It’s been 5 years since the then new Xbox 360 came on the scene, that was back in 2005. Since that time, gamers, journalists and media insiders alike have been wondering when will Microsoft announce its next console. Will it come on the market in 2012, maybe 2013? No one knew for sure but now, the giant has shed some light on its plans.
While at CES, Microsoft’s David Hufford took some time to talk with Guardian UK, stating that Project Natal, content services and new software upgrades will help prolong the life of the Xbox 360.
“I think it’s important to say that the Xbox 360 is the console of the long future for us,” senior director of product management Hufford said. “There’s no need to launch a new console, because we’re able to give this console new life either with software upgrades or hardware upgrades like Project Natal.”
“The Xbox 360 was designed for a long life, and I don’t even know if we’re at midpoint yet,” he said.
Question is, do you really believe that the current Xbox will be around for five more years? Or is this just PR talk to try and keep its plans under raps? I’m leaning towards the latter.
Yeah come on, I’m pretty sure its at its midpoint by now. So who do you think will be the first to announce their next console? Personally I’m thinking Nintendo.