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CNN: Microsoft to show Xenon three days ahead of schedule

u_neek said:


It's a guess based on BlimBlim's hinting. Someone listed a few potential "events" coming soon (related to xenon), of which that was one, and BlimBlim said one of these was true. GTA seemed the most likely to me (the others seemed way out there, iirc).

Though I'm honestly not sure how reliable BlimBlim is (no offence to the man, I guess I'm out of the loop as to how he established his credentials here).
 
The story on CNN is several days old. I.e. before Sony announced it was moving its press conference forward.

Nothing to see here, move along.
 
Redbeard said:
So when is this big announcement that will leave everyone in shock, the one Blimblim and someone else were talking about in the crazy E3 prediction thread?
I'm not the one who started hinting about something. For me it was the Square thing we were talking about yesterday. It's far from done, and I certainly would never have hinted at anything I was not sure would happen :)
Ho and for the one thinking it's bad for international journalists who couldn't get to the press event, I don't think anyone ever mentionned it would be a press event :D
 
gofreak said:
Though I'm honestly not sure how reliable BlimBlim is (no offence to the man, I guess I'm out of the loop as to how he established his credentials here).
No offense taken, I sure would doubt "me" if I was in your position ;)
 
gofreak said:
It's a guess based on BlimBlim's hinting. Someone listed a few potential "events" coming soon (related to xenon), of which that was one, and BlimBlim said one of these was true. GTA seemed the most likely to me (the others seemed way out there, iirc).

Though I'm honestly not sure how reliable BlimBlim is (no offence to the man, I guess I'm out of the loop as to how he established his credentials here).


Blimblim might be right on this one - it's definitely not GTA, and it certainly isn't MGS4. (hint)
 
Izzy said:
Blimblim might be right on this one - it's definitely not GTA, and it certainly isn't MGS4. (hint)
I don't even remember that list, do you have a link to this old topic?
 
That's been my hunch for a while, too. New GTAs go to Xbox 2 for the same 6-month (or however long) exclusive deal Sony had this gen. Everyone who seems to have a little inside info keeps talking about a huge announcement. Well, other than Square/Enix exclusivity (which ain't happening) I can't think of anything else that would really qualify as a huge announcement, but I'm probably way off.
 
I don't see any list in this topic, but yes I'm indeed hinting at a big announcement. If it happens, there is a big chance it will be at the TGS as a way to hype the system in japan a few months before release, and of course it's Square related (look at yesterday's topic, it's not a done deal yet). Maybe there is some other big announcement I know nothing about of course.
Phatsaqs: That's another thing MS is trying to get for sure, but I would not call this a *BIG* announcement. Except for fans of the series (great games for sure) of course :)
 
One thing to keep in mind: Final Fantasy XI, Chrono Trigger 3, and new Bushido Blade were all rumoured to be in development for the XBox before they were quitely canned. :)
 
If MS can get Konami the FIFA license then I'd tell them to go for it. Even though making the series single console would suck.
 
Izzy said:
One thing to keep in mind: Final Fantasy XI, Chrono Trigger 3, and new Bushido Blade were all rumoured to be in development for the XBox before they were quitely canned. :)

Highly dubious rumor.
 
I think Square-Enix will likely support PS3 only with a few Revolution titles perhaps.

There's also Square rumors with Microsoft, there certainly were a ton for the XBox.

I doubt Bushido Blade, Chrono Trigger 3, of FFXI for XBox were ever really in development.
 
Bold Prediction:

Microsoft will be #2 next gen. :D




However, they'll be so close to Sony that it'll feel almost neck and neck, especially in Nort America (like SNES vs. Genny)
 
White is like the new "black", lol.

I hope Sony stays with black, especailly the "glossy" black finish they used on the PSP.

Still a white PSTWo for Gran Turismo 4 would've been hawt.
 
The Abominable Snowman said:
I believe the 'Xenon' I've seen indicates the color of White and Blue. BlimBlim can you confirm?
For the main color, I'd say lots of Apple fanatics will say MS stole yet another time from their most beloved company.
 
Probably old but.

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The End said:
It's going to be white with green accents. duh. we've seen that much from ourcolony already.
Pearl white (like a white Ipod) to be precise. And I think (not sure) bits of gray/silver and xbox green.
 
Azih said:
:lol MS and SONY will keep on one upping each other until....

PS3 to be revealed TOMORROW

xbox360 to be shown in FIVE HOURS!

Microsoft is crazy enough to invest into a time machine and show it yesterday.
 
mmmm, that silver (apple ipod-like) metallic casing with green trim would be awesome as heck and it looks as though that's what MS will go with. I hope Sony goes with a sleek, black metallic look with blue trim. Both will look hot as heck.
 
Blimblim said:
Pearl white (like a white Ipod) to be precise. And I think (not sure) bits of gray/silver and xbox green.

What shape will it have? And how os the size compared to the current box?
 
sol5377 said:
mmmm, that silver (apple ipod-like) metallic casing with green trim would be awesome as heck and it looks as though that's what MS will go with. I hope Sony goes with a sleek, black metallic look with blue trim. Both will look hot as heck.

There's a piece of concept art for the PS3 that looks like a stereo component had sex with a PSP. I hope they use that.
 
Duke Nukem Forever rumors, Early Console showings, Square-Enix thinking about Xbox development, etc.

The E3 BS rumor mill has arrived.
 
u_neek said:
What shape will it have? And how os the size compared to the current box?
I don't know the shape, just that it will be more "round". I know they really want to make a device that everyone would be happy to put besides their TV because it looks good.
It should be much smaller than the current Xbox, about the size of the old PS2 I guess.
 
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