Next-gen Xbox six times faster than the 360, says IGN

[Heisenberg]

The next generation Xbox will run six times faster than the current model and will be available at the end of next year, a gaming website reports.

IGN said Microsoft sources have revealed the new system - dubbed the “Xbox 720” - will ship to retailers in late October or early November.

The new system will use the Advanced Micro Devices 6000 series processor and offer 3D gaming, IGN said.

The Xbox 720's raw graphics processing power is expected to be six times that of the Xbox 360 and will yield 20 per cent greater performance than Nintendo's forthcoming console, the Wii U.

Developers are likely to receive development kits based on the system's final configuration in August. Projected pricing for the system was not provided.

It has also been reported that the Xbox 720 may include some sort of anti-used game system, with users encouraged to download cheaper games via Xbox Live.

Gaming website Kotaku claims a Microsoft source said the new Xbox could link a copy of a game to a specific Xbox Live account to stop it from being played on another machine.

Kotaku also reports the Xbox 720 will come with a Blu-Ray player.

"As an innovator we're always thinking about what is next and how we can push the boundaries of technology like we did with Kinect,” a Microsoft rep told Kotaku.

“We believe the key to extending the lifespan of a console is not just about the console hardware, but about the games and entertainment experiences being delivered to consumers. Beyond that we don't comment on rumors or speculation."

The IGN article linked in the quotes is a bit more detailed about the chip, anyway, not much to say but I can't wait!

 

[Slim]

Sounds hot.

 

[John McHenry]

October or November thats 2 to 3 years ahead of projections only a few months ago. If this used game system is implemented they may see massive hesitation not only from consumers but rental companies may try and create backlash as well.

If it came out today I think I'd wait a year for it the first series of the model usually seems to be plagued.

 

[We Are Legion]

It has also been reported that the Xbox 720 may include some sort of anti-used game system, with users encouraged to download cheaper games via Xbox Live.

Gaming website Kotaku claims a Microsoft source said the new Xbox could link a copy of a game to a specific Xbox Live account to stop it from being played on another machine.

Fucking seriously? Game Stop isn't going to like that.

That's straight-up bullshit.

 

[Heisenberg]

I don't think it will end up happening, if it does, I'll be heavily disappointed as I rent games too on the occasion.

 

[Defiant]

Its worth noting that Microsoft stated yesterday that the new Xbox will not be coming out in 2012. I don't think they addressed the rumors of a presentation at E3, though.

 

[Heisenberg]

I wouldn't be surprised if there was a teaser at E3 but not a presentation, that will probably come at 2013 E3.

 

[We Are Legion]

Frankly, even if they do have a teaser or presentation at E3, that still doesn't necessarily mean it will come out next year either.

I still have no idea who these people are that are in such high demand of a new console generation already. I think the current consoles are still going pretty damn hard.

 

[Passionate Volk Han Fan]

the original xbox 360 was outdated in 2005 so this isnt saying much

 

[Altervers]

Fucking seriously? Game Stop isn't going to like that.

That's straight-up bullshit.

Agree with this completely, i have yet to own a Xbox 360 and this would insure that i will likely never own a video game system made by microsoft. About 80% of the games i purchase are used, i really hope that they are not that stupid to do something like that, it won't make the system but it damn sure could break it.

 

[Deuce]

Will be getting one of these once it is released, sounds beast.

 

[Darth Shizzel]

Skipping this going right to PS4

 

[chefboyardee]

that graphics card aint holding up for 5 years no way.disappointing that it wont havve enough power to look like epics samartian video.