Although Microsoft has stated that it will reveal any details on the next Xbox for all 2012, this did not prevent the leaking of new rumors, this time reported by multiple sources. The first concerns the optical drive, which seems to support Blu-ray discs, used both for the vision of the films for storing games. In the past it was said that the new console did not have an optical drive, but it is very likely that these rumors related to the new Xbox 360 Lite , which are thought to be announced at E3.

The rumor continues by revealing that the console will mount two separate GPUS that do not work as in PCs, where all create lines of the same object, but will be independent by creating different elements simultaneously. These graphics chips are those of dimili AMD series 7000, but not SLI or CrossFire models. The CPU seems also to be present "from 4 to 6 core", one of which is specific to the operating system and one for the Kinect, which will be an integral part of the standard console.

The console will require an Internet connection compulsory continues, which will act as the anti-piracy system allowing you to constantly monitor the copies reproduced by the various consoles. It is interesting to note also, however, as regards the upcoming Playstation recent rumor indicate the presence of an online system always-on, this time however used as anti-used: don't know for now if Microsoft intends to implement mechanisms to combat the second-hand market, although earlier rumors pointed in this direction.

Finally the rumors confirm that Microsoft would want to launch on the market the new Xbox for Christmas 2013. Remember that it is always of rumors: the first official confirmations will probably only the next year.