/* /*]]>*/ 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. 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 The cost of building the video game console is nearly 40 percent higher than the retail price, a research company finds. November 24, 2005 Some owners of the newly released games console say they've seen problems with the Microsoft device. November 23, 2005 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 overGamers' enthusiasm quickly waned after reports of the new console crashing and overheating. November 23, 2005 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 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 midnight November 20, 2005 #pollShell { width: 180px; border-top: 2px solid #666; float:right; } * html #pollShell h3 { height: 16px; he\ight: 0; } #pollShell h3 { height: 0; background: #FFF url(http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/ne/extra/poll_hed.gif) no-repeat 0 0; overflow: hidden; padding: 16px 0 0; margin: 0; } #pollBody { padding: 5px; border-top: 0; } News.com Poll Which game console will you buy in the next year? Xbox 360 Nintendo Revolution PlayStation 3 All None View results More than 2,000 game fans descend on Southern California's Mojave Desert for the official Xbox 360 launch party. November 20, 2005 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 review GameSpot reviewer James Yu tries out Microsoft's new console, weighs in on its form and function. November 21, 2005 Internet sale of Microsoft's hotly anticipated video game console slows retailer's Web site on Friday. November 18, 2005 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 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 That number should translate to about $1.5 billion in sales of consoles, games and accessories, company exec says. November 8, 2005 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 Microsoft has been demonstrating Xbox interoperability with the iconic music device. But Apple isn't on board. November 4, 2005 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. Gamers spend long day in Palmdale Microsoft launches Xbox in the desert. 'NBA 2K6' Basketball sim takes a shot at new console. The new 'Madden' EA Sports updates its perennial football game. 'Call of Duty 2' War game rolls into next generation. 'Perfect Dark Zero' Sci-fi shooter takes aim at new Xbox. 'Project Gotham Racing 3' Take a risk; you'll be rewarded with points. Xbox's coming-out party Zero Hour for Xbox 360 Gearing up for Xbox 360 Games line up for Xbox 360