[360] Microsoft Snags Domain Name For ‘Xbox 8’

[Handleit_44]

Link: Microsoft secures 'Xbox 8' rights

Microsoft has secured the web domain for "xbox8.us" and "xbox8.org," according to a new report.

The Internet sleuths at Fusible uncovered that Microsoft won the domains back from a Chinese citizen in a case filed with the National Arbitration Forum. Other domains won in the dispute include XboxPhone.com, XboxTablet.com, XboxLiveTV.com, XboxCompanion.com.

Interestingly enough, the Xbox 360 maker has yet to go after the guy who owns xbox8.com.

I reached out to Microsoft to ask what the heck Xbox 8 is. Will update should I hear back.

Update: Microsoft's statement to Kotaku: "Microsoft often acquires various domain names as part of its ongoing business strategy, but beyond that we have no comment."

[leaffan]

Sounds like they are just trying to get all their domains in order before the new stuff comes out. I would honestly hate that job haha.

[jms493]

i would hate to be a press guy and have to cover the video game industry and pretend to take it serious.

[July 4 1776]

It could be for their rumored code name for the new xbox "xbox infinity". Or they just like jumping the gun Waaaaayyyyy early lol