New XBOX in 2-3 Years Confirmed???

If Microsoft is indeed shifting developmet to their next gen console already... It would seem that they are quitting this gen a bit early again. Two years seems way too soon... Three years might be about right though.

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Not surprising. But since they are likely just starting on R&D, it'll most likely take 2-3 years to even work on it. So i think we'll all ready for new consoles by 2011-2012. They got Reach coming out next year anyway. So im sure they're not in any rush. I personally am not going to worry about it. MS is actually making money off the 360. Unlike the original Xbox. So being in a hurry to beat the competition isn't nearly as important this time.

Funny how a new Halo game signifies a new Xbox

If Microsoft is indeed shifting developmet to their next gen console already... It would seem that they are quitting this gen a bit early again. Two years seems way too soon... Three years might be about right though.

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It would seem that they are quitting this gen a bit early again..

Sgt_Hale

New consoles rolling our in 2-3 years sound about right to me. I'd say we'd be hearing news about next gen at least by the end of 2011.

Even IF it is in another 2 years, that would be SIX years after 360 launched, which would be typical of most consoles from previous generations. How woule that be "too soon"?

But given the trends of this generation, another 3-4 years seems more likely.

What? The Xbox 360 is going to be 4 years old in 11 days (which means it will have nearly outlived its predecessor) and it's still going strong. Two years from now, it will be going on 6 years, which is average for a console's lifespan. That's as long as the PS2 lasted before Sony brought out the PS3.

Besides, MS has already said that they are going to continue to support the Xbox 360 after its successor arrives so there's really nothing to be worried about.

Even IF it is in another 2 years, that would be SIX years after 360 launched, which would be typical of most consoles from previous generations. How woule that be "too soon"?

But given the trends of this generation, another 3-4 years seems more likely.

AdobeArtist

It wouldn't be too soon at all. Anything past 2012-2013 is complete overkill. 2011-2012 sounds good. (2012 so we get time to play our MP games next year)

Are you really surprised by a new console for 2011 or 2012? I don't think they're "shifting development" either. The original Xbox wasn't profitable where's the 360 has been outta the black since early 2007. Trust, as long as there's a market, there will be support for the 360. I think the PS3 has shown that upgrading is a slow and long process.Shattered007

Uh, this is news? Hasn't the general consensus always been that we'll see the next-gen consoles (excluding the Wii HD rumour that pops up every year) in the 2011-2013 time range?

wow how whould sony counter this when there loosing money with the ps3,any way i still go buy it if it cameout tommorow.

[QUOTE="Shattered007"]Are you really surprised by a new console for 2011 or 2012? I don't think they're "shifting development" either. The original Xbox wasn't profitable where's the 360 has been outta the black since early 2007. Trust, as long as there's a market, there will be support for the 360. I think the PS3 has shown that upgrading is a slow and long process.Sgt_Hale

wow how whould sony counter this when there loosing money with the ps3,any way i still go buy it if it cameout tommorow.

chessik101

[QUOTE="chessik101"]

wow how whould sony counter this when there loosing money with the ps3,any way i still go buy it if it cameout tommorow.

vikingm03

Even IF it is in another 2 years, that would be SIX years after 360 launched, which would be typical of most consoles from previous generations. How woule that be "too soon"?

But given the trends of this generation, another 3-4 years seems more likely.

AdobeArtist

[QUOTE="Sgt_Hale"]

[QUOTE="Shattered007"]Are you really surprised by a new console for 2011 or 2012? I don't think they're "shifting development" either. The original Xbox wasn't profitable where's the 360 has been outta the black since early 2007. Trust, as long as there's a market, there will be support for the 360. I think the PS3 has shown that upgrading is a slow and long process.Shattered007

Well that'd be cool if true... but they stopped support of the xbox when the 360 dropped, so I'm not so sure. We'll see though.

[QUOTE="vikingm03"][QUOTE="chessik101"]

wow how whould sony counter this when there loosing money with the ps3,any way i still go buy it if it cameout tommorow.

chessik101

[QUOTE="AdobeArtist"]

Even IF it is in another 2 years, that would be SIX years after 360 launched, which would be typical of most consoles from previous generations. How woule that be "too soon"?

But given the trends of this generation, another 3-4 years seems more likely.

Sgt_Hale

Nooooooo. 360 launched in Nov 2005. So in just a few days (as pointed out by Game21) 360 reaches its 4 year mark. Hence again, IF the next console debuts in 2 years, that would make it a SIX year cycle for this console.

And I'm still pretty sure, as most others are, that we won't see the Xbox 720 (tentative name of course) for yet another 3-4 years.

[QUOTE="get-ka12"]Wonder what color the ring of death will be next gen. I predict 'blue.'vikingm03

square of orange (hehe)

"I got the OSOD!!!" or BTOD (burgundy triangle of death)

I think we will definately get a reliable machine next time around. 1/3 failure rate and billion dollar warrany = lesson learned.

Sounds just about right. Since they came out first this gen they can take advantage of releasing a new console first again next gen.

[QUOTE="Sgt_Hale"]

If Microsoft is indeed shifting developmet to their next gen console already... It would seem that they are quitting this gen a bit early again. Two years seems way too soon... Three years might be about right though.

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mayceV

Question is, can Sony even afford to make the PS4 in 2-3 years? Highly doubt it, especially when they've now lost $5 Billion in their gaming division.

Anyway, by the time November 2011 or November 2012 comes about, it would be 6-7 years old by then. I think it's the right time to release a brand new console.:) Plus they won't stop supporting the 360, as MS makes more money off of each 360 system being sold & that more games are coming out for it.

august 2011 will be released the Nextbox

Two years feels just about right, though I'll probably wait a year or two anyway. I just bought this 360 and I'll be damned if I don't get the proper mileage.

Two years does not seem to soon. Actually it feels just about right.Couth_

[QUOTE="Couth_"]Two years does not seem to soon. Actually it feels just about right.abuabed

I don't know, in some ways, it feels like this gen has just started.

I mean, there have been good games this gen, but in a way, it kind of feels weak, like it hasn't fulfilled what it should do in order to be ready for another one.

Keep in mind that the consoles of this gen are just now matching the prices of last gen's consoles at launch. These are the prices that the mainstream can afford, so for many people this gen has just started. With all the complaints about console prices and the huge loss of money from Sony and Microsoft to get their hardware out to consumers, what makes you guys think they're in a hurry to start next gen? They'll wait until they're ready, when the technology to make new consoles is cheap enough. If the PS4 released now it would probably cost $900 to consumers, and Sony would probably lose $200 on every console sold. 2-4 gig of RAM, stronger CPU core, stronger GPU, faster motherboard, a more capable cooling system, bigger power supply, possibly motion controller and standard controller... consider the cost of the PS3 now plus all this stuff added to it. It wouldn't be cheap.

[QUOTE="abuabed"][QUOTE="Couth_"]Two years does not seem to soon. Actually it feels just about right.get-ka12

I don't know, in some ways, it feels like this gen has just started.

I mean, there have been good games this gen, but in a way, it kind of feels weak, like it hasn't fulfilled what it should do in order to be ready for another one.

How is that too soon? Did you SEE the new Crytek 3 engine? Why would you NOT what that as soon as possible?

[QUOTE="get-ka12"]

[QUOTE="abuabed"] This. If the new gen starts say 4 years from now that would be too far imo.abuabed

I don't know, in some ways, it feels like this gen has just started.

I mean, there have been good games this gen, but in a way, it kind of feels weak, like it hasn't fulfilled what it should do in order to be ready for another one.

Yeah, I honestly think the lack of Final fantasy and the lack of good Zelda is getting to me.

Without those, it just doesn't feel 'complete.'

stop getting your hopes up there wont be a next gen companieds cant afford it with this crysis were having.

@get-ka12

Yeah, I see your point. It is the same for me, no complete gen without a good FF game. In previous gen we used to play FF at launch but this gen...not very much.

I think of the 3 current consoles, x360 will have the shortest lifespan, so Microsoft will probs be first to jump into the next gen pool. I think 3 years. mhsdrake

X360 has been having the shortest lifespan since this gen started lol rrod most don't even last 2 years but non joking around yeah I agree I do see microsoft folding their cards early like they did last gen I just feel sorry for lemmings who trusted.

[QUOTE="mhsdrake"]I think of the 3 current consoles, x360 will have the shortest lifespan, so Microsoft will probs be first to jump into the next gen pool. I think 3 years. drakecool1

X360 has been having the shortest lifespan since this gen started lol rrod most don't even last 2 years but non joking around yeah I agree I do see microsoft folding their cards early like they did last gen I just feel sorry for lemmings who trusted.

[QUOTE="drakecool1"]

[QUOTE="mhsdrake"]I think of the 3 current consoles, x360 will have the shortest lifespan, so Microsoft will probs be first to jump into the next gen pool. I think 3 years. mhsdrake

X360 has been having the shortest lifespan since this gen started lol rrod most don't even last 2 years but non joking around yeah I agree I do see microsoft folding their cards early like they did last gen I just feel sorry for lemmings who trusted.

They're not dropping support for the 360. Period. Why would they do that when it's making them money & more games are coming out for it? That would be very dumb.

What? The Xbox 360 is going to be 4 years old in 11 days (which means it will have nearly outlived its predecessor) and it's still going strong. Two years from now, it will be going on 6 years, which is average for a console's lifespan. That's as long as the PS2 lasted before Sony brought out the PS3.

Besides, MS has already said that they are going to continue to support the Xbox 360 after its successor arrives so there's really nothing to be worried about.

The_Game21x

[QUOTE="mhsdrake"][QUOTE="drakecool1"]

X360 has been having the shortest lifespan since this gen started lol rrod most don't even last 2 years but non joking around yeah I agree I do see microsoft folding their cards early like they did last gen I just feel sorry for lemmings who trusted.

They're not dropping support for the 360. Period. Why would they do that when it's making them money & more games are coming out for it?

[QUOTE="The_Game21x"]

What? The Xbox 360 is going to be 4 years old in 11 days (which means it will have nearly outlived its predecessor) and it's still going strong. Two years from now, it will be going on 6 years, which is average for a console's lifespan. That's as long as the PS2 lasted before Sony brought out the PS3.

Besides, MS has already said that they are going to continue to support the Xbox 360 after its successor arrives so there's really nothing to be worried about.

Rikusaki

yea but that's sont microsoft on the other hand is not known for supporting it's product.

[QUOTE="abuabed"][QUOTE="Couth_"]Two years does not seem to soon. Actually it feels just about right.get-ka12

I don't know, in some ways, it feels like this gen has just started.

I mean, there have been good games this gen, but in a way, it kind of feels weak, like it hasn't fulfilled what it should do in order to be ready for another one.

new console in 2012 is ok, by then 360 would have been out for like 7-8 years which is almost twice as long as original xbox life