I was thinking just call the damn thing Xbox and make it the platform it is:
Xbox
Xbox Game Pass
Xbox Cloud
done
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Microsoft needs to have the courage to call the next Xbox, Xbox 5.
- Thread starter ItWasMeantToBe19
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Xbox
Xbox Game Pass
Xbox Cloud
done
There have been more distinct models than that. Arguably even more if you count the OG 360 revisions with HDMI and RROD fixes.
1. Xbox
2. Xbox 360
3. Xbox 360 S
4. Xbox 360 E
5. Xbox One
6. Xbox One S
7. Xbox One X
8. Xbox 8
Xbox Infinite
That way we get...
Halo Infinite
Gears Infinite
Forza Infinite
It absolutely screws them with future naming in the same way Bioshock Infinite did but also it would be a cool return to stuff being called ___ 64 on the N64 and Super ___ on the Super Nintendo.
That way we get...
Halo Infinite
Gears Infinite
Forza Infinite
It absolutely screws them with future naming in the same way Bioshock Infinite did but also it would be a cool return to stuff being called ___ 64 on the N64 and Super ___ on the Super Nintendo.
When it comes to names it's tricky given the names of previous xbox consoles.
Imo MS should name Scarlett, Xbox 2 or Xbox X2 and most importantly they should let the studious they acquired recently (plus old studios) have creative freedom as there is lots of tallent that will not be utilized if suits take decisions.
Imo MS should name Scarlett, Xbox 2 or Xbox X2 and most importantly they should let the studious they acquired recently (plus old studios) have creative freedom as there is lots of tallent that will not be utilized if suits take decisions.
Yeah, I was just using the current-gen ones. It just makes no sense. Xbox "One" was already hilarious. Xbox 5 is just lol-worthy. Microsoft doesn't use numbers. So they won't use it for Scarlett either.
For the real evolution, I say they start adding more dimensions.
Can't wait for the XGreat disnub dirhombidodecahedron.
Can't wait for the XGreat disnub dirhombidodecahedron.
Idk....
I just see a number and think "corny and unimaginative"
Hell I don't even like the name Xbox it's just ....bleh
Just call it
Microsoft Scarlett
You would still get the MS initial
360 worked because it was 3 digits
Xbox is just a legacy thing from the Direct X Box days. Maybe they should leave it behind but people know the MS console is basically xbox.
Just call it Xbox and have a clear label of release year on it: 2020. Ensure backwards capability going forward and just release updated versions of the Xbox in the future. New games will have a label on them saying 'Requires Xbox 2020+ to play' or 'Requires Xbox 2023+ to play'
OG XBOX was Project Midway
Xbox 360 was called 'Trinity'but codename changed to Xenon
Xbox One was Durango
Xbox One X was Project Scorpio
Xbox Next (2020) is Project Scarlett
Xbox Next X (2024 ? mid-gen upgrade) should be Project Gemini, which MS is most likely already planning now, as they were doing with Scorpio in late 2012.
The next-next gen Xbox in 2027 (the Xbox that will take on PS6) should be Project Taurus.
I really like the Zodiac theme they started with Scorpio and want it to continue with Gemini and Taurus.
Xbox 360 was called 'Trinity'but codename changed to Xenon
Xbox One was Durango
Xbox One X was Project Scorpio
Xbox Next (2020) is Project Scarlett
Xbox Next X (2024 ? mid-gen upgrade) should be Project Gemini, which MS is most likely already planning now, as they were doing with Scorpio in late 2012.
The next-next gen Xbox in 2027 (the Xbox that will take on PS6) should be Project Taurus.
I really like the Zodiac theme they started with Scorpio and want it to continue with Gemini and Taurus.
Sixbox.
Would be hilariously good in Germany where "X=ekks" is "X=ikks" ... so you're basically just adding an S in front :P
So far we have...
Xbox - 2001
Xbox 360 - 2005
Xbox One - 2013
Xbox One X - 2017
Microsoft has a pretty unconventional naming scheme going on. For them, I guess it is "whatever sounds cool at the moment". Technically, they would have to call it Xbox Four, though. But then again...Windows 10 did come after 8.1, for some reason. Just call it
XboxV
Xbox - 2001
Xbox 360 - 2005
Xbox One - 2013
Xbox One X - 2017
Microsoft has a pretty unconventional naming scheme going on. For them, I guess it is "whatever sounds cool at the moment". Technically, they would have to call it Xbox Four, though. But then again...Windows 10 did come after 8.1, for some reason. Just call it
XboxV
They really missed a trick not calling the Xbox One X "Xbox 4K". Not only does it make sense (it's designed to push games to output 4K stuff unless you're like me and go for 60 FPS every time) but it would be the perfect segue-way into calling Scarlett the Xbox 5.
But they aren't gonna do that so screw it, ditch the numbers. I would also say fuck it, keep Scarlett, any name they pick is probably gonna sound stupid anyway until you get used to it. Xbox in itself sounds dumb, Playstation initially sounded like a Fisher Price Babby's First Game Console toy, the less said about Wii (and Wii U) the better, in fact Switch is probably one of the rare game console names that is simple, elegant and perfect. Well, it was until they bought out the Switch Lite.
But they aren't gonna do that so screw it, ditch the numbers. I would also say fuck it, keep Scarlett, any name they pick is probably gonna sound stupid anyway until you get used to it. Xbox in itself sounds dumb, Playstation initially sounded like a Fisher Price Babby's First Game Console toy, the less said about Wii (and Wii U) the better, in fact Switch is probably one of the rare game console names that is simple, elegant and perfect. Well, it was until they bought out the Switch Lite.
OP
OP
I remembered this idea a few months ago, thought about it for a while, and this is my thread saying I agree with this idea now.
I've thought this for a while.
Since Microsoft clearly does not want to have an inferior number than PlayStation (hello, 360) .... just skip to 5 to get to parity.
PS5 and Xbox5. Let's finally get it over with. Not just for the sake of the next console generation - but the console gen after that.
Since Microsoft clearly does not want to have an inferior number than PlayStation (hello, 360) .... just skip to 5 to get to parity.
PS5 and Xbox5. Let's finally get it over with. Not just for the sake of the next console generation - but the console gen after that.