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Update: EA Calls Reports Of New Xbox Hardware "100 Percent Not True"

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by Matt Bertz on May 06, 2011 at 03:39 PM
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In response to the Develop story that claims EA is in possession of new Xbox hardware, the publisher didn't mince words. "This story is a total fabrication – 100 percent not true," said EA vice president of communications Jeff Brown.

ORIGINAL STORY:

A Develop Magazine source says Electronic Arts is already working with the next Xbox console, and speculates that Microsoft could steal Nintendo's next-gen console thunder with a surprise announcement at E3.

The source claims that EA has had the new hardware for over a month, and that it's a crude build that's being stored in a PC shell. The speed that Microsoft got this console up and running is rather shocking considering that the company just started hiring new engineers for the project this past March.

While the report is light on hardware specification details, it does say the system will have enhanced support for Kinect. The source believes Microsoft plans to launch the console by the end of next year.

Develop reached out Microsoft and EA, but both declined to comment.

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  • by Friday, May 06, 2011 at 11:08 AM
    Odd. If this is true I can't see myself buying both the Nintendo HD or this new Xbox so soon. Mainly because the rest of this year on into next year there are just too many good games coming out that I want to play! I think that software is more important than hardware right now and it doesn't really make sense for Microsoft to dish out a new console so soon, especially after the sales numbers for the Kinect.
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    by Friday, May 06, 2011 at 11:10 AM
    if this is true... it better have blu ray
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    by Friday, May 06, 2011 at 11:10 AM
    And so it begins...


    I am excited to see this new hardware, but I wonder how they will implement gamerscore and Kinect. I know that seems like 2 odd things to be curious about, but I still wonder. Actually, I also wonder if they will use something like Blu-Ray. Those disks never freaking scratch, you could drop it of a cliff and the cliff would more than likely be damaged,love blu-ray.
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    by Friday, May 06, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    I dont think it would be -that- difficult to get something running so quickly. The key word here is "something". Its a lot easier to just throw something together without a concern for retail price, performance, etc and get a rough idea than to put a prototype together. I'm no expert though.

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    by Friday, May 06, 2011 at 11:11 AM
    I think WOW sums it up. This is big news and really surprising to say the least.
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    by Friday, May 06, 2011 at 11:13 AM
    *sigh* This fits one worst-case scenario possibility. One publisher announces a console. The other, unprepared, panics and puts out an unfinished product. PC shell, you say? Quick turn-around? Sudden announcements? Not good. Take your time, Microsoft. You said you were gonna wait, so wait.
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    by Friday, May 06, 2011 at 11:13 AM
    This "new" console is going to be an enhanced version of the "slim" right? I mean, the Kinect came out with great success just recently and I can't imagine that they would want to split their audience like that so soon right? Anyone want to enlighten me?
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    by Friday, May 06, 2011 at 11:13 AM
    man is this a surprise or what i love the wii and could love the xbox if only the controler was like the ps3 i want the full coverage on the e3 il be waiting gi
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    by Friday, May 06, 2011 at 11:14 AM
    I saw prototypes of the new controller where I used to work. That was late '09.
  • by Friday, May 06, 2011 at 11:16 AM
    I don't care what they do as long as there's Blu-Ray.
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    by Friday, May 06, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    And so it begins! I love console launches.

  • by Friday, May 06, 2011 at 11:18 AM
    Didn't they just release kinect wow I think it's to soon to have new consoles
  • by Friday, May 06, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    I hope it is not coming so soon. I do not want a new system anytime soon. Low on cash, and I want these consoles to go on for another couple years.

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    by Friday, May 06, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    If its a new system I'll be happy, but I'll have to wait like a year or two so that I can buy it. If a can get the money by then.

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    by Friday, May 06, 2011 at 11:25 AM
    I just got my xbox 360 towards the end of last year now I have to buy another xbox in 2012 that is way too soon
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    by Friday, May 06, 2011 at 11:32 AM
    Yeah, the Wii I can understand releasing a new system since there's been no significant updates or improved versions unlike the DS... but as for the Xbox, I just got a Slim maybe two or three months ago, and I'd rather not buy another improved console within the same year.
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    by Friday, May 06, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    shoulda seen this coming with all rumors for new nintendo but i personally don't want a new xbox this soon its not as needed as a new nintendo

  • by Friday, May 06, 2011 at 11:33 AM
    If this is a true next gen leap for Microsoft, and not a half leap, then I am all over this. Good on Microsoft if this is true. However, I really want a full next gen leap here, not a half assed one. I want to be absolutely blown away by what I see. I don't care if I have to wait a year or two to get my hands on it, I just want to be told that they are working on it and that it is coming.
  • by Friday, May 06, 2011 at 11:36 AM
    I can't see myself getting getting the next XBox any time soon unless it is 100% backwards compatible. I'm talking games, controllers, hard drives, the works. I have too much money invested in my current set up, what with hardware and DLC (500 songs purchased for rockband) to warrant packing it up for a newcomer.
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    by Friday, May 06, 2011 at 11:37 AM
    Oh great. More Microsoft shovel ware
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