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Microsoft planning next console? (UPDATE)
Posted: 08.03.2011 00:47 by JonahFalcon Comments: 21
Microsoft may be working on the next generation of the Xbox, as some Linkedin classified ads have popped up looking to hire some hardware engineers.

UPDATE: Microsoft has issued an official statement that they're "always looking" for new Xbox talent, and have 'nothing else to add'.

"We're always looking for talented people to join the Xbox team and help us to innovate Xbox 360. We don’t have any further comment on this or any other job posting," a Microsoft representative told Strategy Informer.

ORIGINAL: One ad states: The Xbox Console Architecture team is hiring for a Graphics hardware architect position.

The team is responsible for defining and delivering next generation console architectures from conception through implementation.

The responsibilities include architecture analysis, key technology selection, architecture specification, communication and collaboration with extended Microsoft teams and partner companies. The ideal candidate should have a broad background in 3D graphics rendering architectures and algorithms (ideally with gaming applications in mind), 3D software pipelines, and physics..

Another ad: Senior Architect and Performance Engineer in XBOX Console Architecture Group.

Our group is involved in product definition from early evaluation all the way through high volume manufacturing. The main focus of this position is on performance evaluation and modeling. However, involvement in all aspects of product development regularly occurs. We are looking for someone who is flexible, and wants to be involved with various stages of the product life cycle. During different stages of the product life cycle responsibilities will vary.

It makes sense that Microsoft would begin their planning for the Xbox 720 now, since the first ad basically states that it's in conceptual stage, but it's still exciting to hear. Sources at Sony had stated that the PlayStation 4 had been put on the back burner to focus on the NGP.

Comments

By neilmike (SI Core) on Mar 08, 2011
neilmike
hmmm, i think it's about time for next gen II console 'cos the current ones is getting on a bit....yep dying
By JamieSI (SI Core) on Mar 08, 2011
JamieSI
This is probably only at the early stages for now. It'll be sometime before we see another console.
By Revan (SI Elite) on Mar 08, 2011
Revan
Maybe it'll come with a RRoD again! Woohoo!
Oh well, at least I got to play 58 games on my 360 it before it RRoD'ed.
My PS3 also died a few months later. Which happened while I was playing CoD:Crap Ops. I played a total of 72 games on that PS3.
So i guess the quality on Sony's products is about 0.3% better than Micro$cams.
By Eversor (SI Elite) on Mar 08, 2011
Eversor
Finnally. I was wondering when the 720 would be started on. Still it is quite a few years off, about maybe 3. Of course that's an inaccurate guess.
By VHugoSama (SI Core) on Mar 08, 2011
VHugoSama
3 years are you joking...2012 thats my prediction, wait and see!
By Arrecoolast (SI Core) on Mar 08, 2011
Arrecoolast
I hope that Cevat Yerli is right when he believes the new console generation comes in 2012/2013, that would be very good for the gaming world since the current outdated hardware on the ps3 and 360 is holding games back. :/
By JonahFalcon (SI Elite) on Mar 08, 2011
JonahFalcon
No. If the console is in conceptual stage, don't expect it til 2014.
By PowerJack (SI Elite) on Mar 08, 2011
PowerJack
2015 in my eyes.
By hellweed (SI Core Member) on Mar 08, 2011
hellweed
I am sure it will be released atleast one year earlier than ps4.
By herodotus (SI Herodotus) on Mar 08, 2011
herodotus
Actually it's awaiting the stabilisation of the IE7 chip in it's make-up.
By K3Spice (SI Core) on Mar 09, 2011
K3Spice
Finally, now we can move forward with games on the PC. They better engineer the consoles for the future this time. To me when the PS3 and 360 where designed it seemed they were designed for that time period. After all claiming it will run full 1080P but in reality it has to upscale to an extreme. Yea the games back then it would run, not todays. So maybe they should think more.
By Eversor (SI Elite) on Mar 09, 2011
Eversor
@ JonahFalcon. That's just what I said. Some where I read about the 720 and the release date given was in 2014.
By JonahFalcon (SI Elite) on Mar 09, 2011
JonahFalcon
"Microsoft has issued an official statement that they're "always looking" for new Xbox talent, and have 'nothing else to add'."

Nice non-answer, Microsoft. When you talk about creating console hardware "rom conception through implementation", you're talking about a new system.
By PyrettaBlaze (SI Veteran Member) on Mar 09, 2011
PyrettaBlaze
How fun
By Chosen_One (SI Elite) on Mar 09, 2011
Chosen_One
Hey guys U do not forget Natal (Kinect) ?? Cuz that thing was cost much for M$. So the 2014 is starting line for Xbox 720 (3, Ybox, Zbox etc.) )))
By herodotus (SI Herodotus) on Mar 09, 2011
herodotus
Foregt it Chosen_One...it's a passing fad.
By K3Spice (SI Core) on Mar 10, 2011
K3Spice
HEHE the kinect is racist. Its now the only gaming system for neo nazis....
By fltatk (SI Veteran Member) on Mar 11, 2011
fltatk
Kindect is quite good. Kids love it. I love it. Makes computer-geek move again :D
By VHugoSama (SI Core) on Mar 12, 2011
VHugoSama
Horaay for kinect!
By PowerJack (SI Elite) on Mar 12, 2011
PowerJack
Well I dont want to move.
By footballer2020 (I just got here) on Mar 18, 2011
footballer2020
JOHAN SALAZAR:
Xbox 720 with made in radio music player y 6 player gameplay y less power y longer play time y advanced graphics y controllers solar powered....