New reports have said that Microsoft will not be putting a disc drive into the next Xbox. Sources breaking NDA also indicate that it will have an interchangeable solid-state card storage, though it is unknown if it will be proprietary or a standard format such as SD.
The new Xbox is also said to be set for a launch during 2013, although it is still unknown when Microsoft will publicly announce the console. An unveil during E3 2012 is still a possibility.
“Xbox 360 has found new ways to extend its lifecycle like introducing the world to controller-free experiences with Kinect and re-inventing the console with a new dashboard and new entertainment content partnerships,” said Microsoft in a statement. “We are always thinking about what is next for our platform and how to continue to defy the lifecycle convention. Beyond that we do not comment on rumors or speculation.”
Source: MCV
