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• Latest Xbox 360 reliability study: Industry-worst

  As an Xbox 360 user from day one, I will again assert that this wonderful console is a double-edged sword. It has the best games and the best network of any console. But when it comes to reliability, the Xbox 360 puts up Yugo-like numbers. It's just... Posted Sep 04 2009, 04:36 PM by pthurrott with | with 30 comment(s) Filed under: Xbox 360, Video games, Commentary

• Microsoft does not deny that Xbox 360's failure rate is 54 percent

  So, Microsoft has responded to a recent survey that found that the failure rate for its Xbox 360 video game console is an astonishing 54.2 percent ... by not denying that it's a face. Here's the response: "Microsoft stands behind the Xbox... Posted Aug 23 2009, 02:56 PM by pthurrott with | with 25 comment(s) Filed under: Xbox 360, Video games, Commentary

• Xbox 360 failure rate is 54.2 percent

  I know, I was thinking exactly the same thing when I saw this . They still publish The Seattle Post Intelligencer? :) But seriously. If this is true, Microsoft has some explaining yet to do. Actually, I'm surprised it's not higher. I've had... Posted Aug 20 2009, 10:47 AM by pthurrott with | with 40 comment(s) Filed under: Xbox 360, Video games, Commentary

• Microsoft adds Tenure icon to Xbox Live Gamertag

  For the past few weeks there's been a gold badge at the top of my (and others') Gamertag inside of Xbox Live games on the Xbox 360. I honestly had no idea what it was. Turns out it's a Tenure icon, which indicates how long (cumulatively) you've... Posted Aug 19 2009, 07:11 PM by pthurrott with | with 7 comment(s) Filed under: Xbox 360, Video games, Cloud computing

• Xbox 360 has the most active users in 2009; Wii has the least

  So I'm not surprised by this . Xbox 360 users tend to be a bit more hard core than Wii owners. According to survey data compiled by Nielsen , the Xbox 360 dominated the charts, while the ubiquitously successful Wii came in dead last by a huge margin... Posted Aug 11 2009, 06:45 PM by pthurrott with | with 36 comment(s) Filed under: Xbox 360, Video games, Commentary

• Microsoft Releasing Faster Xbox 360 Dashboard This Year

  You know, this is one of the things that's really bugged me about the Xbox 360. (This and the whole "reliability" thing.) The console's Dashboard has always been terribly slow. In fact, if you want to really frustrate yourself in the... Posted Jun 23 2009, 11:21 AM by pthurrott with | with 11 comment(s) Filed under: Xbox 360, Commentary

• Microsoft kills Xbox 360 'coffin'

  This one is interesting to me, because I had three Xbox 360s repaired last year, and in each case, Microsoft sent out a box so that I could ship them safely. Apparently, they're no longer doing that. From Joystiq : Microsoft – the manufacturer of... Posted Jun 08 2009, 07:50 PM by pthurrott with | with 20 comment(s) Filed under: Xbox 360, Video games

• Proof that Project Natal won't work as advertised?

  So I was reading through an article about the Xbox 360 "controller-less controller" on EuroGamer and noticed something alarming. Let's see if you can figure it out. The project director, Alex Kipman, told us while demoing how his shiny new... Posted Jun 08 2009, 10:28 AM by pthurrott with | with 62 comment(s) Filed under: Xbox 360, Vista, Commentary

• Instant 1080p HD on Xbox 360 this fall

  Today, during the Xbox keynote at E3 Microsoft announced that " Zune video on Xbox LIVE will feature instant on, smooth streaming content in 1080p HD with 5.1 surround sound . This technology was developed within the Zune team and provides a great... Posted Jun 01 2009, 05:34 PM by pthurrott with | with 39 comment(s) Filed under: Xbox 360, Zune, Digital media

• More details about the Zune HD and Zune/Xbox Live integration

  I had a talk with Microsoft regarding the Zune HD yesterday, after publishing my Zune HD Preview article. Here's what I learned. Why now? The real purpose of this week's Zune HD and Zune/Xbox Live integration announcement was to prime the gaming... Posted May 28 2009, 12:08 PM by pthurrott with | with 39 comment(s) Filed under: Xbox 360, Zune, Digital media, Cloud computing

• XBOX Technical Support

  This should give anyone pause. There's been a lot of talk about the Red Ring of Death stuff over the past year because that $1 billion warranty thing, but let's be serious, red-ringing is only one of the Xbox 360's many, many problems. There... Posted Apr 20 2009, 06:39 PM by pthurrott with | with 15 comment(s) Filed under: Xbox 360, Video games, Commentary

• Amazon.com launches Xbox Live store

  You know, I was just wondering recently why this wasn't possible/easier. Microsoft's system for buying Xbox Live points electronically is ridiculous and often broken anyway. Here's Amazon to the rescue: Amazon.com today launched the Amazon... Posted Apr 08 2009, 11:17 AM by pthurrott with | with 5 comment(s) Filed under: Xbox 360, Video games, Cloud computing

• Microsoft splits Zune team in two

  An interesting and timely report from Ina Fried over at CNET. I've emphasized a few important bits... Microsoft has quietly reorganized its Zune team, splitting up the hardware and software teams , CNET News has learned. The software and services... Posted Feb 13 2009, 03:47 PM by pthurrott with | with 22 comment(s) Filed under: Xbox 360, Zune, Windows Mobile, Digital media, Cloud computing

• Amazon.com: 13 months of Xbox Live Gold for just $30

  Thanks to Dave A. for the tip: Amazon is selling a 13-month Xbox 360 Live Subscription Gold Card for just $29.95 , a savings of $20: Product Features Subscription Term Name: 12+1 Months Buy 12 months and receive an extra month free Sign up with or without... Posted Jan 19 2009, 11:19 AM by pthurrott with | with 6 comment(s) Filed under: Xbox 360, Video games

• Xbox Live users: Beware the video game police

  CBC News in Canada reports on Microsoft’s efforts to combat stupidity on Xbox Live . And trust me, there’s a lot of it: Many gamers aren't aware of the fact that at any given time, they may be playing with one of these cops, whose job is to patrol... Posted Dec 19 2008, 05:30 PM by pthurrott with | with 5 comment(s) Filed under: Xbox 360, Video games, Commentary