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http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=58634

British sources confirm previously rumoured details about Microsoft's new console

British sources have confirmed that the next generation Xbox is indeed called Xbox 360, that the logo is a simple, round nexus, and that the console itself has a concave design - and a platinum white finish.

Many rumours - some of them conflicting - have been circulating in the past months regarding Microsoft's next generation system, but speaking under conditions of strict anonymity, a British source who is privy to Microsoft's marketing documents for the console has now cleared up much of the speculation.

The name of Xbox's successor is Xbox 360, we can confirm, and the design of the machine is indeed a concave shape.

The machine can stand upright and hollows in at the middle, like it's "sucking in its cheeks," our source told us today. Previous rumours had put the console as light silver, although fresh information says the final design may be white. It's impossible to tell from the documents, our source explained - although the glimpse of the machine's controllers given on viral marketing website OurColony does suggest a platinum-white colour scheme for the hardware.

According to the source, the rumoured slot for the hard drive module - which was apparently at the top of the machine - is not obvious on the document, and the person was unable to clarify where the slot for discs is actually located.

One other aspect we've been unable to confirm is the rumoured customisation features on the box. It's been speculated that the emphasis on customisation which J Allard touted at the Game Developers Conference last month could extend to allowing users to change the "skin" of the console, but this feature was not mentioned by our source.

As for the logo of the console, it is described as a simple, round nexus with "Xbox 360" written inside it. Previous rumours had simply the numbers "360" in the disc. This branding tends to suggest that we can expect to see "360" appearing after many game names, as happened with the Nintendo 64.

Microsoft will show the console for the first time in a half-hour special on MTV on May 12, a week ahead of E3. The company's press conference, on Monday, May 16, will be the first viewing of the console to the trade en bloc.

Xbox 360 is expected to receive a global release in late 2005.

When contacted today, Microsoft simply said that it does not comment on rumours and speculation relating to next generation product.

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Next Gen News Union at Gamespot:

http://www.gamespot.com/unions/home.html?union_id=NGN
http://forums.gamespot.com/gamespot/...oard=909105732

- Banjo4321 (mod)

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great find legolas, very interesting, it all the more confirms the controller pics, much to my disliking, as a platinum white, is a very bold choice, since it marks both greatness, Dreamcast, and failure, Dreamcast. im likin this alot though

ach...I'll wait and see. we've all seen the white-silver screen shots - who knows.

I like the white controller.

I love my Dreamcast. :(

These black consoles get a bit depressing.

I wasn't expecting this part. I'm interested to see what it looks like when they show it on MTV.

"...the design of the machine is indeed a concave shape.

The machine can stand upright and hollows in at the middle, like it's "sucking in its cheeks," our source told us today."

Anyone have a link to that picture of the controller that the article mentioned.

Have you guys seen the rumored system pic? I was gonna post about it, but figured that soomebody would have done so. Though I can't find it here anywhere.

Originally Posted by Kaijufan Anyone have a link to that picture of the controller that the article mentioned.

Click on the first link at the top of my original post. The picture is there. That is what was revealed on OurColony.

These are the full shots of the supposed contoller.



http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/04...s_6122058.html (and elsewhere)

There's a picture of the controller shown on the PSP at the link below. It might be from OurColony, I'm not sure.

http://www.gamespot.com/unions/read_...le_id=20341306

Thanks for the links and pics of the controller everyone.

Holy Ass... Does anyone else see this? Or is it just me?

Xbox 360 ... 360 = One full revolution ... Xbox Revolution.

Nintendo Revolution? Xbox Revolution?

Thanks MS for ripping off Nintendo's bright naming idea. Jerks.

Originally Posted by psiufoxx2 Holy Ass... Does anyone else see this? Or is it just me? Xbox 360 ... 360 = One full revolution ... Xbox Revolution. Nintendo Revolution? Xbox Revolution? Thanks MS for ripping off Nintendo's bright naming idea. Jerks.

i think its just you.

Originally Posted by psiufoxx2 Holy Ass... Does anyone else see this? Or is it just me? Xbox 360 ... 360 = One full revolution ... Xbox Revolution. Nintendo Revolution? Xbox Revolution? Thanks MS for ripping off Nintendo's bright naming idea. Jerks.

second gaelans post, sorry man its you

I hope they really dont go with the stupid names that end in "360"

Halo 360 ugh....

oh shit... you were on the right track but i think its on a more sinister side...

how many days are in the year? 365.... Xbox 360... is 5 less than 365... they're plotting to ing take 5 days out of our year. DAMNIT YOU ASSHOLES MICROSOFT! LEAVE OUR CALENDER ALONE!

I don't know what to make of all this. I'd say it was a hoax if the 360 name wasn't already plastered on GameSpot's site. I don't dig the name at all, but that's just me. And, from an aesthetic standpoint, the whole concave thing doesn't sound too hot. Maybe I'm just afraid of change. We'll see how it all turns out soon enough, though.

The Xbox 360 sounds absolutely horrendous. I think I'll pass on this shitty job.

I could give a rats ass about the name show me some 360 videos!

Sounds like it could look similar to their site design.