Microsoft: Natal isn't the only new hardware coming for Xbox


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From TFA:

We effectively reinvented the Xbox once already when we rewrote the dashboard. It?s not about trying to sell consumers a new piece of hardware at the wrong time, it?s about evolving the platform continuouslAnd we are going to find things, like Natal, that are hardware related to also do that.

He only said they're open to finding other hardware based things like Natal to improve the current XBox. It doesn't mean they'll come or that they already have something elOnly that it's a possibility.

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He only said they're open to finding other hardware based things like Natal to improve the current XBox. It doesn't mean they'll come or that they already have something else. Only that it's a possibility.

Actually, he sounds pretty damn certain that there's other stuff in the pipeline besides Natal, not that its just a possibility.

-Spenser

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Actually, he sounds pretty damn certain that there's other stuff in the pipeline besides Natal, not that its just a possibility.

-Spenser

That's your interpretation, not gonna argue about it.

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I don't have any doubts we'll see MS release something else in maybe 2 years time to extend the life of the 360 more. Hell, none of seen Natal coming along.

We saw things coming out of Research, including some patent apps, that were at least similar to what Natal is doing though. I was surprised by the timing, and excited by the potential, but I'm not shocked that it can be done (maybe shocked that it can be done with a device priced for the consumer market).

They really need to add some USB powered adult entertainment devices to PS3/360. Think of the markets on those 'things'!

Rez (supports four vibrating output devices on 360) and there's a piece of software on Indie (formerly Community Games) that apparently is selling very well whose sole function is to adjust the vibration on another controller (including over the interwebs).

From TFA:

He only said they're open to finding other hardware based things like Natal to improve the current XBox. It doesn't mean they'll come or that they already have something else. Only that it's a possibility.

I agree with Ricardo. They were saying that in the current economic environment, they weren't able to release a new console, so they were going to release a peripheral that contained additional processing capabilities to extend the life of the 360. (Very similar to what has been done in previous generations, for instance the SuperFX, the SEGA VP, and the additional onboard processors on Neo Geo carts, and I guess the 32x is also comparable, although hopefully not that comparable). Nothing there about what's happening two years from now, although presumably (Microsoft being a big company that spends a lot of money on R&D), they're working on other things that may someday make their way into a product. My personal opinion is that Microsoft is going to sit on the 360 until it suffers a dramatic downturn in sales compared to those of the PS3 AND they have reached a rock bottom selling price (like, $129 or something). At that point, they show up at E3 or PAX or whatever, unveil their new hardware, and tell us that it's shipping in five months.

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He only said they're open to finding other hardware based things like Natal to improve the current XBox. It doesn't mean they'll come or that they already have something else. Only that it's a possibility.

Finally the full article (Y)

Xbox boss Don Mattrick said that Natal replaces the need for a next-generation Xbox…

Well, as I said, software is our heart and soul. I’ve been here 21 years and started as a programmer.We effectively reinvented the Xbox once already when we rewrote the dashboard. It’s not about trying to sell consumers a new piece of hardware at the wrong time, it’s about evolving the platform continuously.

And we are going to find things, like Natal, that are hardware related to also do that.

But when Natal is added to 360, which is already an online-enabled powerful box, it starts a new generation of entertainment.

So there we go, we actually have the question now...

What did I say on page 1?

That is saying it's not about trying to offload new hardware, say a new xbox, too early, it's about evolving your current hardware with new hardware like Natal.

The whole point was about discussing how you can evolve your current console without needing new hardware in the sense of a new Xbox. There is no confirmation of further new hardware coming like OXM suggest, only that MS will look for other ways to do what Natal is doing to keep the 360 going as long as possible.

The whole answer was about Natal, even the question was about Natal, it's not confirmation of new hardware. OXM need to watch what they're reporting, especially if they have the interview in front of them.

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^^^Uhh, he still stated they're looking into other hardware like Natal to further extend the 360's life. It's not just about Natal.

I actually don't know why that would come as a surprise to anyone. It seems common sense to think that Microsoft wasn't going to stop with just Natal. They don't seem to be planning on ending the 360's life anytime soon, so it only makes sense that they'd be working on other hardware alongside Natal.

Either way, I'm just glad they're not rushing another console out the door. I've sunk a lot of money into the 360 and I'd like to see it live a long life.

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^^^Uhh, he still stated they're looking into other hardware like Natal to further extend the 360's life. It's not just about Natal.

I actually don't know why that would come as a surprise to anyone. It seems common sense to think that Microsoft wasn't going to stop with just Natal. They don't seem to be planning on ending the 360's life anytime soon, so it only makes sense that they'd be working on other hardware alongside Natal.

-Spenser

Well, as I said, software is our heart and soul. I've been here 21 years and started as a programmer.We effectively reinvented the Xbox once already when we rewrote the dashboard. It's not about trying to sell consumers a new piece of hardware at the wrong time, it's about evolving the platform continuously.

And we are going to find things, like Natal, that are hardware related to also do that.

He is NOT saying they're looking into other hardware, he is saying Natal, a hardware orientated project (NXE is software) is also doing what NXE done to the 360. The word hardware is in there because the first reinvention of the 360 was software based, now it's time for their hardware project.

There is absolutely no confirmation of them looking into further hardware. You cannot write an article headline like

"Microsoft: Natal isn't the only new hardware coming for the Xbox", when MS did not specifically say that, that is my beef, it seems you're getting annoyed because you think I think MS aren't working on other things. Of course they are.

They said in their title "Microsoft: ......". When you do that it usually means MS are confirming/saying whatever follows. Then they finish their article with

Could this mean that Microsoft has another peripheral in the works? It's pure speculation at the moment

Your title doesn't suggest that OXM. Your title suggests MS say they ARE working on new hardware, publicly.

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He is NOT saying they're looking into other hardware, he is saying Natal, a hardware orientated project (NXE is software) is also doing what NXE done to the 360. The word hardware is in there because the first reinvention of the 360 was software based, now it's time for their hardware project.

There is absolutely no confirmation of them looking into further hardware. You cannot write an article headline like

"Microsoft: Natal isn't the only new hardware coming for the Xbox", when MS did not specifically say that, that is my beef, it seems you're getting annoyed because you think I think MS aren't working on other things. Of course they are.

They said in their title "Microsoft: ......". When you do that it usually means MS are confirming/saying whatever follows. Then they finish their article with

Your title doesn't suggest that OXM. Your title suggests MS say they ARE working on new hardware, publicly.

You are wrong. The quote clearly says the are looking into further avenues in regards to the hardware. You are trying to make mountains out of mole hills with regards to the journalism on this one to be frank.

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What did I say on page 1?

You said exactly what the quote was saying.

"It's not about trying to sell consumers a new piece of hardware at the wrong time, it's about evolving the platform continuously. And we are going to find things, like Natal, that are hardware related to also do that."

That is saying it's not about trying to offload new hardware, say a new xbox, too early, it's about evolving your current hardware with new hardware like Natal.

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Okay folks put it this way read into it however you want, there's no need to think the way I see it is any more important than the way you see it, so just leave my rants be and be happy with whatever you see. I was more unimpressed with OXM's poor journalism than anything to do with the article/MS/Natal. I can't stand when gaming sites rip tiny quotes out of a whole interview/question and spin them out of context, it happens all the time.

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For once (and this probably happens once in a lifetime :p) I understand and agree with AB's point.

The way OXM put the title made it seem as MS having new hardware (like Natal) coming when in fact it's just a normal future possibility.

Every console company is looking at new things as we type. Is new hardware coming? Maybe, maybe not.

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What they need to do is push the Surface tech for more games. They had one running Ruse, time for more!

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You guys are funny :p

If RWI had this much passion over semantics.. lol! :p

Its a sound strategy to keep the 360 brand; its big, easily recognizable and continues to grow. With the global markets the way they are, why would you force consumers to ditch a solid platform for another? Easy, you don't, merely refine the experience.

It simply works (RRoD issues aside).

I'm really excited what they have in the pipes. Great time to be a gamer on either PC or Console.

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