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Tras lo bien que respondieron los norteamericanos a la bajada de precios de la PS3 (aumentaron las ventas un 135 %), Microsoft ha optado finalmente por realizar una discreta pero agradecible bajada del precio de su consola en aquel país de 50 dólares en todos los modelos. Dicha rebaja venía rumoreándose desde hace tiempo, y finalmente ha dado lugar a que ahora en Estados Unidos el modelo Elite costará 449,99 dólares, el modelo estándar 349,99 dólares, y la Core quedará en 279,99 dólares. Además, se ha anunciado que la edición especial ‘Halo 3’, que curiosamente no incluye el juego, valdrá 399,99 dólares. ¿Y para Europa? Nada por ahora, pero quién sabe lo que dará de sí la Games Convention. Además, Microsoft ha respondido a los rumores que hace unos días os comentábamos acerca de la posible aparición de títulos que podrían exigir el uso del disco duro para poder funcionar, obligando así a los poseedores del modelo Core a adquirir uno de estos dispositivos.

Looks like the price cut on the Xbox 360 platforms is official starting today according to a press release put out by Microsoft. The short of it is all three platform versions will be reduced by various amounts. The Xbox 360 Elite Console will be $449 (previously $479). The main seller, Xbox 360 Pro Console will now be $349 (previously $399). If you’re really aiming for the cheap there is the Xbox 360 Core system now at $279 (previously $299). You can also order it online and pick it up in the store with Best Buy (like I’m doing today): Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite Console - Black Microsoft Xbox 360 Pro REDMOND, Wash. — Aug. 6, 2007 — Microsoft Corp. today kicked off the greatest holiday lineup in video game history by announcing it will reduce the estimated retail price (ERP) of Xbox 360™ by $50 (U.S.) beginning Aug. 8. Soon to follow, Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) will release its blockbuster video game title “Madden NFL 08″ on Aug. 14. &ldq

We have some hot Halo 3 Xbox 360 news; this Halo 3 Xbox 360 Update is about the limited edition console which will be available in September 2007 for $399. This means the Halo 3 Xbox 360 console will be ready for release at the same time as the Halo 3 game (pretty cool ah). Earlier on today we were hot on the news of the Xbox 360 price cut, and now we bring you this latest update just for you Xbox 360 fans. Just to give you a little reminder the Halo 3 Xbox 360 will feature the Spartan green in color shell and will also have a gold design plus features will include Premium 360 specs such as HDMI input, wireless controller, 20GB HDD. Just so you know it will NOT come with an HDMI cable even thou it has an HDMI input. The Xbox 360 premium is normally about $349 but it is said that you will have to add another $50 on top of the price making it $399 to buy the Halo 3 Xbox 360. So Xbox 360 fanboys, will you be buying the Halo 3 Xbox 360 console in September? More pics below - Read - Xbox

There is a rumor flying around and of which Gaming Target is reporting that in the September edition of EGM reveals that the Penny Arcade Adventures game which is exclusive to the PC may coming to the Xbox Live Arcade (Awesome). The Penny Arcade game which was titled the Penny Arcade Adventure On the Rain Slick Precipice of Darkness Episode One was as we all know announced for release on the PC. But now it has come to light that developer Hothead Games are open to releasing it on all other platforms saying that a console release could happen. So this means that it is very likely that the Penny Arcade XBLA release will be here at the end of the year, so look out for an announcement of the Penny Arcade Adventures On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness Episode One Xbox Live Arcade Version, I will keep you posted on this one. Would you like this to happen? Written by Mark for Product ReviewsIn Sections: News, Gaming, Xbox 360

Now there are those who love the Xbox 360, then there are those who love DOA Xtreme 2 for the Xbox 360 then there are those who just love scantily clad Japanese models wearing next to nothing promoting the game. Damn I love my job so much there is no arguing that fact. The two top Japanese models called Natsuki Yoshihara and Kana Tsugihara who look hot are promoting the DOA X2 in this promotion video below. Let us know what you think of the hottest DOA Xtreme 2 promotional video! Written by Mark for Product ReviewsIn Sections: Gaming, Xbox 360, Game Video & Trailers

We all love it without a doubt when our beloved console gets a price drop and this is what Microsoft are doing with the Xbox 360 series line. Yes this is all true, Microsoft has dropped the price on Xbox 360 series but the question is will Sony follow suit with their PS3? Microsoft have just announced that retailers will knock off $50 of the Xbox 360 Premium which means you will pay $350, they will knock off $30 of the Xbox 360 Elite which means you pay $450 and $20 has been shaving off the Core which means you pay $280. This is all expected to happen Wednesday 8th August so what you waiting for this have buy them all written all over it. Will Sony follow suit and cut prices on the PS3? Read – Press Release Written by Mark for Product ReviewsIn Sections: News, Xbox 360

Following on from our story that Xbox 360 is Getting Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns Of The Patriots; it now seems as if those rumors are true because HMV are now taking online pre-orders in the UK. It does seem strange that HMV are taking online pre-orders of MGS 4 even before there has been any official confirmation or announcement from game maker Konami that the game is coming to the Xbox. So the question is do HMV know something that many of us do not know, or have they just got a bit confused. There must be something in it though, as HMV have the release date for Metal Gear Solid 4 on the Xbox 360 five months later than the PS3 release date. Pre-order MGS 4 on the Xbox 360 now Written by Peter for Product ReviewsIn Sections: Gaming, Xbox 360

Es muy poco frecuente que Microsoft desarrolle juegos para plataformas distintas a las suyas.La compañía anuncia Viva Piñata para Nintendo DS. Hasta ahora, el juego sólo ha estado disponible para Xbox 360. Aparte de la versión DS, también se espera una versión para PC.El grupo de desarrolladores Rare describe la versión DS de la siguiente manera en un comunicado de prensa:“Es una versión completa de Viva Piñata en formato de bolsillo. Aparte de los monstruos de papel presentados en la versión Xbox 360, Microsoft ha incorporado algunos nuevos que condimentan aún más el juego".Información extraída de: DiarioTi.com

Quer ganhar um Xbox 360 Elite zerado, na caixa, edição especial dos 300 e com frete grátis para o mundo inteiro? O Engadget está sorteando não um, mas 20 destes Xbox que têm uma pintura exclusiva assinada por Frank Miller. Para participar, basta acessar o site e deixar um comentário no artigo. Mas atenção: não deixe mais de um comentário ou você será desclassificado instantaneamente.

Why not check out this trailer for Left 4 Dead, which is for the PC and the Xbox 360. This preview trailer is six minutes long, and you are treated to footage of people being wasted. This clip gives us a great idea of what this zombies filled game will be like, when you get into the groove of the game, your natural instinct will kick in and you just want to kill as many zombies as possible. Written by Peter for Product ReviewsIn Sections: PC Games, Gaming, Xbox 360, Game Video & Trailers

Way back in 2003 Developer Ninja Theory developed a games for the original Xbox called Kung Fu Chaos, while this was a huge hit the Ninja Theory website did mention that they were working on a game for a next-gen console. Now we are in 2007 and the company’s new game is called Heavenly Sword, which should have been intended for the Xbox 360. It came as a surprise that Sony swooped Heavenly Sword for the PS3 from Microsoft, just watch yourself Sony as Ninja Theory will not stay exclusive to just one console. One thing is for sure Ninja Theory has come a long way since those early days in 2003. Written by Peter for Product ReviewsIn Sections: Gaming, Xbox 360

It has now been confirmed that the new Xbox 360 Elite is to get a second heatsink. Having two heatsinks will prevent the games console from overheating. This should sort the Red Ring of Death problem out. This is not great news for people who have the standard Xbox 360, for those who going to purchase the new Elite from Microsoft then the news is great. The second heat sink will help to boost the stability. My brother wanted to purchase a console last week, I told him to wait for the Xbox 360 Elite, but he went against my advice and purchased a standard Xbox 360. With this news he must be feeling pretty sick with himself right now. Source Written by Peter for Product ReviewsIn Sections: Gaming, Xbox 360

How would you like to win a rare signed 300 Edition Xbox 360 Elite, which also comes with a 300-HD DVD as well? There are 20 of these Xbox 360 Elite games consoles to be won, in a competition from the boys over at Engadget. The consoles are printed with blood designs from the movie 300, to make the console rarer it has been signed by 300 creator Frank Miller and also the director Zack Snyder. This Xbox 360 Elite from Microsoft has a 120GB hard drive plus a wireless remote. There is also the 300 HD DVD being given away with this offer. For rules visit Engadget Written by Peter for Product ReviewsIn Sections: Gaming, Xbox 360

Earlier today at the Microsoft press conference in Amsterdam, Bungie has confirms that the much awaited Halo 3 for the Xbox 360 is to feature a four player online co-op, which can be played over Xbox live. The news follows months of speculation and rumors, so today today’s announcement shows that sometimes it is good to listen to these rumors. Bungie, the creator of Halo 3 has said that developing the four player online co-op produced some difficult network challenges, but the result is better gameplay and a fantastic twist to a campaign. For a full details, head over to the Bungie website, where they will help to explain all Written by Peter for Product ReviewsIn Sections: Gaming, Xbox 360

There is an idea to figure out who is the king of the consoles, PS3 and Xbox 360 cross platform online gaming tournaments. The way this would work is say 4 or 5 times a year Microsoft and Sony should bang their heads together to create online gaming tournaments between the Xbox 360 gamers and the Playstation 3 gamers. Obviously there would be a tiny fee to enter the cross platform online gaming tournaments, and at the end of the gaming between these two platforms they can tally up who are better at games. They could even have an online debating competition where people talk online of which everything is recorded on how they feel about the PS3 and the 360. To have both platforms joining together online would make everyone so happy it is unreal. Do you think Sony and Microsoft should have PS3 and Xbox 360 cross platform online gaming? Written by Mark for Product ReviewsIn Sections: News, Sony Playstation 3, Xbox 360

I started all this off which I am sorry about, what started out to be a simple question which was “My Xbox 360 games and Pal 60 problems” led on to become a massive debate, then the story carried on to Breakdown of Sony PS3 vs Xbox 360 peripherals: Chris tries to sway opinions (Link) which was posted by Daniel. Now we seem to have the PS3 vs Xbox 360 console war. It seems to be now that the PS3 vs Xbox 360 console war goes on and the question is “Is it getting out of hand? A reader of ours called Chris has gone on to say – Chris Says – Hey mates, I didn’t want to get into an argument like this, either. All I was doing was looking up the Playstation 3 on Google News when I came across this blog, and the Anti-Playstation 3 comments urged me to set things straight, or at least even out the balance. There’s no doubt that I’m obviously outnumbered here by Xbox 360 fanbo- erm, supporters. Maybe I’m the only person here who has factual knowledge of the Playstation 3, and I

Looks like my cheapness has finally paid off. Following Sony’s price cut on the 60GB Playstation from $599 to $499 (Be aware, that’s a temp cut and is more of a clearance sale as the price will go back up when they sell the remain stock of 60GB devices.) it appears that Microsoft is ready to follow suit, allegedly of course. The rumor is that Microsoft will drop the price by $50 starting August 8th, but it’s not clear if the cut will be on all three platform levels or not. The particular date of the rumor price cut carries significance to the Xbox 360, according the Hollywood Reporter: As for the Aug. 8 date, there is significance to the timing. Not only will Electronic Arts’ “Madden NFL 08″ be reaching stores shelves just a few days after the drop, but Microsoft also has several other highly touted games, including “BioShock” by publisher Irrational Games and “John Woo Presents Stranglehold” from Tiger Hill Entertainm

Many Xbox 360 fans are going to laugh about the news that Sony are being sued yet again, but as owner of both the PS3 and Xbox 360 I do think that this is a serious issue. The suit is for a patent violation of Sony’s Cell Processor. Parallel Processing Corporation of Newport Beach, California is the company taking Sony to Court in Texas, and state that the cell processor that Sony is using in their PS3 violates a patent. The violation is with the “synchronized parallel processing with shared memory,” PPC has stated that Sony is causing some “irreparable harm and monetary damage” to their company, which is why they are seeking compensation for damages plus interest, PPC also wants to see the impounding and destruction of all PS3 consoles that infringe on this patent. This is yet another blow for the PS3, just when we thought that they were getting on top of all their troubles and increasing their sales they get hit with this lawsuit. Do you think that this could hurt the PS3,

Now before I get into this I must say I am so ticked of it is unreal and have pulled out all my hair. To start things off I have to say I really put all hands up and bow effortlessly to the Xbox 360, I was so confused of what games console to buy, I had the choice of the Nintendo Wii, the Playstation 3 and the Xbox 360 then I had the choice of waiting for the Xbox 360 Elite, but have to say I could not wait for the Elite so I chose the Xbox 360 and am glad to say I have made the right choice. Right now to the “My Xbox 360 games and Pal 60 problems” I recently bought from Pixmania a 27 inch LCD HD ready TV which was from Paris, I received my LCD TV which I am very happy about. The TV is stunning and for £299 I cannot complain at all (well until now). I got my Xbox 360 2 weeks ago and am so happy with the game play and graphics it is awesome, I got a package deal which consists of the Xbox 360 console, wireless controller, headphones, Forza 2 Motorsports game and Ghost Recon: Adva

If NBA games are your thing and you own a Sony PS2, PS3 or an Xbox 360 then you need to watch this walkthrough video of NBA 2K8. Made by one of the game’s developers it gives you a good insight of NBA 2K8 in action and the graphics look real good. Watch the dunk contest walkthrough video then hit the comments with your thoughts; this is certainly one for my sports game collection. Written by Daniel for Product ReviewsIn Sections: Gaming, Sony Playstation 3, Xbox 360