20 launch titles for 360

By Ellie Gibson Published 13 June, 2005

So says man in know.

Munetatsu Matsui - editor-in-chief of Famitsu Xbox, well known for its close connections to Microsoft's Japanese operation - has stated that a grand total of 20 launch titles are lined up for the Xbox 360's November debut.

That's rather more than we've been expecting, frankly, and rather a lot for a publisher planning to launch a new console in three different territories on the same day, you might think...

We contacted Microsoft to ask if Munetatsu's estimate was correct, and a representative told us: "We're not discussing day one titles at this time."

However, the representative did confirm that, "Between 25 and 40 titles will be available for Xbox 360 during launch period." That means from the time the console launches in November until the end of the year, apparently.

In odder news, Munetatsu has also suggested that the Xbox 360 will feature some kind of crazy hidden functions which won't be unveiled until a year after launch, when you'll be able to download an Xbox Live update to access them.

Well now. Microsoft declined to comment, but we'll be keeping a close eye on this one...

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Comments (19) Latest comment 7 years ago

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  • mcmonkeyplc #1 7 years ago

    Odder should probably be other :p

    What the effing hell could that be? Is the xbox 360 going to jump up and start walking around telling you to sit down and play with it? Are they all going to turn into a hologram of J Alltard?

    If its being kept secret and not going to unlocked for a year its probably shit.

  • cymro #2 7 years ago

    It catches fire, its the same special feature as in XBOX 1.
    Edited by 1 at 13/06/05 @ 17:47

  • Monsta #3 7 years ago

    An update you'll have to download, which will also fix any homebrew workarounds

  • Scimarad #4 7 years ago

    Certainly good news - With that many there's got to be a few good ones.

  • smelly #5 7 years ago

    they'll all be available on the pc anyhows :-)

  • Tiiti #6 7 years ago

    Don't forget Xbox Live was launched a year after the Xbox

    If they can come up with something equally as great as Xbox Live then then they have my attention :) It's also worth mentioning that Xbox Live was annouced at the first E3 after launch

  • Xerx3s #7 7 years ago

    Actually, sources say that the power button is some kind of psychic holografic device, similar to that holovision from starwars. This device will pop up J Allards head from time to time, scaring the living daylights out of you in your underpants.

    Also, an extra chip has been build in with the digital self of george lucas. This chip will activate after several years, raping all your good games with bad overdone graphics & drama and replaces all 3dmodels with that of JarJarbinks.

    Anyway, i wonder how soon crackers will be able to tap into this stuff.
    Edited by 1 at 13/06/05 @ 18:59

  • Grunk #8 7 years ago

    It'll be just after the PS3 launches to a fanfare of 'on paper' superiority.

    you'll get to download the code that switches the other 5 processors (that microsoft hasn't mentioned) on

  • The-Bodybuilder #9 7 years ago

    Probably struck up a deal with sega to allow you to dl backcatalogue games from the master system to the dreamcast.

    Or maybe shenmue 3?

  • Pirotic #10 7 years ago

    On retail media centre functionality will be very much controlled by a media centre PC which operates via the xbox. which to be honest, isnt that great as most PC's have a TV out which can do the same tasks.

    i wouldn't be surprised if after a few months microsoft release a version of media centre for xbox, allowing you to record TV and so forth.

  • Genji #11 7 years ago

    "Or maybe shenmue 3?"

    Aieeee, don't mention that name! Now that I've pretty much given up hope, I just want to forget about it.

  • Scimarad #12 7 years ago

    So, Grunk, as a matter of interest why do you so obviously want dear sweet old innocent Microsoft to triumph over the evil Darth Sony?

  • Donglebomb #13 7 years ago

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  • Blerk #14 7 years ago

    20 launch titles would seem like quite a lot, but is it too many? Given that most people are going to buy two or three games to go along with their machine, chances are some of these titles are going to fail dismally. Would've thought it better to release with half a dozen solid titles and trickle-feed the rest over the next few months.

  • Tweakmonkey #15 7 years ago

    It catches fire, its the same special feature as in XBOX 1

    LOL

    Seriously though, the hidden features are very intriguing, but the question is why hide them in the first place?

  • The-Bodybuilder #16 7 years ago

    >"Would've thought it better to release with half a dozen solid titles and trickle-feed the rest over the next few months."

    Apparently that is what they're gonna do (MS counts the launch period as the first 2 months or so).

  • Blerk #17 7 years ago

    That's not so bad, then. 20 on launch day would be a disaster for at least half of them!

  • Scimarad #18 7 years ago

    Just sort out Oblivion and I'll be happy.

  • gamesb*tch #19 7 years ago

    Put The Witcher on it... some serious gaming for once... Kameo Schmameo