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 Posted: Thu, 14th Jul 2011 00:49 Post subject: Rumor: Windows 8 to play Xbox 360 games? |
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been all over the internet, isn't this practically impossible but WTF if true 
| Quote: | Take this with a grain of salt, but a number of sites are reporting today that the next version of Microsoft's desktop operating system, Windows 8, will let users play Xbox 360 discs on their PCs.
There isn't much information available at this point, and naturally many will be wondering why Microsoft would potentially cannibalize sales of its own console. But with Windows 8 still about a year away, and the company's next-gen console announcement expected in some form at E3 2012, the pieces could fall into place for a smart succession plan of Microsoft's gaming platform.
For one thing, the move would drastically increase the installed user base for the platform, allowing Microsoft to continue riding this console generation and profiting from game sales as it shifts focus to the next hardware update.
The next Xbox may or may not feature backwards compatibility. If Microsoft is developing some sort of emulator for Windows, I don't see a reason why the same functionality wouldn't make it to the 360's successor, but even if it doesn't Microsoft would be covering its back through this PC initiative by protecting people's investment in Xbox 360 games. |
One of the sources:
http://www.techspot.com/news/44644-rumor-windows-8-to-play-xbox-360-games.html
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| Posted: Thu, 14th Jul 2011 01:00 Post subject: |
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tonizito
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| Posted: Thu, 14th Jul 2011 01:07 Post subject: |
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http://www.nfohump.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1559783#1559783
edit Hell I'll repost it:
| Quote: | This is obviously 100% fake. The internet is already stupid enough, please don't make it stupider by commenting on this um.. "rumor" 
Protect the internet! YOU can do it!  |
TWIN PEAKS is "something of a miracle."
"...like nothing else on television."
"a phenomenon."
"A tangled tale of sex, violence, power, junk food..."
"Like Nothing On Earth"
~ WHAT THEY'RE TRYING TO SAY CAN ONLY BE SEEN ~
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHTUOgYNRzY
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| Posted: Thu, 14th Jul 2011 01:35 Post subject: |
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| Posted: Thu, 14th Jul 2011 11:42 Post subject: |
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Pwning Console nabs by mouse and keyboard whilst being comatose.
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LeoNatan
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| Posted: Thu, 14th Jul 2011 12:39 Post subject: |
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I hear there's rumors on the internets...
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| Posted: Thu, 14th Jul 2011 12:40 Post subject: |
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how would it work though, windows live will give you edited executables for 360 gamesthat you put in your DVD rom?
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| Posted: Thu, 14th Jul 2011 13:01 Post subject: |
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It wouldn't.
The source is one RUMOR running shitty website that reported it on May 24, nobody in the entire world noticed it for weeks, and now everybody is spamming it on their blog.
That's like what happened with fucking "Friday", only stupider 
PS other gems from that website:
November 2010:
| Quote: | So what’s happening with Microsoft DirectX 11.1 and DirectX 12?
Apparently, with the help of AMD and NVIDIA, company is working on two versions separately.
According to the scenario A, the next version of DirectX will be revealed next and not this year, as some sites suggest that is 2011. Likely, it will happen during the Gamefest 11 event. Let’s just say late Q2 of 2011.
Therefore, you can expect next generation of GPUs from both AMD and NVIDIA to fully support DirectX 11.1 features.
What is more interesting is the fact that version 11.1 might be canned and merged with the DirectX 12, in case plans don’t go as expected.
However, if DirectX 11.1 is merged with DirectX 12, year 2012 is when you can expect new GPUs with such support, which are AMD Radeon HD 8000 and NVIDIA Maxwell.
Stay tuned as we bring you more details in the future. |
November 2010:
| Quote: | When it comes to drivers, it’s no secret that Radeon HD Catalyst center isn’t always perfect. Well, guess what?
We’ve heard that some of the guys at AMD are not happy with the current state of drivers as well.
Actually, they have decided to do something about them and that is: completely rewrite its Catalyst drivers suite ala code them from scratch.
Although there are no known ETA’s and the current state is unknown , we can only make a guess that it could potentially be revealed on CES 2011 (January 6-9) or even earlier. |
December 2010:
| Quote: | Although we were a little bit hesitating to post this information (were collecting more details), it’s about time to do it now.
So here is what we heard:
Remember the mysterious MMO from Blizzard? The one that is currently in the development and is expected to hit store shelves sometime in 2011-2012? Guess what? We know their little secret. It’s World of Starcraft, MMO.
Is it really called World of Starcraft?
No, although we did not know the real IP name, it looks like the actual name is: Starcrat Phoenix.
Why 2011-2012?
Well, they have to finish it, obviously. However, the second reason is this: World of Starcraft is set to follow the events of last Stracraft 2 expansion that is Legacy of the Void.
What is Starcraft Phoenix?
It’s a MMO. No, not a regular (WoW like game) one. Think about it as a hybrid of Mass Effect 2 and Warhammer 40K Dark Millenia, add Command & Conquer Renegade ideas and you have it.
Lies, lies, lies, Blizzard already develops WoW
Remember when Blizzard was hiring for the “potential” console game (everyone thinks it’s Diablo). Guess what?
It’s not a direct competitor to WoW because setting is completely different. It is for Starcraft Phoenix and yes, it will be a PC/Console MMO. You see, it would not make sense to create the second MMO on a popular franchise unless you can actually sell units not only to PC gamers but also console ones.
So here you have it. All you have to do now is wait. |
I can write super-secret "insider" info like these all day
TWIN PEAKS is "something of a miracle."
"...like nothing else on television."
"a phenomenon."
"A tangled tale of sex, violence, power, junk food..."
"Like Nothing On Earth"
~ WHAT THEY'RE TRYING TO SAY CAN ONLY BE SEEN ~
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHTUOgYNRzY
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| Posted: Thu, 14th Jul 2011 13:12 Post subject: |
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We already play mostly Xbox 360 games on our PCs. I don't see the big deal.
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| Posted: Thu, 14th Jul 2011 13:46 Post subject: |
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| pillermann wrote: | | We already play mostly Xbox 360 games on our PCs. I don't see the big deal. |
http://instantrimshot.com/ Nailed it!  |
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| Posted: Thu, 14th Jul 2011 13:57 Post subject: |
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HOW CAN I CONNECT MY 360 TO A PC SO I CAN HAVE BETTER GRAPHICS WHEN I PLAY NINTENDO GAMES?!?!?!? D:
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| Posted: Thu, 14th Jul 2011 14:07 Post subject: |
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No but seriously, playing 360 games on a PC is like lobotomizing a person, it'll work but man is that person fucked... 
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| Posted: Thu, 14th Jul 2011 18:04 Post subject: |
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| Posted: Thu, 14th Jul 2011 18:37 Post subject: |
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MOAR FREE GAMES? I DUN MIND!
on more serious note, xbox games on pc would rock in one or another way
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| Posted: Thu, 14th Jul 2011 19:01 Post subject: |
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| snoop1050 wrote: | | bring on forza etc FFS! |
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| Posted: Thu, 14th Jul 2011 19:02 Post subject: |
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but...but we are already playing xbox360 games on our pc's, for quite some time now...if you know what i mean
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