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Subject: WHY! xbox 2 coming out right after halo 2
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Yah, as of now, the screens look ok, but it's not Incredibly awesome (yet) but it has great potential. I'd get it, Just because of the massive online play, with FPS! but, I'll have to wait and see what it turns out to be (for all I know, it might become a really crappy game)

  • 06.22.2004 10:08 AM PDT
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Who cares when they release it? And what does this have to do with Halo 2? Halo 2 is coming out, and you can play it on the xbox. 2005 is NOT a secure release date for XboxNext, Microsoft plans on releaseing XboxNext before PS3 and that is all that is for sure.

  • 06.22.2004 10:08 AM PDT

I'll be on my own side.

meh. it looks good but im not all hyped about it. i have a big wishlist on IGN but Citizen Zero is near the bottom

  • 06.22.2004 10:09 AM PDT

I'll be on my own side.

dude dont tell us about what they PLAN to do.tell us what they ARE gonna do.

  • 06.22.2004 10:10 AM PDT
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If Xbox 2 comes out next year I sure won't be getting one. What will be the point in getting one. It most likely won't be backward compatible which is a turn off for me. It probably won't include a HD which is another turn off. It's like MS is going backwards. I got me an Xbox mainly for the HD because of Custom Soundtrack support and if it doesn't include one in Xbox 2 I won't be getting it. I might as well stick with Nintendo or Sony. It seems MS will lose alot of their advantage next gen and I won't be around to see it sink.

  • 06.22.2004 10:44 AM PDT
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i think they anounced it won't be backwards compadible not sure though

i would like to point out somethink out real fast

i was at my friends house a week or two ago he has a xbox sega genisis and a N64 in the few hours i was over there we played the N64 the intire time the same game it was wcw vs nwo one of my fav games on the n64 now i have a super nintendo it just acured to me that the old systems don't get worse it is just our compairison halo 2 will still be exactly the same when xboxnext comes out it will still be just as good as we know it will be so i guess what i am trying to say is STOP COMPLAINING!!! everything will be fine.

  • 06.22.2004 11:12 AM PDT
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I hope you guys realize that both links stated that Microsoft is shooting for a 2005 christmas time. That means that there's atleast a year and a half left. (after christmas will be 2006..)

  • 06.22.2004 11:17 AM PDT
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Xbox 2 will be a failure; Microsoft is trying to force the gaming industry into the next generation, but it doesn't command the market required to be able to do so.

  • 06.22.2004 11:18 AM PDT
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When it comes to game magazines, I don't depend on gaming news until after it is released. I can't even depend on toy stores and game stores and other websites for Halo 2's release dates. Why should I believe IGN for the release of XBox Next when Microsoft didn't even say anything about it? MS said that they are improving the graphics/AI capatibilty. Before I knew Halo 2's release date, every store I went to told me different things. Why should I believe someone that does not have ties to Microsoft, or Bungie? I couldn't even get decent info from them about anything.

  • 06.22.2004 11:24 AM PDT
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You can probably play all xbox games on xbox 2. Still halos not all about the graphics its about the gameplay.

  • 06.22.2004 1:48 PM PDT
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Trust me when we see the games that come out on the systems we will buy them and if like in 3yrs halo 3 comes out you know you will buy 1

  • 06.22.2004 2:01 PM PDT

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Posted by: AHaloPlayer
Xbox 2 will be a failure; Microsoft is trying to force the gaming industry into the next generation, but it doesn't command the market required to be able to do so.


thats your opinion,which means absolutely nothing

  • 06.22.2004 2:06 PM PDT
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Alright, let's clear a few things up.

First; as most have argued, Microsoft is shooting for a Q4 2005 release. This is a tentative release date, as very little is rock-solid in the game industry (as far as dates). This date is as confirmed as that psychics 7/10 score for Halo 2.

Second, IGN is only reporting on a rumor from another site -- a rumor . All info on the 'Xbox Next' is speculative at this point and will continue to be until there is an official word from Microsoft. Now, the reason Microsoft is having such a hard time with the addition of backwards compatibility is because, Xbox uses Nvidia video cards. Microsoft and Nvidia essentially had a falling-out during discussions for 'Xbox Next.' ATI has recently signed on to be the new Xbox's video card provider. So, for Xbox Next to be able to play original Xbox games, there would have to be some kind of legal agreement between Nvidia and Microsoft, in the form of ... tons of money. It really just depends on how much money Microsoft is willing to spend on backwards compatibility.

Third, I've never owned a Playstation of any kind and I guess one could argue I’m an “Xbox purist.” While I'm not necessarily proud of that, it's the truth. So, that being said, I hate to admit it, but based on recent specs between the two consoles, Microsoft seems to be selling Xbox Next short. The original Xbox was a huge step in the right direction for consoles with the inclusion of a hard drive, network play, etc. And now Microsoft is taking those things out? I fear the release will be rushed and Xbox Next will be another Dreamast only instead of the PS2, Xbox Next will be released under the enormous, ominous eclipse of the PS3. Again, just speculation.

In the end, Halo will always be Halo regardless of what consoles are released. If one cannot keep themselves from splurging and playing new games simply because they're new, then that's their own problem. All the truly great games withstand the test of time; I'm quite certain Halo and Halo 2 are up to the task.

  • 06.22.2004 2:17 PM PDT
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Heres something that holds up your ideas for everyone favouring that realease read here
http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/6152/Xbox-2-Backward-Compatibil ity-Rumors-Debunked

  • 06.22.2004 2:25 PM PDT

Horrible place to get your info. This was released straight from Microsoft today because kids who jump to conclusion, such as yourself, are going to get rumors going that are nothing but that, rumors:)

  • 06.22.2004 2:26 PM PDT
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If the Xbox came out sooner than Halo 2. Halo 2 would be released for Xbox anyway cause Bungie started making Halo 2 before Microsoft started thinking of Xbox 2... It's that simple...

  • 06.22.2004 2:27 PM PDT
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The Master Chief emerged from his code. After seeing his dynamically lit realtime shadow, he went back for 9 more months of development.


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Not having a HD does not mean there will not be internal storage. MS has signed a deal with an Isreali flash card maker. This company makes military grade flash cards with up to 40 Gigs storage. HD are expensive to manufacture flash cards are cheaper.

Also MS has bought the company that makes virtual PC which lets you emulate windows programs on a Mac. This company could be used to write programs to emulate the orginal Xbox games.

As for networking MS is working on putting built in wireless technology instead of the traditional wire based ethernet cards.

[color="violet"]All speculation no facts here in my post[/color]

[Edited on 6/22/2004 2:32:45 PM]

  • 06.22.2004 2:28 PM PDT

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why the hell would they make it not compatible with Halo 2? Microsoft's games section and Xbox's future rests with that game,so why would they not put it on a better comsole??

  • 06.22.2004 2:30 PM PDT

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Hedwig,no offense but if you dont provide a link to this, i dont think anyone will believe you.

[Edited on 6/22/2004 2:31:20 PM]

  • 06.22.2004 2:31 PM PDT
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Posted by: Eagle 117
Horrible place to get your info. This was released straight from Microsoft today because kids who jump to conclusion, such as yourself, are going to get rumors going that are nothing but that, rumors:)


Who exactly was that intended for?

  • 06.22.2004 2:32 PM PDT
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Hedwig,no offense but if you dont provide a link to this, i dont think anyone will believe you.

Its ok my information is based on even older rumours. Doubt I could find the links and if I did it is still rumour so who cares.

My main point was that even if it does not have a HD that does not mean it won't have internal storage. Which would act in the same manner as a HD.

  • 06.22.2004 2:35 PM PDT
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Posted by: Eagle 117
Horrible place to get your info. This was released straight from Microsoft today because kids who jump to conclusion, such as yourself, are going to get rumors going that are nothing but that, rumors:)


Also that IGN a week ago made up some BS about a GBA Halo. I rarely rely on IGN for my news it's all specualative because they try and get the first story. I also disagree with the post about how the Xbox 2 will fail I think Microsoft hands down won when it came to making products for the consumer and I doubt M$ has or will ever settle for second place.

  • 06.22.2004 2:36 PM PDT

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Does any1 have a pic or link that shows the Xbox 2 and I heard it isn't going to have a Harddrive like Xbox that will suck so we need to buy Memory cards like lame Sony (PS2) and I need to start saving like I did for Xbox and can u play Xbox games on Xbox 2? And how much will it cost? Some please let us all know thanks.

  • 06.22.2004 2:37 PM PDT
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Posted by: Hedwig
Not having a HD does not mean there will not be internal storage. MS has signed a deal with an Isreali flash card maker. This company makes military grade flash cards with up to 40 Gigs storage. HD are expensive to manufacture flash cards are cheaper.

Also MS has bought the company that makes virtual PC which lets you emulate windows programs on a Mac. This company could be used to write programs to emulate the orginal Xbox games.

As for networking MS is working on putting built in wireless technology instead of the traditional wire based ethernet cards.

[color="violet"]All speculation no facts here in my post[/color]


I'm well aware of the flash cards and storage; however, I didn't realize they could potentially hold up to 40 gigs - thanks for the insight.

As far as the emulation of original Xbox games, I'm also quite familiar with this possibility and with the company's recent purchase. Regardless, there would still have to be some sort of legal agreement reached between Nvidia and Microsoft.

My comment about the networking wasn't meant to imply that this feature wouldn't be in Xbox Next, though I understand how it could have been easily misunderstood.

  • 06.22.2004 2:38 PM PDT
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dont belive it till you see it for your own eyes, and I mean xbox next in stores like nov-dec 05 when you see that then belive it but even if they wanna launch then it probably wont

  • 06.22.2004 2:39 PM PDT

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