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Wii shines, Xbox 360 loses ground

Chicago (IL) – Big announcements at E3 cannot hide that Microsoft had a rough June with its game console: Nintendo’s Wii surpassed the Xbox 360 as the most sold current game console in the U.S. every other game console, including the PSP and Nintendo DS, sold more units. Has the Xbox 360 lost its appeal?

New Site For Xbox 360 Games Download

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Official: Xbox 360 Price Slashed Across All SKUs

It's been in rumor territory for weeks, but it's now finally official: Microsoft is cutting the price on the Xbox 360 console, Major Nelson has confirmed. After Microsoft Japan cut the prices on Xbox 360 in the land of the rising sun, today the company announced that in the U.S. the Xbox 360 Arcade model will drop to $199 (which is $50 cheaper than Nintendo's Wii), the standard ("Pro") 60GB model will drop to $299, and the Xbox 360 Elite 120GB model will come down to $399.

Puzzle Quest on XBLA Reaches Arcade Hit Status

D3Publisher, Inc. today announced that critically-acclaimed game Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords™ for the Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft has been inducted into the elite Arcade Hits program, which offers some of the best-selling Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 games at permanently reduced prices. An instant success with fans at its launch for Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 in October 2007, Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords delivers its popular and highly addictive game features that blend match-three puzzle gameplay with strategy, character-building elements and a persistent storyline set in the much-loved Warlords universe. The game incorporates all the best-loved Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 gameplay features like voice chat, leaderboards and online competitive play.

Wii moves past Xbox 360 in the USA says NDP

The North American market has been the stronghold of Xbox 360. It was out far before the competition and as a native company many found Microsoft's new video game console to be a trustworthy product. Xbox 360 has been the most sold console in the USA since the launch, but Nintendo has ended that era according to NDP Research. After only 20 months on the market it has sold 10.9 million Nintendo Wii consoles throughout the USA. This is just thousands more than the number of Xbox 360 consoles sold in the USA, which has been on the market for 32 months. I think we can conclude that Nintendo was right not to get involved in the tech war between Microsoft and Sony.

Xbox 360 Enlisting New Recruits for Gears of War 2 at Comic-Con 2008

Gamers can enlist to join Delta Squad from the Xbox 360 exclusive game“Gears of War 2� at Comic-Con International 2008 (July 24-27), the largest comic book and pop culture gathering of its kind. Xbox 360 is bringing this blockbuster sequel to the original five-million-selling action game to San Diego, along with renowned design director, Cliff Bleszinski of Epic Games. Comic-Con attendees may also walk away with one of two limited edition Xbox 360 consoles– featuring custom artwork by Brandon Badeaux from the upcoming“Gears of War� comic book– in exclusive giveaways being hosted in both the Xbox 360 (#5225) and DC Comics (#1915) booths.

Xbox 360 Enlisting New Recruits for Gears of War 2 at Comic-Con 2008

Gamers can enlist to join Delta Squad from the Xbox 360 exclusive game Gears of War 2 at Comic-Con International 2008 (July 24-27), the largest comic book and pop culture gathering of its kind. Xbox 360 is bringing this blockbuster sequel to the original five-million-selling action game to San Diego, along with renowned design director, Cliff Bleszinski of Epic Games. Comic-Con attendees may also walk away with one of two limited edition Xbox 360 consoles - featuring custom artwork by Brandon Badeaux from the upcoming "Gears of War" comic book - in exclusive giveaways being hosted in both the Xbox 360 (#5225) and DC Comics (#1915) booths.

Xbox 360 $299 Confirmed?

There have been rumours doing the rounds of an imminent price drop for Microsoft's Xbox 360 console. The hearsay might indeed be true as advertisements were recently spotted showing the Xbox 360 selling for about $50 less than it's $350 price tag: The Xbox 360 Pro is being sold at Target's brick-and-mortar stores for $299.99. This US price drop follows a similar move in the UK. Could an Indian price drop be far behind? Given the history of the Xbox 360 in India, it could very well be; hopefully, the console will reflect its new international price come Diwali, at the latest.

Unreal Tournament III | Xbox 360 | Epic Games has made a few gamers smile after announcing that Unreal Tournament III wouldnt only be a PS3 exclusive, that it would also finds its way to the Xbox 360, in time. This time has arrived and we have fired

Epic Games has made a few gamers smile after announcing that Unreal Tournament III wouldn’t only be a PS3 exclusive, that it would also finds its way to the Xbox 360, in time. This time has arrived and we have fired up our Xbox, logged into Live and tried out this impressive frag-fest on Microsoft’s Xbox 360. Let’s see how this version stacks up and get the final verdict on the fastest FPS on the market.

Xbox 360 price cut next month?

Based on a leaked Kmart promotional ad, Joystiq is speculating that an Xbox 360 price cut is on the way. According to the ad, Microsoft's Xbox 360 Premium will sell for $299.99 beginning next month. How will this affect the Arcade and Elite models is anyone's guess. Rumor has it that Microsoft will be unveiling a new Xbox 360 SKU with a built-in 60GB HDD. If so, the Arcade may be getting bumped entirely, with the Premium taking its spot at $299.99 and the rumored 60GB model priced at $349.99, or perhaps MS will drop the price on the Arcade from $280 to $250 to take on the Wii directly, while the Premium will sell for $50 more than that?

Xbox 360 Likely To Cost Less in U.S.

Microsoft is reported ready to cut $50 off the U.S. price for its Xbox 360 video-gaming console with a 20GB hard drive, from $349 to $299. The move for Microsoft's Xbox 360 is expected to boost sales, which have lagged behind Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii. The Xbox 360 price has already been slashed $50 in New Zealand and Australia.

Wii Overtakes Xbox 360

The NPD Group has released its monthly sales figures and Nintendo’s Wii has taken the tops spot from the Xbox 360 as the U.S. “console leader.” While Sony didn’t ship the reported 180% hardware increase touted last month, the company posted an extremely impressive 94% gain in hardware sales thanks to MGS IV. Speaking of MGS IV, the game sold almost 775k units (1 million counting bundled units). The Xbox 360 with no big titles last month sold almost 220k systems.

Proof of Xbox 360 Wii style controls?

Look, Kazooie’s using Wii style controls on an Xbox 360 pad!Here’s proof the Xbox 360 will be getting motion sensing added to its skills: In a developer video for Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts, one of Microsoft’s creative directors clearly implies motion style controls.

Xbox 360 price cut, 60GB model coming soon?

Xbox 360 price cut, 60GB model coming soon? If you are thinking of buying an Xbox 360 console you may want to wait a couple weeks, as reports are circulating that Microsoft will be announcing a price cut in time for this year’s E3 show in mid-July. The reports are based on an alleged leaked scan of an upcoming K-mart ad that shows a $50 reduction on the standard 20GB Xbox 360 console, bringing it to a $299 price point.

New Xbox 360 Dashboard Experience Installable On Hacked Xbox 360s

Some leaky monkey at or near Microsoft has just dumped the new Xbox 360 Dashboard "Experience", also known as the fall update, onto the internet. For most of us, this means that that we've got new videos like the one above that illustrate some of the features we didn't get to see at E3. For people who have a hacked Xbox 360, it means they can actually install this and try it out for themselves, but risk brickage in the process. This reminds us of the story of the tortoise and the hare, except instead of animals you have super nerds that want to install stuff months too early. [Xhavok87 via Xbox Scene]

Rock the Vote Partners With Xbox Live

Gamepolitics notes that starting next Monday, Xbox Live users will be able to register to vote using their game console. They'll also be able to participate in polls and "voice their opinions to the presidential candidates." Quoting the press release: "This is the first time that Rock the Vote has joined forces with an entertainment partner such as Xbox to reach voters under 30. Xbox LIVE is the largest online social network connected to the television, with membership totaling 12 million -- if Xbox LIVE were a state, it would rank as the country's seventh largest, giving it approximately 20 electoral votes. Xbox also will have a presence at both the Democratic and Republican conventions, promoting the Rock the Vote partnership and educating delegates about creating a safer entertainment environment on Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE using the bui

Xbox 360 with triple memory, same price

the Redmond, Wash., software on Sunday unveiled a version of its Xbox 360 games-and-entertainment console with triple the storage space of the original machine at the same estimated retail price, $349. The new 60-gigabyte Xbox 360 will be available at retail early in August, Microsoft said. The company also cut the price of its 20GB Xbox 360 console in the U.S. and Canada to US$299 from US$349. End of Story

Xbox 360 Price Cuts Arrive in Australia, US Probably Following Soon

Normally we'd skip over Australia-only news, but the official Xbox 360 price cuts there most likely means those rumors of a drop in the US are pretty much locked in for sure (even if the European price reduction a few months ago didn't cross over). Kotaku says all three models got slashed, "with the Arcade down $50 to AUD$349, the Pro down a whopping $180 to AUD$499 and the Elite down $80 to AUD$649." With the new sticker of $349, the Xbox 360 Arcade is actually cheaper than the Wii, which is $400. Toilet flushing and the seasons aren't the only things backwards down there now. [Xbox AU via Kotaku]

Xbox 360 20 GB Price Cut "While Supplies Last"

Erik J sends word that the rumored price cut on the 20-GB Xbox 360 is true, sort of. The Seattle PI's coverage says: "But the reduction isn't exactly what it might have appeared. In reality, it's more like a clearance sale, designed to empty the shelves for a new Xbox 360 with three times the digital storage, at the same price as before... As widely reported in advance, Microsoft is dropping the price of the 20-gigabyte Xbox 360 to $299.99. The unexpected twist: Sales of that model will end when current supplies run out."

Xbox 360 Unveils Gameplay for Every Passion

Music, movies and megahits. No matter what kind of game makes your heart race the world of Xbox 360 just got bigger, broader and more exciting than ever with its blockbuster line-up. “The fantastic game line up that we have just announced articulates well how Xbox 360 has become the centre of the living room experience. Music & socialising are key components of the youth’s life in the region and games like Lips are all set to revolutionise that experience.� said Aman Sangar, Product Marketing Manager, Interactive Entertainment Business Middle East. “The holiday season for Xbox 360 is jam packed with the most anticipated sequels for blockbuster titles and we are aware that locally Gear of War 2 ranks pretty high up on that list.�. “.

More Xbox 360 Price Drops?

If you are thinking of buying an Xbox 360 you may want to wait a couple weeks. There are reports Microsoft is about to drop the price of the Xbox 360. The Hollywood Reporter is citing an anonymous source who says that the Xbox 360 will knock $50 off the price tag of its 20GB model from $349 to $299.

Nintendo Wii Sports Resort and Wii Music

Here at the E3 2008 games expo, I got the chance to spend some quality time with early builds of Nintendo's latest 'Wii Series' games: Wii Sports Resort (a sequel to Wii Sports) and Wii Music (once planned as a Wii console launch title). The early verdict: Both deliver the irreverent fun you'd expect, coupled with some crafty control methods that you perhaps wouldn't. Both are sure to be popular – even Wii Music – though I'm still not 100 percent sold on it.

Microsoft sets Xbox 360 with triple memory at original price

the Redmond, Wash., software on Sunday unveiled a version of its Xbox 360 games-and-entertainment console with triple the storage space of the original machine at the same estimated retail price, $349. The new 60-gigabyte Xbox 360 will be available at retail early in August, Microsoft said. The company also cut the price of its 20GB Xbox 360 console in the U.S. and Canada to US$299 from US$349. End of Story

Microsoft Details Xbox 360 Price Cut, Netflix Streaming Deal

Redmond, Wash. - Microsoft (NASD: MSFT) announced over the weekend that it has slashed $50 off the price of its basic 20GB Xbox 360 game console, to $299, while also unveiling plans to release a new 60GB model in August that will retail for $349. The company said the price cut on the 20GB model will go on "while supplies last," indicating it will discontinue that version of the device, while continuing to offer the hard drive-free Xbox 360 Arcade model for $280 and 120GB Xbox 360 Elite for $450.

E3 2008: The New Xbox 360

Taking cues from both Nintendo and Sony, the Xbox 360 is lined up to make its console the best it can possibly be by “stealing everyone else’s ideas� (as fanboys would call it, not that it matters since the Wii desperately needs to rip off Xbox Live before you can even take a Nintendo game with online support seriously), with a series of announcements at the Microsoft summit about new features that will be made available on the Xbox 360 this Fall.

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