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Xbox '1080' prototype looks portable, silly photo

Xbox fanatics seem to be obsessed with the idea of a portable Xbox. The other portable game systems out there? Not good enough. Microsoft or bust, I guess they're thinking. Perhaps this concept by Carl Archambeault would fit the bill for them.

Carl calls this the Xbox 1080. It sports a pop-up LCD display that can be retracted into the system for maximum portability. On its face are all the buttons from the controller that you've come to know, plus a few extra for media control and menu functions. The whole idea was to combine the best parts of both the Xbox 360 console and the Zune media player. 

Before you get too excited, know that this is just a non-working prototype. Besides, where would the game go? Nevermind that this looks like it would be a bit uncomfortable to hold.

That all being said, I'd take a MS portable if they made one. A little XBLA-only portable could be cool.

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countingdown7's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 10:21
countingdown7
I hope it has built in wifi,
I'm buying this for Christmas. Can't wait!
Doos's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 10:25
Doos
That thing looks like it was made by Fisher-Price.
Hondo Kitsune's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 10:26
Hondo Kitsune
That's the most retarded hand held I've ever seen.
welkstar's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 10:27
welkstar
@countingdown7-Might want to re-read the article a little slower lol

Dale, I like your idea of an XBLA portable. Pac-Man CE would be an amazing toilet game.
Kyle MacGregor's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 10:27
Kyle MacGregor
It looks like a Nintendo Classic Controller had an ugly child with the PSP Go.
bloodylip's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 10:28
bloodylip
I'd kill for an XBLA portable.
Nic128's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 10:28
Nic128
Good try. A lot is missing though, shoulder buttons, looks bulky up close.
Sexualchocolate's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 10:30
Sexualchocolate
Swallow that misguided pride, that strange, "I love how my system breaks and how i get nickel and dimed and those things make me super loyal to a company" mindset, and get a PSP!
PappaDukes's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 10:30
PappaDukes
This was manufactured by Fisher-Price.
Naim Master's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 10:30
Naim Master
Looks like Lynx had a son with a arcade stick and after that their bastard son turned into a travesty and dressed up as a Microsoft branded product. Ugh.
madfigs's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 10:31
madfigs
I guess it goes along well with the traditional "XBOX HUEG" theme, but unless the thumbsticks are retractable it wouldn't last long being carried around.
Shadowiii's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 10:33
Shadowiii
No way is this thing real.
I'll stick with the DS, thanks. Though if it did play XBLA games, I could see myself buying it. Assuming it wasn't as ugly as this piece of crap.
Dr Spaceman's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 10:34
Dr Spaceman
I like the idea, but really? I thought MS had no intention of going portable. It would be silly to try to cut into that market. Nintendo has had a ridiculously strong hold on it since the Game & Watch. I love the idea of a XBLA Portable/Zune HD device, that would be sweet. But is there really room for it out there against the PSP Go and the iPhone?

If Microsoft wants to get into the portable market they should get a third party to do the hardware, like say Logitec. Then Microsoft can focus on IPs for the device and not on red rings.

Connecting all the functionality of the Zune HD to a gaming device would be sweet, make it 3G capable and you've get a PSP Go killer. I don't know what else, but have someone else build it.
Steel Squirrel's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 10:34
Steel Squirrel
That thing is an abomination. It would be a hard fight for MS in the portable gaming business. The DS is a monster and the PSP picks up where the DS is lacking.

Having said that... I think you're on to something, Dale, with the XBLA only handheld. I would get one if it had two little analog nubs and all of the right buttons. Trials HD on the go. YES please.
Tarvu's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 10:36
Tarvu
Did Carl Archambeault design the Gamecube? That 'prototype' is ugly.
Takeshi's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 10:40
Takeshi
LOL no.
Space Moose's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 10:42
Space Moose
That prototype looks like crap lol
SoraX3's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 10:43
SoraX3
I'll stick with the Dslite till Nintendo Finally releases VC for the DSi. I spent a lot time on the DS and all were very enjoyable and tense memories. I don't see myself switching just anytime soon but I hold optimism to what this can do if it comes true.
Chronic Logic's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 10:43
Chronic Logic
That is fugly.
Tralfmadoria's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 10:43
Tralfmadoria
Ok, so I'm walking into my favorite coffee shop ready to discuss with a friend videogaming as an art form. But look! Over in the corner, there is some guy with his brand new Xbox 1080 playing Halo on the free wifi service who is screaming his guts out about spawn killing or total rape-age or bursting out his best 'your mom' jokes!

No thank you, Microsoft. I don't want fanboys wandering around public places ruining everything. Let's keep them holed up in their parent's basements, please.
Black Nexus's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 10:47
Black Nexus
Papadukes beat me to it.
Qraze's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 10:48
Qraze
its got two analog sticks! happy happy joy joy.
Morbid Demise's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 10:49
Morbid Demise
Ummm...it never said it was a prototype built by M$, but by this carl dude. and if you click on his name up to you can see how retarded he looks listening to music on that abomination. Well like dude said above, just dont let M$ make it. Well even if M$ does make the thing millions of fan boys will come out and worship this hunk of digital nightmare.(even after the 5th time it breaks on them) GO crapbox fanboy I choose you!
ShuperShawn's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 10:50
ShuperShawn
My God! That thing is god damn ugly! I think they gotta go back to the drawing board and try again.
gatorsax2010's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 11:00
gatorsax2010
Unless a system can fit comfortably in my pocket, it's not "portable."
ChunkyB's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 11:04
ChunkyB
Sorry to put your journalistic integrity in question, but I think that's actually the new leapfrog console, which is interestingly enough called the "Leapfrog 1080".
darthVato's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 11:09
darthVato
http://www.stuffwelike.com/stuffwelike/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/wii-classic-controller.jpg

Yes
tsunamikitsune's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 11:27
tsunamikitsune
I would buy a portable XBLA system in a heartbeat. Get on it, Microsoft!
Retrofraction's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 11:31
Retrofraction
That is even less portable than a Sega Nomad,

its cool to see neet MODs, but there is no way you could get that Into you pocket easily.

LOL XBL on handheld LOL now microsoft charges you for Handheld online!!! LOL

they wouldn't be thats stupid since online for All handhelds is free over Wi-Fi- Exspecialy with the iphone in market
Tarvu's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 11:38
Tarvu
It's not even a mod, it's a design prototype!
Electrium's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 11:41
Electrium
That thing is hideous. It has no place in his otherwise strong portfolio. Thank God it's not a working model, ha.

It's way too soon for MS to get into the handheld business. Nintendo has dominated for so long, and if Sony couldn't do it, there's no way MS will be able to. Not that I won't buy an MS handheld if they make one next year or something, lol.
BenHaskett's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 11:44
BenHaskett
I dunno, if it worked, I think it'd be pretty neat.
Tarvu's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 11:44
Tarvu
Nothing can beat Nintendo for portable gaming, even if it is an original Gameboy and a Tetris cartridge.
gamadaya's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 11:45
gamadaya
So does he just not care about basic math, or is there a reason it's called 1080?
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 11:45
Holyetheline
It's not very attractive but it's cool.
JohZho's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 11:45
JohZho
Maximum portability? My arse, those joysticks look uncomfortable- in my pants.

Speaking of joysticks, WTF are they going to get NeoGeo pocket quality joysticks for portable gaming systems.
Omikron's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 11:50
Omikron
Cool idea, desperately needs a redesign tho...
Naim Master's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 11:53
Naim Master
@gamadaya
1080p?
Tarvu's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 11:56
Tarvu
I would assume 'Carl' used the number 1080 because cramming a 1080p screen in there is practical to somebody who designs that.
whormongr's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 12:09
whormongr
that thing looks ridiculous, he may have thought of and added the functionality that he wanted in the device but he wrapped it in such a shitty package that there is no way it would ever fly
FatherChesz's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 12:27
FatherChesz
I remember reading and seeing a prototype called the ZuneX. Was that an elaborate hoax? It didn't look half bad, as I recall.
protomark's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 12:29
protomark
psssst. i think it's supposed to be a joke. psst.
GoldenGamerXero's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 12:36
GoldenGamerXero
No. Please just no.
God 1's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 12:38
God 1
Does that guy work for tomy?
BurnAway's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 12:39
BurnAway
That thing looks retarded
Los255's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 12:40
Los255
LOL Fisher Price
MCChampaignMillionaire's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 12:46
MCChampaignMillionaire
Doesnt look too bad...
Wintersocks's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 13:08
Wintersocks
@gatorsax

*COUGH*PSP*COUGH*

And oh my god that thing is

WarZombie's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/09/2009 13:17
WarZombie
This looks like My First Handheld or some shit.

Still, mad props to the guy for actually building it, regardless if it works or not. I'm just wondering how it's possible that MS, who we all know loves making money, wouldn't look into this idea. A lot of people want a portable Xbox, so why not?
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