Xbox's coming-out party
No more speculation needed, game fans. Microsoft is officially showing off the Xbox 360.
Consoles of tomorrow
Before companies announced consoles' names, fans created logos, product mock-ups and more.
With E3 on the horizon, Microsoft has released the much-awaited details of its second-generation gaming console, Xbox 360. The console won't be on the market for several months, but it will likely be well ahead of the PlayStation 3 in reaching consumers, potentially helping Microsoft cut into Sony's lead.
Xbox 360 launch gets jump on rivals
Microsoft shows off its new system, beats out competitors in unveiling new generation of consoles.
Photos: Xbox's coming-out party May 12, 2005
Console's specs revealed
A 20GB hard drive and high-def game support: Glimpse the Xbox 360's system performance specifications provided by Microsoft.May 12, 2005
Xbox 360 demos running on Macs
Microsoft using Apple machines to show off video games that will support its new Xbox 360 game console.May 13, 2005
Microsoft's 360 spin
news.commentary MTV debut of new game console issues a sharp challenge to Sony and marks a radical shift by focusing on consumers.May 13, 2005
Getting under Xbox's hood
review Xbox 360 should deliver the power of a high-end gaming PC to the living room--and include a tantalizing variety of nongaming features as well.May 12, 2005
Does Xbox 360 mean 'game over' for Sony?
the buzz Will Microsoft's head start mean the Xbox can compete with next-generation consoles from Sony and Nintendo? Share your opinion.May 12, 2005
Developers uneasy about new game consoles
Microsoft has a headstart on its rivals' next-generation game consoles. But will it be enough for the Xbox to dominate the market?May 12, 2005
Popular PC shooters to appear on Xbox
"Quake 4" and "Call of Duty 2," two of the most anticipated upcoming PC shooters, will also be available for the console.May 13, 2005
Mario's new mission: Artists' muse
Painters find inspiration in Pac-Man and other classic video games, tapping growing interest from nostalgic fans and newbies alike. May 12, 2005
New consoles not fun for all
Game developers fear domination by a few big companies that can afford to produce top-shelf titles.May 11, 2005
Next-gen consoles take center stage
At E3, all eyes will be on new game consoles from the big three players--Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo.May 11, 2005
'Taxi Driver' speeds onto consoles
blog Release of video game at E3 will commemorate 30th anniversary of the gritty urban classic.May 11, 2005
Change is good. Just let me have a black face plate, please.
Hardware + software is one of the promising revenue formulas for the next level of the software industry.
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Since Microsoft is notorious for only allowing their patches to be
applied, the game developers, and only their hardware, I am so
totally interested in finding it if this is a promise or not.
As far as the rest, the specs on this new box are subject to
change a great deal. There are no real promises. They don't
have a working prototype (no surprise there), because their
demos are running on macs. I have an xBox, and have had
almost every game console ever built. I am happy with my xBox.
I think the current focus should be on newer games.
If the actual release of the 360 is not backward compatible, it
will fail miserably. Bottom-line, what will the "actual" product
be like.