We all know that Microsoft’s Xbox 360 console is due for an upgrade. We suspect its announcement to occur during E3 of 2013 with a launch during that holiday season. There have been plenty of rumors suggesting what the new Xbox will be equipped with. Earlier this morning, there was a leaked a 56-page Microsoft document dated two years ago (August 2010) detailing the company’s plans for their upcoming console and peripherals. Microsoft’s plans for the future Xbox console lies below:
- Xbox 720 – New console offering 6x improved performance, Blu-Ray/1080p output/3D support, and more sensors. The new Xbox is said to have a $299 price-tag and a 10-year lifecycle.
- XTV – Xbox TV will be launched Holiday 2012. Full support won’t be till the Xbox 720 though in 2013. It will work on the Xbox 360, Phone and PC.
- Fortaleza (Kinect 3D Glasses) in 2014 with WiFi for living room; by 2015 it will have a cell radio/4G for use everywhere.
- By 2015 “Xbox experiences served up form the cloud. Instantly on any screen.”
- Xbox 720 Media Hub – “Record TV in the background and serve up to any device in the household.Stream your personal videos, music, photos and more and play them back from any device. Start and play your favorite Xbox games from other devices like phones and PCs with RemoteFX technology…Take your entertainment everywhere. Start on one screen but instantly pause and play it again from any other device makes it best way to enjoy your TV, movies and music when you’re on the go.”
- Kinect v2 Sensor (2013) – Better 3D Play Space (closer, wider, deeper); Improved Voice Rec.; 4 Player tracking; Dedicated Processing; Improved HD.
Wow! Good stuff in the pipeline for Xbox users. Keep an eye for more details.
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