• The next Xbox console may be debuted at E3 2012, according to Crytek
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[quote] [B]The developer of the Crysis series has claimed that Microsoft’s next generation of console will be unveiled at next year’s E3.[/B] Consider this a rumor. Consider this a big whopping rumor. A big whopping rumor with cheese. Even if it is correct, so much could happen between now and next year that it becomes a footnote in the inevitable unveiling of what most are calling the Xbox 720, the next generation of Microsoft console. That being said, it may actually be dead on the money. Videogamer.com [URL="http://www.videogamer.com/news/xbox_720_likely_at_e3_2012_crytek_on_board.html"]is reporting[/URL] that a “high-ranking industry source as Crytek” has told the website to expect the debut of the Xbox 720 at next year’s E3, if not sooner. According to the report, Crytek is currently working on [I]TimeSplitters 4[/I] using Microsoft’s DirectX 11 as the basis for all next-gen development. The DirectX 11 interface is known for three main features: First is the GPGPU support, which is a specific technique for improving computer graphics that takes some of the strain off of the CPU. The second feature is tessellation, which put simply, converts and renders low-detail graphics into high-detail, which also saves the CPU by moving things to the GPU. Third, it improves multi-threading support to better utilize multi-core processors (yes, computer programmers, this is a [I]very[/I] simplified look at DirectX 11). So in other words, the next generation of Xbox will feature better power efficiency, improved graphics, and faster and more powerful processors. According to the unnamed source, Crytek has been developing for the next-gen Xbox for quite a while now, long enough to have been at this year’s E3, privately showing off video of their work on [I]TimeSplitters 4[/I]. Of course, none of this in itself is really all that surprising. Microsoft would naturally want more graphics and power from a next-gen console, and the DirectX 11 is an obvious base to build off of. What is surprising is to hear how far along it may be, and that an announcement may be as soon as next year. Most evidence seemed to [URL="http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/will-we-see-the-xbox-720-in-2015/"]suggest a 2015[/URL] release for the Xbox 720, and even that was just based on scraps of information. Of course, even if everything is correct, and even if the Xbox 720 (or whatever it ends up being called) is debuted within the next 12 months, that doesn’t mean we will see it anytime soon. It has almost become standard operating procedure to announce new hardware at least a year in advance—just look at the [URL="http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/nintendo-wii-u-what-you-need-to-know/"]recently announced[/URL] Wii U, which won’t be out until sometime next year. That would put the 720 into 2013. Assuming that Microsoft will make the announcement atE3, which is by far the most likely place to announce it, it may take more than a year before the hardware is released — always assuming it isn’t delayed along the way, of course. Plus, Microsoft released both the Xbox and Xbox 360 in November just in time for the holidays, and there doesn’t seem to be any reason to think it won’t do so again. So barring the release of the Xbox 720 next holiday — which seems unlikely, but not out of the question — we may see the Xbox 720 in November of 2013. And that makes sense. Although originally we had the date of the 720 as 2015, [URL="http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/no-new-playstation-xbox-console-til-2014/"]possibly 2014[/URL], a 2013 release would fit. With the Wii U coming next year, if Microsoft can make its announcement of a new system just before or immediately after Nintendo’s system launches, Microsoft could steal Nintendo’s thunder and finally wrest back some of the market share that the Wii took. (The Wii U should be slightly more powerful than the 360 and PS3, but not by much.) In fact, this leak may even have been privately encouraged by Microsoft just to take a little attention off of Nintendo’s new console, which was the E3 show stealer. It is also possible for a late 2013 release date, if that gets the Xbox 720 out in front of the PS4. Although the Japanese market has remained loyal to Sony over Microsoft, in America the head start that the 360 had over the PS3 gave them an advantage that Sony has yet to overcome. Sony did manage to make a late push and has closed the gap significantly, but the last [URL="http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/xbox-360-sales-soar-as-microsoft-prepares-to-announce-live-tv-service/"]few months[/URL] have belonged to the Xbox 360. The Kinect has given the system a shot in the arm, and sales are actually steadily improving. Still, although Xbox 360 sales are blooming now, Microsoft has to feel the pressure from Sony and Nintendo regarding the next generation. Between Microsoft and Sony, whoever gets a box out first may end up with an unbeatable advantage between the two. How the Wii U does is still anyone’s guess. Both Microsoft and Crytek have refused comment. Again, this is all rumor at the moment, albeit and intriguing, and very plausible one.[/quote] FUCKING FINALLY... But don't know if I'd get one. Oh, and why didn't they at least announce it a this years E3, instead of whoring Kinect? :frog: Sources: [URL]http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/the-next-xbox-console-may-be-debuted-at-e3-2012-according-to-crytek/[/URL] [URL]http://www.videogamer.com/news/xbox_720_likely_at_e3_2012_crytek_on_board_2.html[/URL]
This was mentioned in the Timesplitter 4 thread.
[QUOTE=redBadger;30459939]This was mentioned in the Timesplitter 4 thread.[/QUOTE] This is what I get for lurking less... :saddowns:
[QUOTE=Atlascore;30459960]It be a Wii clone with a built in kinect instead of a motion controller.[/QUOTE] PLEASE BUY KINECT OH GOD!
I was initially saving my kinect for when Minecraft for kinect came out, but since it doesn't even require a kinect, I'm just going to give it to my bro.
I'm expecting a 360-backwards compatible machine that will be equipped with the exact same Kinect peripherals, allowing Microsoft to continue supporting the Kinect for the people who payed for it while simultaneously furthering their own technology, eventually allowing 360/Kinect users to upgrade without feeling cheated in the meantime.
All I want are for all original Xbox games to be supported. I have so many that I want to play that aren't supported on Xbox 360, but it's hard to find an original Xbox in good condition.
why do people think no one bought the kinect? tons of colleges/study groups/basement engineers bought tons of them and now that Microsoft is supporting the modding of them they're flying off the shelves
I hate motion controlled casual gaming. Which is basically what this generation is at the moment.
[QUOTE=Mister Cool;30461322]I hate motion controlled casual gaming. Which is basically what this generation is at the moment.[/QUOTE] I find it odd though because I honestly don't know a single person who actively uses Kinect, Move, or those things so I don't believe they're reaching a bigger audience. Everyone I know just wants to play good games and don't care about these gimmicks.
Will blow the Wii-U out of the water.
I wish they waited to bring the Halo CE remake or Halo 4 to this. It'd enhance the game and push sales. I know it's a few years down the line, but does it really hurt to have extra time to polish the game?
Xbox 720? Give me a break, that's such a stupid name... I am kinda looking forward to this though.
What, I thought MS showed the new console in their conference. It was called Kinect. Then again, it probably is better to say Kinect replaced the 360. Seriously, I don't think they should bother making a new console for now, unless they will stop working on Kinect, or give everyone 1 free month of XBL. 720 is a stupid name as well.
I don't see why people use the kinect as a reason to suggest the next xbox is miles away, who's to say the kinect wont work with the next console ?
I'm pretty sure the 360 kinect module will work with the 720. They'll probably sell a package with an updated kinect though. Also, if this is true, I may just postpone getting a new 360.
[QUOTE=Cuntsman;30461755]Will blow the Wii-U out of the water.[/QUOTE] yes and so will the PS8 and the Xbox 1080 but the Wii UNO will be some fierce competition [editline]15th June 2011[/editline] what I'm saying is how about we actually get some details on the console before comparing them and guessing their expected sales figures
Can't wait for Wii NOU
[QUOTE=johan_sm;30466624]Can't wait for Wii NOU[/QUOTE] The Wii NER
Another Xbox, amazing. [sp]Not amazing at fucking all[/sp] [editline]15th June 2011[/editline] I miss the good old days when the first Xbox was released, oh how I played the shit out of the first game I got, Star Wars Obi-Wan
[QUOTE=Mr.Dounut;30461265]why do people think no one bought the kinect? tons of colleges/study groups/basement engineers bought tons of them and now that Microsoft is supporting the modding of them they're flying off the shelves[/QUOTE] Yeah, but the games are going nowhere. Most families that are in the casual gaming market already have a wii and when they see the kinect, they think "I already have one of those"
I have a feeling PS3 and 360 were the last consoles I'll buy
I really do hope Microsoft are revealing a new console. This console generation has gone on for far too long and the outdated tech of the ps3 and 360 is [i]really[/i] holding back the potential in games, not to mention discouraging new experiments and intellectual properties from being made. Give me an xbox with lots of Vram and a sandy bridge i-2500k so that developers can seriously think about implementing everything in realtime (like battlefield 3)
Make the box stronger and make it support more than only 12vs12 players connection wise. Let's see :smile:
The only thing I want with the new xbox is blueray, and to not have to buy a god damn peripheral wifi adapter for it, that was over priced as feck. [QUOTE=VaSTinY;30467092]Another Xbox, amazing. [sp]Not amazing at fucking all[/sp] [editline]15th June 2011[/editline] I miss the good old days when the first Xbox was released, oh how I played the shit out of the first game I got, Star Wars Obi-Wan[/QUOTE] Mate that game was shiite and im not talking about no muslims, and I fail to see how it was the good old days just because it was the first foray into the console market for microsoft, do you have a problem with companies updating their hard-ware every half a decade or so ? I think that's more than perfectly reasonable and I'm sure the new console will have a whole host of good games on it hardly any need to get nostalgic about an old , overly heavy black box.
[QUOTE=VaSTinY;30467092]Another Xbox, amazing. [sp]Not amazing at fucking all[/sp] [editline]15th June 2011[/editline] I miss the good old days when the first Xbox was released, oh how I played the shit out of the first game I got, Star Wars Obi-Wan[/QUOTE] Nostalgia'd'ing so hard atm. Now I need to go replay all my videogames.
[QUOTE=MisterMooth;30466542]yes and so will the PS8 and the Xbox 1080 but the [b]Wii UNO[/b] will be some fierce competition [editline]15th June 2011[/editline] what I'm saying is how about we actually get some details on the console before comparing them and guessing their expected sales figures[/QUOTE] [img]http://s3.amazonaws.com/kym-assets/entries/icons/original/000/004/006/y-u-no-guy.jpg?1308157550[/img]
[QUOTE=Ninja Duck;30461119]All I want are for all original Xbox games to be supported. I have so many that I want to play that aren't supported on Xbox 360, but it's hard to find an original Xbox in good condition.[/QUOTE] I have a Xbox Crystal in perfect condition, no joke.
[QUOTE=redBadger;30459939]This was mentioned in the Timesplitter 4 thread.[/QUOTE] Didn't know the Timesplitters 4 thread was the news node.
Finally.
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