Xbox 360

Microsoft’s “Falcon” Xbox 360 Is Here. Kind of.

If you’re like us, you’ve been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Microsoft’s “Falcon” Xbox 360s, well, now they’re here. Apparently. The guys over at the Xbox official forums have noticed that the Halo edition 360s may just be the Falcons we’ve all dreamed about. The Falcon Xbox 360, by the way, has a 65nm CPU…

Unconfirmed: Xbox 360 Core Discontinued at GameStop

Kotaku reports that they’ve gotten tips from their GameStop employee readers that an email got sent out telling store managers to take down any signs relating to the Xbox 360 Core version (that’s the gimped, hard-drive-less model). There haven’t been any reports yet of the same thing going on in other retailers, but unless this…

Photoshop Contest Time! Insert Bill Gates Throughout History.

We all know that the Halo 3 launch yesterday was THE BIGGEST EVENT IN HISTORY, according to Microsoft. Above, you can see a photo of Billy Gates during the launch, looking like he just rolled out of bed. Your challenge, if you choose to accept it, is this: put Bill in other historic situations. I…

Todd McFarlane’s Halo 3 Controllers Could Be Better

A Todd McFarlane/Microsoft collaboration to work on Halo 3 controllers should be a winning combo…but it’s not. Sure, the Spawn creator drew up some awesome images of Master Chief, soldier-filled Warthogs, and evil Covenant aliens. Yes, Brian thinks they’re good. However, plastering a glossy reprint all over a controller isn’t cool, it’s gaudy and cheap…

Halo 3 Swag Rebagging (Plus Apology)

Click to viewThe other day, I posted a video showing some cool Halo 3 swag Microsoft sent me as part of the press kit. Despite me putting the word “Incredible” in the headline, people thought my video reflected a lack of appreciation for the gear, and I was called many names for it, and even…

Halo is the Future of Gaming

Click to viewThe folks over at Loading Ready Run made a fantastic video illustrating why Halo is the future of gaming. After viewing, we have to say we’re on board. Kudos. [Loading Ready Run]

Gamercize Pro-Sport Next-Gen Exercise Gaming Available Soon

The Gamercize gaming exercise machine we showed you before has a new version for Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii coming out really really soon. The idea is the same as the old version though: your controllers only respond if you’re pedaling or cycling, allowing you to exercise and game at the same time. Seeing as…

Halo 3 Xbox 360 Mod

This Halo 3 console mod wasn’t created by our buddy Ramon of Wii, PSP and DS fame, but still looks pretty damn fantastic. As you can see, creator Craget from the UK added blue neon trim, Halo Collector’s edition stylings, two posable Spartans on either side, and what seems to be splooge on top of…

Xbox 360 Halo Legendary Edition Looks Like a Weapon (Hardware Gallery)

Click to viewThis Limited Edition Xbox is basically your Premium Xbox with an HDMI port, but the attention to detail on the case is impressive. Text and graphics running over the side of the green, camo splattered Xbox, and an HDD and drive tray painted in the same reflective gold as the Master Chief’s helmet…

Halo 3 Xbox 360 Swag Bag is Incredible (Unbagging Shots and Video)

Click to viewUsually, I hate the unnecessary swag. But this Xbox 360, Halo 3 Edition bag, is pretty much the best set of press junk I have ever seen. The duffel bag is printed with Halo 3 logos, my gamer tag, and the slogan “finish the fight.” There are two limited controllers with figurines, dog…

Relax, No New Xbox HD DVD Drive in 2008

Microsoft tells us that the information pointing to a new HD DVD drive in 2008 is a misquote and there is no plan to release a new HD DVD drive for the Xbox 360, despite reports to the contrary. Makes sense to me, the current drive is fine, spec wise. https://gizmodo.com/xbox-360-gets-updated-hd-dvd-drive-in-2008-actually-n-302121

Dealzmodo: 120GB Xbox 360 Hard Drive For $139

Act fast if you want to get a 120GB Xbox 360 hard drive for $139 (regular price: $179), because Amazon’s knocked $40 off the ticket price as their deal of the day today. Come tomorrow, you’ll either be checking UPS tracking status or crying to yourself, wishing you’d have pulled the trigger. We’re not saying…

Xbox 360 Gets Updated HD DVD Drive in 2008 [Actually, No]

Update 2: PC World UK is claiming that Bennett from Microsoft really did say, and they quote, “There will be a new HD DVD drive next year, but it’s not finalised yet.” Another writer at ComputerActive, the UK’s largest computer magazine, corroborates the story. This means either Bennett is mistaken, or someone else at Microsoft…

MS released an Xbox 360 update today, but don’t get too excited it’s only to get your system ready for that Big Button “Scene It?” controller. [Major Nelson]

Ben Heck Sticks an Xbox 360 Wireless Controller into an Original Xbox Controller

Console modder Ben Heck generally takes formerly gigantic things and crams them into small packages. For his most recent project, he did the opposite: He stuck an Xbox 360 wireless controller into an original Xbox controller, which is monstrous in size. While yes, he added batteries and wireless capabilities to the original Xbox controller, it…

Halo 3 Special Edition Xbox 360 Unboxing

Apparently, there’s a game called Halo 3 coming out for the Xbox 360 soon. Funny, I’ve never heard of it! Microsoft seems to think that people will be so excited about it that they’ll buy a fancy, more expensive system dedicated to it despite the fact that it doesn’t actually come with a copy of…

The Halo 3 special edition Xbox 360 ships today. Pick it up to show all your frat brothers how really, really into Halo you are. [Amazon via i4u]

The Xbox 360 Red Ring of Death Shirt

Finally joined the Xbox 360 red ring club? Make it official with this Red Ring of Death T-Shirt from Split Reason. Besides the 2001 reference and the HAL-esque design of the lights, you’ll also make a bold fashion statement when wearing this—one that says, “Hey, I’m not too proud to admit I play Xbox, but…

Financial Times is reporting that the Wii has overtaken the 360 in overall sales—9 million to 8.9 million—making it the best-selling next-gen console in ze world. (To be clear, this is units sold, not units shipped.) Poor PS3 has amassed less than half of either, with a mere 3.7 million sold. [Ars Technica]

Perfect Spartan Master Chief Suit for Sale on eBay

I. Want. This. I want to stomp down Fifth Avenue in it. I want to dance on the subway. I want to hitch-hike to California. And most importantly, I want to do a striptease out of this Master Chief Suit. Gizmodians, I will do this for you on video if you buy me this. I’m…