| Microsoft Preparing to Possibly Rebrand the Xbox 360: Xbox 360+ ?
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| A little over a year ago, we were the first to break the news of a new Xbox 360 code name called ‘Xbox 360+’ scheduled for release with Natal. Now it seems the Xbox 360 is not the only thing that will get re-branded. |
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In case you missed the article about the 'Xbox 360 +' from June 2009, you can check it out here.
For a quick run down there was one very unique comment made form our leak: “X360+ as MS said already will be re-launch. Re-launch not because they added motion support but to cut from famous RRODs, E74 etc. They are planning to do it like sony did with PSP - you know PSP-3000 AND PSPgo - similar possibilities yet 2 different SKUs.”
Now it seems that may become a reality as two box arts for upcoming games, Kane and Lunch 2: Dog Days and Deus Ex: Human Revolution have been spotted sporting a new header design. Take a look below:
For comparison, here is the current design:
It’s also noteworthy to know that the new design is also featured in Microsoft’s Natal and E3 invites:
With Microsoft already on record for saying they plan to launch Natal like the launch of a new Xbox, like the launch of the Xbox 360 only bigger, this makes perfect sense for Microsoft to do. Also seeing how successful Sony’s ‘re-launch’ of the PS3 went for them with the slim, Kevin Butler ads, and their “It Only Does Everything” slogan, one shouldn’t be too surprised from this. They even completely did the box art to support the new PS3 logo and look. Also with the leaked motherboard that appeared on the net a few months ago, this is beginning to seem very likely.
We’ll have more news as it comes in so stay tuned to Xbox Evolved this month for all the latest. Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates @MichaelXE. Discuss it on the forums here.
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http://xboxevolved.e-mpire.com/article/Xbox_360+/6296.html
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Hmmm the new box arts, they may be the new ones. Like em?
