here are rumors of a slimmer Xbox every time Microsoft shows up at a conference, and we always get mockups or fake videos to “back up” said rumors, but none have looked as convincing as the most recent one from an Italian gaming site. Earlier today, an ad went online on Console Tribe that showed off a new, svelte-looking Xbox 360. What’s more, the recently-removed ad detailed new features of the Xbox, such as a 250GB HDD, built-in WiFi, and compatibility with “Kinect”.
But wait, what the hell is Kinect?
Well as we all know, Project Natal still hasn’t received a final name. And since Microsoft hasn’t mentioned any other peripherals they’re working on that would have to be compatible with the Xbox 360, it’s safe to assume that Kinect is the final name for Project Natal. Below you’ll see the trailer, and you can judge for yourself. By the way, the full translation for the ad is “Presenting the new Xbox 360. A 250GB HDD, built-in WiFi, Compatible with Kinect- Live today. Ready for the technology of tomorrow.” Interesting, but it is real? Voice your opinions in the comments.
UPDATE: Thanks to USA Today, we have confirmation that Kinect is indeed the finalized version of Project Natal. Since this ad went up before USA Today’s post did, I think we can also assume that this new Xbox is the real deal as well. We’ll have more information for you come E3, so make sure you pay attention to our liveblog of Microsoft’s conference tomorrow.
Microsoft Announcing New Xbox 360 Slim at E310, Renaming Natal as Kinect | Ripten Video Game Blog