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Though Microsoft is yet to offer any official word on a UK discount to current Xbox 360 stock to mirror the move it has already made in North America, High Street retailer GAME has cut the price on some of its Xbox offerings ahead of the official launch of the …
Read More »MS: 360 ready for 3D gaming
Microsoft has insisted that the Xbox 360 is just as 3D ready as the PS3, though has once again iterated that it’s not diving headfirst into the 3D sector just yet. We have 3D games,” Xbox global marketing boss Albert Penello told CVG. Obviously the Avatar game came out last …
Read More »MS prices Kinect at $150
Though Microsoft says it will not be unveiling an RRP for Kinect until closer to its launch later this year, the platform holder’s online store is now taking pre-orders in the US for $149.99. The listing, which was spotted by VG247, also states that the SKU will include a power …
Read More »Source pins Kinect manufacturing costs to $150
Publisher claims Microsoft ended up spending far more than expected on the device
Read More »Def Jam to sign top talent on Rapstar
Def Jam Records has said it will sign the best talent found online using Konami’s upcoming hip hop karaoke title Def Jam Rapstar. The game – due for release on November 5th – features a freestyle mode that allows users to rap along to popular tracks from big name hip …
Read More »Burger King working on Kinect project
US fast-food giant confirms motion control deal with Microsoft, withholds details
Read More »E3 2010: Portal 2 offers cross-platform play
If Valve gets its way, PS3 owners will be able to take Portal 2 online and play with PC and Mac owners. VG247 quotes developer Eric Johnson as saying that cross platform compatibility is something the team is gunning for”, with Mike Dunkle adding: The plan is you will be …
Read More »Xbox 360 S includes data transfer kit
Retailer GAME has confirmed that the Xbox 360 S will include a data transfer kit that can be used to port all your existing game saves and DLC to the new machine. The new Xbox will have a data migration kit so getting all that gaming goodness out of your …
Read More »E3 2010: Kinect will get core games
With core game support for Move growing at a steady pace, the lack of traditional Xbox titles included in the Kinect launch line-up has stirred a few feathers. But Microsoft Game Studios’ corporate VP Phil Spencer says that this will be rectified… over time. Do I think that over time …
Read More »E3 2010: MS says 3D too expensive
Despite assurances that it is does indeed have a 3D strategy, Microsoft omitted any mention of the merging tech from its E3 press conference press conference. And now it seems that the platform holder has cooled any plans it has regarding future 3D support. If you look at the costs …
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