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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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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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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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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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xbox
Xbox.com Redesign Puts More Emphasis On the Handsomer, Slimmer Virtual You
While the brief maintenance-related outage didn't result in new updates for Xbox Live or Zune, Xbox.com's MyXbox page got a nice little aesthetic overhaul. The new design gives your avatar more prominence as well as offering faster access to stats. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Cordfucious of Tech Clan: I just got Live Gold for a BUCK! for a month. Man that was a nice suprise... 10 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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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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xbox
Warning: Xbox Live and Zune Services Down Midnight PST, Tonight
At 12:01AM PST tonight (in a few hours) Xbox Live and Zune services will be down for scheduled maintenance. The outage could last up to "24 hours". [Ars and AVForum] -
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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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Project Natal
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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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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Comment by Zisko is shooting for a star: One of the reasons i love america is because you can live anywhere. 5 Responses | Other threads
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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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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. -
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 » -
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Nintendo's Miyamoto Smack Talks Sony and Microsoft's Motion Controls, Plus More
We're at a Q&A session at E3 with Nintendo's wizard Shigeru Miyamoto. More »
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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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question of the day
Do You Want Your Video Games As Downloads Or Discs?
With the news that Microsoft is offering full retail games on demand and Sony's PSP Go breaking away from the UMD, it seems that the disc's days are numbered. In your opinion, is that a good thing or a bad thing?
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By Sean FallonComment by Saboth: As long as you can download it again at a later date in case your drive crashes, it's a good... 11 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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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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Comment by switchblade saints: oi I though fleshbot was back. nvm WTF is bloodcopy, I though it was a joke but whoa they are serious.... 9 Responses | Other threads
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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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Comment by OMG! Ponies!: How many Microsoft Points will I have to pay to keep Facebook OFF of my XBox? 36 Responses | Other threads
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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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Project Natal
Xbox 360 Project Natal: Full-Body Motion Control One-Ups the Wii
As rumored, Microsoft unveiled its newest control scheme today: full-body motion control that doesn't require a controller of any kind called Project Natal. Forgive my excitement, but on first glance this thing looks amazing. Nintendo should watch out. Update: Video after jump. More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by bosskev: Holyfuckinkrist, Giz! It's all "Microsoft this" and "Microsoft that". WTF is up with you assholes? Microsoft paying you guys off?... 43 Responses | Other threads
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microsoft
Facebook and Twitter Come to Xbox Live This Fall
For you social networking fiends who need to use Facebook or Twitter on every screen possible, Microsoft announced Facebook and Twitter integration will be arriving on Xbox Live this fall. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by OMG! Ponies!: Yay. Another place to interact with Facebookers. I eagerly await this "feature". 6 Responses | Other threads
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microsoft
Last.fm Brings Streaming Music to Xbox Live
Last.fm, the popular online radio site/music tracker/recommendation engine, is set to bring its services to the Xbox. For Gold Xbox Live members, this means free streaming radio from your console. [Live Microsoft E3 Coverage]
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By Adam FrucciComment by tehsquish - Still plays Ultima Online: OH SWEET, More "free" shit for 8 dollars a month. I love it. How about Pandora instead? 25 Responses | Other threads
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microsoft
Netflix Lets You Add to Queue on Xbox, Video Store Gets 1080p
A couple of nice updates on the streaming media front on the Xbox: first, you'll soon be able to add movies to your Netflix queue with no laptop required. Second, they're renaming the video store the Zune store and bringing it 1080p streaming. More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by Talryyn: Am I the only one that sees this as a huge threat to Blu-Ray? 4 Responses | Other threads
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e3 2009
Microsoft E3 Keynote Archive
We're inside USC's Galen Center in lovely pre-apocalyptic LA, waiting for the Microsoft E3 keynote to kick off—it goes down in half an hour at 1:25PM Eastern, but our liveblog kicks off right now. What's Microsoft gonna unveil?
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Comment by Dirtball Rotten: so let the fanboyism start!!!!!!!!! microsoft vs sony vs nintendo i wonder what fanboys are gonna take over this discussion 11 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
Wiimotish Xbox 360 Gametrak Freedom Dated for October 15
If you are interested in some wrist and arm action with the Xbox 360, the $70 Gametrack Freedom Motion Controller will be available on October 15, bundled with Squeeballs. I don't like the sound of this. [EB Games via Kotaku]
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By Jesus DiazComment by manywaters: Gametrak is proprietary to gametrak games. Fail = fail/fail. 2 Responses | Other threads
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xbox 360
Wireless Xbox 360 Controllers on the Way From Mad Catz
Mad Catz has somehow snagged one of those mythical deals with Microsoft that allow it to make "specialty" wireless controllers for the Xbox 360 (think FightPad and FightStick). No small feat, so god knows how many babies they signed over for Ballmer to eat. [MTV]
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Comment by darkstar: Yes, because as we all know, madcatz is synonymous with quality. Has anyone seriously had a mad catz contrller last them... 6 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
Is Hulu Coming to Xbox 360?
Olivia Munn, geek goddess of Attack of the Show, posted an interesting tweet last night. "Just finished promos for hulu/microsoft event I'm doing on june 8!" Just what hulu/Microsoft event could she be referring to? UPDATE More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by saury316: MS needs to get rid of Xbox Live Gold... neither Sony or Nintendo charge extra to let their uses play... 23 Responses | Other threads
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xbox 360
Super Advantage Custom Xbox Controller Loses an Analog Stick, Gains Style
This may look like an old SNES gamepad, but oh, it isn't. No, it's a custom Xbox 360 gamepad. And sure, it lost an analog stick somewhere in its creation process, but it's still so damned cool. More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by Segador: How is this any different than an actual Super Advantage? I see 4 little extra dots up top, but... 5 Responses | Other threads
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