Zune HD to play Xbox 360 games, To be shown at E3

There have been rumors of a Zune HD for awhile now. There have also been rumors of a Zune being able to play Xbox Live Arcade titles for quite some time now. What if i told you both of those are true? "Impossible" you say? It might not be as far fetched as you think. There are new rumors emerging of a possible Zune HD that not only plays your Arcade titles but may let you install retail games to the Zune as well. How would this work? Let me show you through my magical skills at Paint.


The bottom of the Zune would connect to the Xbox 360 controller with a "Connector/Holder" peripheral. Microsoft is also rumored to incorporate an NXE-ish interface. Now the retail games that you would install to your Zune HD(which may only be available in 80 Gb and 120 Gb models) would play your games in the same quality as on your Television set if not better due to the HD function. If they could also incorporate a Hot Spot service similar to the iPhone/iPod Touch than it would be compatible with LIVE. More clues indicating truth behind this rumor is Microsoft recently promised Zune owners that June would be a big month for them. Also one last feature that is rumored is since all 360 titles are compatible with Custom Soundtracks you may be able to import your Zune music library in the same fashion. Another story awhile back mentioned Microsoft hiring for a "Mobile Halo Team." E3 is only 16 days away, until then I'll leave the speculating up to you.