Posts Tagged ‘Xbox 360 Accessories’

Xbox Next Generation Could Function As A DVR

Thursday, February 9th, 2012

It seems that gamers are nver fed up with the rumour about next generation video game console.Some details on Microsoft said that Microsoft’s next Xbox are still slim, but an unearthed patent reveals that the next system could be going after the DVR market as well as Xbox 360 games.

Theories and speculation concerning Microsoft‘s next console (Xbox 720 or whatever it may be called) are still far more common than concrete information, but one patent filed by the company is turning heads. If Microsoft achieves its goal of becoming an entertainment hub within the home, that television/satellite DVR you’ve got may become unnecessary.

With the recent success that the Xbox 360 has found both as a game device or Xbox 360 accessories and as a brand new motion control interface, the developers at Microsoft are obviously not taking their feet off the gas. Already claims of an even bigger and better Xbox 360 Kinect 2.0 are being thrown around, but for the average consumer the future of television on the Xbox is far more intriguing.

The recently revealed plan the company has for its Xbox Live TV service aren’t quite as promising as the rhetoric that had been used led many to believe. In all honesty, Microsoft’s press conference at last year’s E3 seemed to imply a vast catalogue of TV shows that could be paused, recorded, and played back at the viewer’s convenience.

Whether this patent is an accurate glimpse at the company’s plans for the next Xbox or a pipe-dream is up for debate, especially considering just how many cable providers would need to take a massive profit cut to hand over their content to Microsoft. Still, the patent shows in far more concrete and plain terms what the developers of the Xbox 720/Next/Loop have in mind for achieving their entertainment monopoly.

What do you think of combining your TV and gaming channels into a single receiver? Do you think Microsoft is onto something big here, or has their previous support of TV and film content left you with more doubts than faith?

We’ll keep you posted on whatever details arise concerning the Xbox 720, whether it’s TV or gaming-related.

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New Xbox to Launch in 2013

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

It is reported that new Xbox will be launched in 2013. The chip manufacturers and middleware firms will develop the new Xbox console, which will come at E3 2013.
The launch would likely be simultaneous for all territories, but that doesn’t necessarily rule out a 2014 release in some countries. The initial launch is expected to come by the 2013 holiday season, but few analysts expect it to come any earlier than that.


Several other rumors also come to be reported that increase the credibility of the console launch. Namely that Lionhead Studios is currently working on a project known internally as Fable Next, which is expected to launch on a new Xbox 360 Console. Another source reports that EA has rudimentary next-generation console technology already (which EA has denied).

Now all of these are rumors that Microsoft has refused to make any comment .Furthermore, Epic CEO Tim Sweeney told us that it would coincide with the predicted 2014 release Unreal Engine 4 if a new console does launch in late 2013.

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Something You Need to Know About Xbox 360 Accessories

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

As one of the leading video game consoles currently available, the Xbox 360 is delivering a compelling and challenging gaming experience. Its enviable backlist and forthcoming line-up of great titles from the world’s leading games designers means that this games console is still a must-have item, even many years after it was first unveiled by Microsoft. Millions of consoles have been sold worldwide, and hundreds of companies have risen to the challenge of producing accessories for the console to make the gaming experience even more exciting and immersive, whether you are a casual player or a hardcore gamer. Here is your need-to-know guide to Xbox 360 accessories and bundles.

A vast array of accessories is available for the Xbox 360, divisible into wired and wireless devices. The most common accessory is the Xbox 360 controller, which comes as standard in most Xbox 360 bundles. A maximum of 4 wired or wireless controllers can be connected to an Xbox 360 at any one time, enabling cooperative play in different team configurations or as four-person single player. You can also purchase USB-port keyboards for use with the console but these are limited to text inputting functions. The Wireless Comms Receiver enables hands-free communication while gaming, and functions in a similar manner to the main control device.

Particular types and genres of game have specially designed accessories that enhance the particular experience that those games offer by making it more interactive and realistic. Special driving Xbox 360 bundles include the Wireless Racing Wheel for Xbox 360, which includes the normal buttons from the controller, plus an accelerator that mounts on the floor and pedals for braking. For the ‘Scene It?’ series of games, a special bundle of 4 wireless controllers has been produced by a third-party company, each with a buzzer pad and selection buttons for answering a question.

The ‘Guitar Hero’ and ‘Rock Band’ games have been one of the runaway successes of Xbox 360, in no small part down to the attempt by the games’ designers to produce a controller that makes the music experience more authentic. The wireless guitar for Xbox 360, including functions such as strumming, whammying and a detachable panel on the neck. The controllers can be customized with stickers.

Perhaps the most exciting accessory for the Xbox is Xbox 360 Kinect, which enables gamers to make their body the controller using their limbs, voice or special objects. Released in 2010, Kinect, which is now sold as part of special bundles, promises a bright future for Xbox gaming, enabling the casual and serious gamer to fully immerse themselves in the gaming experience in the comfort of their own home.

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Microsoft has launched Xbox Live App for iPhone and iPad

Saturday, January 7th, 2012

It really exciting that Microsoft has released its Xbox Live app for Apple’s iPhones and iPads, shortly following its release of the Windows Phone 7 version and its announcement of rolling out the new Xbox Live Dashboard today. Although not as extensive as the Windows Phone 7 app in being able to fully control an Xbox 360 console using the app, this iOS version does allow you to access plenty of Xbox Live features.

The iOS app is called “My Xbox Live” and features a sleek Windows Phone 7-styled interface. Through the app, you can change your 3D avatar’s appearance, edit your Xbox Live profile, read and send messages to your Xbox Live friends, as well as keep track of your Xbox Live achievements.

The interface is split into three main categories of Home, Social, and Games. On the Home screen you can access news and videos, such as featured stories and trailers, while the Social screen is where you can interact with your friends, send out beacons, and edit your avatar.

The Games section lets you browse through Xbox 360 games you’ve played along with your achievements, but unfortunately, you can’t actually using Xbox 360 accessories play any games directly from the app. The app is available free from the iTunes App Store.

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Microsoft’s New U shape Official Steering Wheel for Xbox 360

Saturday, January 7th, 2012

Do you remember that Microsoft has released a new wireless steering wheel for the Xbox 360 with U shape at E3 2011?The special Xbox360 accessories really brighten us!


Actually it was launched for Xbox 360 exclusive masterpiece “Forza Motorsport 4 “. Microsoft officially launched this new Xbox 360 wireless steering wheel on the world market in November 2011, which designed to allow players have more real driving experience. New Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel has a unique U-shaped design, lightweight and high sensitivity, using wireless design without mount, and it has a high degree of freedom, in addition to “Forza Motorsport 4″, it also supports many popular Xbox 360 racing games. It is definitely worth for fans to have the Xbox 360 accessories.
Let’s take a look at this new wireless Xbox 360 steering wheel.


According to the press release it’s “controlled intuitively” and features haptic feedback with rumble. It’s a handle bar design, with the controller face buttons built into the right hand prong. Compared to the original Xbox 360 controller, it is lighter and easier to carry it with only one hand.
“The new Xbox 360 Wireless Speed Wheel balances the realism of a wheel with the feel of a controller for greater user edge in game play,” remarks our old friend Mr. Press Release. “It includes buttons for game specific functions including triggers, ABXY and D-pad along with green bands of lights on each handle to provide visual cues when necessary.”
The new wheel will be compatible with all existing racing games on Xbox 360 straight out of the box.

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Xbox 360 exclusive weapon “Azrael” for Serah for Final Fantasy XIII-2 was available

Friday, January 6th, 2012

Square Enix has just recently announced that a new piece of downloadable content (DLC) is to be made available for FINAL FANTASY XIII-2. The new DLC, a bow weapon for Serah called “Azrael”, has been created through collaboration between Square Enix and Microsoft, and will be available exclusively on the Xbox 360 Console on 7th February 2012, in Europe and PAL territories.

This weapon is named after an angel who represents spirits and death. It is believed to possess the power to change the owner’s destiny, and your Chain Bonus is upgraded when equipped. Serah alone has the ability to wield this legendary weapon.

The versions for PS3 and Xbox 360 will be available in North America and Asia on January 31st, 2012 and it should be available day one when the game is released in Europe on February 3rd. It will be sold for 80 MS Points.

The PS3 version of FFXIII-2 appeared at the top of last weeks Japanese chart, selling 525,271 copies between last Thursday and Sunday. The first game sold 1,501,964 copies in the same period at its launch. And the Xbox 360 version failed to break into the top 20 meaning it’s sold fewer than 28,406 copies.

Final Fantasy XIII-2′s soundtrack has been released and tracks from it are popping up everywhere online. You can take a listen or buy new Xbox 360 accessories for it if you like!

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New Remastered Games for the Forthcoming Xbox 720 and PS4

Thursday, January 5th, 2012

In nowdays,We all know how much people hate change, one reason for this is being scared of the unknown, as they do not know what to expect. This is the same for a huge percentage of gamers, as they will soon face this very dilemma when the next-gen consoles begin to hit the market – although we still have no idea when this will be.

Whenever a new console is launched along with it comes one or two new game titles, also along with new video game accessories by comparing with the current Xbox 360 accessories or PS3 accessories. but how can we compare them to anything, as this could have been achieved with current versions? However, there is a way, and a cheap solution at that, offering remastered games for the Xbox 720 and PS4 in the way of downloadable games.

This is a formula that worked well for the PS3, as this console had a number of PS2 games remastered, one such title was God of War. This is just one that sprung to mind, but there are so many more, proving that this has to be something that Microsoft and Sony need to consider in order to help the success of their next-gen consoles.

When the PS2 was first launched it was one of the coolest and must have gadgets, and one game that proved this was WipeOut, which is why a HD version was brought out for the PlayStation 3, it’s for this reason why WipeOut needs to be on the PS4, something has agreed with it. There has always been a kind of love affair with this game, as it helps to show off the visual prowess of what the developer can get from a new console.

Now some of you may say that it’s time we moved on and forgot about the old games like WipeOut, and if so then we would really like to know what you have in mind? Last year saw a handful of HD games being released, such as Tekken Hybrid and the Splinter Cell Trilogy. While the idea of having these remastered games on the Xbox 720 and PS4 sound good, there are always going to be those who hate the idea. Some gamers have been airing their views from this article and feel that only kids will like the idea of these HD games, but it seems like the majority are in favor. We have to remember one thing though, not all games will look good being remastered, but the likes Xbox 360 game“Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Edition” is what we would call a prefect choice.

Are you in the camp that think old games should just stay old and if you wish to play them, then enjoy them on the original format?

However, if you feel that HD games are good to help get these next-gen consoles off the ground then do please share with us what games you would like to see.

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The Next New Console Is Called Fusion?

Thursday, January 5th, 2012

A few days ago, a reliable source disclosed large number of insider information of video game next console, including the future cooperation of ubisoft, Microsoft and Nintendo three company in terms  of the new next console,which including the possiblity of landing on the Wii U for the “Splinter Cell” of next generation  new work “Assassin’s Creed 3″

As early as 7 months ago, Microsoft has already registered  three trademark, one of them is likely to be the name of the next generation new Xbox console named “Fusion”. While ubisoft’s “split cell” is the main Xbox 360 games on the Xbox platform game, and after Xbox 360 “split cell” it become Microsoft exclusive game on the Microsoft game platform, the related video game accessories for  Xbox 360 “split cell” will also be the exclusive Xbox 360 accessories. it becoming neck and neck with the PS3 platform  “Metal Gear Solid”.The news said that the “Splinter Cell” will be formally published in  in the next few months,and ubisoft’s “Assassin’s Creed 3″ will be launched on the Wii U, which is the next generation console of Nintendo.

Well, the rumours are rumours, personally, I have no special feeling for this name “Fusion”. In terms of name. I prefer the Xbox 720 …

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Microsoft Xbox 360 Kinect Demo Weighs Astronauts in Microgravity

Friday, December 30th, 2011

Researchers at Eurécom in France and the Italian Institute of Technology’s Center for Human Space Robotics have demonstrated a system that utilizes Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Kinect accessories to weigh astronauts in microgravity environments. The sensor is used to make a 3D model of an astronaut’s body, enabling a computer program to extrapolate mass based on volume estimates.

“Something that you could easily put inside the walls of the space station would free up the space for other equipment or experiments,” Eurécom computer scientist Carmelo Velardo told New Scientist in an interview.

The researchers claim the Xbox 360 Kinect system is capable of making estimates with a margin of error of approximately 2.7 kg (~6 lbs.). The accuracy is said to be comparable to the existing alternative, which uses a stool connected to oscillating springs.

Velardo suggests the Kinect tool will be tested aboard a parabolic aircraft flight that replicates the conditions found in orbit. It remains unclear if the technology will be used aboard the International Space Station or other space-bound missions.

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The Red Skull Controller for Gears of War 3

Friday, December 23rd, 2011

Along with the news game coming up in recently, everyone is coming up with game accessories. Few days back Sony announced to release the Uncharted 3 theme controller for PlayStation 3and now Evil Controllers has happen to announce their brand new controller for Xbox 360, Gears of War 3 themed. It is called the Red Skull pad based on the Gears of War logo and the color scheme of the controller is smoking red. You will be able to get your hands on the controller on the release date of Gears of War 3.

The layout of the controller is little bit different from the standard Xbox 360 wireless controller. The face buttons have been replaced with gold nuts and the D-pad has been segregated, each separate button, making more easy to move around and less possibilities for error. And the overall color scheme is splendid, painted in red smokes.

Evil Controllers are also working on other Xbox 360 controllers and Xbox 360 accessories for the upcoming games in the following months. Halo 4 accessories as well as Call of duty: Modern Warfare 3are on the way.

For more information regarding the Red Skull Controller, its price and upgrade options log on to the Evil Controllers’ Official website. There are plenty of stuff to know about, the new Gears of War 3 themed controller has started off with $79.99 started 12th of September. You can also preorder them through the Evil Controllers website and earn some bonuses. Stay in touch to know what is there needed to be known.

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