Report: No Used Games on Next Xbox

January 26, 2012 | xbox 360 GAMES

Rumor has it the next-generation Xbox may limit exactly what kind of games you're allowed to play. According to sources speaking to Kotaku, the Xbox 360's successor will have some kind of anti-used-game enforcement. There's no explanation of what that means, but speculation surrounding the issue says the console could outright reject used-games altogether…...

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[UPDATED] Source: Next Xbox Won't Play Used Games

January 26, 2012 | xbox 360 GAMES

An unnamed source is telling video game news site Kotaku that the next version of Microsoft's Xbox will not play used games. The person, identified as a "reliable industry source" also told Kotaku that Xbox 720 will be able to play Blu-Ray discs, an option not offered on current versions of the Xbox. The...

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Could Xbox 720 Stop People from Playing Used Games?

January 26, 2012 | xbox 360 GAMES

It's many a gamer who's lamented the fact a game came out with a new version only months after they paid $60 for their version. The seemingly never-ending cycle of updated and sequel games leads many people to just rent or borrow games from their friends. (read on…) Related items Xbox 720 Rumors: Is...

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Next Xbox Rumors Inbound [Update]

January 26, 2012 | xbox 360 GAMES

: A new report from Kotaku this morning says industry sources claim the next Xbox will play Blu-ray discs, may not play used games, and will ship with the next iteration of Kinect. Kotaku said Microsoft may implement some sort of anti-used games system for its next console, which could include linking a...

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OPINION: The end of pre-owned would be a disaster for games

January 26, 2012 | xbox 360 GAMES

Reports this morning – which it must be said remain totally unsubstantiated – claim that the Next Xbox could incorporate a new technology that blocks the use of pre-owned games on the console. The gravity of this news, if true, would have industry-wide ramifications. The fallout for retail would be obvious, cutting off a...

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20 Minuten Online – 6 Mal schneller als die Xbox 360 – Games – 20 Minuten

January 26, 2012 | xbox 360

Die Gerüchteküche um die neue Konsole von Microsoft brodelt seit Monaten. Jetzt plaudern Insider über den konkreten Verkaufstermin und die technischen Details. (more here…) Related items Xbox 360 – Weltweit meistverkaufte Konsole des Jahres 2011 – animexx Kommentare zu: Xbox 360: Weltweit bestverkaufte Konsole 2011 … – Winfuture Xbox 360: Weltweit bestverkaufte Konsole 2011...

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Why 'Xbox 720' Might Reject Used Games

January 26, 2012 | xbox 360 GAMES

Miffed at the possibility that new game consoles could lock out used games? Get used to it. (read on…) Related items Xbox 720 Rumors: Is Used Games Ban a Good Thing? THQ developer approves of Xbox 720 banning pre-owned games Could Xbox 720 Stop People from Playing Used Games? Report: Next Xbox May Reject...

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Report: Next Xbox May Reject Used Games

January 26, 2012 | xbox 360 GAMES

The Xbox 720, or whatever it's called, will support Blu-Ray, get bundled with a new version of Kinect, and just may end the flourishing used game economy as we know it. (read on…) Related items Xbox 720 Release Date: Next Xbox Coming in 2013?; Development of PS4 Games Starting? Next Xbox Rumor: Will Run...

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Man tells cops he held up store for Xbox cash

January 26, 2012 | xbox 360 GAMES

Man tells cops he held up store for Xbox cash The Salt Lake Tribune Published Jan 25, 2012 11:30AM MDT Clearfield police say they finally have the suspect in a November 2011 convenience store robbery in custody — and the 18-year-old man says he did it all for love of the Xbox game system....

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Wii U boasts "twice the power" of Xbox 360

January 26, 2012 | xbox 360

Nintendo’s next generation hardware will be roughly twice as powerful as Microsoft’s current system, the Xbox 360, according to a studio source speaking to sister site Develop. While twice the power of an Xbox 360 is broadly above market expectations, Develop’s source claimed this is in fact less than some studios had expected. “I've...

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Haunt Review [Xbox 360]

January 25, 2012 | xbox 360

A lighthearted story and smart Kinect integration make Haunt a captivating all-ages adventure. (more here…) Related items Xbox 360′s ‘Battlefield 3 SE’ top Rogers Plus game rental for week ending Oct. 30 Building a Battlefield 3 PC: A Console Gamer’s Story Xbox 360′s ‘Gears of War 3′ top Rogers Plus game rental...

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Quarrel Review [Xbox 360]

January 25, 2012 | xbox 360

Quarrel is an unconventional game of conflict and domination that will delight puzzle enthusiasts. (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 Out In Two Months Star Wars Xbox Kinect...

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New Xbox 600% More Powerful

January 25, 2012 | xbox 360 NEWS

The next generation Xbox will ship to retailers in 2013 with six times the processing power of the Xbox 360, sources close to the project have told IGN. (read the story…) Related items Xbox 720 rumour of the day: New Xbox only 20% more powerful than Wii U. Going after Nintendo's old market? RUMOR:...

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RUMOR: Next Xbox Won't Let You Play Used Games

January 25, 2012 | xbox 360 NEWS

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Xbox 720 Chipset "in Production"

January 25, 2012 | xbox 360 NEWS

The chipset for a next generation Xbox console has been in production since last month, and will go into full production by the end of the year, according to technology news reports… (read the story…) Related items New Xbox due in 2013? What to Expect From the Next Generation of Game Consoles News: Xbox...

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Xbox 720 will have raw graphics horsepower

January 25, 2012 | xbox 360 NEWS

Microsoft's Xbox 720 – which could hit shelves in 2013 – is expected to boast impressive graphics horsepower that puts the current-gen 360 and Nintendo's upcoming Wii U console to shame. read more (read the story…) Related items Xbox 720 rumour of the day: New Xbox only 20% more powerful than Wii U. Going...

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Xbox 720 rumour of the day: New Xbox only 20% more powerful than Wii U. Going after Nintendo's old market?

January 25, 2012 | xbox 360 NEWS

Xbox 720 rumour of the day: New Xbox only 20% more powerful than Wii U. Going after Nintendo's old market? (read the story…) Related items Xbox 720 will have raw graphics horsepower E3 2012 may be the biggest show ever, new Wii U, Xbox and PS4 tease Wii U will not have Xbox Live-like...

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Rumor: Wii U will be twice as powerful as Xbox 360

January 25, 2012 | xbox 360 NEWS

An anonymous developer working with the Wii U has told Develop that Nintendo's next-gen console will ship with twice the processing and graphical prowess of Microsoft's current Xbox 360 hardware. (read the story…) Related items Nintendo Wii U is 50% more powerful than PS3/Xbox 360 tip devs RUMOR: The Next Xbox Is Only 20%...

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