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And today's next-gen console rumour is...

And today's next-gen console rumour is...

Face it – this won’t stop until we finally see the machines at either E3 this June or E3 2013.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 2nd 2012 at 11:42AM in News
Mass Effect 3 merchandise lifts off

Mass Effect 3 merchandise lifts off

EA has kicked off a licensing drive for Mass Effect 3, with accessories, figures, posters and more ready to rock retail this Friday.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 7th 2012 at 10:09AM in News
PlayStation enjoying Latin boom

PlayStation enjoying Latin boom

Sony is to embark on a dedicated marketing campaign in Latin America following a tremendous boom for the PlayStation market in the region.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 11th 2010 at 9:53AM in News
Latest Xbox update blocks piracy

Latest Xbox update blocks piracy

It looks as if the recent update to the Xbox 360 UI was more than simply preparation for the arrival of Kinect – it’s also dealt a big blow to ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 4th 2010 at 10:43AM in News

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Online multiplayer ‘driving sales decline’

Online multiplayer ‘driving sales decline’

The legions of fans continuing the play the online segments of titles such as Modern Warfare 2, Bad Company 2, Gears of War 2, Halo 3 and FIFA 10 remains ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 7th 2010 at 5:42PM in News
Ubisoft games 'will drive new hardware'

Ubisoft games 'will drive new hardware'

Ubisoft’s leftfield range of games for Kinect, 3DS and more will help give consumers a reason to buy new games hardware.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 3rd 2010 at 10:30AM in News
US: Sandisk shipping 360 USB drives

US: Sandisk shipping 360 USB drives

PC peripherals firm Sandisk has released its first Xbox 360 branded USB memory drives in North America.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 6th 2010 at 12:32PM in News
MS phasing out 360 memory cards

MS phasing out 360 memory cards

Microsoft is to phase out both the 120GB Xbox 360 hard drive and its range of branded memory cards, the platform holder has revealed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 29th 2010 at 1:28PM in News

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360 USB memory support confirmed

360 USB memory support confirmed

As was rumoured earlier this month, Microsoft is to release a firmware update that will allow Xbox 360 owners to use USB mass storage devices to store all manner ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 26th 2010 at 2:28PM in News
MS slashes 120GB HDD RRP

MS slashes 120GB HDD RRP

Microsoft has confirmed that it has slashed £50 off the price of the Xbox 360 120GB hard drive as it tries to clear stock ahead of the arrival of the ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 24th 2010 at 12:12PM in News
Microsoft confirms 250GB HDD

Microsoft confirms 250GB HDD

A standalone 250GB HDD for the Xbox 360 has been confirmed by Microsoft, despite the publisher previously saying the unit will only be available in console bundles.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 23rd 2010 at 4:21PM in News
No standalone 250GB HDD for the UK

No standalone 250GB HDD for the UK

Microsoft has dashed hopes that the launch of a standalone SKU for the 250GB Xbox 360 HDD in Japan may lead to a similar move in the UK, while at ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 3rd 2010 at 4:45PM in News

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JAPAN: Xbox 250GB HDD dated

JAPAN: Xbox 250GB HDD dated

Xbox 360 owners in Japan will soon be able to get their hands on a standalone version of the 250GB HDD – a peripheral only available in hardware bundles in ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 2nd 2010 at 10:37AM in News
MS rubbishes Blu-ray claims

MS rubbishes Blu-ray claims

Xbox 360 platform holder Microsoft has moved quickly to redress reports that the firm is planning to release a Blu-ray drive add-on for Xbox 360.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 23rd 2009 at 11:40AM in News
Xbox 360 Blu-ray debate reignited

Xbox 360 Blu-ray debate reignited

Many headlines on the internet this morning will lead you to believe that Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer confirmed overnight plans to release an external Blu-ray drive for Xbox 360.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 22nd 2009 at 11:24AM in News
Xbox 250GB HDD is bundle only

Xbox 250GB HDD is bundle only

Retail will not be receiving a standalone version of Microsoft’s new Xbox 360 250GB hard drive, the platform holder’s community head Larry Hyrb has confirmed in a trailer currently available ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 17th 2009 at 12:44PM in News

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ATARI LIVE: Witcher on consoles confirmed

ATARI LIVE: Witcher on consoles confirmed

It might have not done a great job of keeping quiet on the news, but Atari has today at a press gathering in London officially confirmed that its PC ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 2nd 2008 at 4:38PM in News
Sega Mega Drive Collection goes HD

Sega Mega Drive Collection goes HD

Sega has announced that it is to release a 720p enabled 16bit collection entitled Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection on Xbox 360 and PS3 early next year.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 6th 2008 at 4:21PM in News
Microsoft details free 360 memory scheme

Microsoft details free 360 memory scheme

Xbox 360 platform holder Microsoft has lifted the lid on its scheme to help those lacking memory space ahead of the release of the new Xbox dashboard upgrade next month.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 14th 2008 at 11:46AM in News
Xbox 360 Blu-ray rumours return

Xbox 360 Blu-ray rumours return

It’s been claimed, and denied, repeatedly since the demise of HD-DVD, but now new talk of a possible Blu-ray drive for Xbox 360 has emerged.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 9th 2008 at 11:44AM in News
Peter Moore: Hard drive killed first Xbox

Peter Moore: Hard drive killed first Xbox

In the third part of The Guardian’s recent interview with current EA Sports boss and former Sega and Microsoft gaming head Peter Moore, the charismatic figure has admitted that the ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 17th 2008 at 12:05PM in News
Another new MegaDrive heads to retail

Another new MegaDrive heads to retail

After the announcement of its portable MegaDrive system caused a bit of a stir at the beginning of the month, Blaze is at it again with the launch of another ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 13th 2008 at 5:11PM in News
Blaze announces portable MegaDrive

Blaze announces portable MegaDrive

Gamecheat specialist Blaze has announced a brand new Sega MegaDrive based handheld, which includes 20 16-bit titles built in out of the box.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 17th 2008 at 6:46PM in News
E3 08: Full game installs part of autumn 360 update

E3 08: Full game installs part of autumn 360 update

Xbox’s Major Nelson has outlined the main features coming as part of Microsoft’s Xbox 360 dashboard update this autumn, many of which represent a significant upgrade in functionality.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 15th 2008 at 5:36PM in News
Microsoft admits to Blu-Ray support

Microsoft admits to Blu-Ray support

From the moment Toshiba confirmed the death of HD-DVD many have been expecting an Xbox 360 Blu-Ray drive to be announced – and whilst we’re still waiting Microsoft does now ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 10th 2008 at 10:04AM in News