Company reportedly tinkering with Wii U-like touchscreen controller with HD screen and "traditional" Xbox 360 buttons and control sticks for next console; price tag could be over $500.
The next Xbox might follow Nintendo's Wii U and offer gamers a touchscreen controller, according to rumor from the latest issue of Xbox World Magazine.
As reported by CVG, Microsoft is reportedly experimenting with tablet-like touchscreen controller for the next Xbox. According to the magazine, the controller will sport a form factor similar to Sony's PlayStation Vita, and will be smaller than the Wii U's tablet, which boasts a 6.2 inch screen.
More specifically, the magazine reports that in addition to a high-definition screen with touchscreen controls, the controller also includes "traditional [Xbox 360] buttons and sticks."
As for how the supposed tablet controller might work with the console, the magazine suggests it could serve a number of functions. According to the magazine, "It could be a remote control when you're watching TV, a browser when you're on the Internet, extra buttons and information when you're playing a game, or a portable display when you want to take your game with you."
Incorporating a tablet controller into the next Xbox might also drive the console's price up. According to the magazine, the new console could boast a price tag over $500.
This rumor is not the first speculation regarding Microsoft incorporating a tablet-based controller option for its new console. GameSpot heard strong signs last month that a tablet component would figure heavily into the design of the next Xbox.
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