Entries in 'Xbox' (821)

Next Xbox to include tablet?

Next Xbox to include tablet?

A report from consumer site Gamespot claims to have word that the new Xbox, which will be revealed at this year’s E3, will include some sort of portable tablet ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 9th 2012 at 10:49AM in News
OPINION: New format war could tip balance back to traditional gaming

OPINION: New format war could tip balance back to traditional gaming

There will be a chunk of readers who think two new consoles at June’s E3 is at best too premature, or, at worst, expensive folly. 

Michael French
by Michael French
on Jan 6th 2012 at 8:25AM in News
Microsoft and Datel settle Xbox 360 lawsuits

Microsoft and Datel settle Xbox 360 lawsuits

Microsoft and accessory manufacturer Datel have settled their Xbox 360 patent infringement and antitrust cases against each other.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jan 5th 2012 at 10:00AM in News
RUMOUR: Microsoft replaces lead Xbox design boss

RUMOUR: Microsoft replaces lead Xbox design boss

Xbox design manager Don Coyner has been replaced as the lead for Microsoft's next-gen console, according to reports.

Craig Chapple
by Craig Chapple
on Dec 15th 2011 at 3:51PM in News

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YouTube lands on Xbox Live

YouTube lands on Xbox Live

UK Xbox 360 owners will be able to access a host of new dashboard apps today including YouTube, Blinkbox, MSN and Muzu.TV.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Dec 14th 2011 at 10:00AM in News
OnLive says Xbox/PlayStation tie-in "would be great"

OnLive says Xbox/PlayStation tie-in "would be great"

OnLive appears eager to end its direct competition with the established home consoles, with one of the company’s executives openly encouraging Sony and Microsoft to incorporate the cloud game tech.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 8th 2011 at 3:45PM in News
Xbox 360 adopts Verizon cable TV service in US

Xbox 360 adopts Verizon cable TV service in US

Verizon has announced a new deal with Microsoft in the US that will see Xbox 360 offer a varied cable TV service as part of its US offering.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 29th 2011 at 3:33PM in News
INTERVIEW: The X(box) Factor

INTERVIEW: The X(box) Factor

Who better an interview subject for a piece looking at the rise and rise of Xbox than its new UK director of retail sales and marketing Jonathan Grimes?

Michael French
by Michael French
on Nov 29th 2011 at 11:54AM in News

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'Kinect 2 can lip read'

'Kinect 2 can lip read'

Microsoft’s second generation of Kinect hardware is so accurate that it is able to read the lips and interpret the facial emotions of users.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 29th 2011 at 8:29AM in News
Next Xbox skips optical drive, goes digital only?

Next Xbox skips optical drive, goes digital only?

The latest rumours concerning Microsoft’s next Xbox console suggest that the company may launch an entry-level machine that is not compatible with disc-based games.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 25th 2011 at 9:43AM in News
Grimes wants 'an Xbox in every home'

Grimes wants 'an Xbox in every home'

Xbox UK’s new retail sales and marketing boss says the 360 has a lot more mileage left in it.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Nov 25th 2011 at 8:29AM in News
The Sun fights back in Xbox Live 'hacking' saga

The Sun fights back in Xbox Live 'hacking' saga

UK national newspaper The Sun is not sitting down in its campaign about alleged Xbox Live hacking.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 24th 2011 at 11:06AM in News

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New 360 dash coming December 6th

New 360 dash coming December 6th

Xbox 360 owners can download a new-look dashboard update next month adding cloud storage and voice and gesture controls.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 23rd 2011 at 10:12AM in News
Xbox Live 'hack' gets front page treatment from The Sun

Xbox Live 'hack' gets front page treatment from The Sun

UK national newspaper The Sun has this morning given front page space to a story concerning a phishing scam that has affected Xbox Live users.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 22nd 2011 at 9:29AM in News
Microsoft hails Xbox's 10-year achievement

Microsoft hails Xbox's 10-year achievement

Xbox execs around the world were celebrating this week as Microsoft’s console reached its tenth birthday.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Nov 18th 2011 at 8:29AM in News
Next Xbox due 2013... No, wait, 2012

Next Xbox due 2013... No, wait, 2012

Yes. More rumours. More rumours about the successor to the Xbox 360. And this time, 2012 is being pegged as the likely release date.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 17th 2011 at 8:33AM in News

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Can anyone beat Ubisoft?

Can anyone beat Ubisoft?

Xbox and MCV will hold this year's final networking night for retail and media on Thursday December 1st.

on Nov 16th 2011 at 11:28AM in News
Next Xbox tipped for January reveal

Next Xbox tipped for January reveal

As sure as the sun rises, another day has arrived and with it another rumour regarding the successor to Xbox 360.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 15th 2011 at 10:17AM in News
Cloud tech hinted for next Xbox

Cloud tech hinted for next Xbox

Cloud technologies could have an important role to play in the future of Xbox, an executive at Microsoft has said.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 14th 2011 at 12:35PM in News
MCV/Xbox Xmas Quiz - one place left!

MCV/Xbox Xmas Quiz - one place left!

Time's running out if you want to join Microsoft, Nintendo, Ubisoft and Gem as one of the companies signed up to this year's MCV/Xbox 360 Christmas Pub Quiz.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Nov 14th 2011 at 12:06PM in News
New Xbox seemingly ruled out for 2012

New Xbox seemingly ruled out for 2012

It very much looks as if a successor to the Xbox 360 will now not be launched in 2012.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 14th 2011 at 9:08AM in News
Xbox: All entertainment will be interactive in five years

Xbox: All entertainment will be interactive in five years

By 2016 all forms of entertainment will be interactive, says Xbox Live's Robin Burrowes.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Nov 10th 2011 at 6:45PM in News
And here is today's Xbox 720 rumour

And here is today's Xbox 720 rumour

Yesterday we were told that the next Xbox would be out in 2013 and integrate Windows 9. Today it’s an entirely different story.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 9th 2011 at 2:55PM in News
MCV/Xbox Xmas Quiz - just two places left!

MCV/Xbox Xmas Quiz - just two places left!

Microsoft, Nintendo, Ubisoft and Gem are among the companies already signed up to this year's MCV/Xbox Xmas Quiz, taking place on December 1st at London's Sway Bar.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Nov 3rd 2011 at 12:42PM in News
Batman Xbox bundles available now

Batman Xbox bundles available now

Two new Batman-themed Xbox 360 bundles are now available from Gem Distribution – the first of several new SKUs due this Christmas.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Oct 25th 2011 at 10:25AM in News