3 Versions of X-Box 2?

[Andy A.]

This is very interesting.

It makes me wonder what kind of compatibility it will all have. I'd like to assume that all versions of the xbox will be able to play the same games, and hopefully prior first gen xbox games. If the fully functional PC version really does end up running in a windows environment, then will it use emulation to run the games? At that point, how long will it take before that emulation is available (legally or otherwise) on any other windows PC? It seems like Microsoft may be sticking it's neck out on this one. I know that if I have the option of buying an xbox game with out needing the xbox, I would chose that every time.

The xbox blurred the line between a PC and console hardware wise, now it looks to do it in software and function to. It's an interesting move on Microsoft's part, as every other attempt at this sort of appliance PC has failed miserably. I guess Bill figures that games are the key to keeping people using it, and the rest will follow. It is, to an extent, how the PC devolped after all.


-Andy A.