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08-08-05, 10:51 AM
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http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/enter...psp-116237.php
XBox360 Dev Kit recognizes the PSP as an external flash reader
This is kind of a dubious find but it’s interesting enough, so here you go. The XBox360 Dev Kit recognizes the PSP as an external flash reader and can download images and other junk from the MemoryStick. Does this mean you’ll be able to port Lumines to the 360? Probably not, at least not until a critical mass of users are able to crack and hack the 360 to a million little pieces. Until then, rest assured you’ll be able to look at your PSP background images on the XBox360.
PSP on Xbox360 [PSPVault via GadgetSpy]
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XBox360 Dev Kit recognizes the PSP as an external flash reader
This is kind of a dubious find but it’s interesting enough, so here you go. The XBox360 Dev Kit recognizes the PSP as an external flash reader and can download images and other junk from the MemoryStick. Does this mean you’ll be able to port Lumines to the 360? Probably not, at least not until a critical mass of users are able to crack and hack the 360 to a million little pieces. Until then, rest assured you’ll be able to look at your PSP background images on the XBox360.
PSP on Xbox360 [PSPVault via GadgetSpy]
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08-08-05, 12:35 PM
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1.6 million Xbox 360s to ship before year-end?
Rob Fahey 18:12 08/08/2005
Piper Jaffray gazes into the crystal ball regarding the Xbox 360 launch
Analysts at Piper Jaffray have released a set of estimates for the shipment figures of Microsoft's Xbox 360 when it launches at the end of this year, suggesting that Europe may get as few as 400,000 units by Janaury '06.
The figures, which were reported by Forbes Magazine, show 1 million Xbox 360s shipping in North America during 2005, with 400,000 units going to Europe and 200,000 to Japan.
Piper Jaffray belives that Microsoft will hit a November launch in the USA and Europe, with Japan following a few weeks later - but if their estimate of only 400,000 units in the channel for Europe is correct, the launch in this territory could be affected seriously by shortages.
In terms of software, the analysts believe that Xbox 360 will be accompanied by 15 titles at launch, with 25 to 40 games available by the end of the year - and expect North American software pricing to be $59.99, which almost certainly ties in with the UKP 45 price point suggested by senior sources here last week for Xbox 360 games.
Piper Jaffray also takes a stab at guessing the launch price for the system - coming down at a $299 price point for the standard console, with a $399 price point being suggested for an enhanced hardware pack including a number of additional components.
No pricing detail has yet been officially confirmed for the Xbox 360, with the only solid comment made on it so far being J Allard's observation that the price is unlikely to be very different to the last Xbox - which rolled out at $299 in North America.
However, some sources have hinted that since Ken Kutaragi has begun indicating that the PlayStation 3 may be extremely expensive, Microsoft has been considering higher price points for its system.
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1.6 million Xbox 360s to ship before year-end?
Rob Fahey 18:12 08/08/2005
Piper Jaffray gazes into the crystal ball regarding the Xbox 360 launch
Analysts at Piper Jaffray have released a set of estimates for the shipment figures of Microsoft's Xbox 360 when it launches at the end of this year, suggesting that Europe may get as few as 400,000 units by Janaury '06.
The figures, which were reported by Forbes Magazine, show 1 million Xbox 360s shipping in North America during 2005, with 400,000 units going to Europe and 200,000 to Japan.
Piper Jaffray belives that Microsoft will hit a November launch in the USA and Europe, with Japan following a few weeks later - but if their estimate of only 400,000 units in the channel for Europe is correct, the launch in this territory could be affected seriously by shortages.
In terms of software, the analysts believe that Xbox 360 will be accompanied by 15 titles at launch, with 25 to 40 games available by the end of the year - and expect North American software pricing to be $59.99, which almost certainly ties in with the UKP 45 price point suggested by senior sources here last week for Xbox 360 games.
Piper Jaffray also takes a stab at guessing the launch price for the system - coming down at a $299 price point for the standard console, with a $399 price point being suggested for an enhanced hardware pack including a number of additional components.
No pricing detail has yet been officially confirmed for the Xbox 360, with the only solid comment made on it so far being J Allard's observation that the price is unlikely to be very different to the last Xbox - which rolled out at $299 in North America.
However, some sources have hinted that since Ken Kutaragi has begun indicating that the PlayStation 3 may be extremely expensive, Microsoft has been considering higher price points for its system.
Chris
08-10-05, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by PixyJunket
Controller looks good! Nice to see the impossible to use buttons have been properly place now.
08-10-05, 01:56 PM
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The placement is acceptable for occasional use, but it's impractical to use the white or black buttons in any kind of action situation.
One thing I'm looking forward to is having the melee button on one of the triggers. I don't know how many times I could've killed somebody but didn't because of having to move my right thumb from the analog stick to the melee button. With the trigger it'd be one fluid motion.
One thing I'm looking forward to is having the melee button on one of the triggers. I don't know how many times I could've killed somebody but didn't because of having to move my right thumb from the analog stick to the melee button. With the trigger it'd be one fluid motion.
08-11-05, 03:21 PM
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Microsoft plans to charge license fee for Xbox 360 peripherals
Rob Fahey 16:18 11/08/2005
Software giant takes a cut of the third-party peripherals market for its next-gen console
Manufacturers seeking to release peripherals for the Xbox 360 will have to pay royalties to Microsoft on each unit sold, with a new security system on the console preventing the connection of unlicensed devices.
As a result, only Microsoft-authorised joypads, steering wheels and other such devices will be released, according to a abridged version of a new contract between the software giant and peripheral maker Mad Catz which was released as part of a Mad Catz financial filiing this week.
The system - which Microsoft claims is designed to ensure that customers get "the best experience possible" - seems to be an extension of the logo programme that was used on Xbox, where Microsoft put a seal of approval on certain third party peripherals.
It's traditional for manufacturers of consoles to demand a royalty on each unit of software sold, but more unusual for them to ask for royalties from add-on hardware as well - although Apple recently initiated a similar plan for accessories for the iPod.
Interestingly, the Mad Catz contract also specifies that the firm is only permitted to make wired controllers for the Xbox 360, seemingly locking it out creating other acceessories such as wireless controllers, memory units or add-on hard drives.
It's not clear whether Microsoft will allow other third parties to make a more expansive range of peripherals, or if it is planning to offer first-party versions of those accessories only.
Has this been done before?
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Microsoft plans to charge license fee for Xbox 360 peripherals
Rob Fahey 16:18 11/08/2005
Software giant takes a cut of the third-party peripherals market for its next-gen console
Manufacturers seeking to release peripherals for the Xbox 360 will have to pay royalties to Microsoft on each unit sold, with a new security system on the console preventing the connection of unlicensed devices.
As a result, only Microsoft-authorised joypads, steering wheels and other such devices will be released, according to a abridged version of a new contract between the software giant and peripheral maker Mad Catz which was released as part of a Mad Catz financial filiing this week.
The system - which Microsoft claims is designed to ensure that customers get "the best experience possible" - seems to be an extension of the logo programme that was used on Xbox, where Microsoft put a seal of approval on certain third party peripherals.
It's traditional for manufacturers of consoles to demand a royalty on each unit of software sold, but more unusual for them to ask for royalties from add-on hardware as well - although Apple recently initiated a similar plan for accessories for the iPod.
Interestingly, the Mad Catz contract also specifies that the firm is only permitted to make wired controllers for the Xbox 360, seemingly locking it out creating other acceessories such as wireless controllers, memory units or add-on hard drives.
It's not clear whether Microsoft will allow other third parties to make a more expansive range of peripherals, or if it is planning to offer first-party versions of those accessories only.
Has this been done before?
Chris
08-11-05, 05:23 PM
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Manufacturers seeking to release peripherals for the Xbox 360 will have to pay royalties to Microsoft on each unit sold, with a new security system on the console preventing the connection of unlicensed devices.
08-11-05, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Save Ferris
why would a 'wired only' contract lock them out of making hard drives or memory cards. Last time I checked, those dont come wireless for xbox.
08-15-05, 08:22 AM
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Allard confirms (again) that 360 will not require a HDD to play games. Future versions of the console may not include HDD standard. Developers encouraged not to use HDD for non-data saving (ie caching) activities.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=10777
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=10777
08-15-05, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by joshd2012
Allard confirms (again) that 360 will not require a HDD to play games. Future versions of the console may not include HDD standard. Developers encouraged not to use HDD for non-data saving (ie caching) activities.
Originally Posted by PixyJunket
Hell, I'd say we're ALREADY there. It's just going to get worse in my opinion. That's why I'm a bit afraid walking into this next generation of games. The number of Spider-Man and X-Man and True Crime Extreme type games are going to rise and the number of Katamari Damacy type games are going to sink lower than they already are (at least in the US). Nintendo seems to be the only company with their head still in the realm of good gaming and I'll probably be buying a Revolution at launch to offer my meager support for this line of thought. This is exciting news for those new kids who buy games based on concept (or specifications of the system.. as illustrated GREATLY in both the PS3 and Xbox 360 thread) rather than content, but for those of us who have been playing games for 20+ years it looks like (but doesn't mean) that the end is near.
Originally Posted by Josh Hinkle
True, but people who buy a 360 will have no choice but to buy $60 games.
Of course the logical thing to do is wait 6 months or so until some game prices drop and some more decent games are out before picking up a 360.
Of course the logical thing to do is wait 6 months or so until some game prices drop and some more decent games are out before picking up a 360.
Originally Posted by Chris_D
I think MS will be expecting LIVE connectivity of 50% or greater with the new free LIVE account.
If 360 is still broadband only, I still don't see them attaining that number any time soon.
08-16-05, 11:48 AM
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Don't know if this is reliable or not
http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/enter...477-117555.php
XBox 360 Price Leaked - 600 Swiss Francs = $477
READ MORE: Entertainment, Leaks, XBox360
The XBox 360 will cost about $477—it will probably be a bit less in the US, but we’re seeing the general pricing structure here. It is actually pretty ‘spensive. The source of this information? Some sort of internal Swiss Microsoft page. I’ve got a buddy of mine who speaks Swiss looking at it. More as we get it.[Thanks, Dave]
Full text of the leak after the jump.
Gewinnen Sie mit Lizenzen von Microsoft! [Microsoft]
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XBox 360 Price Leaked - 600 Swiss Francs = $477
READ MORE: Entertainment, Leaks, XBox360
The XBox 360 will cost about $477—it will probably be a bit less in the US, but we’re seeing the general pricing structure here. It is actually pretty ‘spensive. The source of this information? Some sort of internal Swiss Microsoft page. I’ve got a buddy of mine who speaks Swiss looking at it. More as we get it.[Thanks, Dave]
Full text of the leak after the jump.
Gewinnen Sie mit Lizenzen von Microsoft! [Microsoft]
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08-16-05, 11:58 AM
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GC: PS2 price cut expected; Xbox 360 date unlikely, price leaked?
Rob Fahey 17:01 16/08/2005
Microsoft and Sony both to make announcements; Xbox 360 price "leaked"?
With announcements due from both Sony and Microsoft at Game Convention in Leipzig tomorrow, rumours at the show suggest that Sony will be dropping its PS2 price point - but that Microsoft may have little news to announce.
Sony has traditionally chosen late August or early September as the time for its final pre-Christmas price adjustments, so a hardware price cut certainly isn't out of the question - although while in Leipzig today senior sources described the cut as "common knowledge", back in the UK several retailers denied having heard anything to that effect.
On the Xbox 360 front, however, reports that the date for the console and possibly even its price point could emerge at Game Convention appear to have been off the mark, with none of Microsoft's three key Xbox executives - Robbie Bach, J Allard and Peter Moore - making the trip over to Germany for the event.
In the absence of those executives, who have become the face of the Xbox 360 project, it's unlikely that an announcement about date or price will be made - with further announcements of European software support for the console perhaps more likely.
However, one strong hint about the price point for Xbox 360 did emerge today from Microsoft itself - with a German language page on the company's own website fingering CHF 600.- as the value of the console.
The page, which describes a new initiative offering incentives to resellers who sell certain volumes of Microsoft software, notes that an Xbox 360 console worth 600 Swiss Francs is one of the bonuses on offer.
That translates roughly as 386 Euro, or GBP 264 - which is broadly in line with the upper end of price expectations for the Xbox 360.
Although the figure is likely to be a rough estimate more than anything else, it does still suggest that Microsoft may come in at 399 Euro or thereabouts for the Xbox 360 - probably translating as GBP 299 - adding fuel to speculation that the console may be priced at a level somewhat higher than Microsoft's last system was at launch.
Chris
GC: PS2 price cut expected; Xbox 360 date unlikely, price leaked?
Rob Fahey 17:01 16/08/2005
Microsoft and Sony both to make announcements; Xbox 360 price "leaked"?
With announcements due from both Sony and Microsoft at Game Convention in Leipzig tomorrow, rumours at the show suggest that Sony will be dropping its PS2 price point - but that Microsoft may have little news to announce.
Sony has traditionally chosen late August or early September as the time for its final pre-Christmas price adjustments, so a hardware price cut certainly isn't out of the question - although while in Leipzig today senior sources described the cut as "common knowledge", back in the UK several retailers denied having heard anything to that effect.
On the Xbox 360 front, however, reports that the date for the console and possibly even its price point could emerge at Game Convention appear to have been off the mark, with none of Microsoft's three key Xbox executives - Robbie Bach, J Allard and Peter Moore - making the trip over to Germany for the event.
In the absence of those executives, who have become the face of the Xbox 360 project, it's unlikely that an announcement about date or price will be made - with further announcements of European software support for the console perhaps more likely.
However, one strong hint about the price point for Xbox 360 did emerge today from Microsoft itself - with a German language page on the company's own website fingering CHF 600.- as the value of the console.
The page, which describes a new initiative offering incentives to resellers who sell certain volumes of Microsoft software, notes that an Xbox 360 console worth 600 Swiss Francs is one of the bonuses on offer.
That translates roughly as 386 Euro, or GBP 264 - which is broadly in line with the upper end of price expectations for the Xbox 360.
Although the figure is likely to be a rough estimate more than anything else, it does still suggest that Microsoft may come in at 399 Euro or thereabouts for the Xbox 360 - probably translating as GBP 299 - adding fuel to speculation that the console may be priced at a level somewhat higher than Microsoft's last system was at launch.
Chris
08-16-05, 12:02 PM
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Unless they really want to alienate their European audience, it looks the 360 will be $400. I can't imagine them selling it for $300US here and $477US in Europe.
08-16-05, 02:51 PM
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Well, MS editted that page now. Looks like the price was a little too close to home.
$400 for a 360? Looks like we are getting a better idea of where console prices are heading.
$400 for a 360? Looks like we are getting a better idea of where console prices are heading.
08-16-05, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by mrpayroll
Whew! 
Thank you!
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Thank you!
Chris
These outrageous quotes saying how the console is going to be $500 or whatever are pretty humorous. Luckily, Microsoft is willing and able to take a decent loss on the console itself.
I really wish I could say more, but I probably have said way too much already.
