Rumor: Microsoft considering a smaller, cheaper digital-only Xbox to compete with the Apple TV

[jason1637]

Mr Puggsly said:

jason1637 said:

1. Non-gamers(people who usually buy these devices) don't want to be associated with a gaming product. Look at the pstv.

2. The install base of the 360 is big. There won't be a market for it because there are lots of 360s in people's home so why would they want to buy a cheaper version of what they already own?

3. The 360 is too slow compared to today's standards anyway. 

1. You're very wrong here, primarily because your example is bad. PS TV lacks many of the popular streaming apps, even some found on Vita. The popular TV media devices tend to play games as well.

2. It would be a cheaper device marketed to a more casual audience. They wouldn't sell it to current 360 users.

3. This I agree with. The interface is on the slow side.

1. Ok but non-gamers don't want to buy a gaming brand and naming it Xbox might confuse people.

2. Many of the 360s audience were casuals. Just look at how well the 1st Kinect did.