The genius boys over at BGR are reporting that the company will unveil the next version of the Xbox game console a year afrom now at the next E3 trade show.

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While loading, players are treated to a preview of the game's vitals -- year released, originating console and number of players supported.

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You may not notice the glossy facade at first, however, as the biggest hardware change in the new PS3 is where you insert disc-based media: a top-loading slider gets moved to the left, revealing a space for your brand new copy of Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception Game of the Year Edition (bundled with the 250GB console).

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Developer Infinity Ward has designed new game-engine technology to take advantage of Sony's PlayStation 4 and the new Microsoft console, both due by year's end.

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