Microsoft Kills Xbox 540 for 2009
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14 May 2008
Link to this: http://news.spong.com/article/15393
Yesterday's story regarding a the possibility of a slimmed down Xbox (the 540) appearing in 2009, generated by information on TG Daily, is it appears not going to happen.
It seems that Microsoft has contacted Engadget to inform it that, "While we don't normally comment on rumors like this, we can tell you that we have no plans to release a new console in 2009".
As we said yesterday, it's unlikely that Microsoft would confirm such news, as it wishes to keep selling 360s. However, it's refreshing to see any platform holder coming into the public domain with a firm denial (or indeed confirmation). So, points to Microsoft for this.
See Engadget
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Of course, there is the possibility that Microsoft PR didn't actually read the article and just thought rumours had started on a 'next-gen' console!
i can see the board meeting now.... "xbox... xbox.... 360! yeah that makes sense, thats a GREAT name"
still better than just 2....3.....4.... etc though.
why cant all consoles be called the dreamcast
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Posted by Steviepunk
Wouldn't a slimmed down Xbox 360, still actually be a Xbox 360 regardless of what nickname the press want to give it? In the same way that the PStwo is still a PS2Of course, there is the possibility that Microsoft PR didn't actually read the article and just thought rumours had started on a 'next-gen' console!
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Posted by mrAnthony
they named it 360, as calling it xbox 2, would deem it inferior to the ps3. i can see the board meeting now.... "xbox... xbox.... 360! yeah that makes sense, thats a GREAT name"
still better than just 2....3.....4.... etc though.
why cant all consoles be called the dreamcast
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