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US Senator questions Comcast’s Xbox 360 video streaming service

May 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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A US Senator is pressurizing the Federal Communications Commission to look into Comcast’s Xbox 360 policy. Democratic Senator Al Franken has asked the FCC to investigate into the platform that lets Comcast subscribers stream video content directly from their Xbox 360s. Since the launch of the service, there have been many questions about whether it follows the principles of net neutrality. Comcast allows its existing cable subscribers to stream unlimited video using the Xfinity app … [Read more...]

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Xbox 360 Once Again Defies Spiralling Video Game Market

May 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Microsoft’s Xbox 360 has been declared the best-selling gaming console in the US for the 16th month in a row. The Xbox 360 commands a 47 percent share of total console sales with Microsoft selling 236,000 units last month, according to the stats released by the NPD Group. Moreover, total consumer spending on the Xbox 360 (what the consumer spends on hardware, accessories and software) was at $261 million, more than the combined figure of Sony’s PS3 and Nintendo’s Wii. The Xbox … [Read more...]

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Xbox 360 console in sheer limelight: Microsoft in no hurry for Xbox 720

April 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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All eyes are set on Microsoft as those who have been following Xbox consoles since the first model are now eagerly waiting for the technology heavyweight to launch the new Xbox 720. But Xbox 360 has always been in sheer limelight and thus Microsoft is in no hurry to launch the new console but still owing to the claims of Sony that they will be overthrowing Xbox with PS4 Console, Microsoft will probably be launching the new console by next year. The rivalry between the two corporations has been … [Read more...]

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Fresh Rumors on Xbox720 Talk About Incorporation of Blu-Ray and Kinect2

January 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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There have been fresh rumors everyday regarding next generation Xbox 720. They included everything from production of Oban chip to the power of graphic processor. It seems that the rumors have not come to an end. The latest rumor spread over by Kotaku is that the next generation Xbox will be able to play only Blu-Ray disks. So, finally Microsoft decided to aside the outdated DVD technology. This switch over should not be a surprise for the people who are aware of a series of advancements that … [Read more...]

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Xbox Marketplace listing gives a glimpse of Resident Evil 6

January 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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We are always surprised to know what video game players find out after searching Xbox market place website. Resident Evil 6 is an example for that. This horror title is from CapCom. The game listing has interesting details to the visitors about this game. As mentioned in listing, two players are available for offline cooperation and up to six plays for online co operation are included in the game. This game also has an option for multi players. However, these features are not yet … [Read more...]

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Japan will see New Xbox360 Exclusive soon

January 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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It seems that new Xbox360 Exclusive is ready for a release in Japan. Famitsu Xbox360 magazine’s editor-in chief had tweeted with this information pertaining to Xbox release. As told by Munetatsu Matsui, eight new games will be mentioned in the flash report of Famitsu Xbox360 magazine’s March issue. He also said that games that were not announced earlier will also be included in the list. The magazine will be going for publication on 30 January 2012. It is also believed that … [Read more...]

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Mass Effect 3 Demo Video is Out Showing Kinect’s Functioning

January 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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A trailer of Mass Effect 3 was out on the internet. It was showing the functioning of much anticipated Kinect. In this video players used their voice to command the allies. These commands were given to pick up guns, activation of special abilities by the allies, throwing grenades and firing of weapons. However, it was not shown in the video if the users can move the characters and other aspects of the game with voice commands. From the video, it was clear that there was some time delay … [Read more...]

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Mass Effect 3 will now have kinect voice command for Xbox 360

January 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Mass Effect 3 has been integrated with Kinect for better functioning. This integration was demonstrated last year during E3. Finally it is out for our own use with little changes. It enables the user to manage the device, Xbox 360, with voice commands. By giving appropriate commands one can ask the Xbox 360 to do certain exercises like switching of tracks. This replaces the previous endeavors like managing the system through a popup menu or a keyboard. During a demonstration, Kinect … [Read more...]

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Microsoft has no plans for any announcement on Xbox 720 at E3

January 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Earlier it was rumored that PS4 and Xbox 720 would be showcased in E3, 2012. A source claimed that Microsoft has already told its partners about its future plans and announcements at E3, 2012. Then Sony confirmed that it had no plans of launching Play Station 4 in E3 2012. Kaz Hirai and Andy House turned down all rumors and reiterated that they will go as per their original plans on PS3. Microsoft has not made any comments on this. As it found out later, they have not made any plans for … [Read more...]

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NPD states that Xbox 360 is the No.1 selling Gaming Console of 2011

January 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Quoting NPD numbers, Microsoft has said that its Xbox 360 gaming console has outsold its nearest competitor by 2.7 million units last year in the United States. It has also been the best seller this holiday season outperforming Sony PlayStation and Nintendo Wii. The exact number of units of the Xbox 360 sales in US was not specified by Microsoft but it has revealed that it has acquired 46% share in the market of game consoles. Selling 1.7 million units in US market in December has helped the … [Read more...]

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Ubisoft Holidays Sales and Delayed Game Till May

January 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Ubisoft has come forth with its third quarter revenues which is claims to be a record holidays sales. The major game publisher, Ubisoft, has also announced the delayed release of its major upcoming game Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Future Soldier, the franchise is a part of one of Paris based company. The delayed time span is considered to be of three months. The game is anticipated to hit the store of North America on 22nd May and Europe on 24th May and it will be available on both the … [Read more...]

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Xbox planning to make up for the nightmare of the UFC 141

January 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Though technology has most wonderful facets, it often displays its ugly side as well. This is exactly the side that was exposed when Xbox Live stepped into the world of mixed martial arts with its UFC 141. Neither did this game load properly; it often crashed and had to be reset to a much earlier point. This was some of the many problems that were compounding this game. Microsoft has however make preparations to correct these anomalies and restore the confidence of its customers. It has come … [Read more...]

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Xbox 360’s Sales Skyrocketing, CES

January 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Microsoft sales are reaching the new heights and especially with the Xbox 360. At this Consumer Electronic Show the Microsoft’s chief executive Steve Ballmer told that Xbox sales are sky rocketing with more than 66 million units sold since its release back in 2005. And the story does not end here, with over 40 million users on Xbox Live gaming and entertainment service and huge success of the Xbox’s motion sensor Kinect, selling over 18 millions units, the company sure is setting some … [Read more...]

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Soul Cailbur V Coming This Month

January 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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The awesome fighter Soul Calibur V is back. Soul Calibur is a one on one fighting based game that offers variety of modes and features to choose from. Previously we have been receiving the news regarding the release of the Soul Calibur V. Another addition into the franchise, its new features, entry of some new faces and the comeback of the old favorite ones. But now it has been announced that the game will be coming your way at the end of this month. We got a chance to get our hands on … [Read more...]

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Dual-Band Wireless Headsets introduced for the Xbox 360 by Turtle Beach

January 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Wireless headsets designed for gaming purposes add a lot of convenience but fail whenever they encounter a network interface. This problem is well known to Turtle Beach and it is hoping to address the same through its latest X42 Wireless Headsets for Xbox 360, equipped with Surround Sound. The Headset has been priced at $159.95. The headset offers dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) Wi-Fi support and is automatically able to figure the best open bandwidth that is available, wherever you are, thereby … [Read more...]

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