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No plans to cut 360 price in Japan - Microsoft
Despite poor sales of the console in Japan, Microsoft has stated that there are no plans to cut the price of the Xbox 360 in the region.
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Microsoft misses 12 million Xbox 360 shipment target
In a conference call, Microsoft CFO Chris Liddell indicated that the company failed to reach its Xbox 360 shipment target of 12 million units by June 30th.
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Moore reveals extended 360 warranty in letter to gamers
Microsoft's Peter Moore apologized to Xbox 360 owners and revealed details of a new extended warranty plan.
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Microsoft loses $1 billion for 360 repairs
Microsoft is taking a charge of more than USD 1 billion in the most recent quarter due to costs for a new extended warranty program for the Xbox 360.
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Xbox 360 Elite to hit Japan in October
Microsoft has announced plans to launch Xbox 360 Elite in Japan later this year - despite the fact that sales of the original model are lagging behind in the region.
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Xbox Live Marketplace growing by double digits each month
Although Microsoft is still declining to reveal revenue figures for the Xbox Live Marketplace service, the company has said that it is growing by double digits each month.
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Chris Early appointed general manager for Windows Live
Microsoft has appointed Chris Early, currently the studio manager for MS Casual Games, as general manager for Games for Windows Live effective July 9th.
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Repair specialists refuse to take 360's
UK-based repairs specialist Micromart has told <i>GamesIndustry.biz</i> that it has had to refuse to service Xbox 360 consoles that display three red lights.
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India set for console boom
The console market in India is set to grow to USD 125.4 million by 2010, according to research by iSupppli.
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"Euro 360 sales have hit a wall" - Screen Digest
Sales of the Xbox 360 in Europe have hit a wall according to a new report from Screen Digest, which suggests Microsoft is struggling to expand the user base for the next-gen console.
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Fox becomes main licensor for Halo
Twentieth Century Fox continues it licensing agreement with Microsoft for first-party videogames, with product based around the Halo franchise due this autumn.
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Microsoft files suit against Immersion
An attorney for Microsoft has confirmed that the company has filed suit against Immersion Corporation, seeking to enforce the terms of a 2003 agreement.
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Microsoft launches viral marketing campaign for Halo 3
Microsoft has begun promoting Halo 3 with a viral marketing campaign that promises to reveal more about the game's universe and backstory.
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Microsoft denies "systematic issues" with defective consoles
Microsoft says it takes customer concerns about Xbox 360 hardware quality "very seriously" but denies there are any "systematic issues" and won't specifically address concerns relating to defect or return rates.
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Component updates are "commonplace," says Microsoft
Microsoft has declined to comment directly on rumours that it has updated the 360 with a second GPU heatsink, but did say that such upgrades are "commonplace within the industry."
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Halo 3 beta officially closed
The Halo 3 public multiplayer beta, which was open to gamers who purchased specially-marked packages of Xbox 360 title Crackdown, has come to an end.
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Xbox Live exec takes on PlayStation Network
Xbox Live executive Aaron Greenberg has defended Microsoft's decision to charge for multiplayer online gaming - and criticised Sony for failing to offer a "unified service" with PlayStation Network.
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No price drop for 360, says Microsoft
Microsoft's David Hufford has stated that there are no plans to reduce the price of the Xbox 360 in the near future.
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Nintendo surges ahead in Japanese hardware sales
Sales of Nintendo hardware continue to break away from the competition in Japan, with the DS enjoying sales of well over 100,000 units a week.
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Console "sweet spot" is $199, says Microsoft
Hufford "well aware" of ideal price for family consumer
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Microsoft to offer free music videos over XBL
Microsoft is incorporating Xbox Live into its new Ignition program, offering free music to consumers via console, Zune media player and MSN.
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Gates hints at plans for new game controller
Bill Gates has revealed that his vision for the future of gaming involves a new control system where players swing a bat or racket as they would in real life - but said it won't be the same as the Wii.
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Peter Moore to speak at Casual Connect
The Casual Games Association has announced that Xbox boss Peter Moore will deliver a keynote speech at the Casual Connect Conference, set to take place in Seattle this July.