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[Opus Angelorum]

I know people will be disappointed that there won't be an Xbox 'Two' this year, but that is a great thing. It means the Xbox Two could have some seriously good upgrades.

 

[SwordStruck]

Willing to bet that if the slim is really that much smaller then it won't have a disc drive.

 

[SOR5]

Ive said this before, but if Xbox becomes software, then any Windows 10 device can become an Xbox

Xbox *NAME* will be Microsofts dedicated gaming hardware like Surface Pro is their dedicated computing device
Everything else Windows 10 will have access to Xbox Live and games

 

[Banjo-Kazooie]

Mentioned a much closer integration of Xbox/Windows "MS owns the PC gaming platform". I'd imagine this will be MS doubling down on cross platform play, if anything.

He specifically called out Rocket League and said to expect a lot more cross play

They wouldn't just up and change their stance randomly. They must have plans to support the feature a lot

 

[gamz]

The rumors are that the new Surfaces are going to release next spring for Anniversary Update 2. The new Xbox will likely be announced at the same event as the surfaces.

Which what we thought all along.

 

[Voost Kain]

Microsoft would be committing suicide if the Xbox 2 comes out in 2017 and they announce it NOW.

 

[Theorry]

I say this every year. But this E3 is gonna be great haha.

 

[Nirolak]

By the sounds of it, the two smaller devices are just Xbox-branded, but won't actually play Xbox games yeah? For the lunchbox style one, he was talking about the potential for apps. He also said the Chromecast-style device will cost around $100, possibly less, and the larger device will cost around $150 to $175.

Anyway, my stream died while we was talking about E3 and the Xbox message for games, etc.

Way back in the early part of the current gen rumor cycle, Microsoft was rumored to be making an Xbox TV type device of this nature.

I always suspected it was real and just canned, so I could imagine them actually releasing it now.

 

[Future PhaZe]

I know people will be disappointed that there won't be an Xbox 'Two' this year, but that is a great thing. It means the Xbox Two could have some seriously good upgrades.

consider me hyped

the xbox one hardware was a serious misstep, gime that sequel

 

[Hip Hop]

I really don't want this upgraded console to happen.

I do, and I hope both Sony and Microsoft stop having new gens for a while and just upgrade the current consoles in time.

Great for those that wish to upgrade to better fidelity, and for those that are fine with sticking to older hardware while not slashing fanbases/communities and libraries.

 

[Maximilian Kolbe]

40% smaller? how small is that? like compare to PS4 or WiiU?

 

[OnionPowder]

Anybody hoping that the Xbox 2 is anywhere near 10 TFlops is going to be severely disappointed.

 

[Welfare]

All I can say is that there will be Xbox hardware that's 40% smaller than the current one.

This should be the XB1 slim. What would the dimensions of a XB1 be if it were 40% smaller? Large lunchbox sized?

Will there be a handle???

 

[The_Dama]

Is this pure speculation or actual facts?

 

[Falchion]

Oh wow that's big news, need the specs of this.

 

[Asd202]

What kind of price do we expect for 10Tflops console in Spring 2017? Because to me it seems expensive.

 

[Bots are better than you]

New architecture and this rumored performance make it look like more of a "new gen" update compared to PS4K's intermediate hardware update.

Boy, looks like the console makers all go on a different take in terms of console "gens" somehow.

 

[JaggedSac]

Ease of entry, ease of use, couch multiplayer, ...

That isn't going away. You are talking about a console, I was talking about a platform. A console can be a part of a platform.

 

[gamz]

I know people will be disappointed that there won't be an Xbox 'Two' this year, but that is a great thing. It means the Xbox Two could have some seriously good upgrades.

Yep. I have no problem waiting for something substantial.

 

[Real_Madrid]

I know people will be disappointed that there won't be an Xbox 'Two' this year, but that is a great thing. It means the Xbox Two could have some seriously good upgrades.

Isn't that something you can say every year?

 

[Banjo-Kazooie]

I mean, a $100 Roku style device makes perfect sense. They are focused on MAUs and those things scream MAU lol

 

[Bluth54]

Willing to bet that if the slim is really that much smaller then it won't have a disc drive.

Yeah that seems likely.

 

[-Horizon-]

Streaming device...how would that work? Would you need an actual xbox to connect to it first I assume?

 

[Simply Sami]

I know people will be disappointed that there won't be an Xbox 'Two' this year, but that is a great thing. It means the Xbox Two could have some seriously good upgrades.

I'm not.

Wanted to get a Neo, so happy MS are going to release it in 2017.

 

[El_Chino]

Is this pure speculation or actual facts?

Smells of pure speculation.

So I'm taking a lot of this with a huge grain of salt.

 

[GinoFelino]

This should be the XB1 slim. What would the dimensions of a XB1 be if it were 40% smaller? Large lunchbox sized?

Will there be a handle???

Wouldn't 40% smaller make it more like a slightly smaller PS4?

 

[ThoughtsOfSpeaking]

Did I listen to the same podcast as the rest of you?

He said

1) Xbox streaming stick, similar to a Chromecast.
2) Xbox TV similar to a roku/apple TV NOT a XBO slim.
3) Xbox new box, VR enabled, revealed spring 2017, based on new architecture
4) Xbox 1.5, 4k output revealed later this year
5) Xbox interface being worked on as a BPM for PC.

Apart from the Xbox 2 rumour, which he was incredibly flaky on, it sounds utterly disappointing. The XBO on PC is interesting, but honestly was only a matter of time before that happened.

 

[Zombie James]

Ahh, good ol' competition. Next year should be a lot of fun.

 

[GHG]

I really don't want this upgraded console to happen.

It's happening. Better get used to it.

 

[Cake Boss]

Xbox 2 as in a new generation? or basically a Xbox 1.5? a PS4K improvement?

 

[Welfare]

I mean, a $100 reply style device makes perfect sense. They are focused on MAUs and those things scream MAU lol

Shit I'm sure my father will want it for his room and the living room.

Microsoft just sold 2 of those devices if true.

 

[JaggedSac]

Is this pure speculation or actual facts?

The two small boxes and pc Bone UI can be taken as fact. The other stuff is rumor.

 

[vg260]

I know people will be disappointed that there won't be an Xbox 'Two' this year, but that is a great thing. It means the Xbox Two could have some seriously good upgrades.

As long as everything is backward compatible with my Xbox One games and peripherals, I'm good to wait, and will be on board.

 

[ebullientprism]

3.) Microsoft is hoping to go after cord cutters and have more livingroom oriented stuff.

Worked great with the Xbox 1 reveal.

E3 should be a hell of a lot of fun.

 

[Nirolak]

I don't think he was saying the 10 TFLOP thing was real, but that the rest of the rumor was based in reality (that there was a new box coming in 2017 with AMD internals and game compatibility kept in mind).

 

[Kenzodielocke]

Is this Microsofts PlayStation TV ?

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Bout to be the strongest console ever..MS took the L with ps4 and gonna stay far from that embarrasment

 

[mcrommert]

Worked great with the Xbox 1 reveal.

E3 should be a hell of a lot of fun.

Eh its good as a secondary thing

 

[Nirolak]

Did I listen to the same podcast as the rest of you?

He said

1) Xbox streaming stick, similar to a Chromecast
2) Xbox TV similar to a roku/apple TV NOT a XBO slim.
3) Xbox new box, VR enabled, revealed spring 2017, based on new architecture
4) Xbox 1.5, 4k output revealed later this year
5) Xbox interface being worked on as a BPM for PC.

Thanks.

Adding this one to the OP.

 

[Daffy Duck]

Xbox 2 as in a new generation? or basically a Xbox 1.5? a PS4K improvement?

Will b einteresting to see how that's marketed.

Also depending on when they announce it, they can pretty much kill the Xbox One off straight away, because NOONE will buy that console.

 

[singhr1]

Did the Miracast functionality ever update after initial release, considering its probably part of the Chromecast device?

Only feature I really want added to Xbox One

 

[Asd202]

Did I listen to the same podcast as the rest of you?

He said

1) Xbox streaming stick, similar to a Chromecast
2) Xbox TV similar to a roku/apple TV NOT a XBO slim.
3) Xbox new box, VR enabled, revealed spring 2017, based on new architecture
4) Xbox 1.5, 4k output revealed later this year
5) Xbox interface being worked on as a BPM for PC.

Hmm so Xbox 1.5 is just slim and the real upgrade will be that Xbox new box in Spring 2017.

 

[darkinstinct]

Didn't they cease development on that Xbox Mini a year or two ago? Something about that device being confusing to potential buyers. Just checked, was actually two and a half years ago.

 

[gamz]

Smells of pure speculation.

So I'm taking a lot of this with a huge grain of salt.

Nah. Thurrott, Sams, and Warren have great sources. They don't say shit just to say it.

 

[Black Mantis]

I know people will be disappointed that there won't be an Xbox 'Two' this year, but that is a great thing. It means the Xbox Two could have some seriously good upgrades.

Yeah, that's what I'll be waiting to see. I'm not really interested in a slight upgrade over the current X1 I have, might as well use that money for a PS4K.

 

[dancrane212]

I don't think he was saying the 10 TFLOP thing was real, but that the rest of the rumor was based in reality (that there was a new box coming in 2017 with AMD internals and game compatibility kept in mind).

Yes, he specially mentioned that he didn't know what kind of power was in the device.

 

[AmuroChan]

I like the 40% smaller, but will there still be an external power brick?

 

[ethomaz]

2017 is too soon for a new generation I guess but I can't blame MS after all Xbox One fiasco they need to try something new... perhaps a boost option like Neo could be a better option.

The Xbox One Slim looks good... the actual is too big for living room.

Xbox Mini is a meh for me.

And Xbox One UI to PC... well I'm not fan of it too.

 

[FlyingIrishMan]

Does the 10 teraflop rumour really have any merit? It's over 5x that of PS4..

 

[Hip Hop]

hmm, what would Xbox interface for PC mean?