Another interview with the Microsoft general manager for XBox is up over at Gamespot, this time talking a bit more in detail on what we can expect[BLOCK]JA: Our strategy for Xbox has always included broadband. My belief is that online gaming will shift from novelty to necessity during the life span of the Xbox console. While it's difficult to predict how and when this will take off, I think everyone will be surprised by how quickly this transition will happen. It will take some time for broadband to mature, but that's OK with us. Taking a big step forward like this requires patience. Today's online games are merely scratching the surface of what is possible.[/BLOCK]

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