Xbox 8

I didn't see any other threads about it, but Microsoft has registered the name "Xbox 8". My guess would it be having to do with the launch of Windows 8 later this year. Then again it could mean virtually nothing and just be another name Microsoft locked up.

But... I've already got an Xbox 360. That's a whole 352 versions ahead of 8...

@believer258 said:

But... I've already got an Xbox 360. That's a whole 352 versions ahead of 8...

So thats why we've been getting nothing but sequels

I don't know which is worse: XBOX 720 or XBOX 8

XBOX 8: THE OCHO

@SomeDeliCook said:

@believer258 said:

But... I've already got an Xbox 360. That's a whole 352 versions ahead of 8...

So thats why we've been getting nothing but sequels

Would you prefer prequels?

Sure, why not?

I hope its a code name for the next xbox, that sound a little bit weird.

@AndrewB said:

@SomeDeliCook said:

@believer258 said:

But... I've already got an Xbox 360. That's a whole 352 versions ahead of 8...

So thats why we've been getting nothing but sequels

Would you prefer prequels?

I'd prefer original ip's. Please dont make me explain the joke

@SomeDeliCook: Awww man. I was again trying to be as obviously sarcastic as possible, but it internet-failed.

More like Xbox h8, amirite?

X8OX

@Jimbo said:

X8OX

God damn it... we're all doomed...

@Jimbo said:

X8OX

My God. You win on all fronts.

"The DirectX Box: The Gritty Reboot" still has my vote, but X8OX is fucking amazing and should be picked up by MS right now.

@AndrewB said:

@SomeDeliCook: Awww man. I was again trying to be as obviously sarcastic as possible, but it internet-failed.

So we double failed?

"The XBOX"

@Jimbo said:

X8OX

If Microsoft doesn't use that branding, or at least snatch up the rights...

Except, how do you say that? If it's just "Xbox," there's market confusion.

@SomeDeliCook said:

@AndrewB said:

@SomeDeliCook: Awww man. I was again trying to be as obviously sarcastic as possible, but it internet-failed.

So we double failed?

Nope, I got your joke! That just means I double-failed in the execution of mine.

@AndrewB said:

@Jimbo said:

X8OX

If Microsoft doesn't use that branding, or at least snatch up the rights...

Except, how do you say that? If it's just "Xbox," there's market confusion.

With what, their own product? Sure, there might be a period of time where everyone would call it "The new Xbox," but after the 360 phases out, everyone will be fine just saying "Xbox."

That's assuming Microsoft does go with this name though. They might just be registering stuff that is possible or interesting to them.

XBOX 2099

@isnipeyoudie said:

@AndrewB said:

@Jimbo said:

X8OX

If Microsoft doesn't use that branding, or at least snatch up the rights...

Except, how do you say that? If it's just "Xbox," there's market confusion.

With what, their own product? Sure, there might be a period of time where everyone would call it "The new Xbox," but after the 360 phases out, everyone will be fine just saying "Xbox."

That's assuming Microsoft does go with this name though. They might just be registering stuff that is possible or interesting to them.

"I bought an Xbox."

"What, that big old black box that plays Halo?"

"No, the new one."

Okay, admittedly that wouldn't last long. Microsoft could totally just call it the "Xbox" again and it would work out, considering the install base of the original console VS the PS2.

@OldGuy said:

"The XBOX"

This is what I want.

The YBox.

@Sweep said:

More like Xbox h8, amirite?

Sweepin' em out of the park today.

@Jimbo said:

X8OX

GR8

I'm of the opinion that the next XBox will run a modified version of Windows 8, possibly Windows RT for ARM if indeed the new system ends up using ARM procs like a few rumors have mentioned.

@Cincaid said:

@Jimbo said:

X8OX

My God. You win on all fronts.

*jumps off a cliff*

:D

Flip that sucker on it's side - Xbox Infinity.

They should take a page from Apple and just call it the New Xbox.

The New X8ox 720 Experience. V2.

Reboot it and call it The Xbox.

I don't see why not. All names sound dumb before you get used to them. Hell Xbox 360 still sounds dumb. What does that even mean?

With Windows 8 hitting soon, calling the new Xbox 'Xbox 8' could make a frightening amount of sense.

The real question is what they do in 6 hardware cycles

Maybe it's a vertically placed infinite symbol, to mislead you into believing it's called Xbox 8.
XBOX INFINITE 

Flip that sucker on it's side - Xbox Infinity.

There is a thing I learn with the show Pretender. Eight sideways is the simbol for infinite.

infinite > 360

So there is a good chance that is the codename of the new Xbox. Probably not the final one because chances are Microsoft will still make field research for the final name.

@joshthebear said:

XBOX 8: THE OCHO

We have a winner. If those two commentators comment on your every xbox action, I am sold on the Xbox 8.

"Ya, he will not be able to see very well Cotton"

@iBePeRFeCT said:

I didn't see any other threads about it, but Microsoft has registered the name "Xbox 8". My guess would it be having to do with the launch of Windows 8 later this year. Then again it could mean virtually nothing and just be another name Microsoft locked up.

Nope, it's for the eighth Xbox. See, the reason Microsoft repeatedly shot down rumours that they're bringing out a new Xbox this year is because they're actually releasing six of them.

@BadSniper52 said:

I hope its a code name for the next xbox, that sound a little bit weird.

It already has a code name, though I can't remember it of the top of my head

XBOX EL OCHO

i'm sure it's just a lock up on using that word.

I would totally buy it if they called it Xbox Ocho.

Damn! Guess it's time to release the PS9..
 
  

I think a reboot is in order. Microsoft may learn from Apple's recent adaptation of that movement with the iPad - and I think it would work out well. However, there is a lot of market research out there that might contradict that kind of thinking. Playstation "4" vs. the "Xbox" will make it sound obsolete in the eyes of consumers.

This may or not be true, as Nintendo hasn't number their systems yet, but we'll see.

@AndrewB: Prequels really are nothing more than sequels when you think about it.

@Jeust said:

There is a thing I learn with the show Pretender. Eight sideways is the simbol for infinite.

infinite > 360

So there is a good chance that is the codename of the new Xbox. Probably not the final one because chances are Microsoft will still make field research for the final name.

What do they do for the generation after that? Because infinity plus or times any other number just equals infinity.

@Adaurin said:

@Jeust said:

There is a thing I learn with the show Pretender. Eight sideways is the simbol for infinite.

infinite > 360

So there is a good chance that is the codename of the new Xbox. Probably not the final one because chances are Microsoft will still make field research for the final name.

What do they do for the generation after that? Because infinity plus or times any other number just equals infinity.

Spoiler:

I've seen rumors that it'll be called Xbox Infinity which isn't bad compared to this.