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[Zinix]

Sources familiar with the Microsoft console tell Polygon that Microsoft, while already aware of Sony's launch timing, plans to hold its own announcement this spring, months after Sony's unveiling. A variety of form-factors for Microsoft's new console, we're told, are already being focus tested.

Originally Posted by Polygon:
Both next generation consoles will focus on expanding their reach beyond core gaming to include more entertainment and social aspects, according to our sources. That could include, we're told, a subsidized version of the Xbox that serves as both a gaming platform and a cable box, though agreements with cable companies have yet to be finalized. Last year, The Verge reported that Microsoft was also working on a subsidized low-cost alternative to its next-gen console.

Originally Posted by Polygon:
Brian Crecente
News Editor, Polygon
Rumblings put it at March or April.

http://www.polygon.com/2013/2/1/3940622/ps4-next-xbox-launch-date



It seems like Sony and Microsoft are unveiling their next gen systems earlier than I expected. Any competition is good competition though, I look forward to what MIcrosoft and Sony has to show us!

E3 is definitely going to be something this year, isn't it?

[Tricky Sonic]

Nice, figured with the impending Sony reveal that this would happen. No way Microsoft was going to let them have all the fun.

[Cozmo]

Both next generation consoles will focus on expanding their reach beyond core gaming to include more entertainment and social aspects, according to our sources. That could include, we're told, a subsidized version of the Xbox that serves as both a gaming platform and a cable box, though agreements with cable companies have yet to be finalized. Last year, The Verge reported that Microsoft was also working on a subsidized low-cost alternative to its next-gen console.

way to lead the pack nintendo

[Keviin]

I would LMFAO if both consoles will indeed go the casual route, because their fanboys will be so pissed off.

That being said, I think I'll still buy one of the two if they get more third party support than the Wii U.

[AndyG]

Let's just hope Nintendo can hold their ground. Im sure the price will be a big turn off for many PS3/360 fans once it's announced which probably won't happen to E3 at the earliest

[backudog]

I'll be getting a 720 or whatever they call it,simply coz I enjoyed my experiences with xbox, the 360 and xboxlive, although I'll be keeping a close eye on the ps4 too but 720 is the one for me..... Ah who am I kidding? I'm gonna end up getting both like I did this gen! Lol.

[SoldMyWiiUAndLeftTheForums]

I need to find my warhorn, I can't for the life of me remember where I put it.

[Mewbot]

I would LMFAO if both consoles will indeed go the casual route, because their fanboys will be so pissed off.

That being said, I think I'll still buy one of the two if they get more third party support than the Wii U.

But of course if Sony and Microsoft both did it it wouldn't be casual, it's only casual when Nintendo does it...

[Keviin]

But of course if Sony and Microsoft both did it it wouldn't be casual, it's only casual when Nintendo does it...

Yeah oh well.. There's gotta be some non-naive people.