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Does Xbox 360 mean 'game over' for Sony?

May 12, 2005 The highly anticipated Xbox 360 beat its rivals off the starting line with its Thursday debut. But can it compete with Sony's next-gen console rumored to be coming out next year? TAGS: console, Microsoft Xbox, Xbox 360, Sony Corp., Microsoft Corp.

Xbox 360 controller to work with PCs too

October 19, 2005 Device is meant to encourage developers to create titles for both the console and computers. Photo: Xbox 360 controller for Windows TAGS: Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox, controller, console, PC, games, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Microsoft announces Xbox 360 Elite

March 28, 2007 Newest member of Xbox family comes with HDMI capabilities and a 120GB hard drive.Photos: The Xbox 360 Elite TAGS: Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox, QA, console, HDMI, video game, Microsoft Corp., hard drive, video

Xbox 360 demos running on Macs

May 13, 2005 Microsoft using Apple computers to show off the visually slick video games that will run on the new Xbox 360 game console. TAGS: Xbox 360, IBM PowerPC, Microsoft Xbox, console, Apple Computer, IBM Corp., video game, conference, Microsoft Corp., games, video

Xbox 360 and iPod interoperability? Sort of

November 4, 2005 Microsoft has been demonstrating Xbox interoperability with the iconic music device. But Apple isn't on board. TAGS: Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox, interoperability, Apple iPod, Apple Computer, Apple iTunes Music Store, console, song, Microsoft Corp., USB port, Apple iTunes

Hackers find first Xbox 360 cracks

December 17, 2005 First cracks give glimpse of game code, but the hacks don't let you run pirated games or homebrewed code on the new console--yet. TAGS: Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox, hack, hacker, console, hacking, file system, games, Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft patches Xbox 360

March 5, 2007 Vulnerability could have let Xbox owners run their own applications or operating systems like Linux on the console. TAGS: Microsoft Xbox, hacker, console, Xbox 360, game console, fix, Linux, Microsoft Corp., security, operating system

Blu-ray a player in PlayStation pricing

May 9, 2006 Sony's PlayStation 3 game console may cost more than the Xbox 360, but it also comes with Blu-ray. Will that bring in the buyers? TAGS: Stephen Baker, Blu-ray, Sony PS3, Sony Playstation, console, game console, Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox, Sony PlayStation 2, pricing, Sony Corp., DVD, movie, DVD player, Microsoft Corp., trojan horse

Microsoft sets Xbox 360 pricing

August 17, 2005 Company names the console's price in U.S., Britain and Europe but shies away from offering an exact launch date. TAGS: Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox, pricing, console, Britain, Xbox Live, gamer, accessory, Europe, games, Microsoft Corp.

Xbox repair process leaves gamers in a fix

August 3, 2007 Some customers who send their consoles in for warranty repair are unhappy with long return times, inadequate fixes and poor customer service. TAGS: Microsoft Xbox, Xbox Live, console, game console, Xbox 360, customer service, fix, gamer, Microsoft Corp., U.S., e-mail

Xbox 360 grab-a-thon

November 30, 2005 After much hype, Microsoft's next-gen console is in the hands of gamers. But the honeymoon may not last long. TAGS: Xbox 360, honeymoon, Microsoft Xbox, game console, console, video game console, video game, gamer, Microsoft Corp., games, video, photograph

Xbox 360 mania slams Circuit City site

November 19, 2005 Internet sale of Microsoft's hotly anticipated video game console slows retailer's Web site on Friday. TAGS: Circuit City Stores Inc., Microsoft Xbox, console, Xbox 360, game console, retailer, electronics, Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft extends Xbox 360 warranty to 1 year

December 22, 2006 With holiday shoppers in mind, Redmond matches the warranty lengths of rival consoles from Sony and Nintendo. TAGS: Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox, Nintendo Co. Ltd., repair, console, warranty, Microsoft Corp., Sony Corp.

Is Sony eating hundreds of dollars on each PS3?

November 16, 2006 The game console might cost you $499, but it's got $806 worth of parts and manufacturing behind it, a research firm says. TAGS: iSuppli Corp., manufacturing, graphics chip, material, console, Xbox 360, research company, Sony Corp., Sony PS3, Sony Playstation, Microsoft Xbox, workstation, Sony PlayStation 2, Toshiba, Blu-ray, Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft steps up Xbox 360 distribution

March 21, 2006 Shipments of the gaming consoles to retailers are expected to at least double, software giant says. TAGS: Celestica Inc., Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox, shortage, distribution, manufacturing, console, retailer, Microsoft Corp., games

Reality check on Xbox 360

November 29, 2005 It didn't take long for some gamers to start griping about the new consoles. But just how widespread are the problems? TAGS: David Cole, Microsoft Xbox, Xbox 360, console, NPD Group Inc., glitch, gamer, Activision Inc., run, video game, LAN, games, Microsoft Corp., video

eBay buzzing with Xbox 360 auctions

November 23, 2005 Just 36 hours after the next-generation console goes on sale, thousands have been auctioned online for huge profits. TAGS: auction, Microsoft Xbox, Xbox 360, console, eBay Inc., game console, Microsoft Corp.

Xbox 360 to hit Korea in February

December 6, 2005 After a holiday head start in the U.S., Europe and Japan, the next-gen console will broaden its Asian reach starting Feb. 24. TAGS: Korea, Activision Inc., Microsoft Xbox, console, Xbox 360, North America, Europe, Microsoft Corp.

Infineon to supply Xbox 360 memory

August 29, 2005 Memory maker will supply console with a removable DRAM unit, plus a single integrated chip and an advanced security chip. TAGS: Infineon Technologies AG, Xbox 360, DRAM, security chip, Microsoft Xbox, console, Nintendo Co. Ltd., ATI Technologies, California, Sony Corp., Microsoft Corp.

PlayStation 3 component prices: Why so high?

February 23, 2006 No one knows exactly how much it'll cost to put a PS3 together, but Sony might take a hit on each box sold. TAGS: game console, console, signal processing, estimate, Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox, pricing, Sony PS3, component, real estate, Sony Corp., bill, Sony Playstation, IBM Corp., Blu-ray, Microsoft Corp.