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A University of Warwick researcher and former employee of Microsoft developer Rare has demonstrated an Xbox 360 chip is equivalent in power to parallel network PCs. Dr Simon Scarle discovered the console’s Graphical Processing Unit (GPU) boasts the same parallel processing power as several thousands of pounds worth of PC …
Read More »Xbox 720 â??not neededâ?? right now, says Microsoft
Microsoftâ??s Phil Spencer questions the immediate value of new GPU and CPU combos
Read More »Microsoft aims for more â??Natal-likeâ?? evolutions
MGSâ?? Phil Spencer says the company will look for new ways to modernise the 360
Read More »One place left at next Pub Quiz
Top publishers and leading retailers set to compete at industry networking event on Thursday, September 24th Electronic Arts, Sega, Nintendo, Ubisoft, GAME, Gamestation, Tesco, HMV, Sainsbury’s and Amazon (winner of the May event – pictured) have all entered teams into the next MCV/Xbox 360 Pub Quiz, taking place at London’s …
Read More »Halo will feature Natal when it makes sense
Microsoft has reassured fans that it won’t be shoehorning Natal functionality into Halo games any time soon. Speaking to VideoGamer.com, Halo 3: ODST producer Alex Cutting stated the company would only include its highly anticipated full body motion control technology in its hardcore FPS series when it became relevant. A …
Read More »Microsoft: â??Big bets define our platformâ??
The 360 manufacturer reveals why it has placed faith in projects such as Natal and the long-delayed Alan Wake
Read More »MS: Ruffian â??the right teamâ?? for Crackdown 2
Microsoft Game Studiosâ?? Phil Spencer discusses the â??tensionâ?? in choosing Ruffian over RTW
Read More »DJ Hero sponsors Notting Hill Carnival
Activision’s DJ Hero is the headline sponsor at this weekend’s Notting Hill Carnival. Those attending the street party will be able to enjoy an exclusive DJ Hero showcase from Norman Jay, who has performed at the event with his Good Times sound system for nearly 30 years. DJ Hero is …
Read More »Microsoft: Hardware problems a thing of the past
A Microsoft exec has claimed the Xbox 360’s notorious hardware problems can now be considered a thing of the past. Xbox 360 production boss Aaron Greenberg told Gamespot the Microsoft’s production advancements have made the console much more stable. Owners should be less likely to suffer from the E74 error …
Read More »AUSTRALIA: Xbox 360 to hit 1m this year
Microsoft Australia has claimed sales of the Xbox 360 will surpass 1 million units in the region within the next few months. Speaking to Gamespot, the company’s group category manager for Xbox 360 Jeremy Hinton claimed this would be achieved without the need for a price cut. We [Microsoft] expect …
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