I think I read somewhere that we won't get progressive scan dvd playback because it would have cost MS money to put the DVD logo on the Xbox.... or something like that. Anyone hear something similar?
I haven't ever noticed fan noise with my Xbox. I may if I listen for it, but it hasn't ever gotten my attention. It was manufactured in late 2003 if that matters.
I do not believe any specs exist to the public at the moment (nor are they finalized anywhere). Both systems will support HD (Xbox supports it now, don't think the PS2 does) and widescreen (PS2 and Xbox both currently capable). Whether games actually utilize it, it is up to the game...
Come up with anything yet? I got a 8'7 1/8" x ~19' room in the basement of my house being built. It is a bit thin, but I think I can work something out. It would be mostly for my wife and I, and future kids. The 19x16 room next to it is for the game room: pool table, bar, and pinball or air...