Microsoft’s
next-generation Xbox video game and home entertainment consoled will be
unveiled in less than a month on May 21st, and we should expect a steady flow of rumors and leaks leading up to the official debut. The latest report comes
from Forbes, which claims that the next Xbox may launch as the “
Xbox Infinity,” though recent rumors suggested the name might simply be “Xbox.” More interestingly,
Forbes claims multiple sources at
Microsoft have said that the next Xbox’s controllers will feature a clickable touch-sensitive area that will support gestures and other functions. Other recent reports suggest that the upcoming Xbox 360 successor will not require an always-on Internet connection as had previously been rumored, but game
publishers will have the option of requiring an Internet connection for individual games if they desire.
