JaggedSac on 12 September 2009
http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/12/zune-hd-promo-video-offers-first-glimpse-of-gaming/
Zune HD promo video offers first glimpse of gaming
It seems that reports from way back in January of this year on the Zune HD were true -- the upcoming handheld from Microsoft will in fact feature some form of handheld gaming when it releases on September 15. At least that's what we can glean from a recent advertisement for the OLED-laden iPod Touch competitor, hinting at a gaming feature (and showing a tiny snippet of a racing game).
We've embedded the video after the break, originally found by Zunited, but will presumably have to wait until at least Monday to hear more about the Zune HD's gaming features (though we've asked Microsoft for comment either way). Considering the fact that the Zune Marketplace is coming to Xbox 360, we'll be holding fast hope for a Microsoft version of PSP's Minis at some point in the near future.
Is that game Forza?
I recieved an e-mail talking about the new software that is going to be available on Tuesday. Wonder what surprises MS has in store for us Zune boys with the new software. App store, video store, etc. Hopefully an SDK as well. After Apple had no big announcements for there iPod Touch line, Zune HD could possibly garner some much needed attention. Almost all the things I have read about the HD are positive. Cannot wait to pick up mine on Tuesday.
