Xbox TV Set Top Box + Casual Gaming

[SvennoJ]

superchunk said:

D-Joe said:
The article said it's 2 consoles,set top box and gaming console
Maybe it doesn't make sense but don't ask me,it's from the article,so ask the writer

It'll be more like two skus... aka "entertainment" and "pro" versions with slightly different layouts.

i.e. same box/same raw power, but one with a remote  or kinect1 and other with a gaming controller and kinect2... different storage options... etc.

Plans to introduce a low-cost alternative to its Xbox console
The device will run on the core components of Windows 8 and support casual gaming titles rather than full Xbox games typically found on a dedicated console.
We understand Microsoft will use a chipset to enable an "always on" device that boots quickly and resumes to provide near-instant access to TV and entertainment services.

Doesn't sound like they'll have the same power.
I'm not sure what this split will mean for so called 'hardcore' games. Another nail in the coffin for AA games? Casual games to sell on all devices and only the biggest AAA games left for the 'hardcore'?