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Microsoft Testing Multiple New Xbox One Prototypes – Report

April 19, 2016 by Stephen Daly

Numerous prototypes feature components that can be used to boost performance on a PC gaming rig.

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The Verge’s sources have informed the site that Microsoft is testing a number of Xbox prototypes.

Several of these prototypes feature upgraded components that can be used to boost the performance of a PC gaming rig. It’s not currently known when Microsoft plans to launch an upgraded Xbox One but the company’s Phil Spencer has hinted that Redmond will “come out with new hardware capability during a generation” that is compatible with both existing and future games.

A new wireless chip, revealed by the Brazilian state agency Anatel, suggests that this is just one small part of the optional hardware upgrades Microsoft is planning for the Xbox One.

The Verge also notes that Microsoft has a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the US that expires on June 25th, 12 days after Microsoft’s Xbox press conference at E3 this year. The FCC authorises devices such as the Xbox One for sale and has previously revealed the existence of new phones ahead of their announcement.

“I’m not a big fan of Xbox One and a half. If we’re going to move forward, I want to move forward in big numbers,” Spencer has said, seemingly dismissing the notion during a roundtable with GameSpot. “If we’re going to go forward with anything, like I said, I want it to be a really substantial change for people —€” an upgrade.”

“Am I going to break open my console and start upgrading individual pieces of my console? That’s not our plan,” he also told Major Nelson.

Nevertheless, it looks increasingly likely that Microsoft will indeed offer a more powerful Xbox One in future.  Microsoft may offer an upgraded console to offer VR support or the company’s HoloLens headset.

Earlier today new reports surfaced in relation to Sony’s plans for a more powerful PS4, codenamed “NEO”.

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