Microsoft is rumored to be looking to release its next generation gaming console Xbox 720 this year. If rumors are to be believed then
the console may be unveiled during E3 show. The new console is expected to be much more powerful than the existing model. Some sources are claiming that Xbox 720 is likely to be six times more powerful than Xbox 360.
Though, at this stage, all the information floating around is nothing more than mere speculation, but it is still the harbinger of the things to come. The new console may completely reject physical media in favor of cloud streaming or downloads. Though popular gaming site Kotaku claims that the change may be a little less drastic, as Microsoft may decide to forego DVDs but opt for Blu Ray instead of making a complete shift to electronic transfer.
Though most of the rumors are like dream come true for gamers, but there is one worrying aspect too. Kotaku has claimed that Microsoft may decide to stop supporting used games. Apparently, the company has set up a non-used game system and thus will tie games to a specific piece of hardware. This will effectively make it impossible for you to buy or sell used games.
Microsoft is also said to be working on the advanced version of Kinect.