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According to Xbox World Magazine, the next Xbox controller will feature an HD touchscreen in the centre of it, with the usual Xbox 360 controller grips and buttons either side.
Apparently it’ll be more like the PS Vita than the “bulky” Wii-U and could be used for extra buttons; in-game information display; a web browser, or a remote for multimedia playback. There’s also the possibility it’ll allow you to take the game with you on just the joypad for a portable gaming experience of sorts. The magazine claims that the “touchcreen will be second only to Kinect in how you operate your console.”
We’ve heard rumours of Microsoft going after the portable gaming market for years, but it’s never come to anything. Perhaps this is Redmond’s way of going about it; a 21st century version of the Dreamcast’s VMU maybe.
Unfortunately it probably means the console is going to set you back a pretty penny when it’s available, with current speculation pointing to the £400 mark. Ouch. Still, a screen in the middle of your controller sounds awesome, especially if you can pack-up your game and take a mobile version of it with you. I wasn’t all that enthused by the thought of the next generation consoles until now. Even if it’s not real, come on Microsoft – make it happen. [CVG]
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Microsoft should just re-release the original Xbox and call it the Xbox 180.
I really don’t want a screen on the controller, I hate having to look away from the main screen when I’m in the middle of a game. Not only that, think of the battery this thing will need, and the cost of spare controllers. What’s wrong with the current model? It works, so don’t change it.
I can just see it know. Look away from your TV at your controllers screen to see how much ammo you have left, then BAM you take an arrow to the knee..
*now
The title of this article really should have been
‘Will the Xbox 720 Have a dreamcast style screen In Its Controller?’
I’m sure Microsoft will say something about this soon. In between the fits of laughter over the name “Xbox 720″.
Pretty lame.
I heard you can use a Vita as a PS3 controller… That sounds more useful to me. A controller with a display and 2 analog controls when it’s in rage of the PS3, and a full blown portable console when it’s away from the home.
Clearly didn’t read the article. For instance, “…There’s also the possibility it’ll allow you to take the game with you on just the joypad for a portable gaming experience…”. I’m guessing PS3 fanboi.
PS3 Fanboi? Hell, you don’t know the half of it.