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Just a little while ago we confirmed that Project Natal was en route and on schedule for a holiday season release. Actually Steve Ballmer did all the confirming for us but he also mentioned that a new Xbox 360 might be in the works. At the time we assumed that Microsoft is looking to make a slimmer version of its current console, just like Sony did with its PlayStation3 Slim.

Right now we know that Project Natal will work together with any of the current Xbox 360 models so we won’t really need a new one. Microsoft confirmed that one too many times and I doubt they will change their mind particularly now. But I am sure that a lot of Xbox 360 fans will be interested in getting the new model once it comes out especially if Microsoft would start selling it by Christmas time.

Today we have more proof that Redmond is working on a new, undisclosed yet, Xbox 360 model. The picture above supposedly shows the new motherboard of the new Xbox 360 which has been apparently spotted in the wild. Or conveniently leaked by the folks at Microsoft in order to convince us not to invest any money in the PS3 or the Wii.

Considering that Sony has just unveiled its PlayStation Move we wouldn’t be that surprised to see Microsoft try to generate some buzz around its console gaming future too.

The motherboard in the picture, codenamed “Valhalla” has been leaked on a Chinese forum and it will tour the web as all Xbox 360 enthusiasts will be interested to see it while wondering about the design of the new game console.

If this picture is indeed showing us the real deal, we are looking at a slimmer motherboard that will feature a CPU/GPU combo chip, a smaller heatsink and a SATA port. We’d like to receive more details from Microsoft on the matter but I doubt it will happen anytime soon.

There is a hint that does suggest the fact that Microsoft is working on a new Xbox 360 though. The company is looking for a Motherboard Design Engineer for the Xbox 360 Console Development team whose role would be to “specifying, designing, implementing and verifying the mother-board and other various sub-system boards that make up the XBOX 360 product line.” In case you first heard about the job from us and then got hired then, by all means, remember to share some love and conveniently leak a few things about the next Xbox 360. Wait a second, did I just say that out loud?

Original Post Link: New Xbox 360 in the Making, to Arrive Bundled with Project Natal? [New Xbox 360 Valhalla Motherboard Spotted but New Xbox 360 Console Nowhere to be Seen Yet] | Published by TFTS – Technology, Gadgets & Curiosities

Related posts on TFTS:

1. New Xbox 360 Models Scheduled for Future Release, Project Natal (Still) on Track [Steve Ballmer Hints at “New Form Factors, Pricing Points & Options”; Project Natal Coming This Christmas]
2. Microsoft Confirms Project Natal Release Date for Holiday 2010 [Project Natal Motion Control Gaming Coming to Xbox 360 by the End of the Year]
3. Rumor: Project Natal May Sell For As Little As $50 [Sources Say Microsoft Will Set Low Price For Natal To Install User Base, Will Make Money Back On Games]
4. Project Natal Coming in October 2010? [Rumors Suggest Microsoft to Launch Project Natal at Some Point This Fall]
5. Microsoft Project Natal Release Date Leaked? [MS Project Natal for Xbox 360 Set to Hit November 2010]
6. Microsoft Research: “Xbox 360s Could Be Used In Hospitals” [Microsoft Research Imagines Xbox 360s Being Used For Medical Records, Gaming]

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Just a little while ago we confirmed that Project Natal was en route and on schedule for a holiday season release. Actually Steve Ballmer did all the confirming for us but he also mentioned that a new Xbox 360 might be in the works. At the time we assumed that Microsoft is looking to make a slimmer version of its current console, just like Sony did with its PlayStation3 Slim.

Right now we know that Project Natal will work together with any of the current Xbox 360 models so we won’t really need a new one. Microsoft confirmed that one too many times and I doubt they will change their mind particularly now. But I am sure that a lot of Xbox 360 fans will be interested in getting the new model once it comes out especially if Microsoft would start selling it by Christmas time.

Today we have more proof that Redmond is working on a new, undisclosed yet, Xbox 360 model. The picture above supposedly shows the new motherboard of the new Xbox 360 which has been apparently spotted in the wild. Or conveniently leaked by the folks at Microsoft in order to convince us not to invest any money in the PS3 or the Wii.

Considering that Sony has just unveiled its PlayStation Move we wouldn’t be that surprised to see Microsoft try to generate some buzz around its console gaming future too.

The motherboard in the picture, codenamed “Valhalla” has been leaked on a Chinese forum and it will tour the web as all Xbox 360 enthusiasts will be interested to see it while wondering about the design of the new game console.

If this picture is indeed showing us the real deal, we are looking at a slimmer motherboard that will feature a CPU/GPU combo chip, a smaller heatsink and a SATA port. We’d like to receive more details from Microsoft on the matter but I doubt it will happen anytime soon.

There is a hint that does suggest the fact that Microsoft is working on a new Xbox 360 though. The company is looking for a Motherboard Design Engineer for the Xbox 360 Console Development team whose role would be to “specifying, designing, implementing and verifying the mother-board and other various sub-system boards that make up the XBOX 360 product line.” In case you first heard about the job from us and then got hired then, by all means, remember to share some love and conveniently leak a few things about the next Xbox 360. Wait a second, did I just say that out loud?

Original Post Link: New Xbox 360 in the Making, to Arrive Bundled with Project Natal? [New Xbox 360 Valhalla Motherboard Spotted but New Xbox 360 Console Nowhere to be Seen Yet] | Published by TFTS – Technology, Gadgets & Curiosities

Related posts on TFTS:

1. New Xbox 360 Models Scheduled for Future Release, Project Natal (Still) on Track [Steve Ballmer Hints at “New Form Factors, Pricing Points & Options”; Project Natal Coming This Christmas]
2. Microsoft Confirms Project Natal Release Date for Holiday 2010 [Project Natal Motion Control Gaming Coming to Xbox 360 by the End of the Year]
3. Rumor: Project Natal May Sell For As Little As $50 [Sources Say Microsoft Will Set Low Price For Natal To Install User Base, Will Make Money Back On Games]
4. Project Natal Coming in October 2010? [Rumors Suggest Microsoft to Launch Project Natal at Some Point This Fall]
5. Microsoft Project Natal Release Date Leaked? [MS Project Natal for Xbox 360 Set to Hit November 2010]
6. Microsoft Research: “Xbox 360s Could Be Used In Hospitals” [Microsoft Research Imagines Xbox 360s Being Used For Medical Records, Gaming]

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Few would have doubted from the outset that HTC had a winner on their hands concerning the HTC Desire (HTC’s own branded version of the Nexus One) and now, just to underpin this further, Virgin Mobile have just confirmed that they are set to carry the HTC Desire (making them the sixth network to do so).

It won’t surprise many that Virgin Media have acted to pick up on the HTC Desire (right after Vodafone confirmed they’ll be carrying the HTC Desire also) as Virgin are clearly acting to embrace the Android platform whole-heartedly, what with having already confirmed that it’ll carry the likes of the Xperia X10, the Samsung Galaxy Portal to add to the already available LG Intouch Max.

There’s no confirmation at this juncture as to how much the HTC Desire will set you back on Virgin Mobile (or, for that matter, the applicable monthly tariffs) but, with a rumoured launch of sometime next month, those interested in snagging the HTC Desire smartphone courtesy of Virgin won’t have long to wait to find out (though we will, of course, update you here the moment the Virgin HTC Desire’s pricing is made available to us).

Original Post Link: Virgin HTC Desire Release Set for April [Virgin Mobile Add HTC Desire to Growing Android Phone Line-up] | Published by TFTS – Technology, Gadgets & Curiosities

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1. HTC Legend, Desire & HD Mini Available on Vodafone in Europe Soon [Newly Announced HTC Legend, Desire & HD Mini Slated for Release in April]
2. Virgin Mobile HSPA+ Network Arrives in Canada [iPhone 3GS & BlackBerry 9700 Available from Virgin Mobile Canada]
3. Virgin Mobile LG Rumor 2 Release & Pricing Official [LG Rumor 2 ‘Socially Connected’ Budget QWERTY Phone]
4. FCC Approves HTC Desire Android Smartphone [Verizon HTC Desire ADR6200 Cleared, Path Paved for Release]
5. Vodafone UK Announces HTC Desire & HTC Legend [Vodafone HTC Desire & Legend UK Release Date Confirmed for April]
6. T-Mobile UK to Launch the HTC Desire Next Month [HTC Desire Availability Confirmed on T-Mobile UK for March 26]

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