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Microsoft Zune HD2 Seen at Microsoft Experience?

, Apr 20th 2010 Discuss [0]

At least we can say that this isn't the first time the Zune HD2 has been rumored about. Because, let's face it, if you've got something as thin as this, you'll need some kind of other story to support it. Luckily, we've got that in this situation. According to a report over at Zunited, apparently a director and blogger got a chance to see the new Zune HD, along with a few pieces of other Microsoft tech. Read The Full Story

Nintendo 3DS Launching in October

, Apr 20th 2010 Discuss [0]

Right now, you should chalk this one up for what it is: an unconfirmed rumor. But, if UK industry sources are to be believed, then it looks like the newest mobile gaming console from Nintendo, the 3DS, will actually see store shelves months before originally believed. Although, we're still positive that it's going to launch in Japan first, so that means it could be some time next year before it sees shelves elsewhere. Read The Full Story

Microsoft Project Natal Found in the Wild Again

, Apr 20th 2010 Discuss [1]

Yes, these images do show that the Project Natal unit is, indeed, somewhere outside of a Microsoft bunker. But, that doesn't necessarily mean that this is the final, final product model. Indeed, this could be a prototype, again. But, nevertheless, it isn't in a Microsoft bunker, and these images are apparently coming from someone who was sent a model to test. In Italy. Lucky them. Read The Full Story

Slim Xbox 360 bundle with Natal by end of year tips analyst

, Apr 14th 2010 Discuss [0]

That Microsoft are working on a slimmer Xbox 360 update doesn't seem all that surprising, given we've already seen leaked images of the mainboard along with the console itself, but Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachte reckons Microsoft will be doing more than just putting the console on a diet.  "At a minimum," he wrote in a recent research note, "we anticipate the introduction of a more feature-packed Xbox 360 as the standard SKU in late 2010 (likely with a 250GB hard drive) at the same $299 price point."  However he also reckons it's more probable that Microsoft will want to get Project Natal in there too. Read The Full Story

PrimeSense confirmed as Project Natal hardware source

, Mar 31st 2010 Discuss [2]

Thought Microsoft had come up with Project Natal for Xbox 360 all by themselves?  Not a chance; the company has pulled back the curtain and it turns out the 3D optical-tracking wizard is actually PrimeSense, whose PrimeSensor system the Xbox 360 engineering team adapted for Microsoft's gaming needs. Read The Full Story

PS Move and Project Natal are “great honor” to Nintendo

, Mar 26th 2010 Discuss [0]

Nintendo have Microsoft closing in on one side with Project Natal and Sony on the other with PlayStation Move, but should they be worried?  Not at all, reckons Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto; he thinks the company should be too busy being flattered by the "great honor" of Wii inspiring the rival motion-control systems.  In fact, he describes Project Natal and Move as "intensified" versions of the Wiimote. Read The Full Story

Project Natal “world premiere” on June 13th at E3 2010

, Mar 25th 2010 Discuss [0]

Microsoft have announced that the Project Natal motion-gaming system for Xbox 360 will be making its "world premiere" at E3 on Sunday, June 13th 2010.  Originally demonstrating the system back at E3 2009, this time around we're hoping that Microsoft throw in some pricing and specific availability details for Project Natal.  The "experience" event will be followed by a proper press conference on Monday morning. Read The Full Story

The Daily Slash: March 24th 2010

, Mar 24th 2010 Discuss [0]

We do our very best here at SlashGear to bring you the latest intelligence from the huge, and still growing world of the tech industry. But, as it stands, we’re only human, and sometimes we’re just not able to bring you every single piece of information we get our hands on. It’s unfortunate, but we also don’t want to give you any kind of sensory overload throughout the day. We realized that there were still a lot of great stories out there, so we wanted to bring them to your attention, in a nice, orderly fashion. That’s why we have the Daily Slash, where we’ll bring you a daily wrap-up of all the cool, interesting, or just plain shiny stuff we find. Read The Full Story

Microsoft Xbox 360 Valhalla Redesign Pictured

, Mar 17th 2010 Discuss [0]

The rumors about Microsoft updating their video game console, the Xbox 360, have been floating about for a little over a year now, and many people out there think that it's about time the console of today be replaced with something of tomorrow. The Redmond-based company has said in the past, though, that with the upcoming Project Natal, there isn't any reason for them to replace the console. That's not stopping the rumors, though. Read The Full Story

Microsoft’s Mobile Surface in the works [Video]

, Mar 1st 2010 Discuss [1]

Microsoft’s multi-touch Surface technology has garnered much attention since its preliminary release in 2008, but was called to be too cumbersome and pricey by some.  The tech giant has a new interaction project in the works, and what apparently seems to be a revamped mobile version of its tabletop-only Surface. Read The Full Story

Project Natal tipped for October; response lag measured

, Feb 23rd 2010 Discuss [0]

A relative gush of Project Natal information today, with BBC presenter Jonathan Ross apparently tipping an October launch date for the motion-control gaming system, while MTV take on another timing issue by measuring the peripheral's lag.  Ross had been trying Natal at a Microsoft event this week, and proceeded to tweet "Natal on Xbox is impressive. Not quite there yet I think but they have until October and if they get it right... sky's the limit." Read The Full Story

Microsoft Project Natal prototype caught in wild

, Feb 4th 2010 Discuss [0]

We can't give you a launch date or a price for Microsoft's Project Natal motion-sensing gaming controller, but we can show you a picture of one of the prototypes.  According to the Seattle Times, this Gorillapod-mounted contraption is the prototype Natal hardware that Microsoft gave out to game developers. Read The Full Story
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