Tommy Vercetti Posted January 9, 2003 Share Posted January 9, 2003 I have heard that microsoft may be making a new xbox 2 which is going to be really stupid as they have only just released the xbox a while ago. I cant really see what they can update to be honest the speed is already fast enough and maybe they could change the grpahics slightly or the shape and size but thats about it. What are your views on this matter and do you think its a good idea?:drunk: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoTranzrig Posted January 9, 2003 Share Posted January 9, 2003 [COLOR=darkblue]They might be working on it, just for the sake of being prepared for the next generation, but I don't think that they'll be serious about producing it until later on. There's no real reason to start it because of their standing on statistics. With a 733Mhz processor and a custom Nvidia graphics chip, it is considered the most powerful out of the three consoles. And I doubt that too many people would be happy not seeing their system not live for more than a few years. It's fine as it is, the developers just have to work on bringing out the system's power.[/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing Posted January 9, 2003 Share Posted January 9, 2003 [size=1][color=darkblue] If they release an XBox 2, I will really annoyed, because I only just got mine! I doubt it will be released until like 2005/2006 or something like that? You kinda have to look at other consoles, and the average gap between them, to estimate how long until it is released. But as RicoT' said, there isn't a real reason to start building a new console, becuase this one has alot of great powerful tools.[/color][/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCajones Posted January 9, 2003 Share Posted January 9, 2003 I suppose if Nintendo and Sony bring out the next version of the consoles then it will give microsoft a reason to so they can compete, but I must admit no point what so ever. I can't say I want an X-Box 2 though I would prefer something totally different and called something else because it's more exciting. Microsoft can still make the console, but I can't see why good old Bill Gates would want to as he has lost so much money with the X-Box right now and I doubt he will make profit in the long run either. It's his money though, so if wants to make another console that's up to him. :excited: If he does decide to do another console then he should make sure he gets it on the market before the other consoles as the PS2 had such a big advantage, because there was such a variety of good games out already for everyone to play so more people were interested in that and it was alot cheaper. DO NOT bring it out so early that it kills the X-Box though as that's just plain ingnorance. Buy more companies like you did Rareware and you should have a great selection of games in no time Bill. Grant :demon: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Vercetti Posted January 13, 2003 Author Share Posted January 13, 2003 If they keep bringing out consoles then people who have only just bought the console before that, then they wont be able to keep up with it all and they would have to improve the games and everything and it would all take alot of time and money i suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCajones Posted January 14, 2003 Share Posted January 14, 2003 The managing director of Microsoft Japan (Hirohisa Ohura) has told gamers to expect the X-Box 2 in 2005. Their current design for the X-Box 2 looks very simular to the present version. Lets hope they change that design before 2005! Japan are now getting tempted with a white X-Box, I want different colours! :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semjaza Posted January 14, 2003 Share Posted January 14, 2003 There is no current Xbox 2 design. If you've seen anything, they are mockups and are most definately not by anyone involved in the project. There are already crappy PS3 mockups running about. Every company starts plans for their next system soon after their current one is released, sometimes even before. This isn't a new thing, it's just that companies like Sony and especially Microsoft are a hell of a lot more vocal about it. Nintendo has already mentioned it's next console as well. Microsoft plans to release Xbox 2 around the same time as PS3. They've said that a few times. The target year for both is sometime in 2005. Nintendo plans on releasing their's within 10 months after that. I'm hoping a bit closer, so they don't have to deal with two huge leads compared to one this generation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Vercetti Posted January 14, 2003 Author Share Posted January 14, 2003 Well it may just be rumours but i am more convinced about the pS3 being made than the xbox 2 as i have heard more things about that but hey thats just what i think and everyone is entitled to their own oppinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCajones Posted January 14, 2003 Share Posted January 14, 2003 Well he definetely said it's going to be released in 2005 sometime. I seen the design myself, but supposely there is a design already!?! I'd rather it weren't the same though, I want a totally different console, but hey you can't have everything. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing Posted January 14, 2003 Share Posted January 14, 2003 [size=1][color=darkblue]Listen to Semjaza Azazel, where did you see the designs? I was looking for some Xbox pictures to make a banner, and I found the most ridiculous mockups ever. These people live on rumours, and this is just a plan for the not-so-near future.[/color][/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCajones Posted January 14, 2003 Share Posted January 14, 2003 Oops sorry I ment to say I didn't see the design myself, but whether there is a design or not it is definetely in the making. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing Posted January 14, 2003 Share Posted January 14, 2003 [size=1][color=darkblue]Oh, o.k, thank you. Yeh, they are probably planning it, well, they are definatley planning it. I was also thinking, can't they be a little bit more original, I mean 'Xbox 2'...how catchy. What do you guys think it should be called? I think that 'X Sphere' is quite a cool name.[/color][/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Vercetti Posted January 14, 2003 Author Share Posted January 14, 2003 hmmm..... this is a really stupid name that i just thought off my head but i think it should be called `Micro X` i think this would be good because it combines microsoft which is like the make of it and it also has the X in aswell so its a pretty good combination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing Posted January 14, 2003 Share Posted January 14, 2003 [size=1][color=darkblue] That rocks! especially if the shrunk the console. MicroX, that's good. Game Port X is one that I just though up. This could turn into a very cool competition.[/color][/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCajones Posted January 14, 2003 Share Posted January 14, 2003 Well I personally think it should be a totally different console, but as for a name erm ... 'Xtra Soft'. :naughty: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing Posted January 17, 2003 Share Posted January 17, 2003 [size=1][color=darkblue] Xtra Soft...this is a games console, not toilet roll! 'X-Rated' would be a funny name, but I don't think it would go down well. 'Xbox 2 : Reloaded' is a simple change, but a lot more effective.[/color][/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Vercetti Posted January 17, 2003 Author Share Posted January 17, 2003 Hehehehe X rated would be pretty funny but i bet some stupid parent would say something about it thinking that it is too rude a name for little children or something stupid like that, is Xbox 2 Reloaded what it is actually called because that sounds an ok name i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCajones Posted January 17, 2003 Share Posted January 17, 2003 No I think that was just a suggestion, but anything short and snappy will do me I'm not really bothered about the name I prefer how the console is made itself! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShinje Posted January 18, 2003 Share Posted January 18, 2003 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Tommy Vercetti [/i] [B]Hehehehe X rated would be pretty funny but i bet some stupid parent would say something about it thinking that it is too rude a name for little children or something stupid like that, is Xbox 2 Reloaded what it is actually called because that sounds an ok name i think. [/B][/QUOTE] Some crazy parent's will sue for anything lol, i mean, they are suing spongebob for teaching kids they can breathe water or something! I think a totally original, tought up word would do well, something that is comletely made up for the occasion, like Kiastarix or, or, completely spell out each syllable (take that, phonics) Ex_Bocks he he... :D Or maybe, [B] PhoniX [/B] *rings microsoft* :devil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Vercetti Posted January 18, 2003 Author Share Posted January 18, 2003 Yeah i know parents can be really stupid sometimes hehehe. Ex_Bocks actually sounds pretty good i think but a name is a name i suppose and i agree with you cajones i prefer how the console is made itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing Posted January 18, 2003 Share Posted January 18, 2003 [size=1][color=darkblue]Of course the console is more important than the name, but it's still a bad name if it's just Xbox 2. I think they should also bring out a completely original controller, that resembles nothing on this world. I just had a cool though. A Microsoft handheld system. That would be good. The 'Baby X' is what I would call it. Imagine that, it would be pretty cool, and powerful, yet small at the same time.[/color][/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmjk Posted January 18, 2003 Share Posted January 18, 2003 point of X-Box 2: smaller console + more power = more money liked "MicroX" my names: X-Box Second Edition = X-Box SE X-Box '05 or whatever year it's relaesed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Vercetti Posted January 18, 2003 Author Share Posted January 18, 2003 Well if it was smaller that would be good but i thought it is pretty damn powerful enough i mean its like the most powerful console at the moment isnt it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing Posted January 19, 2003 Share Posted January 19, 2003 [size=1][color=darkblue] Yeh Vercetti it is. I find though, that the Gamecube, expecially in purple, looks a bit girly. I don't like the idea of calling it by the year it's relaesed, because then, one year later, it will sound dated. When I say handheld, I mean resembling the Gameboy Advance by the way, not jyust a tiny console like the PSOne is.[/color][/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Vercetti Posted January 19, 2003 Author Share Posted January 19, 2003 Yeah but you can get a gamecube in black which could make it more of a boy type console as well. I agree with you there about not calling it by the year it would seem dated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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