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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.

Analyst: Sony could delay PS3

August 5, 2005 After reviewing the outlook for the launch of the Xbox 360, a games analyst thinks Sony could push the launch of PlayStation 3 into 2007. TAGS: Microsoft Xbox, Xbox 360, Electronic Arts Inc., launch, Sony PS3, Sony Corp., game console, Sony Playstation, console, Microsoft Corp., games

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, Sony Corp., pricing, movie, DVD, DVD player, Microsoft Corp., trojan horse

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.

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. TAGS: Microsoft Xbox, Xbox 2, game console, console, Xbox 360, Sony PS3, video game, Sony Playstation, Sony Corp., Nintendo Co. Ltd., Sony PSP, Microsoft Corp., games, video, PC

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, Xbox 360, estimate, Sony PS3, Microsoft Xbox, pricing, Sony Corp., real estate, component, bill, Sony Playstation, IBM Corp., Blu-ray, Microsoft Corp.

Gates and Ballmer: What's on their Xboxes

January 6, 2006 Gates prefers car racing; Ballmer likes basketball. Their kids just think Xbox 360 is really awesome. Sony? Maybe not so much. TAGS: Steve Ballmer, Bill Gates, Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox, console, Sony Corp., Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft sees Xbox 360 in driver's seat

July 29, 2005 Calling Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 Ferraris, Gates notes that "our Ferrari is leaving the starting line substantially before their Ferrari is." TAGS: Bill Gates, Microsoft Xbox, Sony PS3, Xbox 360, Sony Playstation, console, Microsoft Corp., Sony Corp., games

Week in pictures: E3 mania

May 20, 2005 roundup Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo offer game aficionados a taste of next-gen game consoles at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. Also: Netscape browser takes aim at phishing. TAGS: Electronic Entertainment Expo, Netscape Web Browser, console, Nintendo Co. Ltd., Netscape Communications Corp., Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox, game console, handheld, phishing, Sony Corp., Web browser, Microsoft Corp.

Sony delays PS3 launch to November

March 15, 2006 Company confirms that it's pushing back the worldwide release date for the game console. TAGS: game console, Sony Playstation, Tokyo, Blu-ray, console, Sony Corp., Microsoft Xbox, manufacturing, Xbox 360, DVD, 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.

Sony's PlayStation 3 race

March 22, 2006 Come November, Sony's PlayStation 3 will hit shelves. Can the console catch up to the Xbox 360? Photos: PS3s onstage TAGS: Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., console, Sony PS3, Sony Playstation, Sony Corp., game company, San Jose, Xbox 360, Nintendo Co. Ltd., Microsoft Xbox, conference, president, Microsoft Corp.

Forecast: Up to 7 million PlayStation 3s to ship soon

January 19, 2006 Executive of Blu-ray drive manufacturer expects huge numbers of new game console to drive disc format's success. TAGS: console, shortage, Blu-ray, Sony Playstation, Blu-ray disc, Xbox 360, Japan, Consumer Electronics Show, Sony Corp., Sony PlayStation 2, Sony PS3, Pioneer Electronics, Microsoft Xbox, U.S., Microsoft Corp.

Xbox 360 to hit shelves before Thanksgiving

September 15, 2005 Microsoft says it will have its much-anticipated console on shelves in North America in time for the height of the holiday rush. TAGS: Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox, console, Sony Playstation, Sony PS3, holiday, Nintendo Co. Ltd., North America, online game, game console, Sony Corp., Microsoft Corp., games

Game on: PS3, Wii finally hitting stores

November 13, 2006 No longer does Microsoft's Xbox 360 have the next-generation video game console market to itself. But who will come out on top? TAGS: Nintendo Wii, console, Nintendo Co. Ltd., Microsoft Xbox, video game console, retailer, Xbox 360, HD-DVD player, Electronic Arts Inc., gamer, video game, HD-DVD, game console, Sony Corp., store, Sony Playstation

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 TAGS: Microsoft Xbox, Xbox 360, console, North America, games, Nintendo Co. Ltd., Microsoft Corp., Sony Corp., PC

Microsoft aims to make Xbox more family-friendly

November 7, 2007 New feature lets parents set a daily or weekly limit on how many hours children can use the game console. TAGS: Microsoft Xbox, console, parent, game console, Xbox 360, Sony PS3, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Co. Ltd., Sony Playstation, Microsoft Corp., games, Sony Corp.

Play your own Xbox game

August 14, 2006 Microsoft plans free tools for enthusiasts to make own games, but at first only other hard-core gamers will be able to share the creations. TAGS: hobbyist, game company, Microsoft Xbox, enthusiast, gamer, games, developer, Xbox 360, Sony Playstation, Microsoft Corp., console, Sony Corp.

Commentary: Microsoft's Xbox 360 spin

May 13, 2005 MTV debut of new game console issues a sharp challenge to Sony and marks a radical shift by focusing on consumers. TAGS: game console, console, Microsoft Xbox, MTV, product development, Nintendo Co. Ltd., commentary, Sony Playstation, Xbox 360, video game, Sony PlayStation 2, Sony Corp., Microsoft Corp., conference, video

Sony unveils PS3 pricing, release dates

May 9, 2006 At a top price of $599, the PS3 will cost $200 more than Microsoft's highest-priced Xbox 360. Photos: PS3 prototypes TAGS: press conference, pricing, Los Angeles, Microsoft Xbox, Xbox 360, controller, console, Hollywood, Sony Corp., Electronic Arts Inc., Nintendo Co. Ltd., Sony Playstation, Sony PlayStation 2, Microsoft Corp., hard drive
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