The Father Of The Xbox Leaving Microsoft?

Say. It. Ain’t. So. Reports indicate that J Allard, a driving force behind the design of the Xbox (and the Zune) is leaving Microsoft, after his latest dream project was binned by the company.


March 1, 2010
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PS3 Failure, You Are Not Alone

A large number of console hardware devices failing all at once. This sounds familiar.


February 6, 2010
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Download The BioShock 2 Soundtrack On Tuesday

Fans not opting to purchase the Limited Edition of BioShock 2 can get their hands on the soundtrack next week, when 2K Games releases two versions of the soundtrack digitally, packed with the greatest hits from the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s.


October 20, 2009

Xbox 360 Preview Hands-On: The Stuff That Didn’t Work

Instant streaming in 1080p? Microsoft did warn that its new Zune video marketplace might not allow for streaming for people with slower (slow-ish?) connections. This is my low-point in my three-part preview of the 360′s new dashboard.


October 15, 2009
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Sign Up To Test Zune, Facebook And Twitter On Your 360

As with previous major updates to Xbox Live, Microsoft is offering you a chance to try out new features like Zune integration, Facebook and Twitter before everyone else gets their grubby paws on them.


October 6, 2009
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360′s Next-Gen Wireless Out November 3?

GameStop is taking preorders for the Xbox 360 Wireless N adaptor, whose existence was recently confirmed, but for which no launch date was given. It ships Nov. 3, says GameStop.


September 24, 2009

360′s New Wi-Fi Will Be $US100; Old Wi-Fi To Get Price Cut

The 802.11n adaptor whose development Microsoft recently confirmed will cost you one benjamin. The existing 802.11g adaptor will get a haircut and cost $US79.99. That’s according to Ars Technica’s trusty, and unnamed, “Mole”.


September 16, 2009
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Project Gotham, Audiosurf Coming To Zune HD

This is agonising. I mean, on the one hand, my favourite racing series of all time – Project Gotham – has a new game coming. But on the other… it’s not for the Xbox 360. It’s for the Zune.


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Microsoft Releasing New 360 Wi-Fi Adaptor

When the Zune Store opens up on the 360 later this year, you’ll need a 802.11n network in your house if you want to stream HD content. Microsoft’s current Wi-Fi adaptor can’t do 802.11n. So they need a new one!


September 15, 2009
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Zune HD, Now Available In An “Xbox Series”

The Zune HD is out today. Doesn’t yet have much to do with the 360, aside from these Zunes engraved with logos and characters from current and upcoming 360 games.