Xbox 2 by Halloween?

According to this article from GamesIndustry.biz the Xbox 2 (Xenon, Xbox NEXT, etc.) may hit US store shelves in October '05 and hit Europe in November '05. The article states, "Speaking under conditions of strict anonymity, senior American and British development, publishing and retail sources have confirmed the launch window in the past weeks." Even though some say it's too early, that there is a lot left to be done with the Xbox itself, I say let us have it! I can't wait.