Category: Xbox 360
The Xbox 360 Kinetic, Hands-Free Motion Control System
| June 17, 2010 | Posted by Abren Michaels under Electronics, Gadgets, Gaming, Nintendo, PS3, Sony, Tech News, Xbox 360 |
With the highly esteemed motion controller that Nintendo introduced in its Wii gaming console we knew it wouldn’t be long at all before its main competitors decided to create their own versions. Microsoft has officially announced that the Xbox 360 will get hands-free motion control in an attempt to compete directly with the Wii.
Microsoft’s Xbox Project Natal Milo and Kate
| April 20, 2010 | Posted by Wendy Williams under Electronics, Gadgets, Gaming, Nintendo, PS3, Tech News, Xbox 360 |
At E3 2009, Microsoft unveiled the Xbox 360 peripheral code named Project Natal. This system introduced full motion tracking capabilities — all without a controller. Microsoft hopes to outdo what Nintendo accomplished with the Nintendo Wii, the first home console capable of tracking gestures released on the home market. But while Nintendo included the use…
The Head EA Games Discusses Monetizing Piracy
| December 9, 2009 | Posted by Jessica Moreno under Electronics, Gaming, Nintendo, PS3, Tech News, Xbox 360 |
For years, it seemed that PC gaming would be unable to survive the unrelenting crush of digital pirates committing copyright violations on a staggering level. A remarkably candid John Riccitiello, head of EA Games, has a more optimistic view on the situation. Instead of fearing piracy as an industry destroyer, he instead plans to consider…
Taking DJ Hero Out for a Spin
| November 3, 2009 | Posted by Abren Michaels under Electronics, Gaming, Nintendo, PS3, Tech News, Xbox 360 |
USA Today recently published a short review of the much anticipated DJ Hero. Much like the rest of the gaming world, the author Mike Snider found the game captivating and fun, but still challenging enough to hold a player’s attention. Snider was thrilled with variety of tracks available (the game features 93 song mixes) and…
USA Today recently published a short review of the much anticipated DJ Hero. Much like the rest of the gaming world, the author Mike Snider found the game captivating and fun, but still challenging enough to hold a player’s attention. Snider was thrilled with variety of tracks available (the game features 93 song mixes) and the complex, but easy to learn “turntables” controller. With such great reviews popping up on the web and in print, it looks like DJ Hero is poised to become a “must have” for music game lovers despite it’s somewhat hefty price tag (the standard game and controller retails for $120 and a Renegade version complete with a carrying case that transforms into a stand for the “turntables” is available for $200).
