Just as expected, Microsoft is bringing out their Xbox 360 HD DVD add-on for a mere $199.99 in the US, while they're shipping the drive for €199.99 in Europe and £129.99 in the UK.
The drive will also be bundled with Peter Jackson's King Kong and the Xbox 360 Universal Remote. The combined price of an Xbox 360 and HD DVD drive in each region adds up to basically the same price as a PlayStation 3, which doesn't give Microsoft much of an edge for console buyers who haven't bought a next-gen console just yet, but gives them quite the price advantage for current Xbox 360 owners. It looks like Japan FTW on this one, since they're getting their drive for roughly $170, and have a solid November 17th release date, while Microsoft is targeting mid-November for the US and Europe.
Will you be getting the new xbox 360 HD DVD??
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In the world of high-definition displays 1080p = 1920 x 1080 progressive scan. It isn't algebra, it just looks like it. Videogames have made the jump to High-Def, but understanding all this resolution, HDMI, HDCP, AACS, ICT and other techno babble is actually more confusing than your average equation. Even after you've got your terms sorted out, a good deal of the HD experience with next-gen gaming systems is subjective. What is a better way to see the game -- 720p or 1080i? Which is a better television type for playing games -- CRT, LCD, Plasma, or projection? With the amount of money involved in setting up a nice home theater for enjoying this new generation of gaming, it's no surprise that people want to make sure they're getting the best experience possible. Our own Gear Guru Gerry Block has a long running series of great HDTV Q&As that answer a lot of questions the average gamer has. Be sure to look into that if any of this stuff leaves you scratching your noggin.
AA batteries that you can charge up on the fly through the front USB ports on your Xbox? Well a British company called USB Cell has done just that.
Check out the images below and these features:-
Portability - No need for a separate charger or cables when travelling. Built in intelligent USB charger.
Swap and Play - Easily charge cells in your game station and just swap over to continue play.
Top-Up - Charging for just a few minutes provides extra hours of instant use for most input devices.
Charging - Charge anywhere from any accessible powered USB.
For people that don't have the Play & Charge kit this just has to be the perfect solution. At only £12.99 per twin pack I don't think you could go to far wrong, if i didn't already have Play & Charge kits I would grab a few packs of these.
Hell, I might grab a few just to say 'I've got some of these funky little baby’s..' as they do look good sticking out the front of your box. ;)
Microsoft announces partnership with Peter Jackson to create two new interactive entertainment series for Xbox 360 and Xbox Live
New exclusive “Halo Wars,” “Splinter Cell,” “Grand Theft Auto,” “Bioshock,” “Banjo Kazooie” and “DOOM” announcements wow crowd; HD DVD version of Peter Jackson’s “King Kong” to be distributed with Xbox 360 HD DVD Player this fall.
BARCELONA, Spain — Sept. 27, 2006 — On the shores of one of the world’s most artistic and progressive cities, Microsoft Corp. today thrilled attendees at its annual X06 event with announcements and gameplay experiences by inviting everyone to play the next generation now on the Xbox 360™ system. The announcements highlight how the world’s greatest game creators are stretching the bounds of what’s possible in high definition and online storytelling and included the following:
I was under the impression from press releases around E3′06 that Grand Theft Auto IV would have a cross-platform launch, on both the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. A recent press release by Gamerscore blog, run by members of Microsoft Games Global Marketing team, states otherwise.
“Blazing into next year, exclusive titles like the sci-fi RPG “Mass Effect” (Microsoft Game Studios), the creepy, award-winning shooter “BioShock” (2K), and the chilling action-packed “Lost Planet” (Capcom) will be rocking Xbox 360 gamers for months to come. And, let’s not forget that Xbox 360 will be the only console that gamers will be able to experience the next generation version “Grand Theft Auto IV” (Rockstar) and “Halo 3” (Microsoft Game Studios) in 2007.”
If Microsoft struck an exclusivity deal with Rockstar Games, Sony could be in trouble. Capcom has already expressed interest in breaking PS3 exclusivity on titles, and Square is looking to be neutral this generation.
What is your take? Ambiguous wording, idiotic interpretation, accidental leak, or a combination?
Sonic The Hedgehog goes Next-Gen 360 Style - X'06 Briefing Day
Today is Wednesday here in Barcelona, and X'06 kicks off tonight. I will spend the day over at the event venue taking some photos as the crew sets up for tonight's briefing, and trying to get a handle on the announcements. I'll be (audio) recording the briefing and posting it as soon as possible...plus we'll posting the complete briefing video on the X'06 Event Page on Xbox.com as soon as we can following the briefing. Sorry, Xbox.com (US) is not streaming the briefing live..but the UK site is. You may want to bookmark the Xbox.com X'06 page, as it's going to start filling up with with screenshots, pictures, video and more after the event kicks off. One more thing: the below list is not all of the Marketplace content for today. More content will go live later today to coincide with the briefing. I will post the moment I have the confirmed list and the content goes live.
Terminator: Survivors confirmed for Xbox Series, PS5 & PC via Steam Play as a survivor in the aftermath of Judgment Day in Terminator: Survivors, a new open-world survival game by NACON (@Nacon). Build the resistance and defy the machines in Terminator: Survivors, com..
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