Report: Next Xbox coming before Thanksgiving 2013

by Steve Watts, Nov 30, 2012 8:15am PST

Related Topics – xbox 360, Microsoft, Next Xbox

Assuming we don't all die in fire due to Mayan prophecy, the next Thanksgiving will fall on November 28, 2013. If a new report is to be believed, that means we're less than a year from the launch of Microsoft's next console, which is said to be aiming for the holiday season.

Bloomberg cites familiar parties who declined to be identified. They claim that the next Xbox will be out in time for Thanksgiving sales, but that the company has not yet decided if it will debut the machine at E3 or at its own dedicated event.

We've heard scattered tidbits about the next Xbox, code-named "Durango," including a recent domain that would seem to tie the console to Windows 8. Analysts have been predicting a 2013 launch for the next console, so this news doesn't come as unexpected, but it is one more indication that the next generation is (finally) on its way soon.

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Steve Watts posted a new article, Report: Next Xbox coming before Thanksgiving 2013.

The next Xbox will be out in time for Thanksgiving sales in 2013, according to sources familiar with the launch timeline.

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The next Xbox will be out in time for Thanksgiving sales in 2013, according to sources familiar with the launch timeline. : Shacknews
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  I think people are gonna be shocked with the next gen systems when they realize they likely won't bring m... : f4lln
- That sounds about right I think. : one random winner
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  The 8Box or the X8ox? : master_disaster_17
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    Why an 8? : Firefly1985
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      WP8 W8 XterB8 : excite_mike
      
      Ah. Durr. : Firefly1985
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    my friend and i were talking about this and we settled on "Xbox ∞" because it's an 8 sideways and it's ... : snubble100
    - Yeah that was a rumor a while back. : OmegaRed59
  - SurfBox : Skoal^Fyfan
  - NetflixBox : Derringer
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  Sources for this report include, Bob from down the street, and Larry who worked at gamestop last christma... : SinisterInfant
  - I heard Larry is at the Home Depot now... so... don't go try to get an interview or something. : Gwyndion
- The problem with the next gen hardware is that even though it will be 5x more powerful (or whatever, I ju... : ajvitaly
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  Okay I have to ask why is everyone in the gaming media always commenting on how long this particular gene... : eloader2
  - At how many frames per second does GTA 5 run on consoles? If it's like GTA 4, it'll be so slow that drivi... : code-e255
  - To answer your question, yes. I am ready to pony up for a new generation of consoles. The Xbox 360 wa : Thornfist
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    While I am fine with how games look these days, I am always happy (within reason) to get excited for a new generation. The last one started while I was in college and I am ready to finally have one launch when I have the cash to go all in on it.
    
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    While I am fine with how games look these days, I am always happy (within reason) to get excited for a ne... : Evil Benius
  - I think it's the excitement of something new and promise of more power. Some gamers are expecting not ju... : silverback1138
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    no one is impatient - it's been seven (eight by launch) years. developers DO work in smarter ways to uti... : EvilDolemite
    - This is what I was thinking. The 360 has been out for quite a long time now. Even the PlayStation 1 had... : action wombmate
  - Yep, I am. Game developers always push the envelope and compete harder with new generations. : das_runt
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    People are so impatient from not getting something new that they bought WiiUs. Think about it. : kingdepork
    - We call these people.../cough Stupid. : erebus
  - game developers have been coming up with smarter ways to use the harder for years. It's not magic, at a c... : derelict515
  - I shelled out the money for my console six years ago. That's an eternity in technology time. Yes, I am wi... : Ambient80
  - This generation is dragging on much longer than the previous. I'm not exactly rich, but with all the mone... : Rizob
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    6 year old tech is REALLY showing it's age - I recently went from PS3 / 360 gaming (5 years of it) back t... : Milleh
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      Yeah, to put things in perspective, this was more-or-less a top-end phone when the Xbox 360 was released:... : action wombmate
      
      haha wow, you're right that is old. I really think that many people just don't realize how big of a d... : Milleh
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    Because in a world of 1080p Hi Def TVs its time to get some 60 fps1080p antialiased performance as a base... : johnny rotten
    - Unfortunately that is still unlikely to happen : excite_mike
  - what? economic ramifications? of people going out and buying awesome new shit? Dont get mad because yo... : chilln
  - a lot of us (here on shack) are pc gamers, and since no one develops for pc anymore we need a new generat... : papaskot
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    You single out the gaming media but we, the game consumers, are the ones clamoring for new consoles and i... : DinK
    - Well clearly I am in the major minority regarding the new systems. I guess I'm just not all that excited ... : eloader2
  - Sounds like you need to come to terms with your situation/limitations, financial and otherwise, and stop ... : Tommy Toolbag
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  I'm honestly hoping their build quality is better than the launch X360. I might have to wait 6 month to ... : silverback1138
  - Yeah, I boycotted the 360 this whole generation for that reason (was never going to buy that at launch bu... : one random winner
- I'm not expecting much. I just want all games to be 1080p native @ 60FPS. I'm also expecting built in on... : herradura99
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  Think I'll let my 5 year old get excited about this news. : rtricoche
  - sick burn : derelict515
  - Unfortunately MS new studio logo looks like they only make games for fifteen year old boys. : RuffasBluetain
  - PC gamers benefit. Id say almost every new release is a console port. If theres new consoles, pcs get new... : chilln
- hhahaaha why did this thread make everyone go full retard? lol : virus
- Im glad people here are not all saying yay new system to start with. I for one and not ready for a new on... : HellHasNoFury
- Woot, better looking PC games here I come!! (only good point) : drac01
- yehh... just not so sure i wanna be dippin my bollocks in this.. though i am curious. someone release ... : technotica
- Really interesting to see how this one turns out. I have a Wii U, and prefer to be a single console gamer... : BlobbyPantsJones

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