Microsoft is dropping the price on their 4 GB Xbox 360 Kinect Bundle with the purchase of a two-year Xbox Live contract for $99. A new Xbox Live Gold contract is $14.99/month for two years. Not a bad deal considering most people purchase Live anyways.
(via The Verge)
Read moreMany Street Fighter IV tournaments like EVO are run using Sony PS3 consoles. Without dual-modding your controller, this leaves Xbox 360 owners with very few options. The best but most expensive option of course, is to purchase an additional Mad Catz FightStick. Another option that’s a bit cheaper is to purchase the Mad Catz FightPad which many pad warriors use. The problem is that PS3 FightPad is wireless (unlike the wired Xbox 360 version) and wireless controllers are banned at most tournaments (especially major ones like EVO or Devastation). The ultimate solution for Xbox 360 owners would be an adapter that would allow the use of their FightStick or FightPad without having to purchase additional PS3 controllers.
Currently the only adapter on market that connects Xbox 360 wired controllers to PS3 consoles is the XCM Cross Battle Adapter ($70). Sounds great on paper, but unfortunately not so great in action. The problem is lag and dropped inputs. The lag is slight enough where the game is still playable, but unfortunately it’s noticable. With a game like SFIV where every frame counts, this is really unfortunate. Add random dropped inputs into the mix and the adapter becomes even more unacceptable for tournament use.
At $70 it may sound like a bargain compared to buying another tournament stick, but unless you’re only interested in using it for casual play I highly suggest not buying it. Hopefully, someone will come out with an adapter soon that works flawlessly between the two systems.
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Ben Heck is the man when it comes to building portable versions of home consoles. His latest Xbox 360 Portable is the best yet, and finally includes a built-in Ethernet port. Other features include a built-in WiFi adapter, digital pushbutton volume control, flush-mount DVD door and side panels, IR sensor for the remote control, two user USB ports and a Jasper motherboard.
For more pictures, info and a demo video.
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The rumors about an upgraded version of the Xbox 360 have been confirmed. Microsoft officially announced today that they’ll be releasing a new black version of its Xbox 360 console called the Xbox 360 Elite ($479.99). Upgrades include a 120GB Hard Drive ($179.99 available separately) and HDMI 1080p output, while the rest remains about the same.
The sad part is they still left out the HD DVD player, so you’ll have to shell out another $199 to play high-def DVDs.
1up has a run down of their feelings about the Elite and it doesn’t look like they’re too happy about this release.
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The boys over at Namco have released a clip for Dead or Alive 4 available only on Xbox 360.
To download the full uncut world clip in full HD glory, click here.
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Check out this promotional featurette about the current-genertaion Xbox games running on the new machine.
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The Xbox 360 was finally unvieled last night! Xbox 360™ is an integrated music, picture, games, and movie center. Use the camera to video chat or send video messages to friends across the globe via Xbox Live™. Stream recorded television, videos, movies, music, and photos from your Windows® XP Media Center PC straight to your Xbox 360. Enjoy all your digital entertainment on demand throughout your home with one integrated system.
Play progressive-scan DVD movies right out of the box. Connect your portable music device to enjoy your favorite music while playing a game or chatting with friends online. Listen to FM and Internet radio. Receive game invites from friends while playing games, watching movies, or listening to music. Enjoy and share your digital photos with friends and family. Keep in touch with instant messaging via Windows Messenger and Xbox Live.
Get one-button access to the Xbox Guide, an entertainment gateway that instantly connects players to the Xbox 360 experience: your games, your friends, your music.
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