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Is Project Natal a New Xbox 360 Console? Nope.
pcworld.com - 6/16/2009
Is Project Natal a New Xbox 360 Console? Nope.
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What do you get when you combine the Xbox 360, a motion sensor , and a debatably catchy new moniker like Project Natal? Not much we don't already know, it turns out. Still, that's not stopped at least one game site from speculating about a "second coming" in sternly declarative syntax. ...
Rumor: Xbox Natal is Actually Microsoft's Next Console
1up.com - 6/13/2009
Rumor: Xbox Natal is Actually Microsoft's Next Console
— 1up.com — Earlier this week gaming blog Kotaku quoted Microsoft's Shane Kim as saying that the launch of Natal,... Microsoft's new controller-free motion control technology, would be as ... (more) Rumor: Xbox Natal is Actually Microsoft's Next Console

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eurogamer.net - 6/18/2009
News: Microsoft confirms 512MB X360 Arcade
— eurogamer.net — Update: Now the standard amount. Update: Microsoft has confirmed to Eurogamer that Xbox 360 Arcade models are... now shipping with 512MB of onboard memory as ... (more) News: Microsoft confirms 512MB X360 Arcade

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Microsoft: There Will Be "No New Console" [Xbox 360]
kotaku.com - 6/19/2009
Microsoft: There Will Be "No New Console" [Xbox 360]
— kotaku.com — Today, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer indicated that the company would be releasing a new Xbox 360 in... 2010, one featuring a built-in camera. That seemingly confirmed a new hardware configuration with... (more) Microsoft: There Will Be "No New Console" [Xbox 360]

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CrunchGear:  Rumor Quashed: No new Xbox 360 in 2010

Engadget:  Like weeds: new Natal Xbox rumor shot down, 3D Xbox rumor pops up to take its place

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Rumor Quashed: No new Xbox 360 in 2010
CrunchGear — ... do the right thing for Natal.” So the next time you see nonsense on the internet, do not — I repeat, do NOT — believe it. That is all. All of the heavy lifting for Natal is done inside the camera add-on itself, which would bypass the need for a more powerful console. So don’t list that console on eBay just yet. It’s still got plenty of life left in it. Microsoft sources play down reports of new Xbox in 2010 News [Eurogamer via PC World]

Like weeds: new Natal Xbox rumor shot down, 3D Xbox rumor pops up to take its place
Engadget — ... the next Xbox 360 won't be out in 2010 because Microsoft is going to wait for 3D-capable TVs to become more commonplace and launch a stereoscopic 3D console at that time. It sounds enticing, but given the fact that the Wii has succeeded directly in the face of its next-gen television empowering PS3 and Xbox 360 competition, we can't say it's the most likely of ideas -- if anything, Microsoft will need to have some solid backwards compatibility for us 2D "Take On Me" types. [Via PC World] Read - Microsoft sources play down reports of new Xbox Read ...

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Project Natal rumored to ship with new Xbox console in fall 2010
cogadget.com 6/14/2009 — Whenever there is a new product announcement especially like iPhone, Pre or other popular ones then rumors will start pouring in. This time it is with Xbox and Project Natal. Yes people at 1UP.com are reporting that Microsoft is planning to release updated Xbox 360 console integrated with ...
custom xbox 360 speaks for itself
technabob.com 6/17/2009 — Some folks, when they make something as great looking as this custom Xbox 360 console, they give you the skinny. The rundown, if you will. A list of specs. A retelling of the effort, the hours that went into their craftsmanship. Not this guy. Nope. ...
Microsoft Not to Launch New Xbox 360 in 2010 — Mobilewhack.com
[1] While we all got slightly excited to hear that Microsoft's Project Natal is underway we should postpone whatever excitement we have left for later. And by later we mean not 2010. Microsoft will not release a new Xbox 360 [2] console next year so we can say bye-bye to Project Natal for a ...
Video: Stephen Colbert unveils the Microsoft XXbox — Engadget
Taking aim at Microsoft's recently unveiled Project Natal , Stephen Colbert unveiled a new-new console on The Colbert Report the other night. The XXbox bests Natal's lack of controller by at least one point, lacking a console and games. For about 500 bucks, it sounds like a steal. But you ...
Microsoft responds to Ballmer’s Natal Xbox 360 announcement — CrunchGear
Straight from the horse’s mouth. As the Xbox team stated at E3 two weeks ago, we are not even halfway through the current console generation lifecycle and believe Xbox 360 will be the entertainment center in the home for long into the next decade. Project Natal will be an important part ...
Balmer Confirms Natal Xbox 360 In 2010 [Xbox 360] — Gizmodo
At the Executive's Club of Chicago, Microsoft CEO Steve Balmer let fly in a speech that a new Xbox 360 would be hitting store shelves in 2010. The new device will be equipped with technology that is "really, really, close" to an actuality. The console, which was described as having a "natural ...
Ballmer Confirms Natal Xbox 360 In 2010 [Xbox 360] — Gizmodo
At the Executive's Club of Chicago, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer let fly in a speech that a new Xbox 360 would be hitting store shelves in 2010. The new device will be equipped with technology that is "really, really, close" to an actuality. The console, which was described as having a ...
Natal to launch with new Xbox 360 console? — CrunchGear
Start up the rumor engine, ladies and gentlemen. 1UP.com is reporting that Microsoft’s Project Natal may actually be shipping integrated into a new console next fall. From the sounds of it, though, the console won’t be new as in different but new as in improved slightly. That is, ...
Rumor: Microsoft to Release New, Project Natal-Centric Xbox Hardware Next Fall [Unconfirmed] — Gizmodo
1Up ran a story yesterday that Microsoft is planning to release an updated Xbox console this fall that will focus on Project Natal 's motion-sensing technology. We're not sure we believe it. The rumor states that Microsoft will be debuting a totally new console that will include native Project ...
Rumor: Microsoft to Release New, Project Natal-Centric Xbox Hardware This Fall [Unconfirmed] — Gizmodo
1Up ran a story yesterday that Microsoft is planning to release an updated Xbox console this fall that will focus on Project Natal 's motion-sensing technology. We're not sure we believe it. The rumor states that Microsoft will be debuting a totally new console that will include native Project ...
Project Natal basis for new Xbox console coming Fall 2010? — Engadget
We'd be careful about putting too much stock into an admittedly far off rumor, but the gang at 1UP claim they've heard from those in the know that Microsoft's set to release a new Xbox console in Fall 2010, and that current media darling Project Natal is "the cornerstone" of that evolution. ...
Microsoft to make Project Natal part of new Xbox? — Electronista | The Macintosh News Network
Microsoft's Project Natal could not just be an add-on for the Xbox 360 but the foundation of a new Xbox altogether, according to fresh rumors. Those at 1UP hear that the full body motion controller will be the "cornerstone" of a new console and come...
Ballmer apologizes for letting slip wrong Natal release date — Engadget
Microsoft has already come out and clarified Steve Ballmer's recent statement that Project Natal would be rolling out sometime in 2010 (possibly in the form of a new Xbox console), but it looks like the man himself also felt the need to set the record straight. Speaking with IGN , Ballmer ...
A Few More Details on Sony's Motion Controller [Gaming] — Gizmodo
We couldn't get a word out of Sony regarding their motion controller other than it tracked light in 3D space and would not unseat the Dual Shock as the primary PS3 controller. But Sony recently told developers a bit more. Broken by Kotaku , Sony met with developers to better explain their ...
Rumors: New Xbox 360 mentioned, then debunked by Microsoft — Gadgetell
FROM GAMERTELL - Microsoft CEO Steve Balmer announced that a new Xbox 360 console will be available in 2010 while speaking at the Executive’s Club of Chicago… MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for Gadgetell . | Comment on this Article »
Red Ring of Death Coasters — Gadget Venue
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Activision CEO wants to see PS3 price slashed, worries for Sony's future — DVICE Atom Feed
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Engadget Podcast 151 - 06.19.2009 — Engadget
It's been one hell of a month, hasn't it? New Palm phones, new iPhones, a big Kindle, that Natal thing... LL Cool J. Yes, a lot has happened in the past few weeks, and it's tough to contain all of that activity inside one teensy podcast -- but we've tried. Join Josh, Paul, and Nilay for ...
Microsoft Officially Confirms No New Xbox 360 For 2010 — GadgetReview
The rumor going around this week was whether or not Microsoft was going to release a technically enhanced version of the Xbox 360 to launch alongside Project Natal in 2010. The word is in fact no. Microsoft says that Natal will run just fine on the current hardware and that they ...
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Most people want to be one-of-a-kind, so here's a chance for you to feel significant if but for a moment in your life with the chance to pick up a limited edition Fight Night Round 4 custom Xbox 360 console. Manufactured by Colorware, this prize involves the partnership between Pizza Hut and ...
Activision to drop Sony PS3, PSP support? — CrunchGear
In an interview with The Times Online , Activision CEO Bobby Kotick made it very clear that if Sony does not lower the price of the PS3 then the games publisher will cease support for the console. Stating that ROIC was much, much higher on the Nintendo Wii and Microsoft’s Xbox 360 last year. ...
Microsoft: There will be no new console. My Parents: There will be no divorce. — CrunchGear
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer let one rip last week when he casually mentioned that there would be new 360 hardware in 2010. This news was quickly scrapped when Product Manager Aaron Greenberg said that he was talking about Natal and not new hardware. But doesn’t it make sense? The ...
Microsoft on New Xbox 360: We're "Not Even Halfway" There (PC World) — Yahoo! News: Personal Technology
PC World - Okay, settle down gossipmongers, Microsoft says all this talk about an upgraded Xbox 360 is not only wrong, it's missing the point. There won't be an upgraded Xbox 360 next year, and in fact, we're only halfway through the current console ...
Is Project Natal a New Xbox 360 Console? Nope. (PC World) — Yahoo! News: Personal Technology
PC World - What do you get when you combine the Xbox 360, a motion sensor, and a debatably catchy new moniker like Project Natal? Not much we don't already know, it turns out. Still, that's not stopped at least one game site from speculating about a ...
Microsoft's Ballmer Says Natal-Equipped Xbox 360 Coming 2010? (PC World) — Yahoo! News: Personal Technology
PC World - Microsoft's Steve Ballmer has, according to a few warp-published blogs, revealed that a new version of its Xbox 360 hardware will arrive in 2010 with the company's ballyhooed motion-control Project Natal integrated.