http://news.spong.com/detail/news.asp?prid=8507 That's it, M$ have confirmed the end of Xbox. Brings the question of Xbox 2 backwards compatability into question though. Can't see M$ clearing the shelves of Xbox software on X2 release day, but there will certainly be no new X1s for sale. So it's either buy an X2 to play X1 & 2 games, or M$ are truly gonna fuck everyone over and completely end x1. Seems silly to me. The NES ran for a few years after the SNES was released (and Fmicom is still selling!), and Sony are still selling many, many PSones. But I suppose the Xbox is a different beast entirely, and continuing production or selling a smaller redesigned Xbox wouldn't be financially viable for M$.
Spong is reporting this? I think I'll have to wait for a more reliable source before adding to the conjecture.
while MS stopping production seems liek a stretch, it would be no suprise for them to pull back production because factories will be producing xbox 2 parts or whatever. It's kinda too early for them to speak about killing the xbox now, especially since that kinda keeps people from buying it. There is already a shortage of xboxes...maybe for the reason I mentioned or because of the psu issue...
I agree. I trust Gamespot and IGN. Plus, this seems makes it seem fake We dont even know if the next Xbox system will be called Xbox 360.
well there are other sites and blogs saying it's more spong BS. This is from the "Xbox Live Director or Programming" http://www.majornelson.com/wp/ usually MS people dont comment on rumors, so this must be so blatently wrong that denying to answer it could cost them money.
Yeah, I've heard other sources discuss how there appears to be a shortage of systems, but not going straight to the conclusion that they've stopped production and giving the impression that's a fact. Spong are douche bags.
Spong has always been full of shit, makes me wonder why people go there to take the news seriously and not for a laugh at their BS.
It would be a bit stupid to announce the "death" of Xbox before you've even unveiled the new hardware. I haven't heard anything good about this "Spong" place, so I think I'll wait for an official announcement.
Yup, its a pile of poo. Oh well, sorry guys. Have leart not to trust SpOng, and Xbox-scene should know better than to post it, it seems.
