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Nintendo Wii
Reviewed on November 13, 2006
It lacks the graphical prowess and rich media features of the Xbox 360 and the PS3, but the Nintendo Wii's combination of unique motion-sensitive controllers and emphasis on fun gameplay make the ultra-affordable console hard to resist.
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Samsung, Microsoft form HDTV alliance
April 28, 2005
Companies announce global marketing alliance to promote high-definition television and the upcoming new Xbox gaming console.
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Gates on portable console gaming: Let Sony worry about it
May 11, 2005
Bill Gates says he's fine letting Sony take the market lead with its PlayStation Portable while Microsoft focuses on the TV-based console.
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Google entering video-on-demand business
January 7, 2006
Service will let users pay 99 cents to $3.95 for recent and classic movies, TV shows, sports games.
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New tech aims to get kids off the couch
February 23, 2006
No more nagging about playing video games past bedtime. Hopscotch wants to keep kids from being glued to gadgets.
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High notes from a low-profile E3
July 16, 2008
The new-style E3 is no longer a huge free-for-all, but that doesn't mean Microsoft and others in the video-game business aren't making some noise.
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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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In-game ads to hit $400 million by 2009
June 14, 2006
Increased female, family playing will attract more advertising to the growing medium, research group says.
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At E3, entertainment is the name of the game
July 12, 2007
Console manufacturers want you to know there's more to games than first-person shooters and role-playing adventures.
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Xbox 360 meets PS3, and it's ready to rumble
December 11, 2006
reporter's notebook But is it a fair fight between game consoles when Microsoft is calling the shots?
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Apple still quiet on game strategy
February 15, 2007
Windows PCs still own the game world, as Apple seems content to focus on digital media and portable music.
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Can Google score with in-game ads?
February 9, 2007
As the search giant sorts out how it might serve ads into online games, it has to take the Xbox factor into account.
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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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Commentary: The Vista for consumers
July 27, 2005
To win consumers over to the next version of Windows, Microsoft needs to pay close attention to their needs and habits.
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Xbox Live cues up TV, movie downloads
November 7, 2006
New feature appears to be Microsoft's latest attempt to colonize the living room.
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Microsoft sets stage for Xbox 2
March 9, 2005
Executive shows new services, bashes rival Sony's Cell chip at game developer confab.
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CES 2005: Digitizing entertainment
January 10, 2005
special coverage Tech companies large and small all want a piece of the digital living room. Witness Microsoft's enthusiasm for TiVo, and check out all those TVs. Photos: On the floor, day three Photos: Car tech revs up
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Microsoft to retune entertainment group
December 15, 2005
This latest move will split the company's entertainment and devices division into four business units.
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E3 2007: A gathering of game makers
July 13, 2007
special coverage Although the game conference has been pared down, hopes are high for a strong slate of new games.
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Week in pictures: Gadgets and games
October 14, 2005
roundup Apple showcases bounty and Microsoft puts on game face. Also: Chip artistry, AMD's new fab, online plagues, Big Blue's innovations and techie toys.
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