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Xbox 360 Launch to Face Several Hurdles

JamesO writes "Microsoft's J Allard has said that the Xbox 360 will be released in differing versions over the next five years. "It's something we're not ready to announce yet," he said. "I don't think it's a one-size-fits-all [approach] over the next five-year horizon." Relatedly JamesO writes "Microsoft is saying that anywhere up to 40 games could be released for the Xbox 360 during its launch period, but which of those will make or break the console's launch? Pro-G choose their ten most important Xbox 360 launch games. Not the ten best launch games, but the most important for the success of the Xbox 360."

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  1. Backflip by bugmenotus · · Score: 5, Funny

    So it seems Microsoft has done a complete 180 on previous statements? How ironic!

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    1. Re:Backflip by aichpvee · · Score: 5, Funny

      Isn't it actually more like a mac with a graphics card and some half-assed windows emulation software for running original xbox games?

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    2. Re:Backflip by Matthias+Wiesmann · · Score: 5, Funny

      Actually, it will be like an old mac, as the newer ones will be using intel processors. Things are really going in loops.

  2. Version Release Order by SoulMaster · · Score: 5, Funny

    1. XBox 360 95- Way better than the Xbox, but you have to take it apart and rebuild it monthly. Optional "Plus Pack" to add themes.

    2. XBox 360 98- Plug and Play joystics added (sort of). Though it crashed less, its not really that much different than XBox 360 95 but everyone thinks they want it.

    3. XBox 360 CE- This is the portable version, Duh!

    4. XBox 360 98SE- Exactly the same as XBox 360 98, but it costs more, and M$ says it's better so people think they want it more. Also included, a Weezer Video.

    5. XBox 360 ME- This version crashes almost as much as the XBox 360 95, but it has built-in backups for when it corrupts, so you've got that going for you.

    6. XBox 360 XP- Much better than all previous versions, but the EU and SEC will make Microsoft remove the browser, which is full of bugs... The linux community will absolutely hate the XBox 360 XP, even though it really isn't all that bad, if you know how to secure it, which is a serious pain in the ass.

    7. XBox 360 Vista- This version will totally rip-off all other 3rd Generation consoles, and is the whole reason they have the tiered release plan anyway...

  3. Re:Skip TFA by Burning1 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Is it me, or are all of those sequels?

  4. An Idea! by 10Ghz · · Score: 5, Funny

    Instead of offering the console in several different versions, why not let the people customize it by themselves? Want a HD with the console? Buy one and add it in! Want better optical-drive? Replace the one that came with the system with a better one! The user could also add better CPU and more RAM to the system.

    Since these consoles would be more personal than the identical model they have sold in the past, we need a new name for these consoles. I suggest a "Personal Console", or "PC" for short.

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  5. Re:Skip TFA by Burning1 · · Score: 4, Funny

    "Kameo and Ninety-Nine Nights are not sequels."

    Shit. I guess it was me.