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Xbox Sequel Rumors

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the not-all-that-surprising dept.

no1here writes "PC Format has an article about a supersecret device from Microsoft code-named HomeStation. Supposedly it will be the home entertainment system that Microsoft has always wanted. It will tie into Microsoft's .NET strategy, delivering video-on-demand, high speed internet connection, and communicate wirelessly with portable devices. It might even be able to play Xbox games, along with PC games."

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  1. *cough* monopoly *cough* by cmckay · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    I bet the DOJ is ROFL right now.

    It's like Wynona Rider walking into a jewlery store wearing a trenchcoat and cargo pants... just asking for trouble.

  2. complete with these "features" by Alien54 · · Score: 0, Flamebait
    a webcam so MS can spy on you, and make sure you are not pirating their software.

    Integrate into your home network via the Universal Plug and Play, again to make sure you surrender all possible excess cash into the MS Coffers.

    Set the groundwork for MS World Domination 2.0, by setting up the groundwork for the Microsoft House. How would you like your refridgerator to rat on you to MS?

    Like I have said before. I used to like MS stuff, but now everything they do has me looking at them with increased distrust and scepticism. The technology they propose may be interesting, but they continue to earn my disdain and distrust. I must ask the question, where did they steal it from?

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  3. Re:I thought the Xbox itself was that by geekoid · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    didn't mary have a holy box?

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  4. They could do everything! by krokodil · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    First they monopolized OS market. From this point on they proved that they could do whatever they want, go into any market and win it (using monopoly power). First it was browsers (IE) when PDA (Win CE) than console (XBox) and now home entertaiment. It would not take long for them to start making everything from cars to pet food.

    With such power no company can stop then via fair competition. It is government responsobility to take care of that.

    P.S. If you still in doubt, go to the nearest computer hardware store and try to buy standard keyboard without stupid windows key.