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In no surprise, Microsoft has taken ownership of the domain XboxGold.org, weeks after filing a complaint (Case Number: 1483759) with the National Arbitration Forum.

While no official ruling has been announced online, the name was transferred to Microsoft this week, according to WHOIS records.

There is now only one more active case involving an ‘Xbox Gold’ name, though it may be decided soon.  The dispute over Xbox-Gold.com (Case Number: 1484502) was submitted a day after the XboxGold.org case.

The name of next-generation Xbox has been the subject of much speculation, with reports of possible names like the Xbox 720, Xbox Infinity, Xbox 8, Xbox Durango, Xbox Next and others.

In February, Microsoft quietly acquired Xbox Gold domain names (including XboxGold.com) and registered even more.

The Xbox name debate may finally be settled in April, when it’s rumored that the next-generation console will officially be unveiled.

http://fusible.com/2013/03/microsoft-takes-ownership-of-xboxgold-org-domain-as-rumored-reveal-date-nears/

I kinda expect this to be the name of the new system. It goes very well with XBOX LIVE GOLD.

If this was merely about XBOX LIVE GOLD, they would have claimed these sites long ago.

This is very likely just MS buying up URLs that they don't want falling into the wrong hands.

This. I expect Microsoft own lots of domains that will never be used for anything, ever.

Maaybe the name of the Next-Box?

Xbox Gold is an awful name

It won't be called "gold". That is just due to all the Live online stuff.

It will not be name Xbox Gold... Its sounds far to much like the service and not like new console.

I still think Xbox 8 is the name

2x(PS)4=8.... PS4 vs Xbox 8
WIndows 8
8 cores
8GB ram

Above all it actually sounds half decent. I also like Xbox Next.

Agreed.

Starting to get a little excited with March almost being over and April being upon us. At least if the rumors prove to be true that they plan to announce it in April that is.