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Report: Microsoft revealing Xbox 'Woodstock' music service at E3

Report: Microsoft revealing Xbox 'Woodstock' music service at E3

Posted on Apr 26, 2012 by MG3

We are stardust. We are golden. And we've got to get ourselves back to the Xbox. According to some anonymous-type sources over at The Verge, Microsoft is set to continue its shift away from Zuneland into the world of Woodstock -- that's reportedly the codename of a new Spotify-like service set to make its debut at this year's E3. According to the reports, the tiny yellow bird of a service will work across platforms (think Windows 8, iOS, Android and, of course, the Xbox, amongst others), thanks, at least in part, to browser-based functionality. The service is said to be set to launch later in the year, around the same as some key MS operating systems.

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Microsoft Xbox 360 found to infringe Motorola patents in preliminary ITC ruling

Microsoft Xbox 360 found to infringe Motorola patents in preliminary ITC ruling

Posted on Apr 24, 2012 by MG3

A judge at the US International Trade Commission has just ruled that Microsoft's Xbox 360 infringes four of Motorola's patents. The ruling isn't unexpected, since many of the patent cover H.264 video encoding, which is a standard — the ITC wasn't persuaded by Microsoft's argument that Motorola will "kill video on the web" by failing its obligation to license the patents under fair and reasonable terms. In a statement, Microsoft said it "remains confident the Commission will ultimately rule in Microsoft's favor in this case and that Motorola will be held to its promise to make its standard essential patents available on fair and reasonable terms."

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HBO GO teases vocal controls via Kinect, coming soon to Xbox 360 (video)

HBO GO teases vocal controls via Kinect, coming soon to Xbox 360 (video)

Posted on Mar 16, 2012 by MG3

We knew it'd be arriving on April 1st, but now we're actually longing for it. HBO has just released a half-minute teaser propping up the impending release of HBO GO on Xbox 360, and while it's available on a plethora of other platforms, being able to verbally command HBO (through Kinect, of course) to play your favorite shows just takes the enticement up another level. Care to see for yourself? Tap that video just after the jump.

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Microsoft fixes temporary Xbox Live Achievement fiasco

Microsoft fixes temporary Xbox Live Achievement fiasco

Posted on Mar 15, 2012 by MG3

For several hours today, Xbox 360 players had a horrible sinking feeling in their gut when they look at their Xbox Live profile and saw that they had no achievements. For some, that meant it looked as though 6.5 long years of building up a horde of digital accomplishments had been wiped away in an instant. Luckily, the problem had been solved with no reported loss of data.

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Xbox 360 Spring 2011 Update Rolls Out Two New Features

Xbox 360 Spring 2011 Update Rolls Out Two New Features

Posted on May 20, 2011 by MG3

Microsoft has just begun rolling out a new Spring 2011 dashboard update for its Xbox 360 consoles. The update will be deployed in six phases and should complete within the next two weeks. You will kno...

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Xbox 360 replacement in 2015 hints IEB designer

Xbox 360 replacement in 2015 hints IEB designer

Posted on Mar 22, 2011 by MG3

Microsoft could be looking to a 2015 replacement date for the Xbox 360, according to the personal portfolio of a designer working with the company. Ben Peterson was brought on in March 2011 to working...

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Wii Sales Way Down in December, Xbox 360 Shoots Up

Wii Sales Way Down in December, Xbox 360 Shoots Up

Posted on Jan 12, 2011 by MG3

According to Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter's numbers, Nintendo moved around 2.6 million Wii consoles in December, edging ahead of Microsoft's Xbox 360 with 2.5 million units and way ahead of Sony's ...

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Kinect Causes Xbox 360s to RROD?

Kinect Causes Xbox 360s to RROD?

Posted on Jan 07, 2011 by MG3

BBC News warns gamers with older 360s to steer clear of the new Kinect peripheral if they wish to avoid getting a dreaded RROD. Another article can be found on ZDNET.

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Netflix and Hulu Plus with Kinect coming this spring to Xbox 360

Netflix and Hulu Plus with Kinect coming this spring to Xbox 360

Posted on Jan 06, 2011 by MG3

Good news, Hulu Plus is finally coming to Xbox 360 this spring. Better news, both Hulu Plus and Netflix will be compatible with Kinect.

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Xbox LIVE Update Preview Program Now Accepting Sign-Ups

Xbox LIVE Update Preview Program Now Accepting Sign-Ups

Posted on Sep 23, 2010 by MG1

When Microsoft has plans to update their Xbox LIVE experience, which usually incorporates some major improvements to the Dashboard, as well as adding plenty of features, the company has a call-out for...

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Microsoft announces five new exclusive Kinect games from Japanese developers

Microsoft announces five new exclusive Kinect games from Japanese developers

Posted on Sep 16, 2010 by MG1

From what we're feeling, consumer sentiment on the Kinect seems rather divided, and frankly the opinions of those within the Engadget team is similarly split. Ultimately, though, it won't be the hard...

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Xbox 360 Kinect Available for Pre-Order

Xbox 360 Kinect Available for Pre-Order

Posted on Sep 01, 2010 by MG1

The Xbox 360 Kinect will be released on November 4, 2010 just in time for early holiday shopping. It is a revolutionary new system that is like no other on the market. It is a must have for you gamers...

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Windows Phone 7 and Xbox 360 link up for real-time gaming

Windows Phone 7 and Xbox 360 link up for real-time gaming

Posted on Aug 25, 2010 by MG3

Windows Phone 7 will link to the Xbox 360 for real-time mobile gaming and companion games which will unlock features on the console side.

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Xbox 360 dashboard update on the horizon?

Xbox 360 dashboard update on the horizon?

Posted on Jul 15, 2010 by MG3

With the Kinect coming on November 4, it makes sense that there would be some form of dashboard update, if only to accommodate the new accessory. However, it seems that Microsoft has plans to tweak th...

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Microsoft Lowering Prices on Older Xboxes

Microsoft Lowering Prices on Older Xboxes

Posted on Jun 15, 2010 by MG15

Microsoft apparently held a media roundtable Monday night after its Xbox press event, confirming that it will eventually phase out its existing models in favor of the new "slim" model.

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