Microsoft Reaffirms Commitment to Original Xbox

October 10th 2005 | Games Consoles

With the launch of the Xbox 360 looming near, Microsoft’s chief Xbox officer Robbie Bach has spoken of the firm’s commitment to the original Xbox platform - with software launches expected into 2007.

Speaking to GamesIndustry.biz, Bach said that "we’re definitely going to ship Xbox hardware units into 2006. We’ve been very clear with publishers that we want them to do titles through 2006 and even into 2007."

He also revealed that Microsoft has been in discussion with key retailers to ensure that Xbox is not removed from the shelves to make way for the Xbox 360 when it arrives at the end of November.

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Microsoft Reaffirms Commitment to Original Xbox
Published in: Games Consoles on 2005-10-10