There is no doubt that Microsoft will eventually release another console successor to the Xbox 360, even if the Kinect’s success may have given them a bit more breathing room. It’s safe to assume that the mystery-box is already under development, and while concrete facts may be hard to come across until an official announcement is made, new reports claim that the project already has a name. It is ‘Durango,’ which may or may not be an improvement from the previous name of Xbox 720.
That’s the word from Kotaku, pointing to several sources involved in the console’s development. The name may seem a bit too ridiculous or obscure, but the same could be said for the Kinect (originally Project Natal) so this is just as possible as any other. Whether or not the name is being used internally only, or if Microsoft will follow the example of their motion device by announcing ‘Project Durango’ at E3 2012 is anyone’s guess. The name is certainly somewhat disarming, but likely isn’t what Naughty Dog means when calling the next generation of consoles ‘terrifying.’
This rumor won’t be coming as good news to those behind the project in question, since both Sony and Microsoft are doing everything they can to down-play reports of next-gen development. It’s a bit easier to believe that Sony will be giving their developers a few more years to reach the full potential of the PS3, but at this point Microsoft at least going public with their new system can be expected sooner rather than later. If for no other reason, the release of official specs and hardware will keep expectations realistic, with all the rumors of a system six times more powerful than Xbox 360, or even a touchscreen controller to rival the Vita.
What we do know is that developers like Epic are already setting the bar fairly high for what gamers can hope for from the next generation of consoles. Beyond that, the previous generation leap shows that consumers really have no idea what to expect. Aside from an Xbox logo and apparently an in-production name shared with a sport utility vehicle, everything else is hearsay.
That isn’t to suggest that a console by any other name will be well-received by the public. As Nintendo has learned from the release of the 3DS (it’s really not a DS) a product name can generate serious momentum – the main reason they’re considering renaming the Wii U.
Whenever Microsoft decides to announce anything we’ll keep you updated. What names do you think would work best for the next Xbox?
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Source: Kotaku
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I think Project nXt would fit better…but that’s just me…
Shoulda called it Project Canyonero
Only if the cup holders are big enough.
I hated the 360, bit loved gears and halo…that’s it, but I may check this thing out but I’m positive the ps4 far more advanced and still have better games…just like the current consoles
Ummm…yeah.
Why don’t you just provide us with detailed whitepapers that document the specifications of BOTH the Xbox “720″ and also for the PS4?
Wait… What’s that? You CAN’T? Because they don’t PUBLICLY EXIST?
But…wait a minute. Wouldn’t that mean that you have NO F’ING WAY OF KNOWING – ONE WAY OR THE OTHER?
Congratulations. You’ve reached levels of noobishness that I never thought were attainable. You’re actually trying to start a console war between consoles that DON’T EVEN EXIST YET. Unbelievable…
Sit down and SHUT UP, troll.
I like xbox, but chill. If microsoft is going to release a console before this generation actually ends, sony will have a few years to improve on the 720s concept. So I agree, the ps4 may end up being better.
And what “concept” would that be, exactly?
Your assessment is based on anything BUT objectivity.
You agree on NOTHING.
You would do well to notice the lack of absolutes in Zack’s comment, which render your childish tirade unnecessary and extremely rude. He simply says that “the ps4 may end up being better.” The key word there being “may.”
I recommend that you relax, broaden your thinking a bit, and ease up on the keyboard-jockeying.
Noted.
Then swiftly ignored.
You can’t make ANY accurate or justified statement based on 100% unconfirmed, mythological conjecture.
YOU would do well to avoid defend foolishness with your own.
Who here said that any of this was accurate or confirmed? For all we know, the next X-Box or Playstation could very well be a pair of glasses with screens inside them, or they could be enormous disappointments, if they even will ever exist at all.
This is all total speculation, none of us here are saying that we actually know any facts about these consoles. We are simply saying that there is a possibility of the PS4 being superiour to the X-Box, and vice-versa. Forgive us for having individual thoughts.
From what I’ve garnered from your heated comments, you are simply a whiny, attention-seeking X-Box fanboy who likes to use big words to try to make himself or herself look more intelligent.
“Who here said that any of this was accurate or confirmed?”
His words suggest an idea that would have to be based on some kind of information. (Information that does NOT exist.) It was implied.
Why is this so hard for you to understand?
“We are simply saying that there is a possibility of the PS4 being superiour to the X-Box, and vice-versa.”
Ok. Great. So we DO agree. Then WHY are you questioning it?
“From what I’ve garnered from your heated comments, you are simply a whiny, attention-seeking X-Box fanboy…”
Except that I’m a PC GAMER. I have ZERO concern for which one ends up being better because my gaming rig will still destroy either one. (“Hypocrite!” you say? Don’t be naive. That much is simply a given.)
“…who likes to use big words to try to make himself or herself look more intelligent.”
Why would I need to “try” to make myself look like I’m something that I clearly am? I’m sure that I don’t exactly exude the mentality of someone who is mentally handicapped, after all…
You’re really not very good at this. For having AGREED with me, you sure seemed to put WAY too much thought into trying to reprimand me.
You seem to have a problem with excess density of your cranial matter.
Now if those words are too big for your comfort…let me know. I’ll do what I can to break it down into smaller ones for you. K? But you’ll have to be patient with me… These “big” words are simply a natural part of my vocabulary. I find it difficult to ‘dumb myself down’ like that.
But I’ll try…just for you. Because I know how much it bothers you.
Hm, named after a Dodge. I hope this isn’t a prediction of how reliable the new console will be…
thats awesome just awesome
This is the last generation of console (PS3) I will own. Channeling my hard earned dollars to more serious investments.
That could mean only ONE thing…
PC.
\m/ (^_^) \m/
Anything is better than XBox 720
@Coolio
Agreed, that would be such a stupid name…
They need to call it the Reaper lol
i can barley pronounce that damn word, i would much rather 720 or 1080 or a number than whatever that s*** is. hopefully its just the working name or project name and its changed
What about Xbox 4286.32??
Is that…a STARDATE?
It would translate into April 15, 2327…
…as in the date they’re going to release the next console?
LOL!
Purely by coincidence, lol.