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Logitech ChillStream (PC)
Reviewed on October 27, 2006
The Logitech ChillStream's cooling fan may not be very useful, but the controller is still superbly designed and will grow more useful as more Games for Windows titles are released in 2007 and beyond.
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Microsoft Xbox Live Vision Camera (Xbox 360)
Reviewed on September 28, 2006
Microsoft's answer to Sony's EyeToy camera, the affordable Xbox Live Vision Camera for Xbox 360 may not yet be a must-have Xbox 360 accessory, but we suspect that as Microsoft upgrades Xbox Live to include more Vision features, it will be.
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Microsoft Xbox 360 Quick Charge Kit
Reviewed on May 16, 2006
Microsoft's Xbox 360 Quick Charge Kit is a must-have Xbox 360 accessory for those who already own--or are considering buying--a wireless controller.
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Microsoft Xbox 360 Messenger Kit
Reviewed on October 6, 2008
The Xbox 360 Messenger Kit makes for the best text-entry option for chatting and messaging on the Xbox 360.
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Sony PlayStation 2 Online Adaptor
Reviewed on November 10, 2002
Sony's network adaptor opens the PS2 to online competition, but it's a bit less polished than the Xbox's online solution.
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Microsoft probes possible Xbox Live fraud
March 21, 2007
Gamers report having their Xbox Live accounts hijacked and their credit cards used to buy virtual currency on the gaming service.
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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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Microsoft and Epic Records duet
March 17, 2006
As part of Xbox Live program, companies will offer a year of free music and music videos to all Xbox 360 gamers.
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Quote of the day: True gamers 'play everything'
November 22, 2005
Those awaiting the arrival of the Xbox 360 game console aren't necessarily all Microsoft fans.
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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.
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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.
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Microsoft says Xbox security wasn't breached
March 22, 2007
Gamers who reported fraud with their Xbox Live account were likely duped into giving up their information, according to Microsoft.
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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.
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Xbox 360 makes desert debut
November 21, 2005
More than 2,000 gamers descended on the Mojave Desert for the official Xbox 360 launch party. Photos: Zero Hour for Xbox 3601
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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?
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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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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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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.
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A black eye for Xbox customer service
March 27, 2007
Microsoft is overhauling its Xbox customer service after hackers were able to trick staffers into providing access to gamers' accounts.
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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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