Microsoft says Xbox2 compatibility issue 'up in the air'

Amid stories swirling about the Internet, the voice of reason has spoken and it came from the direction of Redmond. Calling the lack of backwards compatability stories between the Xbox generations 'pulp fiction' and 'irresponsible' they still refuse to confirm or deny whether this will be the case. They say and it makes sense, that it is simply 'still in the air'. 

'Recent stories in the press about future Xbox products are nothing more than pulp fiction. Microsoft hasn't made any announcements regarding the next generation, so it's far too early to speculate about specifics, including backward compatibility. In fact, this media conjecture is irresponsible. The credibility of any publication willing to compromise fact in favor of a catchy headline must be questioned. Xbox fans are smart enough to distinguish truth from sensational reporting."

According to Team Xbox, this is an official statement from Microsoft that was sent directly to them.

Source: Team Xbox