When is the New XBox Coming Out?

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The discussion centers around the anticipated release of a new gaming console, speculated to launch by Christmas 2005. There are rumors that the console will not support backwards compatibility with older games due to a switch from Nvidia to a new IBM graphics chip and a change in processor architecture. This decision is attributed to financial considerations, as the company aims to improve profitability after previous losses on hardware sales, despite generating revenue from software. The shift in strategy suggests a focus on maintaining market share similar to their approach with Windows, leading to some consumers expressing reluctance to purchase the new console.
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From what I've read late 2005. I'm assuming by christmas.
 
Possibly a rumor, but I've read that it won't be backwards compatible with older games which doesn't make sense. And it will be using a new IBM graphics chip instead of Nvidia.
 
The_Professional said:
Possibly a rumor, but I've read that it won't be backwards compatible with older games which doesn't make sense. And it will be using a new IBM graphics chip instead of Nvidia.

thats why it won't be backwards compatible. They've switched processor architectures, and video chips.

Basically, they handed decisions over to the accounting department, they got tired of losing money on every box they sold (even if they did make money on software).

They figure they have the market share, so they can adopt the same business model they run with windows--so i sure won't be getting the next xbox. M
 

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