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Xbox 360: A Tale from the Red Ring of Death
Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Red Ring of Death problem is bigger than I thought. Strange, then, that the company didn’t even tell us that the new Slim may have it solved.

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New Xbox 360 4GB’s packaging shows off 250GB HDD upgrade option
It seems like a no-brainer, but at this point Microsoft has yet to confirm a separate 250GB HDD for its new Xbox 360 consoles — and really, if you’re picking up the 4GB model next month , that might come in handy. Newer press shots show a different side of the packaging, however, and if you get a high-res snapshot, you can see that it’s touting the various accessories you can buy to enhance …

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This May Be the Best Xbox 360 Modification to Date—Or a Honest Scam In Plain Sight [Xbox]
# xbox I wonder if this “Modded Xbox 360 with red LED lights ” is actually a fully working Xbox—with modified LEDs permanently displaying the Red Ring of Death —or just a dead Xbox. Either way, this eBay auction is a winner. More »

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Working Red Ring of Death Xbox 360 May Be Best Mod Yet [Xbox]
# xbox I wonder if this “Modded Xbox 360 with red LED lights ” is actually a fully working Xbox—with modified LEDs permanently displaying the Red Ring of Death —or just a scam. Either way, this eBay auction is a winner. More »

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Joyswag: Xbox 360 Slim, 250GB version
When Microsoft announced it was giving everyone present at its E3 press conference a gratis Xbox 360 Slim, we told you to expect to see our units up for grabs shortly thereafter. Sure, it’s been a little longer than we’d have liked, but we’re finally set to give these things away. We’re starting today with a simple, Twitter-flavored giveaway. It’s easy: Retweet our tweet about the Joystiq iPhone …

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News: Microsoft UK defends Kinect price
“You don’t have to buy anything else.” A Microsoft UK rep has defended the £129.99 price tag on the Kinect motion sensor for Xbox 360, pointing out that a single unit delivers the complete multiplayer experience. “The camera tracks six people – with two active gamers – you don’t have to buy anything else,” group marketing manager Brett Siddons told TechRadar. “I’ll let you do the maths, but when …

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Battlefield: Bad Company 2 activates VIP ‘Map Pack 5′
It’s a winter murderland as Battlefield: Bad Company 2 deploys VIP Map Pack 5 on Xbox 360 and PS3 today. The snow will turn crimson on White Pass in Rush mode, and on Nelson Bay in Conquest. Check out the trailer after the break. Continue reading Battlefield: Bad Company 2 activates VIP ‘Map Pack 5′ Battlefield: Bad Company 2 activates VIP ‘Map Pack 5′ originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 …

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NBA Jam for 360, PS3 Rated by ESRB
Rumors of the new NBA Jam heading to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 have been circulating since the game was announced, and now it seems all but officially confirmed. An ESRB rating has popped up (above), clearly marking the game for the two HD systems. And in case you’re curious, it’s rated E for Everyone. This isn’t the first time a ratings board has fanned the flames of these rumors. Just a …

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Tom Clancy’s HAWX 2 Hands-On [Xbox 360]
We re-enlist with the High Altitude Warfare eXperimental squadron in this air combat sequel–now with takeoffs and landings.

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ESRB outs NBA Jam on Xbox 360 and PS3
Though EA continues to dance around a version of NBA Jam for consoles beyond Wii , the United States’ ESRB is the latest ratings agency to announce the game for Xbox 360 and PS3. The German USK listed the cherished basketball game for high-def consoles earlier this month. We’re — once again — following up for official comment from EA. We know the ratings boards can’t be the only ones looking …

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Summer of Arcade on Xbox 360
This is the third year Microsoft has chosen a handful of titles to highlight for Xbox Live , releasing a game a week for five weeks. Each is 1,200 Microsoft Points ($15) and the selection is a nice mixed bag. It’s timed pretty well since the next month or two will see very few decent retail titles released for the 360. Things will start to pick up again around September (“Halo: Reach” comes out …

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360 – U: Xbox 360 S – Halo: Reach Bundle Angekündigt
Xbox 360 – UPDATE – Mittlerweile wurde bekannt gegeben, dass das Xbox 360 S – Halo: Reach Bundle auch in Europa erscheinen wird. Die unverbindliche Preisempfehlung beträgt 329,99 und das Ganze erscheint wie in Nordamerika am 14. …

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Microsoft Bundles Halo Reach With Xbox 360
The bundle includes a chrome color Xbox 360 console with a 250 GB hard drive, two wireless controllers, and the standard edition for the video game.

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Xbox 360′s ‘Red Dead Redemption’ top Rogers Plus game rental for week ending July 25
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Xbox 360 Limited Edition Halo: Reach Bundle unveiled
If the new Xbox 360 redesign tickles your fancy but the gloss black casing leaves you afraid of fingerprints, you probably need Microsoft’s new Xbox 360 Limited Edition Halo: Reach Bundle . Arriving on September 14th – alongside, unsurprisingly, the game itself – the bundle includes a special silver paint-job, two matching wireless controllers and a wired headset. There’s also a Standard Edition …

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NBA Jam to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360?
As of this moment, EA Sports hasn’t announced NBA Jam coming to the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3, but the screen grab above from the Entertainment Software Rating Board indicates it might not be far off. EA Sports had yet to return an e-mail seeking comment as of this post. If they give us any further information, this post will be updated. (H/T to Joystiq )

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Madden 11 demo for PS3, Xbox 360 now live
Just a quick heads-up that the demo for Madden NFL 11 is now TOTALLY LIVE on both Xbox Live Arcade and the PS3′s PlayStation Network. Yay! Not sure if ol’ Barack makes an appearance in this, but I do know it’s a biggie – around 1GB – so be prepared for a wait. Instead of [...]

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NBA Jam for 360, PS3 Rated by ESRB
Rumors of the new NBA Jam heading to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 have been circulating since the game was announced, and now it seems all but officially confirmed. An ESRB rating has popped up (above), clearly marking the game for the two HD systems. And in case you’re curious, it’s rated E for Everyone. This isn’t the first time a ratings board has fanned the flames of these rumors. Just a …

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ESRB outs NBA Jam on Xbox 360 and PS3
Though EA continues to dance around a version of NBA Jam for consoles beyond Wii , the United States’ ESRB is the latest ratings agency to announce the game for Xbox 360 and PS3. The German USK listed the cherished basketball game for high-def consoles earlier this month. We’re — once again — following up for official comment from EA. We know the ratings boards can’t be the only ones looking …

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Xbox 360 with ‘Halo: Reach’ bundle now available
Microsoft reveals package deal pairing the highly anticipated video game with one of its redesigned Xbox 360 consoles.

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Xbox 360 Fancast 174 — The High Price
Kinect is expensive. We know that now, and we talk about it on this week’s episode of the Xbox 360 Fancast. We also talk Limbo , Street Fighter X Tekken and Halo: Reach ‘s Forge World . Also, Alexander complains about picking flowers in Red Dead Redemption . Thanks, to @thriftynerd for the great podcast art! [ iTunes ] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). [ Zune ] Subscribe to the …

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360 – U: Xbox 360 S – Halo: Reach Bundle Angekündigt
Xbox 360 – UPDATE – Mittlerweile wurde bekannt gegeben, dass das Xbox 360 S – Halo: Reach Bundle auch in Europa erscheinen wird. Die unverbindliche Preisempfehlung beträgt 329,99 und das Ganze erscheint wie in Nordamerika am 14. …

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Microsoft Bundles Halo Reach With Xbox 360
The bundle includes a chrome color Xbox 360 console with a 250 GB hard drive, two wireless controllers, and the standard edition for the video game.

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Xbox 360′s ‘Red Dead Redemption’ top Rogers Plus game rental for week ending July 25
This article has not yet been rated. We want you to tell us what you think of our articles. If the story moves you, compels you to act or tells you something you didn’t know, mark it high. If you thought it was well written, do the same. If it doesn’t meet your standards, mark it accordingly.

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Sony launches PlayStation Logo Licensing Program
Sony today announced the introduction of PlayStation Logo Licensing Program targeted for variety of lifestyle products from apparel to everyday items as part of the Official Licensing Program. The program is applicable to a variety of lifestyle products…

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Android PlayStation emulator demo surfaces
I bet there are lots of people out there who have memories of playing games on the first generation PlayStation. At the time the consoles was fantastic and its cool that today we can play games that look better than that original console on our mobile phones. If you want to do some retro gaming with PlayStation titles on your Android phone a new PlayStation emulator for Android has surfaced in a …

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Get Free Playstation 3
It was only a few weeks ago that Sony released its major PS3 firmware update, v3.40 – which added PlayStation Plus support, Facebook features and more. However, version 3.41 has now gone live, with a “You May Like” section added.

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Next PS3 Firmware Update Adds PlayStation Store Recommendations
Hi everyone, the next PlayStation 3 (PS3) system software update is coming soon. Firmware update 3.41 will add recommendations for games and videos on PlayStation Store. When you’re browsing through the details of a particular title, you’ll see a new “You May Like” section on the right-hand side. This section lists additional items based on [...]

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NBA Jam to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360?
As of this moment, EA Sports hasn’t announced NBA Jam coming to the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3, but the screen grab above from the Entertainment Software Rating Board indicates it might not be far off. EA Sports had yet to return an e-mail seeking comment as of this post. If they give us any further information, this post will be updated. (H/T to Joystiq )

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Microsoft Xbox 360 250GB Hard Drive Module for $66 + free shipping
Shop4tech.com offers the Microsoft Xbox 360 250GB Hard Drive Module in Gray for $79.99. Coupon code “VIP18″ cuts it to $65.56 ($0.26/GB). With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $54. Plus you get a free breathalyzer key…

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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine breaching PC
Relic Entertainment’s third-person action RPG coming to PC in addition to Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

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Shadow Play: Limbo Review
Limbo Publisher: Microsoft Developer: PlayDead Systems it’s available on: Xbox 360 ESRB rating: T for Teen System reviewed on: Xbox 360 The problem with games that try to wow you with gee-whiz mechanics or overblown presentation nowadays is that they can come across as nervous, insecure efforts even when they work. Where a bigger, burlier features [...]

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New Xbox 360 4GB Console available for pre-order
Microsoft announced a new Xbox 360 console that replaces the Xbox 360 Arcade. The new Xbox 360 4GB features the same revamped design of the new 250GB Xbox 360. The new Xbox 360 4G console features built-in Wi-Fi and is ready for Kinect. If you are not m…

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New Xbox 360 4GB available soon for $199
Microsoft makes it official, announcing new Xbox 360 4G will be available as soon as Aug. 3 for a price of $199. But that’s just the beginning of the news for those who desire improved gaming without Wii-like wands and watching movies, TV shows and ESPN sports events from one device.

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Xbox Remembers Where It Came From [Games]
# games As stylish as the new, slimmer Xbox 360 is , all Xbox 360 fans really want is something to play Halo on. And if it looks like Halo , all the better. More »

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Halo Reach Adds Expanded Forge Mode, Xbox 360 Hardware Bundle
Highly-anticipated Halo: Reach is getting a special limited-edition bundle accompanied by a silver Xbox 360 and customized accessories like matching wireless controllers decorated with art by Bungie. The 250 GB console bundle also includes a token for the limited edition Elite armor set, an episode of Halo Legends and a wired headset themed around Halo: Reach. Finally, the custom Xbox 360 …

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Will you have enough room to ‘Kinect’ with your Xbox 360?
The upcoming Kinect motion-control camera for the Xbox 360 is all about bodies in motion — you know, waving your arms, jumping in the air, spinning wheel kicks, and general full-body mayhem. Sounds like fun, but have you got enough free space in your living room?

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Xbox 360 4GB confirmed; Kinect priced at $149.99
Leaked last week , Microsoft has just officially confirmed the upcoming Xbox 360 4GB, the replacement to the 360 Arcade. Priced at $199.99 and set to begin shipping on August 3rd 2010 in the US, the new Xbox 360 4GB will also be offered as a bundle with the Kinect sensor for $299.99 this holiday season. The Kinect sensor itself, meanwhile, will be $149.99 when that launches during the holidays …

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Report: $400 Halo Reach Xbox 360 bundle on the way [update: confirmed!]
Ars Technica is reporting that Microsoft is on the verge of announcing a Halo: Reach Xbox 360 hardware bundle. The $399.99 package will contain a silver version of the new Xbox 360 S (equipped with a 250GB hard drive), a copy of the game (of course!) and two wireless controllers. The bundle was detailed by — who else? — the Ars Mole and would likely be released alongside the various retail …

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• Sleek New Design
• 4GB internal memory
• Built-in Wi-Fi
• Whisper Quiet

Product Description
The new Xbox 360® 4GB Console. Here today, ready for tomorrow with a brand new, leaner machine. Wi-Fi is built-in for easier connection to the world of entertainment on Xbox LIVE, where HD movies and TV stream in an instant. It’s ready for the controller-free experiences of Kinect — you don’t just play the game, you are the game. Xbox 360 is more games, entertainment and fun.

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Xbox 360 4GB Console

New Xbox 360 4GB Console available for pre-order
Microsoft announced a new Xbox 360 console that replaces the Xbox 360 Arcade. The new Xbox 360 4GB features the same revamped design of the new 250GB Xbox 360. The new Xbox 360 4G console features built-in Wi-Fi and is ready for Kinect. If you are not m…

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New Xbox 360 4GB available soon for $199
Microsoft makes it official, announcing new Xbox 360 4G will be available as soon as Aug. 3 for a price of $199. But that’s just the beginning of the news for those who desire improved gaming without Wii-like wands and watching movies, TV shows and ESPN sports events from one device.

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Xbox 360 4GB Console Priced at $199, Kinect to Retail for $149
Microsoft introduces the followup to the Xbox 360 Arcade

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Xbox Remembers Where It Came From [Games]
# games As stylish as the new, slimmer Xbox 360 is , all Xbox 360 fans really want is something to play Halo on. And if it looks like Halo , all the better. More »

Read more on Gizmodo

Halo Reach Adds Expanded Forge Mode, Xbox 360 Hardware Bundle
Highly-anticipated Halo: Reach is getting a special limited-edition bundle accompanied by a silver Xbox 360 and customized accessories like matching wireless controllers decorated with art by Bungie. The 250 GB console bundle also includes a token for the limited edition Elite armor set, an episode of Halo Legends and a wired headset themed around Halo: Reach. Finally, the custom Xbox 360 …

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