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Microsoft Wants You to Vote Which Children’s Hospitals Will Be Denied the Ultimate Gameroom

Microsoft’s “Ultimate Gameroom Giveaway” is charity turned into a gimmick as voters decide which Children’s hospitals receive prize packages. I’m all for charity, but was it really necessary to guarantee a let down for kids in the 167 “losing” hospitals? The three hospitals to receive an Ultimate Gameroom through Microsoft’s partnership with the Children’s Miracle…

Tech News Rosa Golijan Sep 6

Amazon Germany Lists 250GB Xbox 360 Elite Package

Amazon, who’s previously listed/leaked the PS3 Slim before its announcement, has listed a mysterious 250GB Xbox 360 Elite on their German site, packaged with Forza Motorsport 3 for EUR 280 (about $400). https://gizmodo.com/sony-playstation-3-konsole-slim-appears-on-amazon-ger-5327898 The new Xbox 360 lineup is starting to solidify: We’ve got the $250 Xbox 360 Pro, the $300 120GB Elite, and now…

Tech News Dan Nosowitz Aug 27

Half Dome Screen Wraps Games and Movies Around You

Ha, this looks awesome. This half dome projector screen is big enough for two people to sit in front of, and isn’t just a damn prototype—the California company behind it actually has them for sale. The dome screen measures 3 by 6 feet, and uses a special 18-inch mirror to reflect the image from your…

Tech News Danny Allen Aug 27

Next Week’s Target Ad Confirms $250 Xbox 360 Pro? UPDATE

We’ve already seen Walmart’s $300 Xbox 360 Elite. But according to what looks to be a leaked Target ad that will hit distribution this Sunday (the 30th), a $250 Xbox Pro will be joining the system. UPDATE, Best Buy too! https://gizmodo.com/why-hello-299-xbox-360-elite-5342870 It’s all been rumored for a while, but seeing those numbers captured with some…

Tech News Mark Wilson Aug 25

Microsoft Responds to 54.2% Xbox 360 Failure Rate Claim, Doesn’t Dispute It

Remember the Game Informer survey that found that the Xbox 360 has a 54.2% failure rate? Well, Microsoft has responded, and it didn’t even try to dispute that fact. https://gizmodo.com/survey-xbox-360-failure-rate-is-over-50-people-dont-5339915 Here’s the response: Microsoft stands behind the Xbox 360 as a superior entertainment console with one of the best warranties in the industry. We are…

Tech News Adam Frucci Aug 24

Xbox 360 Controller Pillows Actually Look Extremely Comfortable

Now that I’m seeing this handmade Xbox 360 pillow, I can see how the natural contours of the controller might actually be easier on my lower back then they are on my hands. Unfortunately, this large-scale version was a one-off gift for a lucky boyfriend, but there just happens to be similar neck pillows available…

Tech News Sean Fallon Aug 21

Why Hello, $299 Xbox 360 Elite

We knew it was coming, especially after the $299 PS3 Slim, but here it is, stamped in dead trees for a Walmart ad: The Xbox 360 Elite for $299. Don’t forget those HDMI cables. [Thanks Randall!] https://gizmodo.com/oracle-of-xbox-360-packaging-predicts-pro-will-be-murde-5330510

Tech News Matt Buchanan Aug 21

Xbox 360 Elite No Longer Including HDMI Cable

It looks like Microsoft is saving a few cents by no longer including an HDMI cord when you purchase an Xbox 360 Elite. Call it cheap (which it is), but the penny-pinching maneuver goes along with rumors of the Elite dropping from $400 to $300. Nothing softens the blow of a $100 price drop like…

Tech News Mark Wilson Aug 18

One-Inch Thick Xbox Mod Makes One Sexy XBMC Unit

A modder by the name of Bandit5317 created this amazing mod of an original Xbox, cramming in a 320GB HDD (though no optical drive) in the process. It took six months to build, but looks absolutely amazing. The polycarbonate case holds the guts of a flashed Xbox, so even though it’s got no DVD drive,…

Tech News Dan Nosowitz Aug 15

Xbox 360 Update Full Feature List: It’s the Little Things That Matter

Wanna know what all’s inside the update you’re gonna download today, besides the fresh taste of exclusivity? Microsoft’s dropped the official list of everything that’s new. Honestly, it’s the little things I’m more excited about. https://gizmodo.com/xbox-360-scores-exclusive-netflix-movie-streaming-ps3-5334709 Here’s what I like: • Account recovery is faster—great if you play over at your friends’ places a lot,…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Aug 11

Why You Can’t Have More Than 100 Xbox Live Friends

Two words: Halo 2. Halo 2 is why Microsoft hasn’t killed the old Xbox Live, according to G4. And the old Xbox Live architecture can’t support more than 100 friends. In order to add in support for more than 100 friends on the Xbox 360, Microsoft has to ditch the old Xbox Live setup first,…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Aug 10

Ice-T Demolishes PowerBook, Hates Noobs, Loves His Wife (And So Do we…)

So the screen on your PowerBook died. Do you a) grab a hammer, b) foul mouth Apple as your hot wife stands by, or c) demand a &%$# Snapple? If you’re Ice-T, the answer is all of the above. There’s no word on how Ice-T’s trip to the Apple store went, though I think it…

Tech News Rosa Golijan Aug 7

Our Favorite Kotaku Posts of the Week

With my 360 full to the brim, I’m this close to giving in and laying out $130 for Microsoft’s ridiculously priced 120GB hard drive. And in other news, Kotaku wrote about more interesting gaming topics this week: What Wii MotionPlus Really Does For Red Steel 2 Spoiler: It can’t be less than what the Wiimote…

Tech News Mark Wilson Aug 7

Remainders – Things We Didn’t Post

Sarah Palin’s autographed gadgetry…A DJ Mixer for dual iPhones…New York City coffeeshops crack down on WiFi leechers (like me, whoops)…Fully robotic kitchen is so pretty you’ll barely care when it kills you… Sometimes we find stories that are just barely not interesting enough to become a full post, so they end up here in remainders.…

Tech News Dan Nosowitz Aug 7

Oracle of Xbox 360 Packaging Predicts Pro Will Be Murdered in Its Sleep by Cheaper Elite

Following the rumor that the pricey Xbox 360 Elite would take on a more populist tack as the standard console to fight the PS3 Slim—shoving aside the current Pro—is new Arcade packaging that totally dumps the Pro. [Kotaku] https://gizmodo.com/microsoft-swapping-xbox-pro-for-elite-ps3-slim-arrivin-5302937

Tech News Matt Buchanan Aug 5

Xbox Live NXE Beta Reveals Smaller Game Install Sizes

Word from Kotaku is the Xbox Live NXE preview beta thing going on now features smaller game install sizes. Not one of the more exciting features, sure, but if you’re the type of gamer who enjoys seeing their games boot up a few second fast than usual it’s gravy. [Kotaku] https://kotaku.com/xbox-live-preview-dropping-game-install-sizes-5328027

Tech News Jack Loftus Aug 2

XCM Black Light Cases Makeover Your Xbox 360 In Minutes

I hate to say it, but a stock Xbox 360 isn’t the prettiest gadget in home entertainment. Caking on makeup just masks the problem—what she really needs is a complete makeover. That’s where XCM Black Light cases come in. https://gizmodo.com/hellboy-xbox-360-mod-is-very-very-red-5293951 The case itself is black and it includes a pre-cut window. LEDs inside can be…

Tech News Sean Fallon Jul 29

Xbox 360 Update Gallery

Here are the major points of the Xbox update, illustrated in gallery form. The update goes live to everyone August 11. Game ratings. Instead of rating by using the D-Pad to scroll over, it has you press the A button multiple times to increase the star count. Kinda clumsy. Community games are now called Indie…

Tech News Jason Chen Jul 24

Report: Project Natal Coming In 2010, Just Like Ballmer Said

In case early rumors, Ballmer’s indications, and Microsoft’s subsequent non-denial didn’t turn you into a believer, Digitimes has called upon their component supply industry muckraking militia to tell us again that Project Natal will land in H2, 2010. [Digitimes] https://gizmodo.com/rumor-microsoft-to-release-new-project-natal-centric-5289378

Tech News John Herrman Jul 22

August 11 Xbox 360 Dashboard Update Bringing Full Game Downloads, Other Features

The previously announced Xbox 360 dashboard update is coming on August 11, bringing with it Games on Demand, Netflix party support and the new Avatar marketplace. Twitter, Facebook and Last.FM integration are coming this fall, along with 1080p streaming. [Kotaku] https://gizmodo.com/new-xbox-live-update-full-game-downloads-expanded-net-5316525

Tech News Adam Frucci Jul 21

Microsoft Wants You to Vote Which Children’s Hospitals Will Be Denied the Ultimate Gameroom

Amazon Germany Lists 250GB Xbox 360 Elite Package

Half Dome Screen Wraps Games and Movies Around You

Next Week’s Target Ad Confirms $250 Xbox 360 Pro? UPDATE

Microsoft Responds to 54.2% Xbox 360 Failure Rate Claim, Doesn’t Dispute It

Xbox 360 Controller Pillows Actually Look Extremely Comfortable

Why Hello, $299 Xbox 360 Elite

Xbox 360 Elite No Longer Including HDMI Cable

One-Inch Thick Xbox Mod Makes One Sexy XBMC Unit

Xbox 360 Update Full Feature List: It’s the Little Things That Matter

Why You Can’t Have More Than 100 Xbox Live Friends

Ice-T Demolishes PowerBook, Hates Noobs, Loves His Wife (And So Do we…)

Our Favorite Kotaku Posts of the Week

Remainders – Things We Didn’t Post

Oracle of Xbox 360 Packaging Predicts Pro Will Be Murdered in Its Sleep by Cheaper Elite

Xbox Live NXE Beta Reveals Smaller Game Install Sizes

XCM Black Light Cases Makeover Your Xbox 360 In Minutes

Xbox 360 Update Gallery

Report: Project Natal Coming In 2010, Just Like Ballmer Said

August 11 Xbox 360 Dashboard Update Bringing Full Game Downloads, Other Features

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