I guess I'd expect that the next XboX to be 100% backward compatible with the 360. I could see this scenario rolling out if they are able to simple use a new iteration of the GPU, and a souped up, but similar processor (ala PC development withe x86 artitecture). The next box contains the winner of the HD/Blu-Ray format.
Microsoft could roll at that point. With similar GPU/CPU, backwards compatibility should be a synch. If the next box is viewed more as a new iteration, and allows a seamless move for the developers....
It is a lot of if's though...
Pat E







