Xbox gamers are enjoying a walk down memory lane after the Xbox 720 surfaces online. Microsoft's 2013 follow-up to its Xbox 360 gaming console was the infamously controversial $499 Xbox One. But based on information from newly leaked Microsoft slides, it seems there was a different path that could have been taken.
New leaked Microsoft slides from 2012 show an 'Xbox 720' product that would retail for $299 and cost around $225 to produce. This would have been a significant departure from the pricing strategy of the Xbox One, which faced backlash for its high price point.
How do we know this? Well, a leaked Microsoft document from 2012 has revealed before the Xbox One, Microsoft was planning the Xbox 720, which was ultimately scrapped in favor of the Xbox One.
A new leak from 2012, noticed by Idle Sloth, reveals that Microsoft actually had plans to release a console they called Xbox 720 back in 2012. This console was rumored to come with Kinect 2 and other innovative features that could have set it apart from its competitors.
Our Xbox One vs PS4 guide has all the facts you need to pick the right console for you. Five years to go, then! - If you're wondering when a brand-new generation of Xbox consoles will come along, we might have a (rough) answer!
Summary. The Xbox 720 is set to achieve the wet dream of photo-realistic gaming, but seems unlikely to ditch discs for a fully fledged Xbox Live. Xbox 720 document leak reveals $299 console with Kinect 2 for 2013, Kinect Glasses project · Microsoft's plans for its Xbox 720 console have been revealed through leaked documents, shedding light on what could have been a game-changer in the gaming industry.
