04 Jan 09 How Sony Helped Create The XBox 360
Back in 2001 Sony went into partnership with IBM and Toshiba to create the next generation of CPU (the brain in your computer/console) which is now known as “The Cell” which is at the heart of the Playstation 3’s power, little did Sony know though that they were sharing their expensive research with Microsoft their key rivals in the next gen...Tags: Brain, Cpu, Heart, Key Gen, Key Rivals, Microsoft, Next Generation, Partnership, Playstation, Playstation 3, Sony, Toshiba, Xbox, Xbox 360
30 Dec 08 PS3 production costs falling
Sony still losing money, however The PlayStation 3 is famously sold at a hefty loss to Sony, but production costs have fallen, the next-generation console now 35% cheaper to make than it was in mid-2007. According to Kotaku, an iSuppli survey last year found that each console cost Sony in the region of 690.23 USD to make. But what's the picture like come late 2008? Well, apparently component costs have dropped hugely, the system now costing 448.73 USD, based on the research firm's findings.Tags: Component Costs, Money, Next Generation, Playstation, Playstation 3, Sony
30 Dec 08 Recession could force down game prices
Even big games being reduced... Forbes are speculating this week that the onslaught of a near-global recession could force down the price of videogames, the respected business publication citing recent cuts to triple-A releases. With the advent of the "next-generation", Xbox 360 and PS3 game prices have soared versus original Xbox and PS2 titles, but the strain of recession could see prices return to previous generation levels, as publishers fuss over the economic outlook. Apparently, Call ofTags: Advent, Big Games, Business Publication, Economic Outlook, Forbes, Fuss, Game Prices, Generation Levels, Global Recession, Next Generation, Onslaught, Ps2, Ps3, Publishers, Xbox, Xbox 360
20 Dec 08 Tomb Raider Underworld (PS3, Xbox 360)
When Tomb Raider Underworld was first announced we we’re promised our first proper next generation Tomb Raider (since legend and anniversary were built for the PS2 from the ground up). New shiny graphics would accompany new gameplay additions and were expected to appear in abundance. So how is [...]Tags: Abundance, Additions, Anniversary, Next Generation, Ps2, Raider Tomb, Tomb Raider, Underworld, Xbox, Xbox 360
20 Dec 08 About the Xbox 360 Repair Service
The Xbox 360 is Microsoft’s second video game console and the company’s representation in the next generation console wars.Tags: Game Console, Microsoft, Next Generation, Video Game, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox Microsoft
19 Dec 08 Australia Loves Xbox 360 - 500,000 360’s Sold by Christmas
Microsoft's Entertainment & Devices Division (EDD) today announced that by Christmas, 500,000 Xbox 360 consoles will be sold in Australia*, making the console the most popular of any High Definition next generation platform. Figures show that Xbox 360 Gamers in Australia have nearly spent just as much money on the 360 as we all did on the original.Tags: Australia, Christmas, Edd, Gamers, Generation Platform, Microsoft, Much Money, Next Generation, S Entertainment, Today Announced That, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox 360 Consoles
21 Sep 08 One Stop Solution with Xbox 360 Accessories
One Stop Solution with Xbox 360 Accessories Designed to be the ultimate platform for home entertainment, Microsoft’s Xbox 360 offers a huge selection of media to enjoy. Originally only the best selling next generation game console, the Xbox 360 is now capable of playing HD-DVDs, and Microsoft’s online service is second to none. However, to gain the maximum enjoyment out of your Xbox 360, then you should check out a wide variety of Xbox 360 accessories which will increase the uses of your consoTags: Conso, Dvds, Game Console, Generation Game, Hd, Home Entertainment, Maximum Enjoyment, Microsoft, Microsoft Xbox, Next Generation, Second To None, Stop Solution, Variety, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox Accessories
