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With the brand new Xbox 360 already on its way to North American retailers and set for a UK launch on July 16th, Microsoft has confirmed that existing models will see a $50 price drop in the US. In addition, in a media roundtable following last night’s conference the platform …
Read More »E3 2010: Xbox 360 Slim set for tonight
The same Italian website that outed the Kinetic rebrand for Microsoft’s Natal hours before Microsoft officially revealed the moniker at its E3 press conference has published the first pictures of the Xbox 360 redesign set for tonight’s E3 ress conference. A now-removed ad running at console-tribe.com showed a picture of …
Read More »Sony alters PS3 Slim innards
The latest iteration of Sony’s PS3 Slim, the CECH-2100A, houses a rebuilt RSX chip that cuts both the power consumption and the likelihood of failure for the console. As has been previously reported, the CECH-2100A is 200g lighter than the generation one PS3 Slim. PlayStation University adds that the new …
Read More »Xbox 360 Slim pictured?
It’s not the first time we’ve heard talk of a possible Xbox 360 Slim, but new pics that purpose to show the innards of a redesigned version of the console have surfaced online. Kotaku reports that the main change in this supposed redesign is the combining of the CPU and …
Read More »IGN launches new look
IGN, one of the largest consumer websites in the world, has gone live with its brand new look and comprehensive site redesign. Along with the new logo, the site also boasts new functionality, a revised layout and an increased focus on localised content. Users will also find an increased amount …
Read More »Analyst: 360 Slim on the way
Microsoft could have more than just an Xbox 360 price cut up its sleeve – one analyst believes the platform holder could be on the verge of revealing an Xbox 360 Slim. When asked about the possibility of slimmed down console to rival Sony’s upcoming new machine, DFC Intelligence’s David …
Read More »Xbox.com gets pre-E3 overhaul
Microsoft has given a fresh lick of paint to its official home for Xbox 360 online – Xbox.com . The site contains much the same info as before, covering current titles, upcoming games, Xbox Live, hardware, forums and support. There’s also a dedicated E3 page, fronted by Xbox Live guru …
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