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Microsoft morphing Xbox 360 into social, entertainment hub
Microsoft is hoping to set the stage for E3 by hosting the first press conference of the show, and while the company kept the majority of its presentation dedicated to games, it's clear that Microsoft wants to turn your 360 into a full-fledged entertainment hub. Last.fm is coming to ...
Microsoft announces motion controller for Xbox 360!
Microsoft announces motion controller for Xbox 360!
engadget.com — Yes, it's real. Now you'll be able to change a tire... virtually. Apparently, the little black bar... (which sits underneath your TV) will allow for a super wide-range of actions, involving more than one person at a time. The device appears to be ... (more) Microsoft announces motion controller for Xbox 360!
Windows 7 to launch October 22
news.cnet.com — Microsoft confirmed on Tuesday that it is planning for Windows 7 to hit retail shelves and start... showing up on new PCs on October 22. To reach that milestone, Microsoft plans to wrap up development of the operating system by the middle or end of ... (more) Windows 7 to launch October 22
Xbox Unveils Entertainment Experiences That Put Everyone Center Stage: Microsoft rewrites the ...
microsoft.com — Microsoft rewrites the rules on fun with controller-free entertainment, Facebook for your TV, plus instant on 1080p... HD streaming video. LOS ANGELES — June 1, 2009 — The future of home entertainment has a new name: Xbox 360. Today, Microsoft Corp. ... (more) Xbox Unveils Entertainment Experiences That Put Everyone ...
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X is for Xercise
GMSV — ... fail to live up to expectations, and yes, the possibilities for injury and household damage abound, but if, if Microsoft can pull it off and if the developers come up with new games that go beyond the all-too-familiar genres, then Project Natal could well be a game changer , a serious stab at the coveted 10-foot user interface. If that were all Microsoft had announced, it would be a notable E3 appearance, but there was more , all aimed at bolstering the Xbox’s role as a central entertainment and social hub : * Xbox Live support for Facebook, Twitter ...

Project Natal: amazing Xbox 360 controller-free gaming (E3)
IT Blogwatch's blog — ... being shown here today. This isn't waving your hands around like the Wii, this is a very immersive technology tied to a very powerful console. ... The sense of play is very Nintendo, and that's a high compliment. ... Microsoft has set the bar amazingly high for everyone else. Natal looks incredible, although it will take some real-world experience before we can completely believe the claims made. ... How much of this will feel this real—and this good—once we get our hands on it? more But Karl Buckland's not so sure : I would withhold judgement on Natal - Peter Molyneux over ...

Zune HD, Only in America
Gearlog — ... "For the time being the Zune HD device will remain US-only," a Microsoft spokesperson said. "Right now we are focused on deploying an exciting service in the form of Zune Video to 18 markets. We are looking at potential future hardware experiences for these markets, but do not have anything to announce right now." ...

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