D0GG Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Several video game makers have committed to deliver titles for the second version of Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox console, Microsoft said Friday.Publishers including Activision Inc., Electronic Arts Inc., Eidos Inc. and Ubisoft Entertainment SA will offer new games for the next-generation Xbox, Microsoft said in a statement.The next Xbox console is widely expected to be out by year's end. The company has gradually been giving out more detail on the console technology and games for the device, such a focus on high-definition graphics. More details are expected at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) next month in Los Angeles.Microsoft introduced the current Xbox game console, the first model, in late 2001. As of Dec. 31, the company had sold 19.9 million consoles worldwide, 13.2 million of which were in North America, 5 million in Europe and 1.7 million in Japan and the Asia-Pacific region.While it is working to release the new console, the current Xbox still gets strong support, Microsoft said. This year, Xbox game publishers will ship more than 200 games for the existing console, and new games will be published through 2007, according to Microsoft.Other publishers that Microsoft said are on board for the next Xbox, in addition to Microsoft's own Game Studios, include: 2KGames, Atari Inc., Bandai Co. Ltd., Bethesda Softworks LLC, Buena Vista Games Inc., Capcom Co. Ltd., Codemasters Software Company Ltd., FromSoftware Inc., InterServ International, KOEI Co. Ltd., Konami Corp., LucasArts, Majesco Entertainment, Midway Games Inc., Namco Ltd., Phantagram Co. Ltd., Rockstar Games, SCi Games Ltd., SEGA, Tecmo Ltd., THQ Inc., TWP Corp., Vivendi Universal Games Inc. and Webzen Inc.Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoLFaN Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Sounds pretty good. While I am enjoying my PS2 and will def get the new PS3 at w/e price it comes out at, I will prob get the new Xbox simply becuase a lot fo College junkies play it (*cough* halo nerds *cough*)Can anyone send me any links on what the new xbox will offer and what'll make it better than the current xbox. I'm a Sony fan so i don't keep up with all that xbox newsCool Beans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erRor67 Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 xBox sucks. Im a sony fan too and i soooo want the new PSP. But its too expensive at the moment :hypocrite: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoLFaN Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Waaaay to expensive...but so sweetCool Beans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsane Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 ima sony & nintendo fan, i just hated the xbox controllers (old & new) :huh:the PS3 & 'N5' are suppost to be some bad ass systems too. i have feeling the N5's ganna be the best of the 3, after nintendo flopped with the g-cube. they have to/better make comeback somehow or i'll be VERY disapointed ;)i read an article on the new xbox a while back that said there was ganna be 3 different models. 1 using flash memory (no HDD), 1 including a HDD, and 1 fully modded (includes some cheap OS, keyboad ports, etc.). the 3rd one sounds cool, but it's prolly ganna be like $600 with the 2nd one being like ~$500. i wouldn't even bother buying the first one :Pi'm ganna wait to see all 3 before i buy one tho. aint ganna run out and buy the xbox only to find out the PS3 owns em all. big waste of bread there :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoLFaN Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 Shit, I didn't even know about the N5.I tell you what, 2 years ago i knew everything about gaming.Now, school, girlfriend, guy just doesn't have time anymore.So, any good links to find out more?Cool Beans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D0GG Posted April 12, 2005 Author Share Posted April 12, 2005 So, any good links to find out more?Here's more info.--------------------I want my MTV" is being replaced with, "I want my Xbox," as Microsoft plans to unveil the second version of its Xbox video game console with a half-hour MTV television show hosted by "Lord of the Rings" star Elijah Wood next month.Although gaming enthusiasts still do not know the name of Microsoft's new gaming hardware, its price, or actual release date, they now know they can find out more about the next Xbox by watching the program, set to air worldwide on the youth-targeted cable television channel May 12 and 13.Industry All EarsMicrosoft's marketing moves are likely to gain the attention of its younger target audience, but industry observers indicated Sony is likely to match the hype with its own plans to unveil the PlayStation3 in the continuing console battle, leading up to the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), set for May 17-20 in Los Angeles."I think from a market perspective, there are expectations that Xbox will come out later this year and PS3 will come later, next year," Parks Associates senior analyst Michael Cai told TechNewsWorld. "If that's the case, then E3 is going to be the biggest coming-out event we've seen in a long time. The industry is really looking to learn more about these consoles."Announcing the AnnouncementGamers and industry watchers had anticipated dueling press conferences and demonstrations as Microsoft and Sony faced off with their latest console weapons at E3 until Microsoft announced this week it would preempt the show's unveilings with its MTV plans. Its on-air unveil will feature well-known game junkie Wood, as well as rock band The Killers.In a joint release, MTV and Microsoft said the inside-look at the new console -- which has been rumored to be dubbed Xbox2, Xbox360 and Netbox among other names -- will highlight the always-connected, personalized, high-definition features of the next-gen gaming device."The special will feature never-before-seen, action-packed game play of future Xbox games, a peek into the future of the Xbox Live online gaming service, backstage celebrity interviews and exclusive insider footage on the making of the next-generation console," the companies said.After the show airs next month, the program will be available at MTV's Web site, where users will also be able to access additional event coverage and news on the next Xbox.Details and DifferencesAlthough both Microsoft and Sony have revealed some information on the technology and features of their new console products, there are still a number of unanswered questions regarding how the updated versions will differ from the existing Xbox and PlayStation2, according to Cai, who covers the gaming industry.Inclusion of a hard drive, support for high-definition video and graphics and 3D, multimedia connectivity between the console and other devices such as PCs, and network interface were all among the unknowns at this point, Cai said.He added that other important factors on the consoles that have yet to emerge include game titles, price, and whether the vendors will support online distribution and sales.Break from PCsWhile there is still speculation on exactly how the new Xbox and PlayStation will interact with other devices, hardware and software advances have allowed Microsoft to move away from the PC architecture of its first console and plot a unique route for Xbox, Mercury Research president Dean McCarron told TechNewsWorld."They're not borrowing any PC technology to any great extent," he said. "It'll give them a little more freedom in terms of how they implement it, and one of the things we'll probably find out is how they used that freedom."McCarron added that because advancements in software development have eased the porting of games from PC to console platforms, Microsoft is no longer as tied to the PC platform and can focus more precisely on Xbox game development.Major Marketing FightCai was more interested in Ethernet support than celebrity support for the next Xbox or PlayStation, but he indicated Microsoft's MTV marketing was aimed at the right audience for the message."I think there are a lot of overlaps between MTV and the target of game consoles," he said.The analyst -- who indicated it will be equally interesting to see how Sony markets its next-gen console considering its recent push for the PSP handheld gaming device -- said both giants will be pulling out the stops for their new consoles."It only comes around every five or six years, so they are going to put in a lot of resources and effort," Cai said. "Especially Microsoft. They were late with the Xbox compared to the PlayStation, so they want to really win this battle."Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoLFaN Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 Thats a lot of info. Hopefully I can catch the MTV episodCool Beans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsane Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 Shit, I didn't even know about the N5.I tell you what, 2 years ago i knew everything about gaming.Now, school, girlfriend, guy just doesn't have time anymore.So, any good links to find out more?Cool Beanshere ya go :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoLFaN Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 lol, tried that, useless information :huh:Cool Beans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsane Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 actually, it seems the codename was changed to 'revolution'. here's some good links for info :huh:http://cube.ign.com/articles/522/522559p1.htmlhttp://home.btconnect.com/hgi/nintendo-ds/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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