Microsoft Reportedly to Debut Next-Gen Xbox in April
According to knowledgeable industry insiders, Microsoft was taken completely by surprise at the timing of the recent Sony announcement concerning the PlayStation 4. Microsoft is now moving up their timeline to announce the new Xbox platform in April from its scheduled launch at E3 in June.
As of today, Ustechs, a Microsoft partner, has apparently registered the domain XboxEvent.com — at this time, nothing will show up when you go to the site.
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