Microsoft announced that it is rolling out its Special Edition Xbox 360 250GB with Kinect bundle on Nov. 4, 2010. According to the statement, the package includes the Xbox 360 250GB console, a Kinect sensor and Kinect Adventures for $399.99.
Future Shop announced that all Future Shop locations coast-to-coast in Canada will open their doors early for the release of Halo: Reach, the prequel to the popular Halo trilogy game series exclusively available for Xbox 360. According to the statement, Halo: Reach swag will be handed out at all locations and stores will open at …
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Microsoft announced that thousands of retail stores around the world will host midnight madness events to celebrate the Sept. 14, 2010 release of Halo: Reach. According to the statement, to celebrate the launch of Halo: Reach, Microsoft will unleash an array of Halo activities on Xbox LIVE from Sept. 14 through Sept. 20th, including new …
IMS Research announced that Apple’s latest iteration of Apple TV may face a more challenging market than its predecessors. According to the statement, previous versions had difficulties gaining traction and the new and improved Apple TV may encounter a similar fate.
In a curiously timed and unwelcome move, Microsoft announced that it is increasing the price of Xbox LIVE Gold subscriptions for members in Canada, United States, Mexico and the United Kingdom.
Belkin announced its new AV360 Mini DisplayPort Converter (F2CD007) that adapts the signal from an HDMI audio/video source, such as a Blu-ray Disc player, Xbox 360, PS3 or cable box, to a DisplayPort-compatible signal. According to the statement, the AV360 Mini DisplayPort Converter converter ($149.99) supports high-resolution video and audio, allowing users to display HD …
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Microsoft announced a new Xbox 360 game console at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, California. According to the statement, this latest Xbox 360 features a sleek glossy black case with chrome accents (10.6 x 2.95 x 10.39 in), a 250 GB hard disk drive, built-in 802.11n Wi-Fi and a quieter design. It …
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The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) announced that, according to its latest study, interest in 3D gaming is strongest among early adopters and gaming enthusiasts but that interest extends to the casual video game player as well. According to the statement, “The 3D Gaming: Entertainment’s Next Dimension” study of online U.S. adults (conducted from May 24-June …
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Microsoft announced that Bungie’s Halo: Reach for the Xbox 360 will make its worldwide debut Sept. 14, 2010 and in Japan on Sept. 15. According to the statement, more than 2.7 million fans participated in the May 2010 Halo: Reach multiplayer beta on Xbox LIVE, making it the largest console video game beta test on …
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Microsoft Corp. announced that Robbie Bach, president of its Entertainment and Devices (E&D) Division, will retire from the company this fall and J Allard, senior vice president of Design and Development for E&D, will be leaving Microsoft after 19 years of service.
Kanex announced the worldwide availability of its Kanex XD ($149.99), an HDMI to Mini DisplayPort converter specifically designed for Apple iMac 27-inch. According to the statement, Kanex XD eliminates the need for another display and maximizes the functions of Apple’s iMac 27-inch. It utilizes the LCD display to receive full screen 720p HD playback of …
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