When is the New XBox Coming Out?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the anticipated release date and specifications of the new Xbox console, including its compatibility with older games and hardware changes. Participants explore various rumors and implications of these changes.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the release date, seeking any available information.
  • Another participant suggests that the new Xbox may be released in late 2005, possibly around Christmas.
  • Some participants express skepticism regarding backwards compatibility with older games, citing a potential switch to a new IBM graphics chip instead of Nvidia as a reason.
  • One participant elaborates that the change in processor architectures and video chips could explain the lack of backwards compatibility, suggesting that financial decisions may have influenced these changes.
  • Another participant indicates a personal decision not to purchase the next Xbox based on these rumored changes and business strategies.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the specifics of the new Xbox's release or its compatibility features, with multiple competing views and uncertainties present throughout the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Some claims are based on rumors, and there are unresolved assumptions regarding the implications of hardware changes on compatibility.

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Any ideas?

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From what I've read late 2005. I'm assuming by christmas.
 
Possibly a rumor, but I've read that it won't be backwards compatible with older games which doesn't make sense. And it will be using a new IBM graphics chip instead of Nvidia.
 
The_Professional said:
Possibly a rumor, but I've read that it won't be backwards compatible with older games which doesn't make sense. And it will be using a new IBM graphics chip instead of Nvidia.

thats why it won't be backwards compatible. They've switched processor architectures, and video chips.

Basically, they handed decisions over to the accounting department, they got tired of losing money on every box they sold (even if they did make money on software).

They figure they have the market share, so they can adopt the same business model they run with windows--so i sure won't be getting the next xbox. M
 

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