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[Dlacy13g]

Why would Microsoft make this 10am on a Tuesday.

Whyyyyyyyyyyy

So Europe can watch at a decent time too. Looks like MS wants to make sure its 2 largest territories feel they are equally important.

 

[ultron87]

If they don't talk about 'online required', that will pretty much confirm that it is true.

That isn't how that works.

 

[Proelite]

If they don't talk about 'online required', that will pretty much confirm that it is true.

It is. But not talking about it doesn't mean it is. It is because it is.

 

[TheKayle]

oooooooh finally its happening!

 

[Hawk269]

Predictions:
-They'll show the box. After Major Nelson got snarky over Sony not showing the PS4 box, they kinda have to.
-Backwards compatibility will happen, whether it's a SOC or the rumored XTV add on.
-Always online won't happen for games, there will be a low power feature like the Wii's WiiConnect 24, and always online will be mandatory only for the multimedia streaming/Netflix/Hulu stuff.
-No used game blocking.
-Blu-ray drives, big hard disks and Kinect 2.0 all mandatory.
-Some games will be shown.

Pretty much agree with this. But, you know they will show some big games. Not all of them because they have to have something for E3, but no way do they just talk about specs, show hardware and misc. things and not show some big games at this event. I can even see them showing a bit more and saying "for full showing, see you at E3".

If nothing else, this should be entertaining.

 

[Master_JO]

Somebody Ballmerize or Don this

Where is that from ?

 

[oVerde]

Predictions:
-They'll show the box. After Major Nelson got snarky over Sony not showing the PS4 box, they kinda have to.
-Backwards compatibility will happen, whether it's a SOC or the rumored XTV add on.
-Always online won't happen for games, there will be a low power feature like the Wii's WiiConnect 24, and always online will be mandatory only for the multimedia streaming/Netflix/Hulu stuff.
-No used game blocking.
-Blu-ray drives, big hard disks and Kinect 2.0 all mandatory.
-Some games will be shown.

Sounds they won't show much games as the announcement says they will show it on E3.

(...)
On that day, we’ll share our vision for Xbox, and give you a real taste of the future.
Then, 19-days later at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, we’ll continue the conversation and showcase our full lineup of blockbuster games.

 

[The Living Tribunal]

LOOOL

Did you just make that?

Nah, made it months ago for this thread.

 

[The Omega Man]

Wow Guys I am pretty hyped for this, I am sure Microsoft is going to surprise us all!!

My Guesses:
16GB GDDR5
2 APU's
Not online needed and it will allow to play used games.
COD exclusive is now 6 months!
New Halo 5 debut, better graphics than ever and running at 60 fps!!
Tons of unannounced third party exclusives, including a new exclusive game from Kojima, Square-Enix, Ubisoft.

I can't wait!!! May 21 th can't come soon enough, and I'll be so happy when all my predictions become true!! is it possible to pre-order today? I will go as soon as I finish work.

 

[Katana_Strikes]

They'll defo show the box... however if Sony have a showing or another presser before the MS presser, then Sony will show their console at that. They won't want a cheap poke from MS, because you just know MS will do that.

 

[Jigolo]

Where are all the gifs?

 

[bidguy]

Where is that from ?

supernatural
one of the greatest tv shows ever created. go watch it

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

Where are all the gifs?

I know right.

 

[Proelite]

I agree with this, especially if it's going to be a cable box as well. Those things are big.

It is big because the PSU will definitely be internal and they'll have to be more cautious about heating. I won't be surprised if they put more fans and vents than the thing really needs.

 

[GhaleonEB]

Sounds they won't show much games as the announcement says they will show it on E3.

Seems like a natural two part split. The reveal will be all about the vision for the platform, with a few game highlights. E3 will shift to games and probably a few more services.

 

[Petrichor]

Sounds like they don't plan on showing any games at the initial reveal - poor decision if so.

 

[Sadist]

Let's go

 

[Reiko]

Where is that from ?

Spoiler

Supernatural

 

[tusken77]

Hilarious how the hype train completely makes people forget the rumors we've been hearing.

I don't sense much excitement here. The thread's been a bit of a damp squib, really.

 

[Punkster_NY]

lmao

 

[Hawk269]

Wow Guys I am pretty hyped for this, I am sure Microsoft is going to surprise us all!!

My Guesses:
16GB GDDR5
2 APU's
Not online needed and it will allow to play used games.
COD exclusive is now 6 months!
New Halo 5 debut, better graphics than ever and running at 60 fps!!
Tons of unannounced third party exclusives, including a new exclusive game from Kojima, Square-Enix, Ubisoft.

I can't wait!!! May 21 th can't come soon enough, and I'll be so happy when all my predictions become true!! is it possible to pre-order today? I will go as soon as I finish work.

That would be way to expensive unless MS decides to take some major losses at first, which they can easily afford to do over Sony, but to expect 16gb of GDDR5 is nuts. I say, 12gb of DDR3 is more realistic. This gives them more freedom to allocate a full 8gigs to games and the other 4 to OS/Cable stuff etc.

 

[BurnOutBrighter]

Looking forward to the hype GIFs.

 

[Angelus Errare]

I expect the next XBox to deliver and I expect the salt levels to be Dead Sea worthy. It shall be glorious

 

[Tripp Daily]

KotOR is in the timeline too...

W...W...Wha...What if KotOR 3 is a NeXtbox exclusive game near launch.


(Passes out)

Those old school Splinter Cell screens on the oil rig are nostalgic.

 

[Pillville]

That isn't how that works.

It is how it works when that one topic/rumor caused an online sh*t storm strong enough to get people fired.

 

[ThisWreckage]

It is. But not talking about it doesn't mean it is. It is because it is.

Do you have some inside info or something? And yes, this thing is going to be a behemoth.

 

[Master_JO]

supernatural
one of the greatest tv shows ever created. go watch it

Love SN. Have not watch many episodes thou.

Wanna get rid of me ha?

 

[Proelite]

That would be way to expensive unless MS decides to take some major losses at first, which they can easily afford to do over Sony, but to expect 16gb of GDDR5 is nuts. I say, 12gb of DDR3 is more realistic. This gives them more freedom to allocate a full 8gigs to games and the other 4 to OS/Cable stuff etc.

16 GB of DDR3 is FAR more realistic than 12 GB technically.

with 16 you just clamshell, with 12 you have do some mobo stuff.

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

lmao

 

[GSG Flash]

1PM ET?

Wtf.....

Such a stupid time to hold the event.

 

[NoLootBoxDev]

I expect a new wave of kinect Gifs from the conference.

 

[Raide]

Looking for the Dead Rising Next-Gen reveal. Will be like Day Z but with all the Dead Rising weapon/item building.

 

[Ashler]

Still a month away, damn it!

 

[Bgamer90]

I've been predicting this for months. It's not like Microsoft is suddenly going to go a PS3 route and make online gaming free. Gamers were stupid enough to support the paywall, they were even more stupid to support the paywall after a price increase, and they'll support the paywall after another increase in price next gen.

I predict things based on the company's track record. They made a living off of charging people for nothing.

Wouldn't say they were stupid -- people just felt like it was worth it.

Also, we still don't know anything yet about Xbox Live next gen -- I could honestly see online gaming being free via more ads (for non-gold members).

Overall, I'm expecting many changes for next gen.

 

[MCD]

Wonder if they will reveal Xbox Smartwatch along with it there.

 

[Ainaurdur]

I am morbidly curious to see what becomes true and what does not.

In the best case, Microsoft reveals a system with none of the rumored drawbacks, and shows me many reasons to want the new system. Otherwise I will just be happy to ignore it and continue to put my money elsewhere.

 

[pestul]

Yesssss. Just checked my schedule and I am in fact off that day. Please don't go down GAF.. but I know you will. :/

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

Xbox will be the must have all in one box of the holiday season.

 

[The Elite]

1PM ET?

Wtf.....

Such a stupid time to hold the event.

I have already put aside the days I'm going to take off for E3 so I will have to follow this one from work.

 

[Wolfie5]

Finally. It's about time.

Too bad it wasn't this month instead. Can't wait for the meltdowns

 

[ThisWreckage]

Wouldn't say they were stupid -- people just felt like it was worth it.

Also, we still don't know anything yet about Xbox Live next gen -- I could honestly see online gaming being free via more ads (for non-gold members).

You are out of your fucking mind if you actually believe this.

 

[Dlacy13g]

I expect we will see the box and specs, we will get the run down on some games but I expect a good portion of the reveal to be about the entertainment value proposition it will be bringing. Kinect 2.0 also will get shown and indepth discussion of improvements. I suspect many will get let down by the less focus on games on the 21st but per their message to Polygon about E3 its seems clear that show will be 100% game focused.

http://www.polygon.com/2013/4/24/4261746/microsoft-to-showcase-line-up-of-next-gen-xbox-games-at-e3-on-june-10

 

[Call Me Maybe]

Come on Microsoft. Show me why I should care, come on. Sony made a very strong showing, and I want you to try and win me over. Please don't focus on Kinect/entertainment apps/Xbox Live, and show me the games, please.

 

[Raide]

Cannot wait to see some crazy tech demons shown off.

 

[Mik_Pad]

Finally a next Xbox thread that isn't rumors, too bad is on the middle of the day eill have to see it after work and no trailer

Ohh well can't wait either way.

 

[Dlacy13g]

1PM ET?

Wtf.....

Such a stupid time to hold the event.

US isn't the only territory they want to reveal this too. Europe will appreciate and tune in given it will be 6pm GMT.

 

[2MF]

16 GB of DDR3 is FAR more realistic than 12 GB technically.

with 16 you just clamshell, with 12 you have do some mobo stuff.

12 GB of RAM is quite OK, assuming a triple-channel memory system (like some Intel ones).

 

[TriGen]

Just noticed Keighley says it will be 60 mins.

http://www.gametrailers.com/side-mission/50790/new-xbox-unveil-coming-on-may-21-to-spike-tv-and-gt

 

[Lucent]

This will be fantastic - especially if all the rumors are true

Online all the time! Love that DRM long time!

 

[GoofsterStud]

At this point, I'm expecting a delay.