Report: Microsoft working on Xbox Surface 7-inch gaming tablet

Microsoft is planning its ain seven" gaming tablet, according to a report over at The Verge. Sources familiar with Redmond plans have stated the company has already begun edifice said device. Specifications for an 'Xbox Surface tablet' were leaked back in June, before Microsoft's Surface family of tablets were appear.

The Verge has been informed that specifications leaked previously are in fact accurate and will be featured in the Xbox Surface gaming tablet.

The Xbox Surface is believed to be built primarily for gaming tasks and processing. This will encounter Microsoft pack a punch with a fully capable ARM processor, RAM and lath to boot. Sources indicate specifications could exist contradistinct to business firm an unannounced Intel SoC and the tablet is existence adult without a specific hardware architecture in mind.

Every bit one would look with such a product from the company, the Xbox Surface will most than likely run a customised operating system to have total advantage of bachelor power for titles to be played. We wouldn't exist surprised to see some degree of Xbox and Windows integration to be present with SmartGlass, Messenger, and more than.

Rum: 7

Microsoft has built a secret hardware product process for its Surface tablets that have hit the market (the RT version has anyway) and sources accept revealed the same manufacturing plant will manufacturer the Xbox Surface. Notwithstanding, future Xbox consoles will proceed to be mass produced by companies such as Pegatron or Foxconn.

The Verge has as well been informed that part of the Xbox Surface is being developed at Microsoft's compound in Silicon Valley. The company has been reported to have locked down several Xbox-related buildings, limiting employee access. This could well be due to the company's increase in testing of the Xbox Surface tablet.

Microsoft was asked to comment on the reports, only of course declined to provide any particular on rumours or speculation. Exciting times alee, that's for certain. Do yous believe at that place's room for an Xbox tablet?

via: The Verge

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