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Microsoft Hiring For Work On The Next Xbox

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by Phil Kollar on March 07, 2011 at 07:20 PM

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Clearly this generation of consoles is lasting a bit longer than we're used to for various reasons, but we've got to imagine that Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo have at least started to think about what the next generation of video game hardware will look like. Microsoft has posted several job listings strongly hinting toward these suspicions.

The Beyond3D forums discovered the job postings on LinkedIn. The listings are seeking a graphics architect, a senior engineer, and a senior performance architect. All three listings mention "next generation console architectures from conception through implementation," suggesting that Microsoft is still in the early stages of work on the next generation Xbox.

IGN speculates that based on when they began work on the Xbox 360, we'll be waiting until at least 2012 or 2013 before we see the new Xbox in any form.

Microsoft has not yet responded officially about the uncovered job postings, but it's not a huge shock that they're beginning to plan for the future of the Xbox. Here's hoping that whatever they come up with is awesome.

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by Osko12345 Monday, March 07, 2011 at 07:25 PM

Hopefully it will actually work
by SasquatchFelix Monday, March 07, 2011 at 07:27 PM

I think it is almost time, the 360 has just about reached its potential.
by Cru Hunter Monday, March 07, 2011 at 07:28 PM

Awesome. Hopefully, this time around, they're more concerned about making a system that actually lasts more than a couple of months, rather than getting ahead of the competition. Consoles fail, but the opening years were tough on us 360 owners. Thankfully, we had a great library from the start.

Hope it gets only better.

EDIT: and to people looking at these comments, grab your popcorn and drink because the ensuing, pointless flamewars should be reasonably entertaining. Oh, and who's that right below me? Ah, I guess they've already started.
by ArkhamAsylum91 Monday, March 07, 2011 at 07:30 PM

Hopefully it wont melt on the xbox fanboys, HA!
by gippnrock Monday, March 07, 2011 at 07:31 PM

Saving up for it already starting now and thanks to my birthday on March 10 I can fuel my gaming needs for a week or 2 but i might not be able to hold myself for a year
by Dark Lord Kaan (Skullmanic) Monday, March 07, 2011 at 07:31 PM

Just make sure the system is super ready before releasing. No more RRoD kind of thing. Other than that, I'll be waiting for some news.
by Boss Monday, March 07, 2011 at 07:31 PM

Only a matter of time before Sony and Nintendo do the same. I'm interested to see what the next generation of consoles brings to the table.
by BOSS WDS Monday, March 07, 2011 at 07:32 PM

I cant wait to see what they goin to do. I know Microsoft wont let down.
by Round Dragon Monday, March 07, 2011 at 07:36 PM

If this is true, then I hope they don't forget to add Blu-Ray to future 3rd gen. Xbox. One thing we want to know for sure is the price tag.
by kelevra16 Monday, March 07, 2011 at 07:37 PM

I have not yet got my "$299" worth of my PS3, gaming is a pretty expensive past time for the middle class (or lower-middle class) in my area and situation.

But if the Xbox 360 is closely reaching it's potential, then so be it, I welcome innovation for the progression of the gaming culture. I just won't be able to keep up with it.
by Vurtax Monday, March 07, 2011 at 07:38 PM

I'm guessing the next gen console reveal will be 2013 time, and it'll go into effect sometime in 2014. I hope at least, I don't want to buy another console for a while.
by xXSkullMonkeyXx Monday, March 07, 2011 at 07:43 PM

Hope Its Not Till 2014 I Got A Lot Of Games Still To Play On The 360.
by McCola Monday, March 07, 2011 at 07:44 PM

I'm expecting the next Xbox to blow my mind. I'm sure I have nothing to fear.
by Austin Pickett Monday, March 07, 2011 at 07:44 PM

Not wanting another console too much... I have huge back log still, a ton of great games, and I'm happy with the 360. I don't know.
by magiccoffeepot Monday, March 07, 2011 at 07:46 PM

Put some vents on that thing, whatever to fix the RRoD.
by weirdgage Monday, March 07, 2011 at 07:47 PM

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by OriginalClint Monday, March 07, 2011 at 07:48 PM

Here's to hoping that it is superfluous in every way AND has a great line up of original IPs like Sony has going for itself.
by TristanPR77 Monday, March 07, 2011 at 07:48 PM

I am more interested in Sony next console.
by Hawks14 Monday, March 07, 2011 at 07:49 PM

Whatever the next X-box is, it will never be as good as the PS4 or even the next Wii incarnation.
by LeonEscobar Monday, March 07, 2011 at 07:49 PM

Honestly Im cool with 360 till about 2016. The fact of the matter is that alot of studio's are coming up with this new and creative technology that we can have Next-gen Games on Current Gen console. Battlefield 3, Crysis, Rage, Skyrim. Xbox 360, PS3 are two great console Good for A while now.