Complete Microsoft coverage from HEXUS
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Roll up! Get your Xbox 360 HD DVD add-ons at knock down prices!
26 February 2008, 12:17
Following the news that Microsoft has eased production of the HD DVD add-on for Xbox 360, they’ve now wisely slashed the price in an attempt to get shift some of ...
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Xbox 360 HD DVD add-on dead
25 February 2008, 10:52
As a result of recent decisions made by Toshiba, Hollywood studios and retailers, Microsoft has announced that it will immediately stop production of the Xbox 360 HD DVD add-on.
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Official Halo 3 tournament opens for Xbox 360 gamers
25 February 2008, 09:55
Sign-ups for the Samsung TV-sponsored European Halo 3 tournament have opened today, giving Xbox 360 gamers the chance to take on players from various countries where they'll battle to win ...
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Xbox LIVE Arcade Awards : The best of the best!
25 February 2008, 08:52
Microsoft held an award ceremony at GDC 2008 to celebrate the Xbox live arcade platform and amongst the winners was the arcade-style maze-based Bomberman Live, which scooped the top award.
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Microsoft promises to share its toys
22 February 2008, 17:36
Announces unprompted strategic change to improve interoperability and open up products to developers.
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Windows Live SkyDrive moves out of beta, increases to 5GB
22 February 2008, 10:49
Fancy yourself some free online storage? Well, Microsoft's free Windows Live SkyDrive is no longer a beta and the official release now provides a rather handy 5GBs of free online ...
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XNA games on the move with Zune
21 February 2008, 14:51
Microsoft has confirmed that the spring update to XNA Game Studio will allow developers to create Wi-Fi games for Zune.
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Prepare for bloodshed : Xbox 360 Gears of War 2 trailer
21 February 2008, 12:19
Following the announcement that Gears of War 2 is due for release in November 2008, the first debut trailer has hit the net. Enjoy the bloodshed!
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Fable 2- Xbox 360
21 February 2008, 12:09
Following the GDC announcement that the Xbox 360 role-playing game Fable 2 will be preceded by a standalone Xbox live arcade game and will feature co-operative play, Lionhead Studios has ...
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Vista Service Pack 1 deployed for x64-based systems
21 February 2008, 11:10
We weren't expecting to find Microsoft's Windows Vista Service Pack 1 on Windows Update until mid-March at the earliest. Yet, I've been prompted to install the Service Pack this very ...
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Thursday morning quirky: Windows 98 Jam
21 February 2008, 10:04
For the geek who has everything: music made entirely from Windows noises.
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Microsoft's Xbox 360 trio excites GDC crowds
21 February 2008, 09:38
At the Game Developers Conference 2008, Microsoft has officially announced the launch of Gears of War 2 and also confirmed some exciting new details on Fable 2 and Ninja Gaiden ...
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Microsoft announces Xbox 360 community arcade
21 February 2008, 09:01
At Microsoft's GDC 2008 keynote address, the company's Game Developer Group General Manager, Chris Satchel, has announced a "community arcade" allowing user-created games to be distributed to Xbox 360 owners ...
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Microsoft Wireless Laser Keyboard 7000 has that Aero feel
20 February 2008, 15:29
You know that fancy looking Aero interface that Windows Vista has? Well, Microsoft has only gone and added it to its forthcoming Microsoft Wireless Laser Keyboard 7000.
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Too Human - Xbox 360
20 February 2008, 11:32
Microsoft Game Studios has taken the opportunity to showcase their upcoming third-person action game at GDC 2008 today and has released new screenshots, a features list and a couple of ...
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Proxy fight for Yahoo! looks likely
19 February 2008, 19:45
Microsoft has authorised a proxy fight if current Yahoo! board doesn’t enter into talks, says the New York Times.
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Did Microsoft ever truly care for HD DVD?
19 February 2008, 11:24
The death of HD DVD is largely Toshiba's loss, but where does Microsoft fit in? Having released an external HD DVD drive for its Xbox 360 console, Microsoft seemed to ...
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A new Xbox live experience coming soon?
19 February 2008, 10:12
Could a recruitment post on Microsoft’s US careers site suggest that the company are working on a new Xbox live platform? Or could it indeed signal the birth of the ...
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Toshiba's HD DVD closure won't affect Xbox 360 say Microsoft
19 February 2008, 09:58
Following the news that Toshiba has confirmed they are closing their HD DVD business due to “major changes in the market," Microsoft has issued a short statement stating their ...
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Paramount sign up to UK Xbox 360 video marketplace
18 February 2008, 10:48
Paramount Pictures will be adding weight to the Xbox live marketplace video store after confirming that they are bringing their catalogue of films to the UK.
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Blu-ray player for Xbox 360 on the way?
18 February 2008, 09:53
Following the news that Toshiba is planning to halt production of HD-DVD compatible equipment, a rumour that Microsoft is now looking to revert to ‘plan b’ and release a standalone ...
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Mass Effect lands on PC in May
13 February 2008, 09:08
Mass Effect, the epic sci-fi adventure from Bioware, has been re-designed for PC and will be available in stores in May 2008.
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Microsoft + Danger = Zune Phone?
12 February 2008, 11:38
Microsoft announced yesterday the acquisition of Danger Inc., the company best known for its Sidekick mobile devices. Could this move make the rumoured Zune Phone a reality?
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Microsoft Agrees to Acquire Danger Inc., Strengthens Mobile Consumer Vision
12 February 2008, 11:20
Acquisition of popular software and mobile services company will enhance Microsoft’s ability to broadly deliver compelling mobile experiences.
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Vista SP1 roll-out accelerated
12 February 2008, 09:13
Now to be offered to “technical customers” by the end of the week.
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Microsoft Responds to Yahoo! Announcement
12 February 2008, 08:22
Reiterates Full and Fair Proposal for Microsoft-Yahoo! Combination
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Microsoft gets tough with Yahoo!
12 February 2008, 08:16
Not going to improve its offer and will “pursue all necessary steps”.
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Microsoft hopeful of bringing Windows Mobile to Nokia handsets
8 February 2008, 13:24
A Microsoft marketing director claims that Microsoft is currently in talks with Nokia to deploy its Windows Mobile operating system onto the mobile phone manufacturers' handsets.
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Surprise: Windows Vista SP1 now in hands of pirates!
8 February 2008, 10:27
Arr, those pirates be at it again! Vista's Service Pack 1 hasn't made its way t' us payin' consumers yet but users o' BitTorrent already be downloadin' it freely. Curse ...
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Mass Effect gets Xbox 360 DLC
7 February 2008, 09:26
The first downloadable content for the sci-fi adventure Mass Effect will be available on the Xbox live marketplace on 10th March.
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Sid Meier & Co jump on board Xbox 360 marketplace
6 February 2008, 10:33
On February 11th three more classic titles will be added to the 'Xbox Originals' range on the Xbox live marketplace. Pop inside to find out what they are...
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Microsoft's hardware group dishes out two new mice
5 February 2008, 15:16
Adding to its already plentiful range of mice, Microsoft today announced the forthcoming arrival of its Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 and Wireless Laser Mouse 7000.
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Goodbye, Boring Beige Mouse: Microsoft Recharges Peripheral Perception With Innovative New Mice
5 February 2008, 14:54
New hybrid mouse delivers desktop mouse comfort with notebook mouse portability; rechargeable mouse offers high-end technology at affordable price point.
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