Microsoft’s Xbox sales increased again in November, hitting a record for the company. Market research company NPD released its latest sales figures on Friday. Despite a temporary slip in December (due to shortages), Microsoft’s Xbox … read more
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Xbox 360 dashboard update roll out starting “within the next few hours”
6th Dec 11 11:59 pm with 50 CommentsMicrosoft Xbox 360 dashboard will start rolling out to Xbox LIVE members within the next few hours after a minor delay. Larry Hryb, Microsoft’s Major Nelson, revealed that the company plans to push the final … read more
Microsoft teases Tuesday’s Xbox update, promises BBC content early 2012
5th Dec 11 8:24 am with 25 CommentsMicrosoft revealed on Monday that it plans to offer BBC content on its Xbox console in early 2012. The software giant previously revealed that it was working with the BBC in October. The company confirmed … read more
Xbox sales nearly hit 1 million in biggest Xbox week in history
29th Nov 11 10:02 pm with 30 CommentsMicrosoft announced on Tuesday that it has sold over 900,000 Xbox consoles in just one week. The software maker shifted more than 960,000 consoles in the U.S. alone during the week of Black Friday. More … read more
Microsoft’s future Kinect 2 device will reportedly lip read and measure emotions
28th Nov 11 2:38 pm with 46 CommentsMicrosoft’s next-generation Kinect will feature lip reading support, according to reports. The rumored support will allow developers to make use of an overhauled motion sensor and voice recognition unit. Euogamer reported on Monday that one … read more
Auto-renewal can now be disabled on Xbox LIVE accounts
11th Nov 11 11:34 am with 12 CommentsMicrosoft’s Xbox.com update has brought with it a change to Xbox LIVE accounts. The software giant has made it possible to disable auto Xbox LIVE renewal on accounts. The change, noted by posters at Reddit, … read more
Microsoft: early Modern Warfare 3 play may risk Xbox LIVE ban
4th Nov 11 8:38 am with 18 CommentsMicrosoft warned on Thursday that anyone attempting to play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 could risk an Xbox LIVE ban. Director of Policy and Enforcement for Xbox Live, Stephen Tolouse, revealed on Thursday that … read more
Silverlight isn’t dead, it’s the heart of Windows Phone, Windows 8 and Xbox
9th Jun 11 12:22 pm with 122 CommentsMicrosoft’s three screens and a cloud dream is finally coming true. Like a fairy tale, Microsoft’s Metro and Silverlight story could result in a very happy ending for the company and its close partners. Microsoft’s … read more
Xbox Avatar Kinect arriving in July for Kinect Fun Labs
8th Jun 11 1:15 pm with 6 CommentsMicrosoft is reportedly readying its Avatar Kinect service for July. The software giant looks set to introduce Avatar Kinect in July as part of the new Kinect Fun Labs hub. Joystiq reports that an unnamed … read more
Gears of War 3 limited edition Xbox 360 console arriving in September
7th Jun 11 12:15 pm with 15 CommentsMicrosoft has revealed a limited edition Gears of War 3 branded Xbox 360. The new console includes an exclusive red and black design with two custom-designed Xbox 360 wireless controllers, a 320GB hard drive and … read more