Microsoft Issues Official Statement

Yesterday’s uproar over Gameindustry.biz’s article stating there would be no backwards compatibility for the second xbox has prompted Microsoft to issue an official statement on the subject:

“Recent stories in the press about future Xbox products are nothing more than pulp fiction. Microsoft hasn’t made any announcements regarding the next generation, so it’s far too early to speculate about specifics, including backward compatibility. In fact, this media conjecture is irresponsible. The credibility of any publication willing to compromise fact in favor of a catchy headline must be questioned. Xbox fans are smart enough to distinguish truth from sensational reporting.”

This debunks the original Gameindustry aricle which said it confirmed there would be no backwards compatibilty, but only keeps everything up in the air with a ‘maybe’. It seems everyone will have to wait a little longer to know for sure .