Microsoft to Release Xbox Phone to Counter Sony

After rumours of Sony releasing a PlayStation phone have surfaced, Microsoft has been quick to counter with a gaming phone of their own. “It’s going to have better graphics than the PlayStation phone. And it can play HD DVDs” said a Microsoft spokesman. He had little to say about allegations that the device may not be of high-caliber, due to the fact that it is being rushed into production: “We aren’t worried. If anything goes wrong, we can just issue a massive recall. We’ve got plenty of experience with that.”

Leaked picture of the Xbox phone prototype

The spokesman also did not agree when asked if Microsoft may be losing power in the tech industry: “Sure, Apple has their fancy touch phones, Sony’s got their handheld games… but we have Microsoft Word; and  nothing will ever top that.”

The estimated retail price of the Xbox Phone is $399 with a 3-year plan, and $499 with a temporary Xbox live subscription. Monthly payments of $100 and your first-born child are then required to keep the subscription.

-RS