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Xbox Infinity Confirmed as Name of Microsoft's New Console [ibtimes]

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The Xbox Infinity logo that was leaked on Reddit.

 

Sources related to development of the new Xbox have confirmed to IBTimes UK that the console, which is scheduled to be launched on 21 May, will be called Infinity.

 

The new information follows a supposed leaked image which appeared on Reddit recently, advertising the Xbox Infinity. Prior to that, the new Xbox was labelled either Xbox 720, a natural successor of the name Xbox 360, or Durango, its alleged development codename.

But sources have now revealed the console will be named Infinity and that development kits are already in the hands of studios. However, when contacted for confirmation, Microsoft said it "does not comment on rumour and speculation."

 

Another image which appeared on NeoGaf suggested the next Xbox would be simply called "Xbox" with Microsoft losing any numbers or subtitles, similar to Apple's naming of the latest iPad. However, a user on VG Leaks examined the picture and found the lettering was not in a straight line, implying the logo was not created by Microsoft professionals.

 

Other recent Xbox rumours include speculation that Respawn Games, co-founded by Modern Warfare creators Vince Zampella and Jason West, may be developing a launch title for the new console. There is also the possibility that always-online functionality, which has long been a concern to consumers looking to continue playing second-hand games, may be activated or deactivated at developers' discretion, meaning that some games will always need to be connected to the internet and some will not.

 

 

The new Call of Duty game, Call of Duty: Ghosts will also be available on the Infinity. After the launch of a short teaser trailer, the game is now set to be unveiled in full alongside the new Xbox on 21 May.

 

Though Microsoft has given no official word on a release date, the Infinity is expected to launch in November, 2013, to coincide with the PlayStation 4's release in the US and Asia.

 

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/465267/20130507/xbox-infinity-confirmed-name-new-microsoft-console.htm

Ryzza5 Grand Master

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Deja vu? I'm sure I read this a few days ago? If I did get the link from here it must've been from WMD or engadget, in which case I would've posted it somewhere (probably in the chatbox).

Eudemon Grand Master

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Yeah, what would be even more ironic though is if another RROD fiasco happened. I always thought one of the first things about product naming was NOT to name it something that could easily backfire on you. What's even better is supposedly there will be a contract option for it so how are the ads going to be done?

 

Xbox Infinity - 2 Year Contract.

calster17 Grand Master

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If it's called infinity, in the UK it wont sell at all, only see a one or two a year and people wont know what it is and even a few years after launch people wont have an idea what it is. Even though it's splattered across the side of an F1 car.

 

 

 

Wait....thats the car im on about.

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