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Microsoft shows off IllumiRoom at CES

Microsoft shows off IllumiRoom at CES

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The firm has revealed a concept video of its latest gaming feature IllumiRoom, marking another step towards virtual reality technology.

Greg Lockley
by Greg Lockley
on Jan 10th 2013 at 11:08AM
Xbox tablet rumoured to be on the way

Xbox tablet rumoured to be on the way

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Microsoft is reported to be working on the Xbox Surface, a 7-inch gaming tablet powered by an ARM processor.

Matt Grainger
by Matt Grainger
on Nov 7th 2012 at 11:16AM
Microsoft launches iTunes rival - Xbox Music

Microsoft launches iTunes rival - Xbox Music

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Microsoft’s Xbox Music, a digital music service that will compete with iTunes, is going live today.

Matt Grainger
by Matt Grainger
on Oct 16th 2012 at 11:00AM
I Am Alive gets PC release next month

I Am Alive gets PC release next month

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Ubisoft has announced that its post-apocalyptic action title I Am Alive will be available on PC from September 13th.

Greg Lockley
by Greg Lockley
on Aug 23rd 2012 at 5:13PM

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Microsoft changes logo for first time in 25 years

Microsoft changes logo for first time in 25 years

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Microsoft has unveiled a new logo featuring squares to represent the companies ‘diverse portfolio of products’.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on Aug 23rd 2012 at 4:06PM
E3 2012: SmartGlass will connect Xbox to tablets and smartphones

E3 2012: SmartGlass will connect Xbox to tablets and smartphones

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Microsoft has announced a new application called Xbox SmartGlass at this year's E3 conference in LA.

Helen French
by Helen French
on Jun 4th 2012 at 9:33PM
Xbox '720' to offer dual-GPU and Blu-ray?

Xbox '720' to offer dual-GPU and Blu-ray?

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Microsoft's next-generation gaming console will offer a Blu-ray drive according to a new rumour concerning the so-called Xbox 720.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Apr 2nd 2012 at 10:45PM
Microsoft says Xbox Live 'not hacked'

Microsoft says Xbox Live 'not hacked'

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Microsoft has denied that the Xbox Live service has been hacked following reports of thousands of accounts of Xbox Live customers being duped by an online scam.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Nov 23rd 2011 at 7:08AM

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OnLive: Xbox360, PS3 'getting long in the tooth'

OnLive: Xbox360, PS3 'getting long in the tooth'

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CEO, founder and president of OnLive Steve Perlman has told PCR it will look to work with the current gaming platforms such as Xbox and PS3, though 2005 architecture means ...

Andrew Wooden
by Andrew Wooden
on Jul 7th 2011 at 10:00AM
The week in review

The week in review

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In the wake of widespread Sony PlayStation Network hacks, the week started with reports that one of Nintendo's US servers had also been breached. Lulz Security, which claimed responsibility ...

Andrew Wooden
by Andrew Wooden
on Jun 10th 2011 at 4:29PM
PCR?s Review of the Year online now

PCR?s Review of the Year online now

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PCR’s guide to the biggest tech stories of the year is online now, featuring tablet launches aplenty, new mobile operating systems and Steve Jobs’ head made of cheese.

by Nicky Trup
on Dec 8th 2010 at 11:38AM
Microsoft 'to create Xbox TV service'

Microsoft 'to create Xbox TV service'

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Microsoft is looking to set up a subscription-based TV service for the Xbox, reports suggest.

by Nicky Trup
on Nov 30th 2010 at 11:15AM

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Kinect hits UK stores

Kinect hits UK stores

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After all the talk and all the hype, Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Kinect is finally on sale in the UK.

by Nicky Trup
on Nov 10th 2010 at 11:35AM
Microsoft posts record quarterly results

Microsoft posts record quarterly results

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Microsoft has announced record first-quarter results, with revenue at $16.2 billion – up 25 per cent on the same period last year.

by Nicky Trup
on Oct 29th 2010 at 2:47PM
Microsoft Kinect will sell out on day one

Microsoft Kinect will sell out on day one

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The first day’s stock is all gone, but Microsoft says Kinect won’t be in short supply too much in the following weeks.

Andrew Wooden
by Andrew Wooden
on Oct 29th 2010 at 2:02PM
iPod, iPhone and iPad overtake toys on kids' Christmas lists

iPod, iPhone and iPad overtake toys on kids' Christmas lists

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The iPhone 4, iPad and iPod Touch take the top three spots on kids' Christmas wish lists, research has found.

Andrew Wooden
by Andrew Wooden
on Oct 26th 2010 at 12:15PM

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Microsoft's Xbox Live guru defects to Amazon

Microsoft's Xbox Live guru defects to Amazon

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Microsoft's director of games platform strategy, Andre Vrignaud is leaving the software giant to take up a new position at Amazon.

by Nicky Trup
on Sep 7th 2010 at 11:03AM
HP boss says PC gamers too good for Xbox

HP boss says PC gamers too good for Xbox

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HP gaming boss Rahul Sood has claimed that early experiences of cross Xbox to PC gaming led to Microsoft cancelling the feature.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Jul 26th 2010 at 8:10AM
Microsoft claims 3D is ?too expensive?

Microsoft claims 3D is ?too expensive?

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Despite assurances that it is does indeed have a 3D strategy, Microsoft omitted any mention of the merging tech from its E3 press conference press conference. And now it seems ...

Andrew Wooden
by Andrew Wooden
on Jun 18th 2010 at 12:23PM
Microsoft launches slim Xbox

Microsoft launches slim Xbox

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Microsoft has unveiled a redesigned version of its Xbox gaming console, which is slimmer an quieter than the standard SKU.

Andrew Wooden
by Andrew Wooden
on Jun 15th 2010 at 10:33AM