Microsoft might be looking to release Xbox 720 before PS4

Xbox 720 specs, price and release date have been the focal point of discussion among the gaming community as the anxiety continues to grow with no clear indication from Microsoft about the details of its next-generation console. Recent reports suggest that the Windows manufacturing firm might be looking to jump the gun ahead of Sony for the release of Xbox 720.

There has been confusion surrounding the launch date and the date of availability of Xbox 720, with recent reports stating that the firm will unveil the console in April. Microsoft has reportedly purchased Pando for $11 million, which is a torrent application. This purchase is attributed to the firm’s intentions of acquiring an advantage in sharing media files, which is linked to Xbox 720.

PS4 was launched by the Japanese conglomerate firm with enhanced capabilities of sharing videos of the user’s game progress on social media and other avenues. With the console wars reaching a new height everyday, Microsoft and Sony are embroiled in an intense competition to rule the console market. PS4 pre-orders have already created a new record according to many gaming websites.

There have been consistent speculations about the release date of Xbox 720 and PS4, with both the consoles predicted to be available in similar time frame, but which console would release early, still remains unknown. Sony has already announced its console, but not made it public yet. Some people have also tried to scam users by promising early access to Xbox 720, which was discarded by Microsoft as fake.

With numerous contradicting reports about the release date of Xbox 720 existing it is hard to determine the exact time frame for the launch of the console, which has led the gaming community dwelling into a frenzy of speculations.