Microsoft Handheld Reportedly Named 'Zune'
Date: Tuesday, July 11 @ 22:12:27 UTC
Topic: Off Topic
But doesn't appear to have any gaming functions.
Yesterday a Seattle Times columnist claimed Microsoft's "secret" counter to Apple's iPod was being led by former Xbox spokesperson J Allard, would be Xbox-branded, and wasn't only trying to enter the music market, but handheld videogames, as well.
Late last night, however, Gizmodo received a tip from an alleged insider on the project, claiming the final name was Zune and attaching a clear photo of the product's sleek design.
Based on the photo, however, Zune is anything but competition for Nintendo DS and PSP. There's always the possibility further iterations could incorporate gaming functions as Microsoft monitors consumer response to their new device, but the current rumored design lacks the control interface for anything more complicated than Pac-Man.
Then again, this could be an early design or just one of the many devices Microsoft plans on marketing. Stay tuned for more.
News-Source: www.1up.com
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