Xbox 360 grab-a-thon
After much hype, Microsoft's next-gen console is in the hands of gamers. But the honeymoon may not last long.
Devotees waited hours in the cold for the long-awaited, next-generation game console. But reports of system malfunctions indicate that the launch honeymoon may be over.
Gamers' enthusiasm quickly waned after reports of the new console crashing and overheating.
Photos: Zero Hour for Xbox 360
Photos: Countdown to midnight
November 21, 2005
blog Early reviews of Microsoft's next-generation game console are starting to appear and so far the reaction is: eh, it's OK.
November 18, 2005
October 11, 2005
Reality check on Xbox 360
It didn't take long for some gamers to start griping about the new consoles. But just how widespread are the problems?November 29, 2005
Microsoft loses money on each Xbox
The cost of building the video game console is nearly 40 percent higher than the retail price, a research company finds.November 24, 2005
Crash reports hit Xbox 360
Some owners of the newly released games console say they've seen problems with the Microsoft device.November 23, 2005
eBay buzzing with Xbox 360 auctions
Just 36 hours after the next-generation console goes on sale, thousands have been auctioned online for huge profits.November 23, 2005
Blogma: Xbox 360 honeymoon is over
Gamers' enthusiasm quickly waned after reports of the new console crashing and overheating.
November 23, 2005
Braving the chill for an Xbox thrill
In a scene that played out across North America, game addicts huddle in the cold night to buy one of the first Xbox 360 consoles.November 22, 2005
Microsoft kicks off Xbox 360 sales
Company brings in three trucks loaded to the rafters with the next-generation consoles at its desert gamerfest. Photos: Zero Hour for Xbox 360 Photos: Countdown to midnightNovember 20, 2005
News.com Poll
Xbox 360 makes desert debut
More than 2,000 game fans descend on Southern California's Mojave Desert for the official Xbox 360 launch party.November 20, 2005
How to score an Xbox
The stampede to get one of Microsoft's next-generation video game consoles reaches full frenzy at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday.November 19, 2005
Next-gen Xbox: A hands-on preview
review GameSpot reviewer James Yu tries out Microsoft's new console, weighs in on its form and function.November 21, 2005
Xbox 360 mania slams Circuit City site
Internet sale of Microsoft's hotly anticipated video game console slows retailer's Web site on Friday.November 18, 2005
Will small publishers still have game?
With rising development costs, small game publishers are facing tough choices when it comes to new consoles.November 18, 2005
Early Xbox reviews: so-so
blog Early reviews of Microsoft's next-generation game console are starting to appear and so far the reaction is: eh, it's OK.
November 18, 2005
Xbox 360 to launch with 18 titles
Microsoft calls it the strongest console launch lineup in history. True or not, the titles include some of the best-known games around.November 14, 2005
Three million Xbox 360s in three months?
That number should translate to about $1.5 billion in sales of consoles, games and accessories, company exec says.November 8, 2005
Xbox specs revealed
A 20GB hard drive, high-def game support and a 500MHz ATI graphics processor: Glimpse the Xbox 360's system performance specifications as provided by Microsoft.May 12, 2005
Xbox 360 and iPod interoperability? Sort of
Microsoft has been demonstrating Xbox interoperability with the iconic music device. But Apple isn't on board.November 4, 2005
In a league of its own
reporter's notebook At a preview event in San Francisco, reporter gets a hands-on look at Microsoft's next-generation video game console.October 11, 2005
CNET.com Xbox 360 Central
Is the Xbox 360 the ultimate combination of gaming, digital media hub, and online communications? More importantly, how will it stack up to Sony's forthcoming PlayStation 3? Check out CNET's full hands-on review for the answers.
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Devotees waited hours in the cold for the long-awaited, next-generation game console. But reports of system malfunctions indicate that the launch honeymoon may be over.
Gamers' enthusiasm quickly waned after reports of the new console crashing and overheating.
Photos: Zero Hour for Xbox 360
Photos: Countdown to midnight
November 21, 2005
blog Early reviews of Microsoft's next-generation game console are starting to appear and so far the reaction is: eh, it's OK.
November 18, 2005
October 11, 2005
Reality check on Xbox 360
It didn't take long for some gamers to start griping about the new consoles. But just how widespread are the problems?November 29, 2005
Microsoft loses money on each Xbox
The cost of building the video game console is nearly 40 percent higher than the retail price, a research company finds.November 24, 2005
Crash reports hit Xbox 360
Some owners of the newly released games console say they've seen problems with the Microsoft device.November 23, 2005
eBay buzzing with Xbox 360 auctions
Just 36 hours after the next-generation console goes on sale, thousands have been auctioned online for huge profits.November 23, 2005
Blogma: Xbox 360 honeymoon is over
Gamers' enthusiasm quickly waned after reports of the new console crashing and overheating.
November 23, 2005
Braving the chill for an Xbox thrill
In a scene that played out across North America, game addicts huddle in the cold night to buy one of the first Xbox 360 consoles.November 22, 2005
Microsoft kicks off Xbox 360 sales
Company brings in three trucks loaded to the rafters with the next-generation consoles at its desert gamerfest. Photos: Zero Hour for Xbox 360 Photos: Countdown to midnightNovember 20, 2005
News.com Poll
Xbox 360 makes desert debut
More than 2,000 game fans descend on Southern California's Mojave Desert for the official Xbox 360 launch party.November 20, 2005
How to score an Xbox
The stampede to get one of Microsoft's next-generation video game consoles reaches full frenzy at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday.November 19, 2005
Next-gen Xbox: A hands-on preview
review GameSpot reviewer James Yu tries out Microsoft's new console, weighs in on its form and function.November 21, 2005
Xbox 360 mania slams Circuit City site
Internet sale of Microsoft's hotly anticipated video game console slows retailer's Web site on Friday.November 18, 2005
Will small publishers still have game?
With rising development costs, small game publishers are facing tough choices when it comes to new consoles.November 18, 2005
Early Xbox reviews: so-so
blog Early reviews of Microsoft's next-generation game console are starting to appear and so far the reaction is: eh, it's OK.
November 18, 2005
Xbox 360 to launch with 18 titles
Microsoft calls it the strongest console launch lineup in history. True or not, the titles include some of the best-known games around.November 14, 2005
Three million Xbox 360s in three months?
That number should translate to about $1.5 billion in sales of consoles, games and accessories, company exec says.November 8, 2005
Xbox specs revealed
A 20GB hard drive, high-def game support and a 500MHz ATI graphics processor: Glimpse the Xbox 360's system performance specifications as provided by Microsoft.May 12, 2005
Xbox 360 and iPod interoperability? Sort of
Microsoft has been demonstrating Xbox interoperability with the iconic music device. But Apple isn't on board.November 4, 2005
In a league of its own
reporter's notebook At a preview event in San Francisco, reporter gets a hands-on look at Microsoft's next-generation video game console.October 11, 2005
CNET.com Xbox 360 Central
Is the Xbox 360 the ultimate combination of gaming, digital media hub, and online communications? More importantly, how will it stack up to Sony's forthcoming PlayStation 3? Check out CNET's full hands-on review for the answers.
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