Next Xbox to be Called Fusion and Why Microsoft Picked That Sub-Name

VG Republic Writes: May 21st are you going to leave anything to be desired? We have gotten plenty of tidbits about the next Xbox ahead of the next-generation unveiling event, but it looks as though today we have received the name of the next Xbox entitled Xbox Fusion. The information was caught by Fusible, a site that focuses on bringing forth news that is focused on highlighting newly registered domain names and in fact that is exactly what happened with this one. Microsoft registered the following domains today: XboxFusion.com, XboxFusion.info, XboxFusion.biz, XboxFusion.de, XboxFusion.co.uk and more, all referencing the words Xbox and Fusion together. All also refer you back to the current Xbox website.

[Kingthrash360]

fusion....sounds like the entertainment focus rumors are true...if thats the name on the next xbox

[MariaHelFutura]

Fusion sounds stupid, Xbox Infinite sounds much better IMO.

[Walker]

Xbox 720 is much better than those shits :| !

[xHeavYx]

Next X-Box will be called 360 Delta. Don't believe me? Check the image

[Oh_Yeah]

Xbox infinite makes nooo sense whatsoever unless it's upgradable and it's the last box they put out.

[-Alpha]

If we got used to Wii, we can get used to anything.

[LOL_WUT]

I don't care but Fusion sounds cool much better than 720 ;)

[jrbeerman11]

no xbox420?

[Davoh]

Makes me think of razors - Xbox Fusion ProGlide

[xabmol]

XBox 360 Delta? LMAO!

Can't believe I never noticed that.

[shutUpAndTakeMyMoney]

This is great MS always choose stupid ass names. Sound like a funkin energy drink.

[MysticStrummer]

The name is about as important as what it looks like.

[JihadJoe]

Infinite? Didn't Bioshock just do that?
http://upload.wikimedia.org...

[Campy da Camper]

Fusion sounds like lower back surgery.

[RyuCloudStrife]

But infinity still a stupid name LOl

[MikeMyers]

If they call it Fusion some people will say Infinity sounds better. If they call it Infinity some will say just Xbox is better. The fact is people will disagree about anything here.

I will say this, Xbox 720 is the stupidest name there is.

[Klonopin]

It always sounds stupid at first. Next thing you know every douche bag will be using the fusion logo as their avatar and praising the name everywhere they go...you watch.

[abzdine]

why not just xbox3 ?

[bangshi]

Why is everyone ignoring the simple fact that they bought these domains in 2004, before the 360 has it's name?

Do people honestly think they decided on the 3rd Xbox's name before they even had the 2nd Xbox's name?

[coolbeans]

Couldn't the triangle also represent a pizza slice? The circle was finally complete when that Pizza Hut app was launced on Xbox Live. XD

[guerojose]

It could still work. Here: \ http://www.amazon.com/Verte...

[CapsLocke]

Don't you say, boy. You don't even know what Infinite is. Don't dare to attach that word to some lame piece of hardware for casuals.

[starchild]

How predictable. The sony fanboys don't like the name. Who cares? If they would have named it Xbox 720 or Xbox Infinite you guys would have simply said those names were stupid.

I don't think it is 100% certain, but the evidence looks pretty good. I personally like the name Xbox Fusion. I am still undecided whether I will get the next Xbox within the first couple of years. I know I will upgrade my PC and get a PS4. We'll see. I'm looking forward to the reveal.

[ALLWRONG]

@bangshi

"Why is everyone ignoring the simple fact that they bought these domains in 2004, before the 360 has it's name?

Do people honestly think they decided on the 3rd Xbox's name before they even had the 2nd Xbox's name?"

This is N4G, home of the "make a comment but never read" where all Xbox news is a circle jerk for 7 bubble Sony trolls.

[Syntax-Error]

I never once called it 720. That is the dumbest name ever. Do you know what a 720 is? Why would they call it to complete rotations? They called it 360 because it evolved, but there's no reason for it to be 2 revolutions.

BTW, they never called it XBOX 8, it was called XBOX 9 because they were focusing on putting Windows 9 in it. http://techland.time.com/20...

[Blaze929]

I'm telling you all, it'll be called either Xbox 8 or simply, Xbox. I'm leaning more toward Xbox 8

[xXBlondieVanHarlowXx]

Why Xbox 8? :0
How did we go from the first 1 to 360 to 8?

[Blaze929]

Windows 1
Windows 2
Windows 3
Windows 9
Windows 7
Windows 8

Xbox
Xbox 360

saying we skipped 358 Xboxes?

what is your point again?

[Saigon]

@xXBlondieVanHarlowXx

If I am not mistaken, he is referring to infinity. I actually like the infinity name myself a little better. To me infinity fits better. Xbox Infinity, that is a sick name; it just rings come get me.

Its just my opinion though...

[Menech]

Why would Microsoft perma shackle the next Xbox with windows 8?

Microsoft will or released the successor to Windows 8 around the mid way point, if not earlier into the next Xbox's lifespan.

Microsoft aren't Apple either, they won't pull that new "Ipad" shit. However common sense basically makes you almost certainly wrong.

Like I said bad move to shackle the next Xbox with Windows 8, an OS that ain't selling well.

[torchic]

@blaze

I dunno man, is your math wrong?

360 - 1 = 359

not 358

oh nevermind I see what you did, 358 inbetween 1 and 360. I was just a little confused and shocked :)

[Narutone66]

Blaze929 may be on to something. If you write the 8 horizontally, it looks like the symbol infinity. So, yeah, Xbox 8 and Xbox Infinity could be the name.

[ratchet426]

Yeah, what Narutone66 said :-)

[edic]

How bout XBOX 3. Since its microsoft's 3rd console.

[optimus]

The whole xbox infinity/8 rumor came up months ago by conspiracy theorist claiming it would make sense due to it using a form of windows 8 and the 8 sideways and so fourth...

I don't see infinity being the name cause it would suggest the new xbox would be the last xbox to be made so it would throw a small wrench in their marketing for the next xbox after that a few yrs down the road...

Personally i would go with the xbox Revolution if they truly believe it will revolutionize gaming...after all, it's not like nintendo will be using it. ;p (see what i did there?)

[Minato-Namikaze]

Makes sense if you think about why the chose the name for the 360.

[stage88]

Sounds likea 90's boyband

[PooEgg]

Agreed, it also sounds like what pretentious chefs used to call their food.

[JeffGUNZ]

I see it more as it links all their devices together. Windows PC, Windows Tablet, Windows Phone, Windows App Smartglass, and Window 8 based OS in the next xbox. Name is actually good.

[PooEgg]

In my opinion, that name is bad, and the concept of linking all of their devices together also doesn't sit well with me. It simply feels like they are more focused on non-game stuff, when I simply want a dependable console that offers good 1st and 3rd party games but has better performance while playing those games.

Keep the gimmicks and give me something that inspires developers to create better games.

[JeffGUNZ]

I don't think it's bad at all. I love having smartglass to see which of my gamer friends are on. It all really depends on how it's implemented. If they do some cool features, I'm all for it.

[AngelicIceDiamond]

I don't really care as long as its not 720.

[Hellsvacancy]

Fusion? hasnt Gilette already done that? http://images-its.chemistdi...

[barb_wire]

@Kingthrash360

The entertainment focus aren't 'rumors' they're true - over the last year but especially in the last 3 months MS has spent a large chunk of money hiring TV execs with the empathise on scripted original programming, reality TV programming, short series format programming and 'kinect' based programming (kind of like National Geographic or Sesame Street currently but greatly expanded).. also MS has been in negotiations with the major movie studios over feature film content.

All of these developments have been widely reported on Forbes, Variety, Deadline (just to name a few) business/entertainment and movie websites.

Now the one 'rumor' going around is that Cox Communication developed the cable box/DVR side of the Next Box.. but so far, I've read that as a 'rumor' only with nothing definitive been said.. But I'm leaning towards it's true..

The Next Box or 'Fusion' is going to be an all in one entertainment center that can also play games.

[Urusernamesucks]

How the hell in any way does it sound like the "Enturdtain munt fuckuz" just stop..

Mariahelfutura
I could of sworn that not so long ago people were hoping it Wasn't called infinity; BECause it Wouldn't leave room for a Successor name

Walker
Not at all that sounds way retarded,IMO

Im not sure why people are agreeing with you guys unless this is another sony rant invasion into xbox articles. As usual.

Fusion souds just perfect and original.
Meanwhile the playstation will stick to the same old boring name(#)

[Veneno]

Just get it over with and call it Xbox: Call of Duty machine.

[Persistantthug]

Certainly better than "720".

[jahcure]

sounds like dragon ball z

[stragomccloud]

Fusion! HA!

[Cueil]

Quick someone do a Xbox and Xbox 360 doing fusion dance!

[cee773]

No silly your supposed to do the fusion dance with the new xbox and kinect making you,kinect and the xbox become 1.

[Jek_Porkins]

It is catchy, I preferred Infinity, but I can live with Fusion, sure beats 720 in my opinion.

[BlackTar187]

Jek are you Power Of Green?

[Jek_Porkins]

Not sure what that means bro.

[LordOfAdmirals]

Black tar are you nasim?

[MidnytRain]

Wtf? This was the rumored name of the yet-to-be-released 360 way back when. We're doing this again?

[CEOSteveBallmer]

Sounds like something to shave your beard XD

[Wigriff]

It has 5 thinner, finer blades for less tug & pull.

[xc7x]

At one time they had blades until the menu update,err..nevermind

[solidt12]

its easier to say Fusion vs Infinity.

[blackbirdi]

OMG i was expecting that name long time ago even before the 360 cames out :D i hope that's true

[Soldierone]

Its because it fuses gaming with pizza lol

[Knight_Crawler]

hahahhahahaha OMG that was hilarious and so original -_-

[maniacmayhem]

Naw, I'll get used to it like I got used to saying Wii. But Fusion, really?

I'm still going with the rumor that MS will just call it Xbox.

To me that is the way to go.

[KillrateOmega]

[Insert DBZ fusion dance joke]

[oliveira311]

I don't think it's bad at all. I'm a marketer and I think it makes perfect sense. Either way, I hope PS4 & Fusion put out some great new experiences and keep innovating.

[iNFAMOUZ1]

it wont be called fusion it will be called infinity, fusion is probably just a service that microsoft will offer in xbox

[Cablephish]

Xbox Fusion because it's gonna be a gaming console fused with a Kinect and cable box.

[C-Thunder]

And your credit card

[cervantes99]

I hate M$ - for other reasons not Xbox related, but I think Fusion is a cool name. Usually their names are kind of weak.

Sounds kind of bad a$$

[ThatCanadianGuy514]

Never understood the whole name thing.Xbox made sense, because, it was a box..with a X on top.Xbox 360 made no sense.

Now fusion? Come on.