Tag: consoles
Microsoft announces Netflix video deal, avatars and community channel for Xbox 360
Last night Microsoft kicked off proceedings at this year’s E3 video games conference. News of hardware price cuts and the launch of a new model preceded the event, but Microsoft still had a few surprises to share, including a new deal that will make Netflix movies and TV shows accessible directly from Xbox 360 consoles.
Xbox 360 prices about to be slashed?
Ahead of 2008’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) speculation is rife that Microsoft is about to cut the price of Xbox 360 consoles in North America. None of this has been officially confirmed yet, but it’s fair to say that when the Wall Street Journal joins the rumour-mongering, we can’t be too far from the truth. The WSJ cites sources who say Microsoft is about to slice $50 off the price of the 20GB Xbox 360 Pro, bringing it to $299.
Sony relaunches long-awaited in-game XMB PS3 Firmware – this time 100% bork-free*
Sony has now launched a new version of its latest PS3 Firmware, 2.41, following the disastrous events of last week.
Sony withdraws latest PS3 Firmware
Following wide spread reports of serious problems with the latest PS3 Firmware, Sony has confirmed that the update has been pulled while it investigates the problem. It is believed that a error with the installation process has caused some consoles to seize up at the point of rebooting, following the install.
Guitar Hero publisher says games appeal is widening, calls for cheaper consoles
Activision, the publisher you may recognise from such hits as Guitar Hero III knows a thing or two about the games industry. It has already worked out that it isn’t all about pubescent boys seeking obscene violence and ladies with giant bosoms any more.
Sony declares PS3 victory in Europe
Speaking at Sony’s PlayStation Day event yesterday, SCEE’s David Reeves revealed that the PS3 has now outsold Microsoft’s Xbox 360 in Europe. This means that the console – which once laboured under a difficult and delayed launch, a killer price tag and a practically non-existent games line-up – has passed a very important milestone…
Sony says Nintendo Wii console is an impulse buy
Sony America tried to insult the Nintendo Wii's runaway success by calling it an 'impluse buy'. Sony spokesperson Dave Karraker said that the PS3 was far more powerful and should be considered as being in a different category from the…
