Microsoft not only impressed everyone with their new Kinect motion sensor controller for the Xbox 360 (formally known as project Natal), but also revealed a newly designed version of their Xbox 360 console. Simply known as the New Xbox 360, this console boasts a new sleeker gloss black finish with chrome edges and a massive [...]
Xbox 360 Archive
2nd June 2009
Microsoft announces new Xbox 360 controller at the E3 Conference
After a string of leaks over the past few weeks, Microsoft finally unveiled its new motion sensing controller at the E3 Conference in Los Angeles. Code named Project Natal, the new system is a hands-free controller which uses face and motion recognition to allow users to play games and navigate through the Xbox 360’s menus. [...]
10th April 2009
Microsoft to broaden Xbox 360 warranties for ‘E74’ error
Microsoft has announced that it will be extending its three year warranties for the Xbox 360. The warranty already covers the Red Ring of Death (RRoD) errors that have plagued the console since its launch and will now cover a new ‘E74’ error experienced by some users. The extended warranties have already cost Microsoft an [...]
16th January 2009
GAME set to head into lucrative game renting market
Leading UK retailer of PC and Video games GAME has announced that it will be launching a game rental service on its website. The new service, which is similar to online movie rentals, will allow avid game players to borrow up to 2 games at a time for a monthly fee. Customers can choose a [...]
5th December 2008
Lips on Xbox 360 – Singing fun for all the family
Microsoft has release a rival to Playstation’s hugely popular karaoke Singstar game. Called Lips, this new game is similar to the Singstar franchise in that players sing their favourite tunes and score points for mimicking their idols; the closer to the original vocal the more points are scored. The Lips game come complete with two [...]
30th April 2008
Grand Theft Auto IV: Initial Thoughts
With Grand Theft Auto IV hot of the press everyone seems to have got there copies if they pre-ordered, we quickly checked eBay earlier with copies selling for around £65, not bad if you bought 2 copies you’ve made a nice quick little profit. The main worry was online play and how people would take [...]