The making and breaking of Xbox 360 Rumors
The Xbox 360 can be compared to the Da Vinci Code Movie before it came out. It had a LOT of rumors and hype surrounding it. Most people in the gaming industry kept on giving us teasers and “possibilities” regarding the green and mean machine. Most of these rumors are still, well nothing more than rumors (yet), but let’s try and see if we can crack the code of their ‘legit’-ness.
Microsoft unveiled the HD-DVD drive for their console last E3 as an answer to Sony‘s Bluray-equipped PS3. Initial speculations say that the drive would probably jack up the Xbox 360 price to around a gigantic $600 (right around PS3’s launching price–yikes!). However, words are now circulating that the price would be $200 (but then gain, that’s only for the drive). Digitimes supported our old post by telling everyone that “…HD-DVD drives for its Xbox 360 at a retail price of US$200…” Let’s hope it stays that way. Mystery #1: Solid but not concrete.
There’s also talk going around regarding the 1080p cable support for 360 producing digital picture-like graphics and scenes; again as a counter to the hardware power of PS3. Hopefully, Microsoft changed their views regarding this “impossibility” of 1080p working with any game. Mystery #2: Very Unlikely.
There’s also some mentions about a second controller “aimed” for the First Person Shooters out there. Right analog sticks for a better headshot, we say. Unfortunately there was no mention of any kind of new FPS-related controller in the making during the Microsoft Gamefest developers’ conference. Let’s see if this one pushes through. Mystery #4: Highly unlikely.
When the Da Vinci Code went to theatre release it was received warmly. However, it all died down as the film didn’t measure up to people’s (high) expectations. Let’s pray that the Xbox 360 does better when its reinforcements gets released. We’ll give you more information as we get them.
…and the rumor wheel rolls on.
Via GameSpot
The Xbox 360 can be compared to the Da Vinci Code Movie before it came out. It had a LOT of rumors and hype surrounding it. Most people in the gaming industry kept on giving us teasers and “possibilities” regarding the green and mean machine. Most of these rumors are still, well nothing more than rumors (yet), but let’s try and see if we can crack the code of their ‘legit’-ness.
Microsoft unveiled the HD-DVD drive for their console last E3 as an answer to Sony‘s Bluray-equipped PS3. Initial speculations say that the drive would probably jack up the Xbox 360 price to around a gigantic $600 (right around PS3’s launching price–yikes!). However, words are now circulating that the price would be $200 (but then gain, that’s only for the drive). Digitimes supported our old post by telling everyone that “…HD-DVD drives for its Xbox 360 at a retail price of US$200…” Let’s hope it stays that way. Mystery #1: Solid but not concrete.
There’s also talk going around regarding the 1080p cable support for 360 producing digital picture-like graphics and scenes; again as a counter to the hardware power of PS3. Hopefully, Microsoft changed their views regarding this “impossibility” of 1080p working with any game. Mystery #2: Very Unlikely.
There’s also some mentions about a second controller “aimed” for the First Person Shooters out there. Right analog sticks for a better headshot, we say. Unfortunately there was no mention of any kind of new FPS-related controller in the making during the Microsoft Gamefest developers’ conference. Let’s see if this one pushes through. Mystery #4: Highly unlikely.
When the Da Vinci Code went to theatre release it was received warmly. However, it all died down as the film didn’t measure up to people’s (high) expectations. Let’s pray that the Xbox 360 does better when its reinforcements gets released. We’ll give you more information as we get them.
…and the rumor wheel rolls on.
Via GameSpot
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