According to Mercury News, 'Falcon' is the code name given to the new innards of a revised 360, which is said to feature new central and graphics processors that are manufactured in a 65-nanometer production process (as opposed to the older 90-nanometer processors in current models).
These 'Falcon' machines are expected to resolve the reliability issues that forced Microsoft to extend 360 warranties to three years, promising to "retroactively" reimburse customers who have previously paid for repairs related to the three red lights of death.
The introduction of these 'new' consoles could spell the end of the dreaded Three Red Lights of Death syndrome that's wiped out many Xbox 360s already.
Omar writes: "With the Horizon Festival coming to breathtaking Japan, you’ll need the essential gear to prove you’ve got what it takes to become a Horizon Legend as you cruise, drift and explore an open world full of spectacular driving experiences. That’s why we’re happy to announce the newest Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller and Wireless Headset collection, featuring inspired designs from Forza Horizon 6. The bright cyan and lime colorways celebrate the Horizon Festival’s recognition of iconic cars and hit music, with special features that are sure to impress any collector."
A brutal reset, a smarter story, and a return to what made it great—Mortal Kombat (2011) revived the series.
Underrated comment. I used to hate that game so much that any time my siblings asked me to play it, I just picked Hom and shut myself down mid-match.
15 years went by so fast. I remember playing through the story mode at launch.
The name "Hewson" carries a special weight for anyone who grew up during the golden age of British computing. As the son of Andrew Hewson—the man behind legendary publisher Hewson Consultants—Rob Hewson didn't just grow up playing video games; he learned to spell his name from their title screens. However, Rob didn't just rest on his family's 8-bit laurels. From leading major LEGO franchises at TT Games to tackling the high-stakes world of technical porting at Huey Games, Rob has carved out a unique path in an ever-evolving industry. In this candid interview Rob to discussed the burden and beauty of a family legacy, the technical "scar tissue" left by the ambitious Hydrophobia, and why porting a masterpiece like Inscryption to consoles is far more than a simple copy-paste job.
E3 announcement?
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As we know reducing costs was exactly what MS did with 360 and ended with that high failure rate (more than 2.5 million boxes).
If this news is confirmed and they are reducing costs, then also confirms the "new" model ELITE is just a black box with same content + HDMI and none quality improved because they have now the new "Falcon" ???
I think this is just another marketing move from MS to keep current 360 owners "happy". My 360 is already parked in the corner getting dust, moved to PS3.
jroamoa. This is actually what msoft needs to reduce those failure rates. Anything higher than 10% is unnacceptable for a console that plans to sell millions. However if these new chips dnt reduce these rates below 10% then 3yrs of warranty still isnt enough
like 360 fanboys didn't spin the price drop for the ps3 as bad news
The faster the problems are fixed, the better for the consumers.