| HappySqurriel said: Having used Windows 8 on a laptop and the Surface, I think the last thing Microsoft should do is tie the XBox to that PoS ... |
This has to be one of the most ill-informed posts I've read. While I think the last one I read was from you as well, this one is probably the worst.
Considering Xbox 8 will be coming out within a year (based on current reports), it would logically use the Win8 OS as the basis for its OS, which would consequently offer better application compatibiity between it and Windows 8, and Windows Phone 8.
As far as the UI goes, I think Microsoft will stick with something similar to the current Metro interface on the Xbox 360. Maybe you'll be able to select a color and pattern for the background, but in general I think it'll be pretty similar to the current UI.
Well, unless they actually go ahead with using one patent. I was thinking it was possibly phone related, but its entirely possible it was related to the Xbox 8. Instead of views being presented in the middle of the screen, the view (channel) would consume the entire screeen and it's just a matter of your left-right navigation that changes the view. How certain information is conveyed, like what channel you're on, time, or user info. I suspect the channel name would be a watermark in the background or be superimposed on the screen for a period of time like with Windows 8 when you access the charms menu.
While I'm not currently using Windows 8, it isn't actually as bad as you think it is. It's something that as you use, it gets easier, However, there is a wall with respect to the Metro UI and the Desktop that you either have to navigate over or around.
