Saw this via Take Back the News:

Microsoft Corp. has been highly secretive about whether it will release its next Xbox video-game console this year or next. Apparently, Bill Gates didn’t get the memo.

Speaking yesterday to a national convention of business editors and writers, the Microsoft chairman seemed to confirm widespread industry speculation about the timing of the release, referring to plans to ship the console “this year.”

The remark, apparently inadvertent, came as Gates talked about consumer adoption of high-definition displays, which Microsoft is incorporating into its strategy as it takes on market leader Sony Corp. and its dominant PlayStation franchise.

That’s awesome! I smell another Christmas release. Hope I have enough money later on in the year to pick one up.

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There’s tons of information coming out now about the next gen Xbox console. There may have even been a picture of it leaked. If this really is a pic of the neat little console, I think they did a nice job with it. It’s very sleek and visually appealing. I’d have gone with a black/green theme again, but white/green is OK too. I sure hope Xbox 360 can play original Xbox games…

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