RUMOR: Microsoft to License Xbox 360’s Heart

Electronic Gaming Monthly has, well, the best rumor ever. Their rumor guy is saying that one of Microsoft’s big E3 announcements is going to be the licensing of Xbox360’s core technology to other firms, much like Blu-ray, DVD, and videocassette technology is licensed so that anyone can make players for those devices. Third parties would be able to make their own 360s or put them inside other products. This is so off the wall because, while common in the tech industry, it has never been done bef