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The Tech Specs of HD Netflix Streaming [Streaming]
Hats off to Netflix. Without really being prompted, they've released their HD encoding/streaming specifications for the world to see. The company revealed that they originally considered a WMV3 (Windo ....... read more
1 day ago
NXE Launches With Relative Smoothness [Xbox 360]
Reports from the front lines regarding the Xbox 360's 'New Xbox Experience' update are just coming in, and so far, so good. We've heard that updates are taking as little as five minutes (including dow ....... read more
2 days ago
Wii, PS3 and Xbox 360 Tested for XTREME Durability [Consoles]
We all know that the PS3 is built like a Navy battleship while the 360 can crumble in one's hand like a wilted flower. But how do the Wii, PS3 and Xbox 360 stand up to one another when two dudes (and ....... read more
7 days ago
Activision Screws Up Their Own Guitar Hero Compatibility Charts [Video Games]
At first glance, these Activision-made Guitar Hero/Rock Band instrument compatibility charts appear very handy. That is, until you realize that they're completely overrun by inaccuracies. It didn't ta ....... read more
7 days ago
Tritton AX Pro Puts Eight Speakers In Your Gaming Headset [Headphones]
The Tritton AX Pro is not a bad looking wired surround sound headset that happens to be compatible with PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 audio and chatting. It features full Dolby Digital 5.1 hardware decoding, a ....... read more
9 days ago
The Blackberry Pearl Teaches Consoles a Thing or Two [Wii]
Acidmods just can't get enough of hacking up our console controllers, and now the company has replaced the Wiimote's A button with a clicking trackball (a la Blackberry Pearl). The result is an easier ....... read more
9 days ago
How Many Games Each Console Sells [Consoles]
Me and you, we may trash talk consoles based upon their overall sales. But developers and manufacturers also care about something else. It's called the "attachment rate," or how many games an owner of ....... read more
14 days ago
Dealzmodo: $50 Limited Edition Red Xbox 360 Controller [Xbox 360]
We're still not sure that it's worth it, but if you wanted to get your hands on one of the Xbox 360 Limited Edition Red Accessory Kits complete with red controller and gray Play & Charge components, w ....... read more
16 days ago
Psyclone TouchCharge Kit Energizes Xbox 360 Controllers Wirelessly [Xbox 360]
We've spotted WildCharge wireless charging kits before, but this new implementation in the Psyclone TouchCharge kit for Xbox 360 controllers might make the most sense. You load the 360 controller with ....... read more
20 days ago
Netflix HD Impressions, On Xbox 360 [Impressions]
While we've already reviewed what it's like to stream Netflix movies on the New Xbox Experience, we missed that there were 300 pieces of HD content right below our noses. Since then, we loaded up The ....... read more
21 days ago
Netflix HD Streaming Debuts on Xbox 360 [NetFlix]
The New Xbox Experience—which we just gave a stellar review—will not only stream Netflix movies. It will be streaming Netflix movies in HD. Whaaa? Nobody else does that! Well, maybe they d ....... read more
23 days ago
New Xbox Experience (NXE) Review: It's Pure Improvement [Nxe]
This November, the Xbox 360 will turn three. So far, it?s been a profitable and successful system for Microsoft, capturing the attention of developers, snatching exclusives away from the PlayStation ....... read more
23 days ago
Sign Up Now to Get the New Xbox Experience Early [New Xbox Experience]
Major Nelson has just dropped the details on how to get into the New Xbox Experience early. They're looking for a "few thousand" participants. All you've gotta do is sign up and answer a few questions ....... read more
Fri,
24 Oct 2008
The Biggest Xbox 360 Bundle Yet (In Size and Value) [Xbox 360]
Exclusive to Sam's Club this November, Microsoft is releasing their quite literal biggest bundle to date. The box is huuuge and just bursting with a 60GB Xbox 360 Pro console, Lego Indiana Jones, Kung ....... read more
Fri,
24 Oct 2008
Rock Band USB Adapter Causes Fire, No One Seems Too Worried [Xbox 360]
Before the wireless instruments came bundled in Rock Band 2, users needed to utilize a 4-port USB hub to connect all of the instruments. It was inconvenient, but no big deal. That was, until one user ....... read more
Tue,
21 Oct 2008
RRoD Pumpkin: The Scariest Tale of Them All [Halloween]
If there's one eerie light to avoid this Halloween night, it's the RRoD pumpkin. Its eyes will glow bright yet you'll discover with a fright, it's the RRoD pumpkin. You can try as you might but Halo w ....... read more
Tue,
21 Oct 2008
Hands On Gears of War 2 Zune, Better Xbox 360 Integration Coming "Within a Year" [Zune]
Here's the special edition Gears of War 2 Zune coming out next month, in the flesh. It's total sex if you're into dripping blood and skulls and boxy media players. (You sick bastard.) Oh, and good new ....... read more
Thu,
16 Oct 2008
Dealzmodo: $70 Off Xbox 360 Elite Bundle at Dell, Other Bundles Cheap Too [Dealzmodo]
We're not even near Black Friday, and there's already an awesome deal on Xbox 360 holiday bundles, which include two games with the Pro and Elite (one of which is Lego Indiana Jones) and six arcade ga ....... read more
Thu,
16 Oct 2008
The New Xbox Experience Requires 256MB Storage Card, Minimum [Nxe]
It's no surprise that The New Xbox Experience will squeeze within a memory card—Microsoft wants to make the software upgrade fit on removable flash storage for Xbox 360 Arcade users who lack har ....... read more
Thu,
09 Oct 2008
Xbox 360 DVD Vs. Hard Drive [Speed Test]
The New Xbox Experience will provide 360 gamers with the option to preload entire games onto the system's hard drive. Because of its faster data transfer rate, this should translate to faster load tim ....... read more
Wed,
08 Oct 2008