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New Xbox dashboard coming November 15 says leaked email
- An internal email sent to PayPal employees reveals that Microsoft is planning to launch the new Xbox dashboard on November 15. The date marks the 10-year anniversary of the original Xbox launch in 2001.
Battlefield 3 beta opens to all on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC
- Those who pre-ordered Battlefield 3 have been enjoying the beta for the last couple of days. But if you prefer to take a more conservative try-before-you-buy approach, now is your time to get in on the action, as the game's…
Walmart to cut $50 off Xbox 360, Microsoft says it's not permanent
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Like a scripted play, rumors have begun circulating that Microsoft is preparing to reduce the price of its Xbox 360 consoles to better compete with Sony's PlayStation 3 leading into the holiday season. Sony instituted its price cuts last week...
Microsoft discontinues glossy Xbox 360, goes matte
- Microsoft will be abandoning the glossy outer shell on select Xbox 360 consoles in favor of a black matte finish. The announcement was made official on the blog of Major Nelson, director of programming for Xbox Live. Microsoft’s gaming console is…
Rumor: Windows 8 to play Xbox 360 games?
- Take this with a grain of salt, but a number of sites are reporting today that the next version of Microsoft's desktop operating system, Windows 8, will let users play Xbox 360 discs on their PCs.
Redbox launches $2 per day video game rentals for Xbox 360, Wii, PS3
- As expected, Redbox today started offering video game rentals at more than 21,000 of its vending machine locations in the US. Renting a video game will set you back $2 per day, complementing Redbox's current $1 DVD and $1.50 Blu-ray…
Minecraft delayed, also coming to Xbox 360
- The immensely popular PC sandbox game Minecraft was supposed to leave beta status on November 11, 2011 but that date has been pushed back. Mojang Studios is changing the release date because the game's creator, Markus Persson, also known as…
Leaked: Duke Nukem Forever for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
- A few hours ago, Duke Nukem Forever leaked to private torrent sites, and now it has arrived on public torrent sites as well. The English version is thus available a full week in advance of its release for both the…
Microsoft @ E3: New Halo trilogy, UFC partnership, more
- Microsoft announced new Xbox 360 features during its E3 2011 keynote today, including a bevy of Kinect-friendly titles and additional video streaming services. Over a dozen upcoming games have been confirmed to support Microsoft's motion sensor, not least of which…
Asus Eee Pad Transformer now works with PS3, Xbox 360 controllers
- The Asus Eee Pad Transformer was recently upgraded to Android 3.1; things got a little more interesting because the new version of Google's mobile OS comes with USB host support. Not every Android tablet has them, but the Transformer's keyboard dock…
Microsoft offers students a free Xbox 360 with Windows 7 PC purchase
- Microsoft is offering a free Xbox 360 console to students who buy a Windows 7 PC for over $700. The deal will be available in the US between May 23, 2011 and September 3, 2011. The company also noted it…
Hulu Plus may be coming to Xbox 360 this Friday (update: confirmed)
- Update: Major Nelson has confirmed that this is indeed true.
Microsoft to start testing updated Xbox 360 disc format
- Microsoft is reportedly looking to implement a new disc format for its Xbox 360 game console that will allow an extra 1GB of storage compared to current media. The company announced a public preview program for the new discs, calling…
Microsoft job postings hint at Xbox 360 successor
- The current generation of gaming consoles seems to be enjoying a longer life cycle than usual, with peripherals like Microsoft's Kinect and Sony's Move effectively delaying the launch of next-gen systems by at least a few years. Unfortunately this is…
Last.fm to require monthly subscription, except on Xbox, WP7
- Last.fm has announced that the radio service built into its mobile apps and on home entertainment devices will become a subscriber-only feature on February 15, 2011. While this means the service will lose its ads, it will no longer be…
Crysis 2 demo won't be Xbox 360 exclusive, coming to PC
- Despite rumors and speculation suggesting that the Crysis 2 demo will be exclusive to the Xbox 360, it turns out the demo will be coming to the PC after all. Crytek confirmed the news via a tweet on its Twitter account:
Sega to release Dreamcast Collection for the Xbox 360, PC
- Sega of America and Sega Europe have announced that a packaged compilation of classic titles from the Sega Dreamcast console will hit retail shelves for the Xbox 360 and the PC, as well as a digital download for the PC.…
Microsoft CEO: Xbox isn't a gaming console
- Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer was recently interviewed by USA Today. As usual, Ballmer had some interesting things to say; here are what we consider the top three questions and answers:
Judge in Xbox 360 modding trial: what are we doing here?
- US District Judge Philip Gutierrez berated prosecutors for half an hour over their conduct in the criminal case against Matthew Crippen, a California man who is charged with two counts of violating the Digital Millennium Copyright Act for modding Xbox…
Microsoft planning TV subscription service for Xbox
- Microsoft has engaged in talks with cable networks and media companies to bring a subscription television service to the Xbox 360 game console, according to "two people familiar with the plans" cited by Reuters. The reported discussions include more than…
Microsoft's Xbox 360 turns five years old
- Microsoft's Xbox 360 celebrated it's fifth birthday this week, having originally gone on sale all the way back in November 2005 when motion-controlled gaming still felt like a distant dream. The console has been the subject of great praise and…
Microsoft sues Motorola over Xbox royalty fees
- Microsoft is taking more legal action against its former partner Motorola. A new lawsuit filed yesterday in a Seattle federal court alleges that Motorola charges "excessive and discriminatory" amounts on royalty payments for technology used in Xbox consoles. Microsoft claims…
Xbox.com getting avatar editor, Windows Phone 7 web games
- Microsoft has announced that tomorrow morning at 5AM EST, Xbox.com and the Xbox forums will be going down. When the site comes back, it will not only have a fresh new look but some added functionality as well. For a…
Crysis 2 multiplayer beta invites going out, Xbox 360 only
- The much-anticipated Crysis 2 might not be arriving in time for the holidays, but the folks over at Crytek have just started sending out invitations for the closed multiplayer beta to make the wait less agonizing for fans. Back in…
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