Microsoft Unveils New Xbox 360 Wireless Controller
Microsoft has announced a new wireless controller for the Xbox 360. It features a new D-Pad that can be raised, a more thumb friendly concave analog stick and ABXY buttons are now monochrome translucent. The controller comes pre-packaged with Microsoft’s Play and Charge kit and it will retail at $64.99.
Halo: Reach Xbox 360 Coming Soon
Microsoft will soon release a Halo:Reach Xbox 360 Slim bundle for $400 this holiday season.
The limited time bundle comes with the Halo: Reach game, silver 250GB 360 slim and two wireless controllers.
Wal-Mart Offering Kinect Bundle For $199
Wal-Mart has started pre-orders on the new Microsoft Kinect bundle priced at $199. You will get a $30 Wal-Mart eGift Card, and one of the launch titles such as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One, Dance Central, Joy Ride, Kinectimals, Kinect Sports and Kinect Adventures.
Source: Kinect for Xbox 360 Bundle w/ Choice of Game & Bonus $30 Walmart.com eGift Card
XBox 360 Motion System Kinect Will Cost $150
Microsoft will be selling their motion control system, Kinect, for $150 this October. The official price might be less than that. Kinect will go head to head with PS3 Move.
The new device will be equipped with technology that is “really, really, close” to an actuality. The console, which was described as having a “natural interface,” will have a built in camera with the ability to recognize movement and voice. Unlike other consoles, the system will not need any controller.
Microsoft might be showing a line up of Natal games: River Rush, Ricochet, Living Statue, and Obstacle Course.
New XBox 360 Slim Will Not Have Red RIng Of Death
Microsoft’s new XBox 360 slim will not display the Red Ring Of Death (RROD) if there is an issue with the console. Why? This is due to the new XBox will not have red LED on the front of the console.
Will it mulfuction? Yes it will but you will not know why.
Microsoft Released Slimmer XBox 360 For $300
Microsoft has officially unveiled the new slim version of the Xbox 360. The new console will retail at $300 and it will feature a 250GB hard drive and built-in 802.11n WiFi. The console is shipping now and you can get this in the next few days.
Here are the up coming games announced at E3:
Call of Duty: Black Ops – Players take the role of multiple soldiers throughout various covert ops missions in history.
Metal Gear Solid: Rising – Players appear to take the role of Raiden.
Gears of War 3 – The next chapter of Marcus Fenix’s quest to destroy the Locusts.
Fable III – The action role-playing game where players choose everything from their clothing to their conscience.
Codename: Kingdoms – Has Crytek’s involvement but not much info yet.
Halo: Reach – The next big Bungie’s Halo game.
XBox 360 Motion System Natal Rebranded As Kinect
Microsoft has previewed the Project Natal “experience” event on June 13 and the motion control system is now called Kinect. The device will launch this October for $149. It is rumored that Microsoft will release a slim version of the XBox 360.
The new device will be equipped with technology that is “really, really, close” to an actuality. The console, which was described as having a “natural interface,” will have a built in camera with the ability to recognize movement and voice. Unlike other consoles, the system will not need any controller.
Microsoft might be showing a line up of Natal games: River Rush, Ricochet, Living Statue, and Obstacle Course.
XBox 360 Motion System Natal Previews At E3
The electronic games expo, E3, will start next week and Microsoft plans to preview the Project Natal “experience” event on June 13, the Sunday night before E3 officially begins. We also have a rumour that this device will launch this October for $149.
Sony will show off the Move wand--shaped motion controller for the PS3 at the event.
The new device will be equipped with technology that is “really, really, close” to an actuality. The console, which was described as having a “natural interface,” will have a built in camera with the ability to recognize movement and voice. Unlike other consoles, the system will not need any controller.
Microsoft might be showing a line up of Natal games: River Rush, Ricochet, Living Statue, and Obstacle Course.
XBox 360 Motion System Natal Retail at $149 In October?
Microsoft revealed the Project Natal “experience” event on June 13, the Sunday night before E3 officially begins. Now we have a rumour that this device will launch this October for $149.
The new device will be equipped with technology that is “really, really, close” to an actuality. The console, which was described as having a “natural interface,” will have a built in camera with the ability to recognize movement and voice. Unlike other consoles, the system will not need any controller.
Halo: Reach Landing On September 14
Microsoft and Bungie have confirmed Halo: Reach will be in retail in the U.S. on September 14. The game will be sold with Limited ($79.99) and Legendary ($149.99) editions.
Reach take place prior to the main Halo trilogy, as players serve on a team of Spartans trying to protect their colony from the Covenant.
Previously Halo fans can try out Halo: Reach multiplayer beta via their Halo 3: ODST game discs for the XBox 360 until May 19. This beta is strictly for Xbox Live Gold subscribers. However, Xbox Live Silver members can play online for free from 9 a.m. PDT on May 14 through 9 a.m. PDT on May 17.























