Elliot Lord

 Expected release date: Between 2012 and 2015, there are different speculations  Specifications: The Xbox 720 specs will be a significant technological leap forward (‘Xbox 720: every rumour about the new Xbox.’)  Windows 8: Microsoft claims that they plan on creating an ecosystem where PCs, tablets, cellphones, and Xbox all work together in harmony. (Xbox 720 Could Run New Windows Operating System)  Cheaper: It will be cheaper than the 360, further enabling Kinect adoption. (Xbox 720 Codenamed 'Loop', to be Cheaper and Smaller than Xbox 360, Rumours Claim)

 Expected release date: Spring 2013 (Taken from Gaming analyst Colin Sebastian believes Sony PS4 will see an earlier release date than Xbox PS4Xbox 720  Superior graphics: ‘the PS4 will use the PowerVR Series 6 graphics card by Imagination Technologies’ (PS4 to Use superior graphics card)  Features: increase in polygons billion/sec, 10x increase in polygonal output. (Playstation 4 – The Story so Far)

 The rumour: Follow up to Wii at E3 in Los Angeles this summer (‘Wii 2? Xbox 720? Those new console rumours in full’ )  Features: all-new controller, which industry sources have indicated is not simply an upgraded Wii Remote, and will even feature a built-in HD screen (Wii 2 has all- new HD controller, out Sources)  What Nintendo have said about the 'Wii 2' so far: ‘’We are of course studying and developing the next console to Wii. However, there is a big difference between studying a product and announcing what it is and when we will release it. (‘Wii 2? Xbox 720? Those new console rumours in full’)

 Advantages of getting rid of discs  Save developers and publishers money  No physical goods costs for game makers  All money would go to developer or publisher  However, could alienate the customer base

 Thinner  Cheaper  Cartridges

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