MISC NEWS:
Looking back on the Xbox
posted by: Gamespy on 2/16/2004 5:50:24 PM
Gamespy has an article discussing the finer points of the past two years of the XBox. Was the XBox all that you dreamed it would be, or did it let the gaming community down with boastful, empty promises?
You decide.
Upgrade for your Xbox?
posted by: FriendTech on 2/9/2004 11:50:19 AM
The folks over at
FriendTech are planning to market an upgraded Xbox that utilizes a 1.4Ghz processor. I ask, why? Go out and buy yourself a goddamn PC if that's what you want.
Gamespy weighs in on the recent Xbox 2 rumors.
posted by: Gamespy on 2/9/2004 11:46:41 AM
Gamespy writers and editors share their thoughts regarding rumors about the Xbox 2 and it's lack of a hard drive and backwards compatability. They make a couple very good points.
Xbox Next, not backwards compatible?
posted by: 1UP on 2/5/2004 2:15:31 PM
Only a few details are known for sure regarding the next generation Xbox. We know ATI will be doing the graphics and IBM will be providing the CPU... but what's not entirely clear is if the next Xbox will be backwards compatable with original Xbox games, ala Playstation and Gameboy standards. Many gamers are up in arms at the potential lack of backwards compatability. Read more over at
1UP.
Xbox Next specs leaked?
posted by: Mercury News on 2/2/2004 11:38:28 AM
The Mercury News in San Jose says Microsoft has been quietly circulating the specs for the next generation Xbox and some of the info has managed to leak out to the press. It's rumored the Xbox Next will not have a hard drive or other "
dazzling technological features" to help keep the cost of the unit down. Read more
here.
Pricecuts, for one and all!
posted by: Forbes on 1/15/2004 3:14:21 PM
Forbes says Microsoft and Sony will cut prices on their respective consoles by the time E3 hits. "Banc of America expects Sony and Microsoft to cut prices on their respective PlayStation 2 and Xbox videogame consoles to $149 (or even $129) from $179 prices ahead of the E3 trade show in May 2004, a reduction that is long overdue." They also think that Nintendo may start selling Gamecube games for a bit cheaper as well.
Xbox aims high with Xbox Live
posted by: Gamesindustry.biz on 1/13/2004 9:31:05 PM
Chief Xbox Officer Robbie Bach says Microsoft is shooting for 1 million XBox Live users by June of 2004. Sony responded saying it would release a camera for use with it's online service. Sony claims the lead with overall online units sold, but considering the install bases of each conole, Xbox Live dominates Sony Online. Read more at
Gameindustry.biz.
Yoshihiro Maruyama talks Xbox2 in Japan
posted by: IGN on 1/10/2004 8:41:47 PM
Xbox Japanese chief Yoshihiro Maruyama discusses the next generation Xbox and when it will be released in Japan (likely 2006). Check out the article on
IGN for more details.
Gates shows off Xbox Media Center
posted by: Slashdot on 1/9/2004 2:17:46 PM
Bill Gates has been discussing the Xbox Media center and it's integrated DVD features with the Windows XP media center. Click the link for more info, courtesy of Slashdot.
King of Xbox Live Crowned
posted by: Arbuthnot Entertainment Group on 5/16/2003 2:43:32 PM
Microsoft has announced that Stephen Pritchard is the winner of the Xbox Live Ultimate Championship Tournament.
Xbox Live Pricing announced!
posted by: Gamespy on 5/8/2003 11:17:13 PM
Starter Kit will go to $69.99
One-year renewal will be $49.99
One-month subscription will be $5.95 (this is instead of, not in addition to, the yearly price)
Communicator headset will be $29.99
Two-month free preview will be included in some titles.
Gamespy has the whole story...
Xbox live starter kit - new and improved!
posted by: Gamerfeed.com on 5/2/2003 2:09:21 PM
Micorsoft is offering a new and improved "Volume 2" Xbox live starter kit! It includes trial copies of MotoGp and MECH ASSAULT, along with a copy of Tetris World! DUH! Gamerfeed.com has the full story.
XBox Live tops 50,000 in Europe + More XBL Titles announced!
posted by: The Register on 4/21/2003 4:46:29 PM
The Register has information regarding sales figures for XBL in Europe. Microsoft has also listed quite a few titles to appear on XBL in the next few months, two of which happen to be Wolfenstein and Brute Force!
Xbox firmly seated in #2
posted by: IGN on 1/2/2003 1:00:05 AM
IGN had a great article on the Xbox holiday season. The Xbox is clearly leading the Gamecube in popularity, mostly fueled by the immense success of XBox Live. I personally am predicting 2003 is going to be the year of the Xbox. So many great titles have recently been released and so many more are coming out in 2003. I think by next Christmas, Sony will be starting to sweat bullets.
XIII (GameCube) preview
posted by: Gamers Europe on 11/6/2002 8:18:25 AM
Gamers Europe has posted their preview of the upcoming Xbox game XIII. Here is a bit of what to expect:
"All this sounds like the makings of a good game, and the split screen console multiplayer, and 32 person LAN/Net play on the PC version should add to the fun. However, without good gameplay, the game will be nothing. Therefore we'll all have to wait until March 2003 for the simultaneous European release...."
Racing Evoluzione (Xbox) preview
posted by: Gamers Europe on 10/11/2002 7:34:31 AM
Gamers Europe has recently posted their review of Racing Evoluzione for the Xbox. Here is a bit of what they found:
"One of the most inspired parts of the game is that at last there is a reason in a race game for spending hour after hour racing track after track - success. Success in business, production, league tables, popularity, public interest and race results. Measurable partly by the expansion of the factory/office menu system that you will see as you choose where your cars are going."
NHL Hitz 2002 vs. SSX Tricky Review
posted by: N/A on 12/21/2001 10:15:08 AM
Two Xbox arcade sports titles that are sure to contend for the holiday wallets of console gamers this season are NHL Hitz 2002 from Midway and EA Sports' SSX Tricky. 3D Gaming Daily has posted a compare and contrast review of the two games to help readers decide whether they should strap on skates or hit the slopes.
Ratings:
NHL Hitz: 7/10
SSX Tricky: 9.8/10
No X-box shortages, says Microsoft
posted by: vnunet on 10/17/2001 12:15:37 PM
Microsoft has finally named the day for the European launch of X-box, and says there will be no stock shortages.
Xbox prepares for European launch
posted by: ZDNet on 10/17/2001 12:14:36 PM
With the U.S. launch of Xbox only weeks away, Microsoft has finally confirmed the European launch details for its new console. Xbox consoles will be available from 14 March, priced at £299...
Sega GT 2002 Screenshots
posted by: N/A on 10/10/2001 9:35:25 AM
Sega releases new screenshots from its driving game for the Xbox.
Xbox and Sobe team up to give free stuff away!
posted by: N/A on 6/4/2001 3:54:55 PM
Microsoft today announced that Xbox and SoBe have teamed up to quench gamers' thirst for free stuff. From now until June 30, 2001, enter to win prizes such as a custom surfboard package or Cannondale mountain bike. Every other week grand prize winners will be selected, and hundreds of others will win cool items from Xbox and SoBe.
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind For Xbox
posted by: N/A on 5/8/2001 7:33:41 AM
Bethesda Softworks Announces The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind For Xbox
Award-Winning Elder Scrolls Series Comes to Future-Generation System.
Bethesda Softworks Inc., a ZeniMax Media
company, today announced that it is developing The Elder Scrolls III:
Morrowind™ for the Xbox™ video game system from Microsoft. Morrowind is the next title in Bethesda’s epic, award-winning RPG series and a game destined to redefine the genre by presenting one of the most detailed virtual worlds ever cre
