Rumors: Meet the ZuneX, Microsoft's Handheld

[MrPop]

Looks like a kinda ugly piece of kit >.> I dunno if I'm the only person shallow enough to care for the aestetics but I don't find it an eye-pleaser.

 

[TheRightToArmBears]

I reckon the Z Box would be a better name . Let's hope it doesn't share the 360's reliability.

 

[branalvere]

For goodness sake. Without 2 analogue sticks, you can't make a proper FPS game. Will these people never learn? I can play Tetris on my phone, for cripes' sake....

Although Ikaruga and braid on a handheld would be quite cool

 

[are.you.the.god.its.me.vader]

Why does it look like a gameboy micro?

 

[Nimbus]

*Sigh, I wish someone would make a big[/b] handheld. Like, gamecube controller sized and then the screen on top of that. Maybe a flip-top screen.

 

[Travdelosmuertos]

While this is a great idea (SSFIITHD and Castle Crashers on the go!!) I don't think that MS would follow PSP's one-joystick mistake, unless they were pushing for more arcade-based games. Even then, one optional stick? Plus, that screams photoshop. As another person already pointed out, the cross pad is identical to the PSPs. The metal around the screen looks more like a photoshop airbrush job. I call shenanigans.

I also believe ZuneX.com would be registered by MS during R&D, which it hasn't:
http://whois.domaintools.com/zunex.com

Edit: This is what it would more than likely look like, if it did in fact exist:
http://www.textually.org/textually/archives/2008/06/020536.htm

 

[-Seraph-]

Until there is some real cold hard evidence, this is about as believable as the PSPgo/PSP2 fiasco. It would be interesting seeing a the big three all in the hand held market despite how much Nintendo would just tower over the rest. Who knows, maybe this is Microsoft big thing for E3 seeing as both Nintendo and Microsoft have been awfully quiet lately. The jerk in me would want to see this system share the same problems as the 360 simply for the cruel irony. Hmm, now that I think off it, both the PSP and DS have rather ironic situations as well, so this Xune would be no exception.

For goodness sake. Without 2 analogue sticks, you can't make a proper FPS game.

Yes...because FPS are SO important, we don't more of that contaminating our systems. Goldeneye and Perfect Dark would also like to have a word with you.

 

[not a zaar]

"Assuming the pictures are real.."? Why would you assume that, that's obviously a Sony style d-pad right there.

 

[branalvere]

Until there is some real cold hard evidence, this is about as believable as the PSPgo/PSP2 fiasco. It would be interesting seeing a the big three all in the hand held market despite how much Nintendo would just tower over the rest. Who knows, maybe this is Microsoft big thing for E3 seeing as both Nintendo and Microsoft have been awfully quiet lately. The jerk in me would want to see this system share the same problems as the 360 simply for the cruel irony. Hmm, now that I think off it, both the PSP and DS have rather ironic situations as well, so this Xune would be no exception.

For goodness sake. Without 2 analogue sticks, you can't make a proper FPS game.

Yes...because FPS are SO important, we don't more of that contaminating our systems. Goldeneye and Perfect Dark would also like to have a word with you.

Touche. I expect the PC gamers will point out that they only have one analogue interface as well. I was just thinking about the hype. If this Xune thing would run everything on XBL, that would mean it would run Halo...wouldn't that be cool on a handheld...

 

[L33tsauce_Marty]

If it's real I think I might buy it. Sounds actually decent.

 

[-Seraph-]

Until there is some real cold hard evidence, this is about as believable as the PSPgo/PSP2 fiasco. It would be interesting seeing a the big three all in the hand held market despite how much Nintendo would just tower over the rest. Who knows, maybe this is Microsoft big thing for E3 seeing as both Nintendo and Microsoft have been awfully quiet lately. The jerk in me would want to see this system share the same problems as the 360 simply for the cruel irony. Hmm, now that I think off it, both the PSP and DS have rather ironic situations as well, so this Xune would be no exception.

For goodness sake. Without 2 analogue sticks, you can't make a proper FPS game.

Yes...because FPS are SO important, we don't more of that contaminating our systems. Goldeneye and Perfect Dark would also like to have a word with you.

Touche. I expect the PC gamers will point out that they only have one analogue interface as well. I was just thinking about the hype. If this Xune thing would run everything on XBL, that would mean it would run Halo...wouldn't that be cool on a handheld...

Yes it would I will admit that. Hell imagine Gears of War on a hand held *drools*. But the fuss people make over the single joystick is retarded. The N64 AND the PSP have both proven that you don't NEED 2 sticks to make a shooter, it's just preferred. I would have liked to have 2 sticks on my PSP but the shooters I have played on it have shown me how stupid people can be when complaining. And come on, hand helds seem to be the last place to go to make a profitable game that ISN'T a shooter, where you can find quality games of any other genre, I don't want FPS' coming in a ruining that.

 

[Andy_Panthro]

Hmm... now how can I get MS to pay me to use the more popular "Xune" name.

 

[dekkarax]

The X logo is the original xbox logo, that makes me just a bit skeptical.

 

[branalvere]

Until there is some real cold hard evidence, this is about as believable as the PSPgo/PSP2 fiasco. It would be interesting seeing a the big three all in the hand held market despite how much Nintendo would just tower over the rest. Who knows, maybe this is Microsoft big thing for E3 seeing as both Nintendo and Microsoft have been awfully quiet lately. The jerk in me would want to see this system share the same problems as the 360 simply for the cruel irony. Hmm, now that I think off it, both the PSP and DS have rather ironic situations as well, so this Xune would be no exception.

For goodness sake. Without 2 analogue sticks, you can't make a proper FPS game.

Yes...because FPS are SO important, we don't more of that contaminating our systems. Goldeneye and Perfect Dark would also like to have a word with you.

Touche. I expect the PC gamers will point out that they only have one analogue interface as well. I was just thinking about the hype. If this Xune thing would run everything on XBL, that would mean it would run Halo...wouldn't that be cool on a handheld...

Yes it would I will admit that. Hell imagine Gears of War on a hand held *drools*. But the fuss people make over the single joystick is retarded. The N64 AND the PSP have both proven that you don't NEED 2 sticks to make a shooter, it's just preferred. I would have liked to have 2 sticks on my PSP but the shooters I have played on it have shown me how stupid people can be when complaining. And come on, hand helds seem to be the last place to go to make a profitable game that ISN'T a shooter, where you can find quality games of any other genre, I don't want FPS' coming in a ruining that.

It's easy to forget that before the N64 there was no analogue stick and there was no controller rumble, isn't it? The N64 analogue stick will always be the original and best...

 

[-Seraph-]

It's easy to forget that before the N64 there was no analogue stick and there was no controller rumble, isn't it? The N64 analogue stick will always be the original and best...

Yes lest we forget DOOM, Duke Nukem, and Wolfenstein, telling modern games to take analogue sticks and shove it. Hell I remember playing some FPS's one the GBA, and they were GOOD.

 

[branalvere]

It's easy to forget that before the N64 there was no analogue stick and there was no controller rumble, isn't it? The N64 analogue stick will always be the original and best...

Yes lest we forget DOOM, Duke Nukem, and Wolfenstein, telling modern games to take analogue sticks and shove it. Hell I remember playing some FPS's one the GBA, and they were GOOD.

FPS on the GBA? Hell I must have missed that! My GBA was a dedicated Advance Wars machine. Well until it became an Advance Wars 2 machine that is.

My memory is misty of Doom and Duke Nukem, but surely they were PC games and had mouselook? Didn't they?

 

[smithy1234]

Do not want!!!

 

[John Funk]

"Assuming the pictures are real.."? Why would you assume that, that's obviously a Sony style d-pad right there.

While this is a great idea (SSFIITHD and Castle Crashers on the go!!) I don't think that MS would follow PSP's one-joystick mistake, unless they were pushing for more arcade-based games. Even then, one optional stick? Plus, that screams photoshop. As another person already pointed out, the cross pad is identical to the PSPs. The metal around the screen looks more like a photoshop airbrush job. I call shenanigans.

I also believe ZuneX.com would be registered by MS during R&D, which it hasn't:
http://whois.domaintools.com/zunex.com

Edit: This is what it would more than likely look like, if it did in fact exist:
http://www.textually.org/textually/archives/2008/06/020536.htm

Go to the source link. There are more pictures there, including one of a person actually (allegedly) playing it.

 

[-Seraph-]

FPS on the GBA? Hell I must have missed that! My GBA was a dedicated Advance Wars machine. Well until it became an Advance Wars 2 machine that is.

My memory is misty of Doom and Duke Nukem, but surely they were PC games and had mouselook? Didn't they?

The original DOOM and Wolfenstein did not have mouse look as they were restricted to just the X-axis, Duke nukem may have but I can't remember well. The first FPS I played that truly used the mouse was quake. I still got those game on my old ass compaq.

 

[scotth266]

Are two analogue sticks like the cold fusion of the gaming world? Why the reluctance, or difficulty in incorporating a second analogue stick? What am I missing here?

I have the same anger about a lack of two sticks. I mean, come on! People whined for AGES about the PSP needing a second stick, and what does Microsoft do? They don't pay attention.

They have failed to learn from their competitor's mistakes, and that is silly, given the opportunity present, if this is true.

If you're a nintendo fanboy or if there's a chance you like Sony a little too much, You should not use ZuneX, as ZuneX may cause an unsafe rise in blood pressure. Some studies show that people who use ZuneX, and handhelds like it are at an increased risk of violence, these side effects are usually complete BS. Ask your reviewer if ZuneX is right for you.

You sir, have give me a laugh of epic proportions.

Now then, for one departing thought: I won't buy it unless:

1)There's a TON of support behind it from Microsoft
2)They change how it looks. It just looks bad right now.