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Twin Xbox 720 tipped: STB and hardcore gaming machine

, Nov 24th 2011 Discuss [58]

Microsoft is readying two next-gen Xbox console variants, insiders suggest, one targeting the entry-level market as a stripped-down option, while a second delivers true hardcore gaming. The strategy would be a broader progression of Microsoft's current dual-SKU Xbox 360 offering, Digital Foundry's sources claim, where both cheaper and more expensive versions of the 360 are on offer, though the difference between the next-gen models would be considerably more extensive. Read The Full Story

Xbox LIVE not hacked insists Microsoft

, Nov 22nd 2011 Discuss [25]

Microsoft has denied claims that Xbox LIVE has been hacked, despite reports suggesting the online gaming service had suffered a security breach exposing user data. The company took to its official Facebook page after UK newspaper The Sun alleged gamers had lost between £100 and £20o each ($156-313); in fact, Microsoft clarified, victims had been the unfortunate quarry of a phishing scam. Read The Full Story

Xbox 360 dashboard update goes live Dec 6

, Nov 22nd 2011 Discuss [10]

Microsoft's new Xbox 360 dashboard, integrating Kinect into navigation and bringing the UI in line with Windows Phone and Windows 8, will hit consoles on December 6, the company has announced. At that point, gamers will be able to use their Kinect to control the Xbox via voice and gestures, as well as share content on Facebook. Read The Full Story

Loop is Xbox 720 codename?

, Nov 10th 2011 Discuss [3]

It's no surprise to any of us that Microsoft would be working on the next generation of its gaming consoles the Xbox. The current Xbox 360 has been around for a very long time now and is due for a replacement. Other console markers are set to launch next generation consoles soon. We have previously heard the rumor that the Xbox 720 will be unveiled at E3 2013. Read The Full Story

Microsoft’s next Xbox to be unveiled at E3 2013?

, Oct 21st 2011 Discuss [2]

We have already started to hear rumors that the next Xbox game console is in the works. Some Microsoft employees hinted they were on the project not long ago. I think no one is surprised that the next Xbox is under development. I bet Microsoft started the development of the next console not long after the current one was launched. Read The Full Story

Microsoft employees claim to be working on next Xbox

, Oct 10th 2011 Discuss [6]

I think we all knew when the Nintendo Wii U was unveiled back at E3 that other next gen consoles would be coming too. It's also safe to say that shortly after one version of a game console launches, the next is being worked on. When some workers at Microsoft hint they are working on the next Xbox, take it with a grain of salt. They probably could have said they were working in it years ago. Read The Full Story

Original Crysis now available on PS3 and Xbox

, Oct 5th 2011 Discuss [6]

Back in 2007 when Crysis hit the PC, it was the most awesome game that had ever hit the PC. The graphics were incredible and it has very original game play and was just a ton of fun. The game was highly demanding on the graphics cards inside the computer though leading to the most oft asked question of that year when it came to new PCs and video cards, "Will it play Crysis?" Read The Full Story

Xbox 360 to get more TV functionality, confirmation coming today

, Oct 5th 2011 Discuss [8]

Last week Rue talked a bit about the additional TV services that are expected to come to the Xbox 360 soon. When we last talked about much of the story was conjecture, but the official confirmation of new TV services is coming from Microsoft today reports AllThingsD. AllThingsD was told by a source that is familiar with Microsoft's plans that the confirmation was coming today. Read The Full Story

Xbox LIVE could get Comcast, Verizon TV next week

, Sep 29th 2011 Discuss [1]

Microsoft has reportedly been in talks with almost two dozen content providers to source music, sports, movies, and TV shows for expanding its Xbox LIVE streaming service. Early last week, there were reports that the company was considering partnerships with Comcast and Verizon to bring traditional cable TV to the Xbox 360 console, and now a source has revealed that the service could start as soon as next week. Read The Full Story

Xbox Dashboard to launch November 15 tips PayPal leak

, Sep 29th 2011 Discuss [0]

Microsoft's Xbox Dashboard upgrade has been tipped to roll out on November 15, with a leaked internal PayPal email supposedly confirming the third-gen interface's full launch. Although Microsoft expects to begin a trial of the updated Dashboard in October, the email shared with Kotaku suggests users not part of that beta won't have long to wait until they too can have it. Read The Full Story

Kinect sales miss Japanese targets

, Sep 16th 2011 Discuss [0]

A Microsoft exec has admitted that Kinect sales have proved disappointing in Japan, with the Xbox 360 still failing to grab market share as expected. Xbox Japan chief Takashi Sensui confirmed that sales of the motion-tracking peripheral "haven't met our initial expectations in Japan," MarketWatch reports, with the gadget "still not widely recognized." The confession follows an admission earlier this week that Windows Phone sales were also unsatisfactory. Read The Full Story

Microsoft talks Xbox LIVE on Windows 8

, Sep 15th 2011 Discuss [0]

Microsoft has been talking more about its plans to integrate Xbox LIVE into Windows 8, pulling together its PC and gaming divisions as well as streaming entertainment. Spokesperson Major Nelson confirmed to developers at BUILD this week that they would be able to create Windows 8 specific titles that hook into the same Xbox LIVE systems as their Xbox 360 counterparts. Read The Full Story
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