After you've tweeted days ago on the alleged move from April to may the event of revelation of the next Xbox, American blogger Paul Thurrot intervened yesterday in the web show WhatTheTech revealing more information in its possession on the next Microsoft console.

First Thurrot explained that at the end of the year, along with the new console, Microsoft will release a new Xbox 360 model at low cost, sold for 99 $ and known internally with the codename "Stingray": the journalist says that probably this console will aim to allow those who do not have an Xbox 360 to play at low cost with its titlesSince-but that's a guess-the new Xbox may not be backwards compatible.

Thurrot has spoken of the price then the next Xbox, which he described as "expensive" explaining that will probably cost around $ 500 with a version sold by subscription at $ 300. The subscription model has already been tested by Microsoft with the Xbox 360 and allows you to purchase low-cost console as long as the buyer signs a contract that promises to pay a monthly subscription fee, as if it were a satellite or ADSL subscription.

With regard to the issue of the always-on which so much is making discuss these days, Thurrot explained that he, too, in all documents relating to the new console, has always read " must be connected to the Internet to function ". The blogger has, however, explained that personally I don't see it as a bad thing, since it already uses the console almost solely for online gaming or to watch streaming movies via Netflix.

He then confirmed what tweeted earlier that while the event of revelation was previously expected on April 24, has now been moved to May 21, three weeks before E3. Regarding the release date of the console says that it will come at the beginning of November.

Closing his speech, Thurrot wanted then provide his impression on negativity surrounding the rumor about the new Xbox, explaining that what he has seen so far is very positive and seemed that people are criticizing the console without knowing anything about it. At the same time, the journalist explained that with the new Microsoft console will not seek more than deal with Sony and Nintendo, because now already owns the hardcore market confidence that always will come rushing to buy the next Halo or the next GoW, as well as devices with Roku and Apple TV, designed to bring all homes the streaming internet TV entertainment.

Of course this should always be considered as rumor until official announcements: we do not know how reliable or recent information in possession of Thurrot.