Microsoft: "We're going to win"

***wraggster*** · February 20th, 2007, 19:23

Microsoft's Shane Kim has reignited the next-gen war of words - revealing that the creator of Xbox 360 has complete faith that it will emerge as the victor of this console generation. Kim, Microsoft's coporate vice president, also insists that 360 won't be buried as swiftly as its predecessor when the dawn of a new next-gen era begins.

According to Kim, Microsoft's honchos "absolutely believe" that Xbox 360 "will win this generation," and that it "is going to have a very long tail". And he isn't talking about giving the much-rumoured black Xbox an eye-catching new design feature.

"If we could have a PS2-like tail, that would be awesome for Xbox 360. I don't think you're going to see the same abrupt move to the next-generation," Kim told gaming website 1UP in a recent interview. Any extension to 360's life will require stronger dedication on Microsoft's behalf than was given to the Xbox, though Kim stresses the swift dumping of Xbox was "a strategic decision" aimed at ensuring Microsoft dominated the next console war.

via gamesradar

**briyan** · February 20th, 2007, 21:46

not until the fat lady sings..

**ICE** · February 21st, 2007, 00:27

they're winning presently but it looks like someone is sneaking up rather quickly...

**BrooksyX** · February 21st, 2007, 06:15

In a perfect world the Xbox 360 and Wii would sell the same amount of consoles. I really love my 360 but I cant wait to get a Wii.

**Uchuu** · February 21st, 2007, 07:23

hm.......i'll have to wait 1-2 years before i can really see who's going to win. Sure the 360 is on top now... but it also had a year headstart. And in the last couple of months, seems like the wii is outselling everything.

**Shadowblind** · February 21st, 2007, 07:26

Dont get arrogant Microsoft. I see a looooong battle against Nintendo coming...wait, wheres Sony?

**briyan** · February 21st, 2007, 14:35

can somebody please explain to me how the wii is supposed to be a next gen console? it's a "gamecube with motion-sensing controls wrapped in a nice box and launched together with an actual next-gen console"

**Shadowblind** · February 21st, 2007, 14:56

Originally Posted by briyan

can somebody please explain to me how the wii is supposed to be a next gen console? it's a "gamecube with motion-sensing controls wrapped in a nice box and launched together with an actual next-gen console"

I guess because of the Wii-Mote and its shiny finish...

**iniquitous_beast** · February 21st, 2007, 15:16

"Next-Generation" is just a term. It applies to the next family of consoles that will soon dominate the market. thus, even if Nintendo had released something weaker than the gamecube, it would still be a next-gen console, simply because it would be THE nintendo console of the next generation.

And don't be so swallowed up by the whole "repackaged gamecube" accusation. The wii is significantly more powerful than the gamecube was. In due time, it will demonstrate that.