Rumor: "Avatars" are Microsoft's take on Mii's?

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Well, well, well, what have we here? Looks like we're finally getting some real evidence that Microsoft really does have some sort of response to Nintendo's Miis on the way. It's been rumored for some time now and the above shot of the linked flash page seems to portend the end of the rumors. Giving the rumor more credibility is that the information contained in the image, supposedly taken from an online survey, conforms to details recently given to Joystiq by a trusted source. These "Xbox Avatars" certainly look to do everything that Miis do and more.

Taking into account that Microsoft doesn't seem too troubled by the rest of the year, this, along with the rumored "Newton" controller, could possibly be what they're betting the farm on.

source: http://www.xbox360fanboy.com (http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2008/06/15/rumor-avatars-are-microsoft-take-on-miis)

[mcdougall57]

Do you have to use avatars? they look so crummy and those 500 points i got with GTA will of been wasted on my current one.

I just wish Microsoft would come up with its own ideas instead of ripping off Ninty. The wii is simplicity at its best while the xbox is an unfriendly powerhouse mostly for the middle aged, is this Microsoft's way of becoming more friendly?

[Solidsnake3000]

But it would be Funny and nce to see these guys pop up in games.

[ExcruciationX]

LOL, it'd be funny in Halo 3 especially (although it's not possible).

[Shadowblind]

I can't stand when a company rips off another. I can only hope that MS won't make a TOTAL rip ff Ninty...