Xbox 360 Arcade With A $100 Amazon.com Promotional Code Available 12pm PST

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Amazon is offering at 12pm PST an Xbox Arcade where you get a $100 Amazon.com Promotional Code.
The $100 promotional code is usable towards any future purchases of items at the Amazon.com site.
This is basically the same $99 Xbox 360 Arcade deal that Walmart offers today in stores as early Black Friday deal.
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Posted on Sat, 7 Nov 2009 13:05:37 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Tekken 6 Limited Edition Bundle for Xbox 360 Review

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The Tekken 6 Limited Edition Bundles for Xbox 360 and Sony PS3 have been shipping since the end of October. The Limited Edition Tekken 6 bundle contains a wireless fight stick crafted by Hori and collectible Art book in addition to the Tekken 6 game.
Futurelooks has tested the Tekken 6 Limited Edition Bundle for Microsoft Xbox 360 and published this review.

Quote from the review: "It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of fighting games and 2009 has been a good year for fighting game fans. We’ve been treated to Street Fighter IV, King of Fighters XII, Blazblue, and more. Read more

Posted on Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Xbox 360 Gets A Blu-ray Drive Says Steve Ballmer?

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That comes out of now where. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer says in a new interview just published on Gizmodo that the Xbox 360 gets Blu-ray drives as accessories.

Since the whole HD DVD disaster Microsoft always said no to Blu-ray drives and put streaming movie services as the valid alternative. Read more

Posted on Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:23:24 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New 120GB Xbox 360 Elite 2009 Holiday Bundle On Sale

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Besides the upcoming Xbox 360 Elite 250GB Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition, Microsoft also offers now a new 120GB Xbox 360 Elite 2009 Holiday Bundle since two days. You can already celebrate Christmas early with this new Xbox 360 Elite Bundle that is actually a good deal.

The 120GB Xbox 360 Elite 2009 Holiday Bundle includes the 120GB Xbox 360 Elite in Black, LEGO Batman game, Pure game, wireless controller and headset. Read more

Posted on Thu, 1 Oct 2009 12:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Deal Alert: Xbox 360 Elite $250 (With Rebate)

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Take that, PS3 Slim. Microsoft has already announced the price cut that brought the Xbox 360 Elite down to $299. Now, for a limited time, it's going even lower. Gizmodo reports that, until 10/5, the 360 Elite is only $250.

Posted on Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:11:27 CDT | by Robert Evans

Xbox 360: Holiday Game Round-Up

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Looking for gifts for the Microsoft-loving (or at least tolerating) console gamer in your life? The 360 has a whole host of badass titles (thanks IGN.com) coming to it this holiday season. Here are the biggest upcoming titles for the next few months...

September: There is still one big release left this month. Halo 3: ODST will be out on October 22nd, to many cheers of nerd acclaim. I know a lot of folks who are going to spend the winter on Xbox LIVE again.

Posted on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:54:21 CDT | by Robert Evans

Xbox 360 Elite 250GB Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Available For Pre-Order

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The 250GB Xbox 360 Elite is official. AT the end of August a Forza Motorsport 3 250GB Xbox 360 Elite bundle leaked in Germany. Now Microsoft unveiled an Xbox 360 250GB Elite Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition in the United States.


The Xbox 360 Elite 250GB Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition features a custom Xbox 360 Elite, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 game, and 2 wireless controllers.
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Posted on Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Nobody Waited For The Xbox 360 Price Cut

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Microsoft announced last week the $100 price cut for the Xbox 360 Elite to match the Sony PS3 pricing. Since Friday you can buy the Xbox 360 Elite for $299.99 on Amazon.com, but apparently nobody really waited for Microsoft to cut the price on the Xbox 360.
The Sony PS3 Slim has been topping the Video games sales charts for days, while the new lower priced Xbox 360 Elite is still even behind the Wii at rank 15. See the Video Games Top seller list for yourself on Amazon.com.
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Posted on Sat, 29 Aug 2009 11:03:33 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

$299 Xbox 360 Elite Now On Sale On Amazon

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The new lower priced Xbox 360 Elite 120GB is now on sale on Amazon.com for $299.99.
Microsoft made the $100 price-cut official yesterday. If you buy the Xbox 360 Elite now on Amazon you also get a digital Xbox LIVE 12+1 month gold card free (Limit one per household). Read more

Posted on Fri, 28 Aug 2009 02:23:05 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Xbox 360 Elite 250GB Leaks On Amazon Germany

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Deutschland's Amazon store is at it again. A listing of a new Xbox 360 Elite with 250GB HDD and Forza Motorsport 3 is listed before anybody announced this new console.
Remember, Amazon Deutschland also leaked the PS3 Slim ahead of its announcement.
Today Microsoft starts shipingp the Xbox 360 Elite at the new reduced pricing. The Xbox Elite 120GB sells now for 249 Euros in Germany and the new unannounced Xbox 360 Elite 250GB Forza 3 is selling for 279.99 Euro. Read more

Posted on Fri, 28 Aug 2009 02:07:34 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Microsoft Xbox 360 Price Cut Is Official

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Microsoft just announced the rumored price-cut for the Xbox 360 Elite. To match the price of the Sony PS3 Slim, the Xbox 360 Elite is now selling for $299.

The Xbox 360 Pro console will now be priced at $249.99 reflecting a price reduction of $50, while supplies last. The Xbox 360 Arcade still stays at the $199.99 price. Microsoft is killing off the Xbox 360 Pro. So just go for the Xbox 360 Elite, when you decide to jump now on the Xbox platform.

Microsoft also makes a point in their Xbox 360 Price-cut announcement that the Xbox 360 you buy today will work with code-named Project Natal and controller-free gaming in the future. Read more

Posted on Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:40:16 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Xbox 360 Elite 120GB Fall 2009 To Meat Sony PS3 Slim Price?

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Since August 18th Amazon has offered the Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite 120GB Fall 2009 console for $399.99. Since Sony unveiled the $299.99 Sony PS3 Slim rumors about a price-cut of the Xbox 360 Elite to $299.99 are circulating.

Update: Xbox 360 Price-cut is official. Elite now only $299.99

The Xbox 360 Elite with its 120GB is Microsoft’s closest offering to compete with the PS3 Slim. Now that Microsoft is offering the most expensive console, it is clear that they have to act. See also this in-depth report on the PS3 Slim and Xbox 360 stand-off. Read more

Posted on Sat, 22 Aug 2009 08:36:17 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Xbox 360 Elite: $299?

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Earlier today I speculated that Microsoft would be quick to cut prices on their 360 line-up in order to kill Sony's 'Slim' advantage. It appears that there is some evidence they are doing just that. Engadget reports on a leaked ad from earlier this week, announcing that the Xbox 360 Elite will be replacing the Pro at the $299 price point.

The Elite is currently the most expensive console on the market, coming in at $400. Now that Sony has slashed PS3 prices, that can't be allowed to continue. Microsoft anticipated their move early, and prepared this slash in order to compete with them right away. The announcement is due for August 30th, which should give just enough time for the hubub around the Slim to die down.

Posted on Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:10:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

Forza Motorsport 3 Limited Edition for Xbox 360 available for Pre-Order

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On October 27 Forza Motorsport 3 will launch in North America, exclusively on the Microsoft Xbox 360. With more than 400 cars on over 100 tracks, the next game in the Forza series will be the biggest and most vividly realistic console racing title launching this holiday says Microsoft.

Forza 3 for the Xbox 360 is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com. But if you are a real Forza fan you want to get the Forza Motorsport 3 Limited Collector's Edition (LCE) only available on GameStop. Read more

Posted on Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:02:58 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Xbox 360 With Built-In Natal Coming?

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We know a little more about Microsoft's upcoming Project Natal system today. It's just been announced that Aptina has won the contract to supply 1.3 MP CMOS image sensors for the next version of the Xbox. The wording of the article makes it sound like this new 360 will come with a Project Natal built into it.

Posted on Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:15:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

Logitech Wireless Drum Controller for Guitar Hero on PS3 and Xbox 360 unveiled

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Today Logitech unveiled the Logitech Wireless Drum Controller for the Sony PS3 console. Licensed by Activision Publishing, Inc. for the Guitar Hero franchise, the Wireless Drum Controller features premium drum heads with recessed rims.

The Logitech Wireless Drum Controller features three fully adjustable drum heads and two cymbal pads. Each piece can be positioned to fit your reach and suit your style. Offering a unique playing experience, the new Logitech Wireless Drum Controller provides quiet, responsive heads that deliver a lively feel, won’t distract you from the music, and are designed to let you take advantage of all the latest features of Guitar Hero games. Read more

Posted on Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii to Drop In Price?

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If you're planning to buy a console this holiday season, you might be in luck. Analyst firm MKM Partners says that we can expect price cuts on both Sony and Microsoft products this year. The ailing economy is one probable reason for the cuts. Another are issues within the companies themselves.

Sony is in a seven-month-long decline, and their lackluster E3 showing certainly didn't help any. The PS3 is the most expensive console and it's also the one with the least broad appeal. We've been expecting to hear of some PlayStation price cuts for a while, so it's not too surprising that the analysts predicted a price cut.

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Posted on Thu, 2 Jul 2009 10:05:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

Logitech Wireless Guitar Controller for Xbox 360 unveiled

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Logitech unveiled the new Wireless Guitar Controller for Xbox 360. Licensed for Guitar Hero and featuring authentic materials – including a wood neck, a rosewood fingerboard and metal frets – the guitar controller is for gamers who truly want to unleash their inner rock star.

The virtually silent Strum Bar and fret buttons will not distract you from the music. Plus, with a wireless range of up to 30 feet, you’re free to go where the music moves you. Read more

Posted on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Microsoft contradicting about new Xbox 360 in 2010

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Microsoft's CEO Steve Ballmer said at an event in Chicago yesterday that their will be a new Xbox 360 in 2010 would have a built-in camera. Clearly Ballmer talks about Project Natal when he says camera.
Kotaku reports that Microsoft's Director of Product Management for Xbox 360 and Xbox Live Aaron Greenberg said that there will be NO new Xbox 360 in 2010.
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Posted on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Xbox 360: Record Growth in 2009.

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Microsoft just announced that their Xbox 360 console has seen more growth in 2009 than any other console. Since January, 360 sales have increased by an astonishing 28%. More than 30 million 360's have been sold worldwide, and that number is only expected to increase. Hardware sales aren't the only area Microsoft is cleaning up in; their Xbox LIVE community now numbers over 20 million.

Xbox LIVE has grown 136% since November, and it's rapidly becoming one of the largest entertainment providers out there. Right now, LIVE is larger than any satellite TV provider, and they expect to outgrow the world's largest cable provider before 2010. Things are going very well for Team Xbox. So what does that mean for you?

Posted on Thu, 28 May 2009 12:33:27 CDT | by Robert Evans

Zune comes to Xbox 360 at E3 2009

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Microsoft announced that they will be bringing the Zune brand as a media service to the Xbox 360.
Zune will be a premium partner in the Xbox LIVE Video Marketplace, bringing a catalog of TV and film to the Xbox.
Zune will occupy the first slot within the Xbox user interface in the Xbox LIVE Video Marketplace.
At the E3 2009 next week, attendees will see firsthand how Zune integrates into Xbox LIVE to create what Microsoft calls a game-changing entertainment experience. Read more

Posted on Wed, 27 May 2009 04:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr