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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
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DIY games for the Xbox
December 11, 2006
Microsoft releases developer tools for creating Xbox games as part of a push to create a YouTube-equivalent for video gamers.
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Women outnumber men in online games, survey finds
October 5, 2006
New study on gamers reveals Playstation 2 as the most popular console, but PCs are the platform of choice.
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Media Center and Xbox 360 joined at the hip
May 17, 2005
With HD clarity and more-realistic graphics, new Xbox will top old version in playing movies and music stored on Media Center.
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Popular PC shooters to appear on Xbox
May 13, 2005
Two of the most anticipated upcoming PC shooters, "Call of Duty 2" and "Quake 4," will also be available for the console.
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Vista gets Live-wired for PC games in May
March 14, 2007
Free Silver membership of Microsoft's Games for Windows Live includes some online play; Gold includes cross-platform play.
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The Xbox factor
May 13, 2005
special coverage With E3 on the horizon, Microsoft has released the details of its second-generation gaming console, Xbox 360.
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Xbox plays starring role in Windows update
October 14, 2005
New software will more closely link the gaming console into Microsoft's digital entertainment strategy.
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Building an empire, an Xbox at a time
September 20, 2006
Microsoft Vice President Peter Moore talks about how the company intends to bring a billion people into its gaming empire.
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Sony spills PlayStation 3's guts
May 17, 2005
On a cloudy Los Angeles film studio lot, long-awaited details of new gaming console follow news of Microsoft's rival Xbox 360. Photos: PlayStation 3 unmasked
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Xbox 360 preview gets jump on rivals
May 13, 2005
As it looks to build on gains and steal customers from Sony, Microsoft beats out rivals in unveiling new generation of console. Photos: Xbox's coming-out party
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'Godfather' game heads to stores
March 21, 2006
Long-awaited shipping of uncharacteristic M-rated game from Electronic Arts boosts publisher's stocks in Tuesday trading.
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Double dose of 'Doom' due in April
February 9, 2005
Xbox version of the popular game and an expansion for the PC title are set for spring release.
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'Fantastic 4' stretches into stores
June 28, 2005
Movie-based superhero action game is available on the Xbox, PS2, GameCube, PC and GBA.
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Next venue for 'Guitar Hero III': PCs, Macs
September 12, 2007
Creative keyboard configurations
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Year in review: Battle of the game handhelds
December 30, 2004
Players had tons of titles to keep them busy as they awaited the release of new consoles.
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Microsoft debuts laser game mouse
September 6, 2005
Company takes wraps off new crop of peripherals, including an ergonomic keyboard and mice equipped with a precision booster. Photos: Microsoft adds curves, lasers to peripherals
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Microsoft's Bach looks for harmony in entertainment
January 11, 2007
Unit chief Robbie Bach's toughest task may be dovetailing the company's entertainment efforts. Photos: Bach at CES
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Microsoft sees rapid Media Center sales
March 21, 2006
After slow start, sales of Media Center will top 10 million this month. Also, company demos Media Center capabilities in Vista.
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Commentary: No rush to the Media Center
October 12, 2004
Version 1 of Windows Media Center Extenders will fail to excite most consumers this holiday season.
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