Microsoft Narrowing Down Xbox Successor's Name?

Last week we got a sneak peak at Nintendo's potential names for its upcoming DS handheld. Now it's time to look at what names Microsoft has in store for the Xbox 2.

Not to be outdone by Nintendo's oddball selection of potential initials for its upcoming DS handheld, Microsoft has reportedly circulated some proposed names for its next game console. A study lately received by a great many gamers and 1UP readers around the web, seeks to gather data on Microsoft's behalf regarding which of several names might be the right one for the next Xbox. Some of the monikers mentioned in the survey as "being considered for the next-generation Xbox" are:

• Xbox 247

• Xbox 360

• Xbox 2

• Xbox E

• Xbox EV

• Xbox FS

• Xbox HD

• Xbox NE