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Microsoft's next-generation Xbox may not even be called the 720, but it's always nice to see what one of the potential designs could be, and the Prestige is one of them. Smaller than the Xbox Slim, it features a "combination of motion sensor technology, including not one but two cameras built into the console, and integrated voice recognition make it a super responsive and hands-free gaming powerhouse." Click here for more pictures. In related news, continue reading to see a homemade briefcase Xbox 360 system.

The console has an 8-core processor for super-speed performance up to 20 times faster than previous Xbox models. It supports 3D, 4K2K, multiTV (DPConnect), live TV and webcam, as well as GPS that allows users to view the location of any other user on an active map.

When Xbox Live engineers have a rough not, it's not the users who pay, they might actually get rewarded. This particular user was erroneously gifted 4-billion Microsoft Points, which unfortunately, was removed later. Want more wins? Then HackedIRL has you covered. Click here to see our favorites. Continue reading for a video on how the largest 3D anamorphic street painting was created.

Though the Xbox 720 might arrive in 2013, there's still plenty of time left for current Xbox 360 owners to spruce up their system with a few mods. For example, those who fancy built-in displays, the mod above has one integrated directly into an Xbox 360 console itself. Continue reading to see twelve more.

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According to insider sources that are currently developing the parts for this console, Microsoft's Xbox 720 is set to be unveiled at E3 2013. That's not all, an "EA studio already has rudimentary new Xbox console technology in-house." Click here for more pictures of the concept above.

Many rumors about what gaming companies have been working on have also led to speculation that an Xbox 720 is in fact in development. For instance, Lionhead is supposedly working on a project named Fable NExt.

Similar to this NERF gun, a talented gamer decided to give the Xbox 360 controller a Victorian-era makeover. Featuring "beautifully carved wood and leather for the handles, with bronze for the buttons." Click here for more pictures. Continue reading for a video of an actual steampunk Xbox 360.

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Available in standard ($59.99) and limited edition ($79.99) varieties, Forza Motorsport 4 features over 80 manufacturers, 22 tracks, and even a revamped physics engine. Product page. Click here for more pictures. Continue reading for the video review. Here's the bottom line:

It lacks much of the technicality of Gran Turismo, but makes up for the deficit with excellent and engaging gameplay, an interesting and varied selection of vehicles and a wealth of detailed tracks. Is it enough to make me sell my Playstation 3 and finally become an xBox 360 convert? No, but I'll have no problem admitting that the Forza franchise has grown into an amazing effort from here on out.

Set for release on November 15th, the new Xbox 360 dashboard features an all-new interface, and fortunately, a video has leaked previewing some of its features. Unfortunately, "the new dashboard does not show any streaming television, but it does give a good look at how complete Kinect integration works." Click here to see more. Continue reading to watch.

The dashboard is in French but you can pick up the gist of what the panels deal with. The background also is a lot darker; not sure if that's a night/day kind of thing or something that was customized.

Why waste space by having both PS3 and Xbox 360 consoles in your entertainment center, when you have the skills to combine them both into one machine? That is exactly what Reddit user Timofiend did. Click here for more pictures. In related news, continue reading to see a custom PS3 laptop.

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Measuring less than 2-inches thick, this Xbox 360 laptop by James Terry is touted as the world's thinnest. Inside, "a pair of fans force air out of the sealed case, controlling air flowing over the heat sink." Click here for more pictures. Continue reading for a few videos.

When opened up, you'll see only a single vent hole, along with small speaker holes and the ring of light power switch.

Today, Microsoft unveiled a limited edition Modern Warfare 3-themed Xbox 360 bundle. Featuring a 320GB hard drive, "two matching controllers, and custom startup and disc loading sounds." A MW3 Bluetooth headset will also be available for $70, and boasts exclusive downloads to boot. Click here for more pictures. Continue reading for a video.

Oh, and of course the bundle includes a copy of Modern Warfare 3. A month of Live is also thrown in. Check out the hardware in our gallery below, and decide if it's something you want to drop $399 on. Major Nelson reports that it's up for pre-order in "the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and EMEA," and will ship November 8.