Last year was all about rumors of the next video game console from Nintendo. In 2012, it's Microsoft's turn.
According to a report from IGN, Microsoft plans to launch a new console in 2013 that will have six times the processing power as the Xbox 360.
The report cites "sources close to the project."
IGN reports the console's graphics-processing unit (GPU) "will be akin to the Radeon HD 6670, which offers support for DirectX11, multidisplay output, 3D and 1080p HD output."
On top of being six times as powerful as the 360, the device will reportedly yield 20% greater performance than Nintendo's Wii U, revealed at last year's Electronic Entertainment Expo.
The report doesn't include pricing details or when Microsoft plans to unveil the device.
Rumors of the next Xbox continue to swirl as Microsoft enjoys a hot streak when it comes to sales of the Xbox 360. Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg revealed earlier this month that 1.7 million consoles were sold last December. Also, research firm NPD Group notes the Xbox 360 was the top-selling video game device of 2011.
Several reports have also been circulating about the next home console from Sony, the rumored PlayStation 4. However, as the Wall Street Journal reports, Sony executive Kaz Hirai seemed to squash any chatter.
"I've always said a 10-year life cycle for PS3, and there is no reason to go away from that," Hirai says in the report.
Update at 2:34 p.m. ET: Add another log to the next Xbox rumor inferno. This one stems from a Kotaku report claiming the console will support Blu-ray discs and a new version of the Kinect motion sensor. However, the most intriguing feature alleged in the report is the device might incorporate software to prevent users from playing used games. The Kotaku report cites "games industry sources."
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