NEWS - Friday, July 1, 2005


Xbox 360 Licensing Rumors Quashed

Lost in translation, not only a rather good movie starring Bill Murray but Microsoft's phrase of the day today, following yesterday's rather confused comments on a licensing deal for the 360's operating system, which emerged during Bill Gates' current tour of Japan. The story? Well yesterday Japanese newspapers were reporting that Microsoft's grand fromage had said that the company was open to the idea of licensing the Xbox 360's operating system, much in the same way as it does with Windows PCs. Subsequently Microsoft Japan spokesman Kazushi Okabe told a salivating press that the idea was only at the preliminary stage and no final decision had been made. Well today having considered its options, Microsoft has dumped on the idea from an almighty height, after rumors ran riot that Microsoft was considering letting third-party manufacturers make their own consoles using the 360's operating system. We're not quite sure how the story got so far, but it pinged around the 'net like a greased eel, with every re-telling gathering momentum. However Microsoft now says: "There's certainly a potential for other hardware companies to manufacture Xbox some day in the future, but that is not something we're focused on right now. Xbox will continue to be manufactured exclusively by Microsoft." So that's that cleared that up then. More 360 OS madness as it happens.
Source: http://www.computerandvideogames.com

Site Statistics

Registered Members: 82,300
Forum Posts: 725,970
Xbox One Titles: 6,501
Xbox 360 Titles: 1,086
Xbox 360 Kinect Titles: 95
Xbox 360 Arcade Titles: 586
Original Xbox Titles: 987
Staff Reviews: 2,633
Member Reviews: 10,339
News Articles: 16,560
Screenshots: 39,733
Xbox 360 Achievements: 45,112
Xbox 360 Faceplates: 2,016
Cheat Codes: 1,706

Latest News




Bulwark: Evolution Out Now on Consoles

Bulwark: Evolution Out Now on ConsolesThis major free update, which has already been successfully launched on Steam, brings a new layer of depth, strategy, and innovative gameplay mechanics to the immersive world of Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles.


Thrustmaster Unveils T.Flight Hotas One

Thrustmaster Unveils T.Flight Hotas OneThrustmaster’s best-seller is back with a new look featuring the official license of Microsoft Flight Simulator. This complete, precise and easy-to-use hands- on throttle and stick (HOTAS) is the ideal companion for Microsoft Flight Sim 2024




See News Archives

Community Forum Activity

KeyWe Giveaway!
Post by Variation-XBA
0 Replies, 39820 Views

2021: XBA is still here
Post by shrew king
41 Replies, 319854 Views

Watch Dogs: Legion
Post by Nato King
0 Replies, 143253 Views

Xbox Series X or S
Post by Nato King
5 Replies, 168425 Views

Spellbreak Grand Magus Pack (3) and Starter Pack (7) Giveaway!
Post by Variation-XBA
0 Replies, 142913 Views

I pay $ 1000! I search the Element 54 Canadian launch Team signaturen Faceplate
Post by Smill
0 Replies, 173257 Views

Xbox one no signal
Post by debrartin
0 Replies, 158568 Views

do you remember?
Post by SnoochyBoochy
3 Replies, 244468 Views

i haz xbox
Post by SnoochyBoochy
0 Replies, 207573 Views

Claiming the first thread of 2020
Post by Kraft
7 Replies, 289859 Views

Important! I pay $ 1000! I search the Sweden launch and the Element 54 Faceplate
Post by Smill
3 Replies, 163005 Views

Squad Up
Post by samslophead
0 Replies, 301727 Views

TERA Skinned Xbox One X Giveaway!
Post by Variation-XBA
0 Replies, 192522 Views

Starfield Release expectations?
Post by DJ tx
4 Replies, 335016 Views

Issue with Xbox live on Xbox home
Post by rcmpayne
0 Replies, 178879 Views

© 2000-2025 XboxAddict.com - All rights reserved. All trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
Xbox is a registered trademark of Microsoft. XboxAddict.com is not affiliated with Microsoft.

Made in Canada
Site Design by Cameron Graphics