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Reports suggest we're going to have to wait a little longer for the grand unveiling of Microsoft's next-gen monster
13:09 With Bill Gates confirmed as the keynote speaker at the Consumer Electronics Shown in Las Vegas on January 5, everyone was expecting Xbox 2 to make its debut on the night.
Why? Gates chose exactly the same event to unleash the original Xbox on the world in 2001, leading to widespread anticipation that he'd do the same for Xbox 2.
Nonetheless, these rumours have never been confirmed by Microsoft itself. Now the presence of the next-gen console is beginning to look even more in doubt, with internet reports citing Xbox 2 development sources suggesting that the grand unveiling will actually take place in March at the Games Developers Conference in San Francisco.
Both theories have strong foundations. The Bill Gates connection is rock solid, but Microsoft used the GDC last year to show off their XNA development tools, believed to be the basis for Xbox 2's technology. A slightly delayed unveiling may also benefit Microsoft as it strives to get Xbox 2 on shelves before Sony's PS3 and Nintendo's Revolution - why would it show its hand early if it's holding all the aces?
We asked Microsoft to comment on these reports and guess what? "We do not comment on rumour and speculation."
We'll keep our eye on developments and keep you up to date.
Reports suggest we're going to have to wait a little longer for the grand unveiling of Microsoft's next-gen monster
13:09 With Bill Gates confirmed as the keynote speaker at the Consumer Electronics Shown in Las Vegas on January 5, everyone was expecting Xbox 2 to make its debut on the night.
Why? Gates chose exactly the same event to unleash the original Xbox on the world in 2001, leading to widespread anticipation that he'd do the same for Xbox 2.
Nonetheless, these rumours have never been confirmed by Microsoft itself. Now the presence of the next-gen console is beginning to look even more in doubt, with internet reports citing Xbox 2 development sources suggesting that the grand unveiling will actually take place in March at the Games Developers Conference in San Francisco.
Both theories have strong foundations. The Bill Gates connection is rock solid, but Microsoft used the GDC last year to show off their XNA development tools, believed to be the basis for Xbox 2's technology. A slightly delayed unveiling may also benefit Microsoft as it strives to get Xbox 2 on shelves before Sony's PS3 and Nintendo's Revolution - why would it show its hand early if it's holding all the aces?
We asked Microsoft to comment on these reports and guess what? "We do not comment on rumour and speculation."
We'll keep our eye on developments and keep you up to date.