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I know i posted the first thread, but i felt i should give a space for the rumors, stuff you hear from guys at walmart, but also not stuff like video projectors, with decals on it, ro make it look like something, so heres the rumor forum, and i will se you on the battlefield

I heard there will be 3 versions of XBOX 2.

Yes there are rumored to be three versions of the new xbox, one witha hard drive, one without a HD, and one that is a entry level P.C, now i dont know about the pc one, but the other two are very plausible, for more rumors, please check out the following link, from a very trusted website
http://hardware.gamespot.com/Story-ST-15016-1557-4-4-x
please read this before posting, as not to repeat them, thank you

How much did the first XBOX go for at launch?

300

xbox 360

-November-

if it goes under 3 bill i'm buyine one!

maybe 360 is the price, a royal irony on their part, how long was it before the first price drop

A couple of game employees I spoke to said that they expect the starting price of the new consoles to be quite a bit higher than this generations 299.99. He said he wouldn't be suprised to see a 399.99 price at launch or even higher. I've also read somewhere online that some games for next gen could start out for 59.99 instead of 49.99.

Hmm, $400 for Microsoft's next-gen console! I'll wait until 2006 to buy the console. I'm not done with the Xbox just yet...

The 3 version idea is completely bunk.

Why would MS (or any game company) want to loose money on 3 sets of hardware? Even IF they sell ad-ons.

We all know companies take a hit on the hardware and make up the difference in software..that's how it's always worked

do you think people are going to be willing to pay more for the software? I remember when cartridges could cost up to 80 bucks and I'm really hoping that we dont return to that model of an arbitrary number between 50 and 80. plus how long is Microsoft going to support Xbox live for the Xbox? will they cut it off when the new Xbox comes out and push it on that? Will the support it for a few months, a few years? why even pay for a year subscription now when you dont know where Xbox Live will be in a year.

Originally Posted by Girion47 do you think people are going to be willing to pay more for the software? I remember when cartridges could cost up to 80 bucks and I'm really hoping that we dont return to that model of an arbitrary number between 50 and 80. plus how long is Microsoft going to support Xbox live for the Xbox? will they cut it off when the new Xbox comes out and push it on that? Will the support it for a few months, a few years? why even pay for a year subscription now when you dont know where Xbox Live will be in a year.

Xbox Live is Xbox Live, it's a service. Why would Xbox Live go away? It makes huge amounts of money for MS. Xbox Live will obviously work with Xbox 2 - just move your account over...You don't get a new ISP if you get a new computer do you? Same concept here...new box same service provider. They'll just have to support the new games associated with Xbox 2 - but it can't be that much different; however, I know they're adding some new ideas such as a gamer-card where it keep tracks of the games you play, and your stats for those games and that the interface is uniform across Live enabled games...but I don't see that interfeering with first gen xbox owners.

I also highly doubt game pricing will go up...Remember...the gamaing industry made more than hollywood last year...there's buko bucks in software. You may see more and more Limited Editions or the like - that only makes sense. If they start raising prices, there will be backlash by the consumer - do you think mom and dad will buy a $70 game for jr? Do you want to pay $70 for a game? NO? I didn't think so. The gaming industry knows this.

Originally Posted by mcwilliams132 I also highly doubt game pricing will go up...Remember...the gamaing industry made more than hollywood last year...there's buko bucks in software. You may see more and more Limited Editions or the like - that only makes sense. If they start raising prices, there will be backlash by the consumer - do you think mom and dad will buy a $70 game for jr? Do you want to pay $70 for a game? NO? I didn't think so. The gaming industry knows this.

not to be a grammar nazi or anything but do you mean beaucoup?

Originally Posted by mcwilliams132 there's buko bucks in software.

Yeah, is that even a real word??

I wish I could find that link that talked about the next-gen software, but I'm pretty sure it said that only the big name titles would be seeing the increase.

I've been saving up for the next-gen, and hopefully it's not too expensive or I'll just wait for a price drop or two.

Anyone hear about any rumored games?

I've heard of quite a few in a couple of my magazines (OXM and Game Informer). I'll try pull them out later and post all that they mention on here.

Originally Posted by HitchChic Yeah, is that even a real word??

yes...yes it is hitch...though it has french roots...so is it really a word...does it really say something...ill pm you when i go to oxford

Originally Posted by HitchChic Yeah, is that even a real word??

It helps when the correct spelling is used. Essentially it's French-derived Southern slang of sufficent vintage to be considered part of the language.
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?r=2&q=beaucoup

Originally Posted by epobirs It helps when the correct spelling is used. Essentially it's French-derived Southern slang of sufficent vintage to be considered part of the language. http://dictionary.reference.com/search?r=2&q=beaucoup

French Derived, well i derive it all the way back over to france, and park it in their goofy language, oui

Here are some games I've seen in OXM and Game Informer as potential Xbox 2 games.

Godfather
Need for Speed
Madden
Burnout 4
SSX 4
Battlefield 2
Project Gotham Racing 3
Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion
The new Unreal
Perfect Dark Zero
Kameo
Condemned
Far Cry Instincts
Quake IV
Tony Hawk's Underground
Ultimate Spiderman

Plus that Final Fantasy creator is suppose to be making 2 rpgs for the next xbox.