Xbox's Dreamcast compatibility denied

[01.27.01] » Microsoft unsurprisingly puts the kibosh on rumors of a DC compatible Xbox.

   In response to rumors that the Xbox would include a built in Dreamcast chip for full compatibility with the DC library, Microsoft has issued a flat denial. The company firmly stated the console would only contain the announced processor, sound, and graphics chips, and that no further additions were to be made.

   However, as Gamers.com, who first reported the possible DC-compatabilty, noted in their original story, Bill Gates himself has gone on record saying the Xbox hardware is not yet complete and will have several new, unrevealed chips to be added later. Microsoft also issued a denial on leaked pictures of the Xbox when the pictures were indeed legitimite and came directly from the exclusive layout the company had given to EGM. They were published days later.

    Whether this denial is the end of the story or the usual corporate damage-control won't likely be known until this Spring's Tokyo Game Show. Microsoft will be unveiling their Xbox strategy for Japan and are rumored to be making a huge announcement concerning Japanese support for the new console.