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Posted: May 15th 2008 8:25PM xThePunisherx said

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If they needed an idea, i like that pic. It looks good :)
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Posted: May 16th 2008 11:44AM (Unverified) said

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Yeah, I agree with you there.
Where's Ben Heck? :)
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Posted: May 15th 2008 8:25PM RyogaVee said

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It would have been nice. But the market does not and NEVER has had room for more than 2 hand held systems
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Posted: May 15th 2008 9:12PM Roto13 said

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It's barely ever had room for one. The fact that the PSP has done as well as it has is very impressive.
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Posted: May 15th 2008 8:37PM (Unverified) said

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The slow start that the PSP got off to would be even slower for Microsoft. Smart move.
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Posted: May 15th 2008 8:50PM Shmil said

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Nintendo will always *repeat* always dominate the handheld market.
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Posted: May 15th 2008 8:52PM Shmil said

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Well... actually Its not like they've had much major competition. Gamegear, PSP, and I guess technically the N-Gage.
So they may not always dominate it, but I think Kim is wise to avoid it.
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Posted: May 16th 2008 7:11PM (Unverified) said

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GameGear dominated the Gameboy- seriously, I'll take full color, backlit graphics and fun games over a dim, black and "green" system any day.
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Posted: May 15th 2008 9:09PM ScottG13 said

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I could definitely go for more good Windows Mobile games.
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Posted: May 15th 2008 9:22PM (Unverified) said

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I like the picture but I'd at least try an Xboy if they ever made such a thing but still it would need a solid launch title line to get off the ground. With 2 established handhelds and they being targeted mostly at the lower income demographic ie under 25 it would be a challenge to break into the market.
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Posted: May 15th 2008 9:25PM Tiptup300 said

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In a few weeks he will be like "What, we have a "Zune"? And it plays homebrew! What!?"
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Posted: May 15th 2008 9:54PM RKN said

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If an "Xboy" came out, I'd most likely buy it, especially if it had good connectivity with the 360.

Oh, I'd love to buy games like Doom and N+ on Live and then transfer them to the "Xboy". :D
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Posted: May 15th 2008 10:00PM (Unverified) said

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Hey, Microsoft--if Windows Mobile is so important to you, where the hell is Live for mobile? That's the main reason I bought a Windows Mobile phone, and it still doesn't exist. I want Uno on the go, dammit.
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Posted: May 15th 2008 10:00PM Dragod said

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If Microsoft could create a "Hardcore Portable" system, I think it would allow it to compete. Currently, portables are focused on lots of single player, and the occasional limited online experience when it works correctly.

If Microsoft made a portable that was comfortable to hold (Not entirely flat), and had effective control schemes (no little nub things, like PSP), I think it could be immensely popular. Lord knows I've dreamt about Portable Halo, and Portable Xbox Live. If Microsoft can fix what the PSP failed at, and integrated Xbox Live-like features, it could become the #1 portable. It's a long shot, but I don't exactly run home to play Mario Kart DS. I play Halo practically religiously, and being able to take it anywhere would be a godsend.
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Posted: May 15th 2008 10:15PM The Punisher said

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Amen brother! I'm with you there.
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Posted: May 16th 2008 1:52AM Jacksons said

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WiFi chews through the DS and PSP's battery something fierce. Having it always on for an XBL-like app would be rough. It'd need one hell of a battery.
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Posted: May 16th 2008 2:07AM Jdrm03 said

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Damn dude that would be sweet! now just imagine the xboy running on this baby!
http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/15672/NVIDIA-Announces-HighDefinition-Computer-on-a-Chip/
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Posted: May 16th 2008 1:45PM (Unverified) said

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The thing is Microsoft has no idea what would make a portable system successful, and I don't think your ideas would be successful either (at least not to the level of the DS). Simplicity is the absolute number 1 thing that will make a portable successful; an "Xboy" as you envision (really just a PSP with real analog sticks) would be trying to recreate the experience of a home console on the go, it's too complicated, and like the PSP not suited to a quick game play session on the bus or on your lunch break.
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Posted: May 15th 2008 10:06PM (Unverified) said

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Oh c'mon guys! Microsoft is hip and with it, so I doubt they'd call their handheld an "Xboy." My money is on "Xdude" or "Xgrip"... or "Xcess" Hells yeah! >_>
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Posted: May 15th 2008 10:23PM HighFiveJesus said

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Xtreme Dude 5000
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Posted: May 15th 2008 10:19PM (Unverified) said

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I love my DS, but am really looking forward to this, especially since I always wanted a portable Amiga:
http://www.openpandora.org/
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Posted: May 15th 2008 11:06PM (Unverified) said

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This douchebag just doesn't want to admit that Nintendo would inevitably crush whatever machine they could come out with.
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Posted: May 15th 2008 11:11PM (Unverified) said

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I am one of the few gamers that I know who enjoys portable systems. I would welcome an X-boy with open arms especially if they did what Sony and Microsoft have done with their systems and software libraries. There are a surprising amount of people who play PSP & DS games online.

Here is my only request for all 3 manufacturers in regards to future portable iterations --

The thing is supposed to be portable so give it the ability to connect to a high speed data network for online play, content distribution, purchasing and instant messaging.

I just don't have much time for my handhelds anymore.
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Posted: May 15th 2008 11:11PM Supermanisdead said

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If it were to come out it would need GTA and Halo as launch titles, and Xbox LIVE Mobile.
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Posted: May 16th 2008 1:39AM (Unverified) said

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Right, because original titles for handhelds never work.
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Posted: May 16th 2008 1:46AM Jacksons said

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It'd be so difficult to offer a lot of better features and still remain competitive to the PSP and DS's $169 and $129 pricepoints. I'm glad they're not interested, as it'd end up being "just another handheld" or way overpriced.
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Posted: May 16th 2008 2:43AM (Unverified) said

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I would have loved an Xbox handheld system. Its too bad its not in the works. Maybe they would consider creating one to launch along side the next Xbox console XBox 720 or whatever they will call it.
I really love my PSP and use it all the time. Remote play rocks my world so far. I cant wait for Sony to expand the interconnectivity with the PS3. I look forward to the next gen version (PSP2). I'm such a techno-whore!! XD
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Posted: May 16th 2008 3:46AM zsavior said

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I have to agree with Shane kim I think it was a wise move not to enter the handheld market. It isn't whether they could make a good system or not and more, whether the timing was right and I think with all MS is handling right now they really didn't need it. I believe the gaming market can have multiple handhelds that are successful, I just don't believe gamers right now with the fanboy "my company as to be first" mentality would have let MS have a fair shake.
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Posted: May 16th 2008 9:01AM benjy21 said

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ive been thinking about getting a PSP but my hope for an 'xboy' has stopped me from getting one as i prefer xbox to PS3 but thats another story anyway looks like my ££££ going to sony
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Posted: May 16th 2008 12:06PM (Unverified) said

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A firend at MS told me that they did a pretty thorough investigation of a handheld a while back -- even building mockups and such. But ultimately decided that they had more than enough going on with the 360 to try to break into yet another new market -- especially going up against GameBoy and PSP.
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Posted: May 16th 2008 2:39PM JustinVincible said

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Still waiting on Xbox Live Mobile...that would be the definition of vaporware had Duke Nukem not taken 80 years to come out.
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