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gaming
$300 Virtual On Joysticks Are Faithful to the Original
You could buy the $15 Xbox Live Arcade game Virtual On: Oratorio Tangram and play it with a regular controller. Or you could cowboy the fuck up and buy Hori's $323 dual joystick controller designed specifically for Virtual On. More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by Skeetz: For 323 bucks I don't want to see mounting screws on TOP on the damn thing. What the eff? 3 Responses | Other threads
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mods
Ben Heck's Latest Xbox 360 Laptop
Ben Heckendorn—true geek god amongst men—is back with revision 5 of his portable Xbox 360 console. More » -
gaming
Sony Patent Controls Games with That Crap on Your Coffee Table
Is this Sony playing catch-up to Microsoft's Project Natal? It may be developing a system that lets you control the PS3 with real world objects, like coffee mugs, glasses,bongs,and books. More »
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Comment by Matingmonkey is a proud eMac owner: I wil map it to my dick. there, I said it,I aint trying to hide stuff. 9 Responses | Other threads
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xbox 360
Some Pricing Details on Last.fm on the Xbox 360 Emerge
Last.fm is coming to the Xbox 360, which is great. But you're gonna need a Gold Live membership to enjoy it, and even then you'll be stuck watching video ads. More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by xrikazen: i HATE it that m$ makes you have a gold account for this kind of stuff. maybe i'm still upset about... 16 Responses | Other threads
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hulu
PS3 No Longer Supporting Hulu?
As of last weekend, Hulu no longer plays in the PS3's Flash-supported browser. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by ShockTerminal: Wouldn't know, I use PlayOn.It still works. 7 Responses | Other threads
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roundups
Our Favorite Kotaku Posts of the Week
As a Friday treat, I'm going to load up some Magic: The Gathering on XBLA and curse that the deck customization is gimped. But what has Kotaku been up to all week? More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Gargamel: I loved Michael Jackson's Moonwalker for Genesis. I still have my copy in my closet along with my old Genesis.... 5 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
Microsoft Swapping Xbox Pro for Elite? PS3 Slim Arriving Shortly Thereafter?
According to one of Ars Technica's reliable sources, the Xbox 360 lineup will see a marked shift this fall. And the PS3 Slim is still on its way. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Hello Mister Walrus: So what comes after "elite" when they release the 180GB version? It doesn't get much better than elite. XBox 360... 43 Responses | Other threads
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gaming
Tekken 6 Wireless Fighting Stick Comes with Game, Art Book
Street Fighter IV isn't the only fighting game out there, you know. Tekken 6 is coming, and with it is a $150 wireless fighting stick bundle from HORI. More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by Man In Gauze is an obscure reference to Courage the Cowardly Dog.: Do you know what's inside the book or just guessing from the cover? 3 Responses | Other threads
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xbox 360
Microsoft Releasing Faster Xbox 360 Dashboard This Year
Did anyone else notice? When NXE launched, it was pretty quick. But it's just gotten slower...and slower. (Thanks ads!) Luckily, Microsoft is admitting there's an issue and has a plan to fix it. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by (blue) enchanted duck: They need to make the friends list load faster, it takes like 20 seconds to see whos online, and it... 8 Responses | Other threads
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gaming
DIY Xbox 360 RROD Coasters: Housewares for the Ten-Year-Old Inside You
These RROD coasters are clever, sure. But anything with Perler beads is about as classy as black velvet Elvis paintings or those creepy ceramic dolls your grandma collects. Translation: save these for D&D games in the basement. [GamerGrrlz via Technabob]
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Comment by AXSLV2: well, I guess it wouldn't suit a PS3 yellow light of death 2 Responses | Other threads
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gaming
A Few More Details on Sony's Motion Controller
We couldn't get a word out of Sony regarding their motion controller other than it tracked light in 3D space and would not unseat the Dual Shock as the primary PS3 controller. But Sony recently told developers a bit more. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by tok3ninja; is the best non-star commenter: "Motion control sucks some PS3 horsepower" - and all this time I thought the PS3 had more unrealized, untouched headroom... 10 Responses | Other threads
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excess
Xbox 360 Played on Dallas Cowboys' 11,200 Square Foot Screen
The current largest video screen in the world, in the Dallas Cowboys stadium, measures an insane 159x71 feet. Feet! And what better way to show that immensity off than by playing a little Gears of War? More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by CatboyMac's angry girlfriend: I'd love to play Killzone 2 on a screen like that. 11 Responses | Other threads
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roundups
Our Favorite Kotaku Posts of the Week
While we've been working hard all week, Kotaku's been writing about video games. The nerve! Here are our favorite Kotaku posts from the week: More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Lukasz Fabis: Olivia Munn? Meh. I, for one, prefer Morgan Webb. 2 Responses | Other threads
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gaming
Pizza Hut Delivering Limited Edition 'Fight Night' Xbox 360
EA sports and Pizza Hut have teamed up to bring boxing fans the chance to win a limited edition Fight Night Round 4 custom Xbox 360 console. It's made by colorware, the same people that paint consoles for regular folks. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by Cordfucious of Tech Clan: Nice. Not to go to far OT but I am making my first Vegas trip next month and... 8 Responses | Other threads
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xbox 360
Xbox 360 Arcade Now Ships With 512 MB of Internal Storage
Eurogamer got Microsoft on record to confirm that the Xbox 360 Arcade will begin shipping with 512-megabytes of built-in storage. Here's what Microsoft told them: More »
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Comment by TheShredder: Wow Im blown away. Has anyone bought a soft drink at Au Bon Pain? They cost $2.39 A blatant rip off. Same... 8 Responses | Other threads
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xbox 360
Ballmer Confirms Natal Xbox 360 In 2010
At the Executive's Club of Chicago, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer let fly in a speech that a new Xbox 360 would be hitting store shelves in 2010. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by GiuliaHennessy: Wasn't it this same ballmer who dismissed the Wii and motion controlling as fad. Way to eat your words. Still... 8 Responses | Other threads
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guitar hero
Logitech Realistic Wireless Guitar Hero Controller Headed To Xbox 360
Much like they did with the PS2/PS3, Logitech is bringing a realistic wireless controller for Guitar Hero to the Xbox 360. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by 206: You can buy a used fender strat a practice amp and lunch for that same price. 25 Responses | Other threads
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mods
Hellboy Xbox 360 Mod Is Very, Very Red
Indeed, "Red" would undoubtedly approve of this 360 mod by Frank Gonzales. Designed to look like the Right Hand of Doom, this crusty case looks like it could deliver a serious beatdown. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by badhatharry: I would prefer to put something in my living room that doesn't look like it's going to eat my soul. 4 Responses | Other threads
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change
How Our Game Platforms Will Change In 2009
PSP, DSi, and Xbox 360 owners can expect their consoles to gain some new abilities over the next month — many for no added cost. We've broken down the big changes coming. [Kotaku]
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Comment by MrBionic: And all of them for U.S. Region only (on the 360). heh. Ok, I'm guessing, but it's not such a wild... 12 Responses | Other threads
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xbox 360
Reminder: Xbox LIVE Down Today
As mentioned late last night: If Xbox LIVE doesn't work for you today, there's good reason. Microsoft planned the outage for maintenance. "On Tuesday, June 16 beginning at 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. PDT (2009-06-16 0701 to 2009-06-17 0659 UTC) Xbox LIVE and Xbox.com will be offline for scheduled maintenance." In other news, PSN should be online, but it's still a bitter disappointment.
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By Mark WilsonComment by krztov: whats disappointing about psn? free, stable online service? yeah i guess that sucks somehow.. 18 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
The Next Xbox to Support Stereoscopic 3D?
From TeamXbox, the same site that may or may not have broken news on a PSP-like Microsoft handheld, comes a marked rumor about the next Xbox. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Hello Mister Walrus: Why does 3D video need special hardware? Can't they just program the game to output those red/blue blurry things? Maybe... 9 Responses | Other threads
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unconfirmed
Rumor: Microsoft to Release New, Project Natal-Centric Xbox Hardware Next Fall
1Up ran a story yesterday that Microsoft is planning to release an updated Xbox console this fall that will focus on Project Natal's motion-sensing technology. We're not sure we believe it. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Maxwell Vincent Crabb: Why hasn't this tech been ported for computers with webcams? I see a lot of potential for interactive porn. /fap 7 Responses | Other threads
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Project Natal
Project Natal Tested Live on Jimmy Fallon (Spoiler: It Works)
Canned videos and secondhand accounts can only tell us so much about Project Natal; it's really the kind of product you want to see for yourself. Microsoft's Kudo Tsunado went on Jimmy Fallon last night to give us a look. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by TheSonOfKrypton: Have you guys heard that Project Natal cannot track black people? Yes. I'm serious. 23 Responses | Other threads
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xbox 360
More Details on the Xbox 360's Last.fm Implementation
The news of Last.fm arriving on the Xbox 360 got kind of buried at E3 by, well, more exciting news. But that doesn't mean it's not exciting in its own right! More » -
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Yes, But Which 48 Points Does Project Natal Track?
You only have so many joints, after all. This Penny Arcade strip sums up our worst fears/wildest dreams. [Penny Arcade]
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By Adam FrucciComment by tok3ninja; is the best non-star commenter: "Ron Jeremy, The Game" will be a glorious one indeed. 5 Responses | Other threads
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editorial
Project Natal Won E3, and Maybe the Motion Control Wars
Wii MotionPlus will make the Wii better. Sony's very impressive motion control demo will be better than Wii MotionPlus. But Microsoft stole E3 and may have already won the motion control wars with the announcement of Project Natal. More » -
xbox live
Where Is Xbox Live Anywhere?
When you have Microsoft's VP of LIVE, Software and Services for Interactive Entertainment Business John Schappert in front of you, you can't not ask whatever happened to the long-lost Live Anywhere service. So we did. More »
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xbox 360
Microsoft Says Xbox 360 Is "Less Than Halfway Done"
This generation's consoles have had their lives lengthened by new software and hardware. In fact, Microsoft's VP of Interactive Entertainment John Schappert told us, "We got a lotta life left in Xbox 360. I think we're less than halfway done." More »
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Comment by fallenturtle: Fuck Zune integration, I want to be able to use my iPod on it again. 6 Responses | Other threads
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tony hawk ride
Tony Hawk Ride Feet On: I Almost Killed Myself
It's amazing how badly four light sensors and accelerometers can mock your terrible coordiation. Tony Hawk Ride made it painfully clear that physically inept nerds won't be able to use games to pretend they're faster, stronger, deadlier for much longer. More »
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e3 o9
Testing Project Natal: We Touched the Intangible
One hands-on with Project Natal would make for a nice story, but it wouldn't be complete. So we're giving you two full sets of impressions on Microsoft's motion-capturing E3 bombshell. -
guitar hero
New Guitar Hero 5 Guitar Looks Just Like the Old One
It looks the same, but it's not! On the inside, anyway. More » -
e3 2009
5 Things That Should've Been at E3 But Weren't
All of the major E3 keynotes from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony are over. While 2009 is now officially the year of motion controls, there's still something missing. Here's what we expected to see at E3, but didn't. More » -
e3 2009
Microsoft: Project Natal Is "The Endgame"
What is Project Natal? Is it a fancy motion controller? Is it an easy way to talk to your TV? Is it a new way to use the 360 or Live? No, to Microsoft, it's much more. It's the goal. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by raptorrapture: This. Forget motion control with sticks and wands. This is the next step. And people forget that they can add... 15 Responses | Other threads
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xbox 360
The Xbox Needs Apps
The original Xbox launched in November 2001, with the Xbox 360 following just four years later, the shortest console cycle ever. The four-year anniversary of the 360 is five months away, but yesterday Microsoft proclaimed that "the future of home entertainment has a new name: Xbox 360." Huh. -
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Sad: Zune HD Won't Get Last.fm
The Xbox 360's updated Zune-branded video store and support for Last.fm got some folks' hopes up: the streaming radio service would be a great fit for the upcoming Wi-Fi Zune HD, and since Microsoft has already brokered a relationship with the company, such a feature isn't just desirable—it seems plausible. So BBG asked! And Microsoft answered. [BBG]
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By John HerrmanComment by Eauboy: Doesn't Last.fm work by examining your existing music library then making recommendations based on that? This is why I'm afraid of... 6 Responses | Other threads
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roundup
God Bless Xbox: Microsoft's E3 News Roundup
E3 hasn't even officially started yet, and we're guessing Microsoft's already blown it out: Project Natal's motion controls seem downright incredible, full games like Mass Effect are going on demand, and Twitter and Facebook have infected Xbox Live. It's overwhelming! Here's everything you missed today: More »
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Comment by Lite: is on a boat.: God Bless xBOX? What, so the 3 lights in the RROD represent the holy trilogy now? The Father, The Son,... 30 Responses | Other threads
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xbox 360
Halo 3 ODST Collector's Edition Controller Won't Fit in Convenant Hands
Finally a collector's edition that isn't complete fanboy exploitation: This "exclusive" controller is bundled in the $99 collector's edition of Halo 3 ODST, and it's markedly less tacky than the original overly glossy Halo 3 pads. But um, wasn't Microsoft busy killing the controller about an hour ago? [Kotaku]
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Comment by Jestermeister: I don't believe they claimed to have killed the controller, just added some novelty functionality. I don't see most... 2 Responses | Other threads
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xbox 360
Project Natal Intro Videos Show Real Controller-Free Interaction
GameTrailers somehow nabbed the actual video Microsoft played on the big screen at its E3 conference. Check it out, but turn down your volume, as audio got borked in the transfer. More »
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xbox live
Xbox Live Spillover: New Avatars, Where's Hulu and Why I Hope You Have Fast Internet
Besides announcing full retail games on demand, meaning you'll be able to download full retail games from the comfort of your own smelly dungeon instead of trekking to Gamestop's smelly dungeon, Microsoft filled out details on some of the other new Xbox Live hotness. More »
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xbox live
Xbox Live Full Retail Games on Demand: Download Mass Effect, Bioshock and More
Microsoft had too much news for the keynote, so they're taking care of the spillover now: First up, full Xbox Live games on demand. That's right, you can download Mass Effect, Bioshock and more. Using a real credit card—no Xbox Live points—with retail-like pricing. They're coming in August. More »
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Comment by DangerousDac: I'd imagine this is for Elite and 120GB owners only. No way will a 15 gig HDD hold enough for a... 7 Responses | Other threads
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