get sued.
It looks like a Mac Mini or Apple TV. Hopefully they don't get sued.
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#4458059 Posted on: 11/19/2012 07:06 PM
apple will sue them i'm sure.
Yes it has those 'rounded edges'...
apple will sue them i'm sure.
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#4458065 Posted on: 11/19/2012 07:22 PM
Only 8GB ram? I guess its enough.
I like the idea of logical threading for the CPU, I wonder what type of video processing they will put in it.
Also pretty sure that rectangular design with rounded edges falls into apple's patents.
Anyone else think its terribly ugly? Only my opinion ...
Only 8GB ram? I guess its enough.
I like the idea of logical threading for the CPU, I wonder what type of video processing they will put in it.
Also pretty sure that rectangular design with rounded edges falls into apple's patents.
Anyone else think its terribly ugly? Only my opinion ...
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#4458071 Posted on: 11/19/2012 07:30 PM
Not at all, looks fine to me, plus, easily stackable, unlike the ps3
Not at all, looks fine to me, plus, easily stackable, unlike the ps3
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#4458073 Posted on: 11/19/2012 07:31 PM
No way, it's not ugly at all. I think that looks pretty sleek.
Not only that, but it looks like the thing fits in an entertainment center. That's something that needs to be taken into account. These consoles aren't just for games anymore, they're entertainment centers. They need to fit that role functionally and aesthetically.
I think that does it, but this is probably just a mock-up anyway.
No way, it's not ugly at all. I think that looks pretty sleek.
Not only that, but it looks like the thing fits in an entertainment center. That's something that needs to be taken into account. These consoles aren't just for games anymore, they're entertainment centers. They need to fit that role functionally and aesthetically.
I think that does it, but this is probably just a mock-up anyway.
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#4458081 Posted on: 11/19/2012 07:39 PM
looks like it's as large as the original xbox or something...
looks like it's as large as the original xbox or something...
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#4458089 Posted on: 11/19/2012 07:52 PM
This design more than any other console blends in better with audio receivers, DVR's, BluRay players, cable boxes, etc.
It looks really cheap, i can't see that being under peoples TV's.. It's huge too.
This design more than any other console blends in better with audio receivers, DVR's, BluRay players, cable boxes, etc.
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#4458092 Posted on: 11/19/2012 07:57 PM
Still reminds me of the iPhone 4
Sounds impressive, I hope studios make larger maps and improve the physics we have in games and not just make them shiny ... who am I kidding.
Still reminds me of the iPhone 4
Sounds impressive, I hope studios make larger maps and improve the physics we have in games and not just make them shiny ... who am I kidding.
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#4458136 Posted on: 11/19/2012 08:51 PM
Read Carefully specs are of the Dev Kit so dont expect the version u get to have 8GB memory
Read Carefully specs are of the Dev Kit so dont expect the version u get to have 8GB memory
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Not understanding their idea to just call it "Xbox". They already had a system called that. I think that will just create confusion on what people talk to. Sure people can say 360 to mean that, but if I say I got an Xbox, you have to find some new way to say it because you could be talking about 3 different generations. Seems like people at MS want to have brands don't think about what sort of effect that will have in what people ending up calling (as without a proper differentiator it will be commonly referred to as whatever catches on in the web).