Xbox 360 life cycle will likely be longer than original Xbox

The Xbox 360 was the first console to boast next generation graphics when it launched in 2005 and, four years later, the Xbox 360 is stronger than ever.

The original Xbox saw its successor after it spent four years on the shelves. That won’t happen this time according to Robbie Bach, president of Microsoft’s Entertainment & Devices Division. He told the Mercury News that Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony systems will more than likely have longer life cycles than previous consoles.

Microsoft isn’t focused on introducing the most powerful and pretty console as much as it is interested in getting as…