
"Over the past week, rumors have circulated suggesting that at his final CES keynote address, Microsoft founder Bill Gates would announce major Xbox 360 news. Two popular theories emerged: one suggested the revealing of the Ultimate Xbox 360 (a device with features that likely would put its price tag above $1000), the other was more plausible, suspecting that Microsoft would license 360 technology to manufacturers so that any hardware device could include the ability to play Xbox games. Neither became reality Sunday night.
Gates announced nothing that would excite 360 gamers. Robbie Bach, President of Microsoft's Entertainment & Devices Division, gave 360 geeks one small cheer, announcing that MGM and Disney have agreed to release content on Xbox Live Marketplace.
CES has long been a platform for Microsoft to reveal new and exciting things for the future. This year, at least for gamers, that was not the case. It's possible that February's GDC would be Microsoft's preferred platform for unveiling new hardware or services for Xbox 360."
Bad news for those of you hoping for an upgraded 360. Personally, this is a relief as the prospect of owning a lesser unit is no longer valid. Interesting about MGM and Disney, however--let the speculation begin.
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He didn't debunk anything. o_O
Over $1000.
Microsoft are pullin a sony.
but it aint coming out anyway.
He didn't debunk anything. o_O
Um, the rumors were proven false. So yes, he did. Maybe not explicitly, but implicitly. Who in their right mind would go up and in the middle of a key address say "oh, btw, we aren't gonna give you this awesome powerhouse. sorry"
He didn't debunk anything. o_O
Who in their right mind would go up and in the middle of a key address say "oh, btw, we aren't gonna give you this awesome powerhouse. sorry"
Someone who wants to debunk a rumor?
Bill Gates is too smart a business man to say ANYTHING negative in a big address.
Anyway, this has nothing to do with the topic at hand--360 Ultimate doesn't exist. Discuss.
The absence of evidence is not the evidence of absence?
I think it's very well still possible that something could be announced at GDC, the article even says it's possible.
Its basically.
A Rumor, that were making people excited, and Bill Gates just said, it aint happenin.
Its basically.
A Rumor, that were making people excited, and Bill Gates just said, aint happenin. nothing on the subject
fixed.
Over $1000.
Microsoft are pullin a sony.
You got that one right!