Microsoft's Bag of Goodies: New IPs, Slim Xbox 360?

GG writes-"Microsoft's planning to reveal a whole bunch of goodies for Xbox 360 loyalists. Here is a brief lowdown on the stuff that Microsoft is planning to reveal by the end of 2008 and early 2009.Microsoft Game Studios: They have at least three new IP's in development (barring Halo) and new developers working on these projects. "

[reincarnated]

ill only buy a 360 if they fix the rrod, if they dont ill just stick to my lovley ps3!=]

[Panthers]

There are a lot of good games on the 360, but after 08, I dont think we will see much more unless they have some awesome announcement soon. PS3 still has a long list of games coming.

[Crazywhitie]

The RROD has been fixed for awhile now..

[Bnet343]

I think the RROD got fixed already. My new 360 already lasted more then a year of constant play. I'm sure it's pretty safe to buy one right now, just keep it well ventilated.

[Bnet343]

We're still in 2008, and I don' think anyone expects big games in Q1 2009 because you'll be too busy playing all the kick ass games of Q4 2008. 2009 will have it's share of games. Forza 3? A real Banjo sequel? New halo games? A new dead or alive game? Dead Rising 2? Don't forget Resident Evil 5, 2009 GOTY!! :D

[Kratos Spartan]

Does Best Buy still have that warranty, you know, just in case? I want a 360. $199 and all those games is just too good to pass up.

[meepmoopmeep]

BestBuy has extended warranties for everything, even socks

[Kratos Spartan]

thanx for shoving it in my face:-D

"even socks" Hilarious. Bubbles

[Strikepackage Bravo]

Best Buy now simply exchanges all bad 360s for new ones from MS, this goes for RROD and any other issue. (IF you have a service plan)

[10000]

Halo halo halo...a better halo...please dont ruin the franchise...

[edhe]

Of course there are plenty games still coming for the ps3, they've been coming since 2005 and not arrived yet.

You don't know about the 360's plans for 2009 because MS focus on the immediate future of releases, not wishful desires years away.

(Alan Wake being the exception)

I just want to know when they release a slim how the hdd will work.

[power of Green]

#1, That comment reminds of some bitter fanboy I use to know.

PANTHERS always jumps the gun with a child-like malice before even doing a smidge of research before opening his mouth assuming he is ignorant of the facts, he may be pushing that bullshit on purpose and knows better.

[Xelai]

Pf course there are more titles coming to the 360, each year Microsoft announces new titles, the difference is in the way Sony and MS do marketing. Sony likes announcing games with loads of time, to begin hype years before. MS focuses on the immediate release schedule, every year is the same story, MS does not have anything for the next year, and suddenly Gears 2 and Banjo out of the blue.

They are in the videogame business, obviously they have more games coming, just different way of doing the announcements.

Come on guys, just relax a bit!

[DJ]

And it's totally off. "Microsoft only announces games within the same calendar year of their release. Right? Right?"

WRONG.

Hell, we're still waiting for Halo Wars, Killer Instinct, Alan Wake, Splinter Cell. But not much else. The reason they've only announced a few exclusive titles a year is because they only have a few exclusive titles. They secured a lot of timed-exclusivity deals with third party developers early on, but most of those titles/franchises are now showing up on PS3 as well.

Microsoft simply doesn't have enough exclusive titles to announce. Most of their titles are also on PC and PS3.

[darkdoom3000]

RROD hasnt been fixed, but it has been improved. last time i heard they decreased the RROD rate to 10%-17% its def a lot better than 33%

[ShinMaster]

No it didn't.

The new "Falcon" chips didn't do shyte. Multiple Xbox 360s still died of RRODs. You were just lucky.

And man, if all 360 is getting in the future is more Halo games, count me out.
Banjo? please.

[maggotmx]

im just waiting for free online man, seriously paying to play just does not go well to me I mean i already payd for the gawdamn game. thas y i hate mmos too. =) imo tho dont hate cuz sum ppl have money comin out their a$$

[Nice]

That they have more than Halo in development...

[Omega4]

If MS announce a 360 slim right before xmas there will be utter chaos!!

It looks like 2009 will also be the year of the 360, launching a year earlier has certainly been a HUGE advantage for MS

[Shane Kim]

Nope, it hasn't.

[Kratos Spartan]

You think there will chaos this Xmas?

"Wait'll they get a load of me"

Bubbles for anyone who can tell what movie that line came from!

-Kratos

[Stryfeno2]

Batman, The Joker (Jack Nicholson) said it.

[Cajun Chicken]

You mean chaos in the way that everyone who bought a 360 since the price drops will be offended that they bought a lesser version once the slim is released?

[MazzingerZ]

MSFT can save a lot of bucks by re-launching the CURRENT model under the name SLIM-X360....they just need to get rid of the power brick.

[LoydX-mas]

Even if they could "slim" the 360, how could they slim the HDD?

MS would have to completely redesign the HDD so it could be as slim.

The only major upgrade that I see happening is using the new Jasper board to reduce the power consumption and then integrate the power brick into one box.

[NanoGeekTech]

What does MS have cooking for 2009?................

I really do not understand why Microsoft is not stirring the pot...to make waves in 09..."A summer blockbuster usually get hype or press a full year before its released"

I cannot think of one game that I know for sure that is coming in 2009 for Xbox360 that has my interest....not one..???

Now my Sony PS3...I can think of an endless sea...of games..media entertainment....and HD digital applications..coming out in the near future and further down the road..that has me happy to be a PS3 owner..

Microsoft big guns are all coming out this year...Fable II, GOW II and Fallout III...why give Sony more momentum into the new year?

The price cut is OK..but your still spending as much as a PS3 if you want the full 360 LIVE experience....

I so believe that MS will debut the Xbox360/Next/720/?.....very..v ery soon...many people are saying why or how....its been 5 years....and Microsoft needs their PS2(Xbox360)....MS wants or needs to have what Nintendo and Sony has.

Sony has the PS3 and Sony PS2 which they are still supporting....and the PSP..

Nintendo had the Gamecube....no longer being supported to my knowledge...Nintendo DS cash cow...Gameboy...and the All Mighty Cash Printing... phenomenal Wii..

Microsoft has only...the Xbox360..they pissed on a few people by the discontinuation of the Xbox...they have no HeadHeld(the Zune do not count)....So why not bring out the Xbox720/Next/?..while the Xbox360 is currently printing money by now(lower production cost and LIVE memberships $49.99 X a few million people= CREAM)

So I think and believe we will start to see more concrete information next year regarding the next Xbox360/720/?......and hints of an arrival.

The video game business is about building hype so your stuff can sell....Microsoft did a great job with Halo..GOW I&II, Fable II...Fallout III..etc...but what about next year..............Why do I have this empty feeling about my 360 in 09.......

[CrazzyMan]

you will need a lot of it..

p.s. this year is the last, when x360 had any chace to effect on ps3 sales.

[aiphanes]

And do not forget Final Fantasy 13...it will be on the PS3 first in Japan...people can always import...The Xbox 360 version is a long ways off...

[N4Flamers]

but here I go defending the 360 in a 360 thread again.

@nanogeek wtf is a headheld, I want one of those systems. You have an empty feeling because your a sony fanboy. I mean do you really think theyre not gonna come out with any games. Freaking idiot, just like this year no one saw Gears2 coming next thing you know its almost here. Personaly I buy games I can play, I dont sit around wishing for games to be here. They have been hinting towards another halo game, halo wars is comming out, and ninja blade what ever the hell that is, and huxley.

Im actually looking forward to multiplat games like RE5, and darksiders (love joe mad)

last thing gow3 game of the year, I can see that infamous not so much it's akin to prototype. To each his own.

[Firstkn1ghT]

Love how sony fans are worried about the 360's 2009 gaming library. I'm sure not. With all the great games coming out in 2008 for the 360 I'll probably definitely be playing them way into 2009.

[RememberThe357]

Just because they are a "Sony fan" doesn't mean they don't have a 360, For instance myself. I want to see the PS3 do well because I want to see more PlayStations in the future. Honestly I don't really care if there is another Xbox. Feel like Sony has been good to gamers and they have a fantastic track record of supporting their hardware. MS screwed early adopters(their core gamers) so that they could get an early start. I thank MS for what they did with online play but I personally don't care if they come out with a new console. If they do, and the hardware is reliable I'd consider picking one up eventually, but I probably wouldn't be too enthusiastic. Call me a fanboy or what ever this weeks word is, but a new console for MS would not blow my socks off.

[MaximusPrime]

it needs biggest noisiest fan to keep the heat down and possibly eliminate the RRoD

[Pain]

so making it slim is no surprise.

lol waits for ~Mini RROd

[nonAsianDroid]

No one can hear you pain.

[GiantEnemyLobster]

Continuing to dominate the playstation 3 in the console race. Sorry Sony, your fail is in another castle go away!

[Kratos Spartan]

Dang that was quick. Bubbles for you sir.

[Stryfeno2]

I'm a big Batman fanatic.

[venum]

I've got a question which deserve a lot of bubble.
Where they gone put their hard drive?
If the xbox 360 is slimer, there have to find a new place for the hard drive.

[trancefreak]

exactly my thoughts.

[thekingofMA]

maybe, since the hard drive will be smaller, MS will allow regular hard drives? or, even a USB flash drive would be cool (note: i know nothing about hard drives so if i make no sense, tell me)

i seriously doubt this however...

[StrikingDmc4]

bublez 4 you and maybe for me ;D

[GiantEnemyLobster]

The harddrive doesn't have to be big at all. Just look at the 80GB Zune, its harddrive literally fits in you're pocket. Unlike the PS3.. LOL

[random6789012345]

goes on top of it if you stand it up straight

[Sena Kobayashi]

New IP'S thats great for the 360 owners . A slimmer 360 would be also appealing to the public . I also would like to see a cool new shooting game something in the vibe of bioschok that'd be kick ass

Lol how can someone disagree with what I said eccept a F!CKING PS3 FANBOY HATING?Dumb ass

im of to another thread with my MAX SPEEED!!!

[rossifranklin]

Yeah, that picture is obviously fake. If the xbox were slimmed the hard drive wouldn't fit on top anymore. They would have to create a slot in the side for it or something.

[Radiodread]

console's these days are soo bulky, cept for like the wii.

[aiphanes]

Show me where the hard drive is gonna go, will it still have the huge power brick? Will it be 45nm for the GPU and CPU? Details, Details....Sony will also counter and bring out a Slim PS3...but what is the point both consoles are really not that bulky...

[skulldrey]

god of war 3 will surely give resident evil 5 a run for its money for game of the year 09.

[sak500]

I'd rather get surprised by unannounced games which would release within 4-6 months of announcement than be disappointed time and again by constant delays of games announced years ago. Ring any bell?

You'd think MS will just sit quiet with just throwing money left right and center on ads, promotions, buying exclusives etc just for 2008 and not have anything planned on for 2009/10? Why would they announce games now for the next year when they have Gears2, L4D, Fable2, BK, Viva etc and newer LIVE dashboard for this year. People wil be busy till Feb atleast even if they only own a 360. They might just wait for things to cool a little before annoucing bigges for 2009.

[TheMART]

Just wait a few weeks, MS is hosting TGS so I bet they'll come with some big announcements!

[zonetrooper5]

Well for 2009, Xbox 360 has a few exclusive titles that we know or may come out:

Alan Wake
Halo Wars
Halo 3 Expansion Pack or whatever it is
Ninja Blade
Splinter Cell Conviction

Thats 5 exclusive games for the 360 in 2009 and I'm pretty sure MS will have some more unless they just happen to give up in the console war lol.

[vhero]

Alan wake will probably never come out

[green]

you forgot to add Star Ocean 4.

[KiddyBrownTurd]

stupid fake rumors

[vhero]

its all BS its stupid to announce b4 christmas as it would kill sales so this is a bonifide piece of crap LIE

[DarkBlood]

well im interested in halo wars does anyoen know when that is going to come out because it would eb kool to play with my cousin who only haves a 360 console

andi would like to get a 360 that is fix but i am considering the arcade model wel lnothing happend to his halo 360 console and it even fell down the stairs once and it still works he had it before christmas of 2007 till now and still going

and i want to know when it goes rrod does that mean the harddrive is broken or just the parts around it?

[Citizen Cook]

For those asking how the HDD's will work...

SIMPLE: The Slimline will come with a 150-200 GB HDD which will be completely different in shape and size to the current HDD's. A TRANSFER cable will come IN THE BOX. Therefore, even if you have an Elite (like me) you will be able to transfer all your data to a larger capacity HDD only smaller in size. With the wiped standard drive (20,60,120) you can keep it as a second console are stick it up on ebay.

Second, there is no RROD anymore on new consoles. It was eliminated last year. Third, the slimline will produce even LESS heat, so stupid droids, how exactly can't it Red ring? Only if you place it too close to a PS3rd... lol

Those things are actually a LOT HOTTER than any 360 ever made. The also cost more to run... 'PS3rd single-handedly killing the globe through global warming. Play warm'

Seems like crazy time to announce a slimline though...
Just before christmas... Why>?
They should do it at E3 next year. Otherwise, they may harm sales for Christmas this year...

P.S - Die droid, DIE!!!

[tomfoolery]

its only a matter of time,
the playstation brand is done,
me thinks.
thank god,
sony needs to stick with tvs,cameras,and such etc,etc.

they have and never had ANY business in console gaming.

They just need to STFU and crawl into the hole the 360 dug for them.

Using MOVIE FORMATS to out do their competition................... ........PURE RUBBISH

]Playstation brand needs a quick death......................... ..period.

And you Asian A#@holes that disagree...................... ...go fvck your little foreigner selves.

tom

[Sanzee]

I'm buying this baby as soon as it hits the market!

[darkdoom3000]

I have no idea why they are screaming SLIM. I would have kept quite, because now ppl know theres a slim, they will probabally wait for it instead of buying one for xmas. but who knows.

[joeynox]

I concur with ^^^^

[Itrguy001]

UMMMMMMMMMM.................. can anyone tell me where the hard drive is going please

[Haiku4Fanboys]

New slim 360
Hopefully there will not be
Red "Oval" Of Death

[GamerscoreWhores]

So where are they going to put all the CPU fans to stop the overheating? I very much doubt this comes to fruition, besides most people will only buy one if their current 360 breaks...