We can reveal that several of the world’s leading development studios have received the initial specifications for the machine that will become Microsoft’s Xbox 2.
Following on from the news that Rare is already at work on a project for the as yet unnamed next-generation Xbox, several other key firms, including Lionhead, have been consulted on the project.
At present, rumour is suggesting that the machine will again be a high-end PC in a box, featuring a Pentium 4 2GB or higher processor and an in-development GeForce 5 hybrid graphics chip.
It is a fair assumption to make that these development specs will mirror to a greater degree the finalised consumer product, due to launch in late 2004 or early 2005.
As soon as we find out, we’ll let you know.