Xbox 360

Microsoft announces new Xbox 360 controller at the E3 Conference

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009

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.
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Microsoft to broaden Xbox 360 warranties for ‘E74’ error

Friday, April 10th, 2009

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 estimated [...]

GAME set to head into lucrative game renting market

Friday, January 16th, 2009

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 [...]

Lips on Xbox 360 – Singing fun for all the family

Friday, December 5th, 2008

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 [...]

Grand Theft Auto IV: Initial Thoughts

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

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 to [...]