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Microsoft Announces Replacement Xbox Power Cord - 2005-02-19 11:58:42 |
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Written By: Daniel Crabtree |
Microsoft has chosen to replace the power cords on Xbox consoles manufactured before October 23, 2003 or before January 13th, 2004 in continental Europe. The power cords are being replaced due to component failure in a small number of consoles - fewer than 1 in 10,000 - has caused burning inside the console or melting of the power cord where it connects to the console. Microsoft has designed the replacement power cords to protect you and your Xbox from these component failures and a potential fire hazard.
Visit Xbox.com and follow the details on there, you'll require the manufacture date and serial number from the bottom of your console and will need to visit the appropriate section depending on the country of purchase. You will then be able to check if a replacement if needed and if one is, you'll be asked for shipping details for Microsoft to send a free replacement cord.
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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas for Xbox - 2005-02-11 06:05:44 |
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On June 7th, 2005 in the U.S. (June 10th, 2005 in Europe), Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas will be released on Xbox.
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European Collectors Edition for Halo 2 - 2004-07-24 08:45:44 |
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Written By: The Laughing Gnome |
Microsoft has announced that they are planning to release a collectors edition of Halo 2 in Europe. In addition to what is included with the regular version being releasing on November 11th, the collectors edition will feature an extra DVD with documentaries, features, an art gallery and more. According to Microsoft the set is a "very collectable and stylish metal box". They are estimating a price of Ł44.99.
Microsoft suggests pre-ordering now to avoid being disappointed. I suggest doing what you want to do.
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Xbox 2 and PC - 2004-05-29 17:37:50 |
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Written By: The Laughing Gnome |
CNN's Game Over section has reported Microsoft could be working on a new feature for the Xbox 2. This feature is to allow playability of both PC and Xbox games on the console. You can read more
here
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XNA for Final Fantasy? - 2004-05-22 04:10:40 |
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Written By: Probed Out (Matt) |
At a recent interview, when asked about Xbox Live, Square Enix president, Yoichi Wada said that Xbox Live is not the direction Square Enix wants to take gaming. But later in that same interview, Wada-san also revealed that Square Enix stands exactly the opposite on XNA, Microsoft's new graphics software bridging Windows and Xbox. Wada-san said, "However, the thinking behind the recently announced XNA is extremely similar to what we have in mind. With that meaning, we'll have to from now on discuss XNA, rather than Xbox 2 and such."
Take it for what it's worth, but if Xbox keeps getting software updates like this, the future looks bright for Xbox fans who want a taste of Final Fantasy.
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Xbox Live Service in Asia - 2004-04-29 02:44:41 |
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Written By: Silvia Chang |
Microsoft had long intended to expend its Xbox market in Asia. Recently, Microsoft had taken action in providing online services in the emerging Asian markets by signing deals with a few broadband Internet service providers in areas such as Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan. By doing so, it promote and support Xbox Live in those territories and thus increase Xbox users.
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Win an Xbox and a Copy of Breakdown - 2004-03-11 01:22:31 |
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Written By: Daniel Crabtree |
Namco is offering you a chance to win a free copy of their lattest game Breakdown and a free Xbox simply by taking their Breakdown Challenge online. Here are the details:
Time is running out. You only have ten seconds to solve each piece of the mystery. If you make it through The Breakdown Challenge, you will be rewarded with a chance to INSTANTLY win a copy of Breakdown and an Xbox to play it on. Think you can beat the challenge?
Breakdown combines the power of an explosive arsenal with stunning hand-to-hand combat, all within a unique first-person game system. Detailed, immersive 3D graphics bring to life a world of intrigue that will leave you questioning the very ground you walk on.
To take the challenge and attempt to win a free Xbox and copy of Breakdown Click Here.
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Xbox 2 - 2004-02-09 02:52:35 |
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Written By: Silvia Chang |
Microsoft employees had recently leaked some information on the new and upcoming Xbox-2 console. The new console will not have the hard drive its predecessor has. Instead it will be powered by three IBM-designed 64-bit microprocessors. Microsoft's main goal for the new console is to have a low manufacture cost as well as to have fast and high-quality graphics. Xbox-2 will be using ATI graphic chips instead of the NVidia technology used in Xbox. As for memory, Xbox-2 is scheduled to have 256 MB-- which may double, depends on the spec of its upcoming market opponent PS2. Xbox-2 also may not be competible with Xbox software due to the various differences in technologies used. So far, the scheduled release date for Xbox-2 is around autumn 2005.
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Counter-Strike Storming onto Xbox - 2003-09-10 22:38:10 |
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We have just found out that the immensely popular Counter-Strike from PC will be making it's ways to Xbox for a Christmas release.
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Grand Theft Auto 3 and Vice City Double Pack - 2003-09-04 06:10:55 |
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We are proud to announce that the award-winning Grand Theft Auto 3 and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City will be made available in one collectible double-pack release for both the PlayStation®2 Computer Entertainment System and the Xbox™ video game system from Microsoft. This special release is set to hit shelves in North America on October 22, 2003 for PlayStation 2 and on November 4, 2003 for Xbox.
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