Train2Game students hoping for a new console reveal at E3 this year, especially a new Xbox, are seemingly out of luck, because Microsoft say they won’t be showing off next-generation hardware anytime soon.

“While we appreciate all the interest in our long-range plans for the future, we can confirm that there will be no talk of new Xbox hardware at E3 or anytime soon.” said a Microsoft statement released to Kotaku.

“For us, 2012 is all about Xbox 360-and it’s the best year ever for Xbox 360. The console is coming off its biggest year ever-a year in which Xbox outsold all other consoles worldwide.”

“Xbox 360 didn’t just outsell other consoles, it also outsold all other TV-connected devices like DVD players, as well as digital media receivers and home theatre systems. And in our seventh year, we sold more consoles than in any other year-defying convention.”

The statement added that titles including Halo 4 point Xbox 360’s game release schedule being the “strongest ever.” You can get a look behind the scenes of Halo 4 in a developer diary, right here on the Train2Game Blog.

So Train2Game, what are your thoughts on the Microsoft statement? When do you think we’ll see the next generation of consoles arriving?

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