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Microsoft has confirmed its plans to release downloadable apps and games for its new Zune HD device, but only a few titles have been announced, and they won’t be available until November. The Zune HD went on sale in the US yesterday, alongside new Zune software. The relevant section of …
Read More »It’s official – Zune HD does gaming
Following the release of a promo video yesterday that hinted at a gaming-orientated future for Microsoft’s new portable multimedia player the Zune HD, the Xbox platform holder has finally broken its silence and spoken openly about its gaming aspirations for the device. However, Microsoft is not yet planning on opening …
Read More »VIDEO: Zune pushed as a game platform
New promo vid for upcoming Zune HD shows that Microsoftâ??s machine can run 3D games
Read More »Zune touts gaming credentials
Ever since the Zune was first announced the industry has patiently awaited Microsoft’s move to position the device as a games machine – and that could be about to arrive at last if a new promo video is anything to go by. Gizmodo spotted an inclusion in the machine’s latest …
Read More »Microsoft courting iPhone devs for Zune HD
And apparently doing it by waving a "bucket of money"
Read More »Xbox handheld is coming
Whilst question marks remain over Microsoft’s intentions to make a gaming machine of its MP3 player Zune, the Xbox platform holder IS planning a foray into the handheld gaming space, according to corporate VP Shane Kim. When asked about a possible Microsoft handheld, Kim told Kikizo: For us, it’s a …
Read More »Microsoft wants Zune HD to be a major player in handheld games
Details might be a bit sketchy, but Microsoft has today confessed that, yes, it wants in on the handheld gaming market. After years sitting on the sidelines – despite much speculation – and watching as first Nintendo, then Sony and lastly its bitter rival Apple all marked their territories in …
Read More »Xbox video store gets Zune content
Speculation might be mounting that Microsoft is on the verge of signing a deal for satellite firm Sky’s, but in the meantime the firm has confirmed other video content for the 360. Namely, its US-only media player’s Zune Video Marketplace is to be available via the console for users in …
Read More »Microsoft wants Zune HD to be â??a major playerâ?? in handheld games
SPECIAL REPORT: Firm confirms portable gaming plan â?? but strategy and timing not confirmed yet
Read More »New gaming Zune set for E3 debut?
A recent Twitter posting from Microsoft’s Office 2010 account has sent the pre-E3 speculators into silly season with the hope that Microsoft could just maybe be preparing to unveil a new gaming-equipped Zune at E3 next month. Engadget reports that the Office Twitter thread recently posted: June 2009 will be …
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