Microsoft and former News Corp. President Peter Chernin have been discussing creating a television channel for users of the Xbox 360, two informers told Bloomberg yesterday. The channel would supposedly be exclusive to subscribers of Xbox Live video-game network. Apparently, Chernin suggested raising Xbox Live’s monthly fee by $1 or $2 to add programming aimed [...]
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Hardware Review: Xbox 360 Wireless N Adapter
Despite having missed its November 3 launch date in most places, the Wireless N adapter for the Xbox 360 finally made its way to websites and a few brick-and-mortar retailers this week. Possibly the 10th, which was supposed to be its “real” launch date, but reports are iffy. As a recap, the adapter takes advantage [...]
Xbox Live Dashboard Update Released To The Masses
Previously, the latest Xbox Live update for its dashboard was only available to the media, who in turn voiced their opinions and uploaded videos for the public to drool over. Then Microsoft sent out preview invites to lucky gamers who got a chance to see what was coming their way first-hand. Those who didn’t get [...]
NXE Launches Today, Sony Pulls Movies From Netflix
As you are probably aware, the “New Xbox Experience” premiered today. As you probably were not aware, Sony (thereby Columbia Pictures) has flipped a switch that disallows their movies for streaming on Xbox 360. You can see from the sad screenshot of my person Netflix Watch Instantly queue, that movies like Superbad are no longer [...]
New Xbox Experience Hands-On Preview
On the hardware end of things, the Xbox 360 has seen more than its share of troubles, whether it’s the red ring of death, a lack of integrated wi-fi, or even a standard hard drive. But when it comes to software, Microsoft clearly gets it. A few years ago, the PSN was an unproven (albeit [...]
E308: Netflix Partners Up With Xbox 360
Microsoft today announced their exclusive partnership with by-mail movie-rental giant, Netflix, which shattered earlier rumors of a Sony/Netflix combination for online video distribution. While Microsoft’s Xbox Live Marketplace is still in full force, the addition to the console will make movie/TV rentals more convenient than snail mailing a disc. Members simply add flicks or television [...]
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