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XBox Adding HD Tuners Next Year

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the convergence-or-some-crap dept.

iloveCarla writes "Microsoft is partnering with Toshiba to turn the Xbox into a full fledged HTPC. With built-in HD DVD, a larger hard drive, revamped "MCE" interface, and possibly HDTV tuners, the Xbox would be in a better position to compete against the PS3 in the race to serve as the defacto entertainment hub for couch potatoes. According to the article "The new device is expected to be released late in 2008 or at the 2009 CES show in Las Vegas."

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  1. Gee... by shakezula · · Score: 2, Funny

    I sure am glad I rushed out and stood in line to buy the original $460 version, spent another $179 to add an HD-DVD player, and now I get to buy one all over again if I want the extra sexy-ness in a single box version?

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  2. Re:Who cares? by Blahbooboo3 · · Score: 3, Funny

    And you sound like someone who isn't successful enough to own a Z8 and is bitter. lol. :D

  3. Re:This generation... by TeknoHog · · Score: 2, Funny

    Death by SKU-SKU!

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  4. Re:Who cares? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    And you all sound like typical Slashdotters.