Kinect for Windows $100 more expensive than Xbox 360 version

January 10, 2012 | xbox 360

Kinect for Windows will retail for $249 — $100 more than the price of the Xbox 360 version — when the motion/voice control peripheral’s PC edition releases on February 1 worldwide. Though Kinect been out for more than a year now for its video game system, Microsoft says the $249 tag is justified, arguing...

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Xbox 360′s ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3′ top Rogers Plus game rental for week ending Jan. 8

January 10, 2012 | xbox 360

The most popular game rentals (all platforms) according to Rogers Plus for the period ending Jan. 8. (more here…) Related items Xbox 360's 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3' top Rogers Plus game rental for week ending Feb. 5 Xbox 360's 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3' top Rogers Plus game rental for week...

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Blizzard Confirms Diablo 3 Is Headed To Consoles

January 10, 2012 | xbox 360

Diablo 3 is coming to PS3 and Xbox 360 according to Blizzard community manager. Diablo 3 is set for a console release according to Blizzard community manager Bashiok. Asked whether he could “confirm or deny Diablo 3 coming to consoles?” via Twitter the CM replied : “Yup. Josh Mosqueira is lead designer for...

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Xbox Live users topple 40 million

January 10, 2012 | xbox 360

The number of Xbox 360 consoles that have been sold is now over 66 million, Microsoft confirmed. read more (more here…) Related items News: Xbox 360 cloud storage now live Xbox Live Challenges the Cable Box Xbox Live update coming next month MineCraft Xbox 360 is Playable at MineCon Xbox 360 Sales Hit 57M...

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Xbox 360 Kinect won’t get PC Kinect upgrades

January 10, 2012 | xbox 360

Microsoft has confirmed that the functionality changes made to the upcoming PC version of Kinect won’t be available for the Xbox 360 model. Chief amongst the changes for the new Kinect is the addition of Near Mode, which allows the camera to detect and react to objects as close as 50cm from its lens....

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Microsoft Denies Xbox Live Hack (Again) – News

January 10, 2012 | xbox 360 LIVE

(9 Jan 2012) But admits the need to make customer service improvements. Microsoft has issued a statement to SPOnG addressing concerns of an Xbox Live security hack reported on Friday. The company once again denies any compromise of its security, but admits that it will improve on its customer support. Xbox 360 user Susan...

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Microsoft: 66 Millionen Xbox 360 verkauft – Telekom Presse – Telekom Presse

January 10, 2012 | xbox 360

… (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas. Auch die aktuellen Verkaufszahlen der Xbox 360 Konsole wurden bekannt gegeben und weisen darauf hin, … (more here…) Related items Hands-on with Alan Wake's American Nightmare on Xbox 360 Xbox 360 tops 66m console sales Xbox 360 Sales Reach 66 Million, Kinect 18 Million Vergleich: Was...

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Five Sony Devs We Wish Worked on Xbox 360

January 10, 2012 | xbox 360

With its current roster of developers dedicated to the Xbox 360, Microsoft has more than enough exclusives to be proud of. We can’t help but wonder, though: What else could the platform have gained from a few major buyouts or big deals? Of course, there are plenty of great third-party studi… (more here…) Related...

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Microsoft to bring Kinect to Windows PCs

January 10, 2012 | xbox 360

Microsoft plans to bring its Kinect technology to bear on personal computers following its phenomenal success with the gesture and voice-recognition sensor in the Xbox 360 game console. (more here…) Related items Windows NT father joins Xbox 360's multimedia efforts Kinect for Windows Available February 1, but Overpriced at $249 Kinect for Windows $100...

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CES-Microsoft Xbox sales strong over holidays

January 10, 2012 | xbox 360 NEWS

Microsoft Corp said on Monday sales of its revolutionary Kinect sensing device for the Xbox game console have hit more than 18 million just over a year since launch. Popularity of the device has helped … (read the story…) Related items Microsoft: Xbox 720 is not launching this year Microsoft: Xbox 720 Reportedly Coming...

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News Corp. gets game, adds TV content to Microsoft’s Xbox Live

January 10, 2012 | xbox 360 NEWS

The company will offer a series of apps featuring content from Fox Broadcasting, Fox News Channel, the Wall Street Journal and IGN Entertainment. (read the story…) Related items News Corp. to add content to Microsoft's Xbox Live Microsoft, News Corp. To Launch A Series Of New Apps For Xbox LIVE Microsoft Will Drive Entertainment...

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Microsoft, News Corp. To Launch A Series Of New Apps For Xbox LIVE

January 10, 2012 | xbox 360 NEWS

Microsoft, News Corp. To Launch A Series Of New Apps For Xbox LIVE (read the story…) Related items News Corp. gets game, adds TV content to Microsoft’s Xbox Live News Corp buys video game news firm Xbox issues open letter in response to compromised accounts Microsoft acknowledges Xbox Live hijacks Xbox Live Boss On...

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Microsoft and News Corporation Announce New TV, News and Web Video Apps for Xbox 360

January 10, 2012 | xbox 360

Microsoft Corp. and News Corporation today announced plans to launch a series of new apps for Xbox LIVE that will feature content from News Corp.’s leading broadcast, news and Web properties. (more here…) Related items XBLIG developer blames new dashboard for poor game performance Hypership developer: "XBLIG market isn't growing" Xbox LIVE Adds Crackle...

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Xbox 360 Sales Reach 66 Million, Kinect 18 Million

January 10, 2012 | xbox 360

Microsoft didn’t have a whole lot to reveal for gamers during its Consumer Electronics Show press conference tonight — there was certainly no sign of the Xbox 360′s successor, as one of last year’s rumor suggested there would be. There was, however, a promotional video released in conjunction with the event that touts some...

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XBOX 360 at 66 Million Worldwide, Kinect Nearly Doubling at 18 Million

January 9, 2012 | xbox 360

The post-holiday sale numbers are looking good for Microsoft’s XBOX 360 and Kinect. By the end of Q1 Microsoft reported 57.6 million units were shipped. That number has increased by almost 10 million, with some thanks going to the recent holiday season. In a 2011 roundup video released by Microsoft, the XBOX 360 has...

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Xbox 360 now at 66 million worldwide, Kinect at 18 million

January 9, 2012 | xbox 360

Microsoft’s Xbox 360 has had quite a year. According to a 2011 roundup video released by the company just ahead of its final CES keynote (prepare for Ballmer-age), the Xbox 360 now sits at a total of 66 million units sold worldwide. In case you’re keeping track, that means nearly 10 million more were...

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What the new Xbox 360 dashboard tells us about the Xbox 720. Hint: It won’t be a games console

January 9, 2012 | xbox 360

However much you might or might not hate the aesthetic of the new dashboard (and being a new dashboard, tradition dictates that a lot of you probably do), this article isn’t about that. No, you see the new dashboard is a statement about a lot more than Microsoft’s current aesthetic predilections. (more here…) Related...

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Turtle Beach Introduces Dual-Band Wireless Xbox 360 Headsets

January 9, 2012 | xbox 360

Turtle Beach steps up its popular Xbox 360 surround sound headsets by adding dual-band wireless radios in an effort to reduce dropouts. (more here…) Related items Xbox 360 Kinect Star Wars game and console finally given a release date Five Great Skyrim Creation Kit Mods The Star Wars-Themed Xbox 360 Is Due...

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