By Redmond Gadgets on
1/27/2007
Here's an add-on for your 360. The Gamexpert Cooler King not only cools your Xbox 360 it also adds additional media connections, usb ports, and digital sound to your machine.
Features of the Cooler King:
3 in 1 high definition, multi-tap and cooler
VGA, Component and S-VHS connections
Optical output for digital surround sound
4 USB hub multi tap for media players/wired controllers
Internal cooling system prolongs play times
Easy installation – plug in and go
A/V scart cable ...
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By Redmond Gadgets on
1/25/2007
From instructables.com, learn how to control your Xbox 360 with a DirectTV remote saving a few bucks.
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By Redmond Gadgets on
1/16/2007
According to Reuters Microsoft is set to launch the Xbox 360 game console in China this year.
The launch may be a sign that China's increasingly affluent ...
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By Redmond Gadgets on
1/15/2007
I think I'd rather focus on the business at hand rather than gaming, but Roto Rooter is developing a toilet that does everything. It's got a flat screen HDTV, iPod and dock, TiVo, xBox 360, and DVD player. There's a laptop, bullhorn, bike pedals, beer tap, fridge. Is this serious?
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UPDATE: This is actually a promotion Roto Rooter ...
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By Redmond Gadgets on
1/15/2007
Some sites are are informing folks they can fix their bricked Xbox 360 by wrapping a towel around it while it is running. Remember folks Microsoft extended the warranty to a year, why risk the fire hazard?
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By Redmond Gadgets on
1/14/2007
on10.net sat down with Jason White of Microsoft to talk about iPTV on your Xbox 360. Great overview of the capabilities.
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By Redmond Gadgets on
1/11/2007
A great show is giving away some free Microsoft points to use on Xbox Live. Just watch Future Weapons on the Discovery Channel to win some points. Being an Army veteran, I enjoy watching Future Weapons, it's a great show and you get some points just for watching. What else could you ask for?
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By Redmond Gadgets on
1/9/2007
Microsoft announced at the CES that Xbox Live Video Marketplace is the leader in the distribution of online entertainment content.
"Xbox 360 has become one of COMEDY CENTRAL's leading digital distribution platforms," said Caleb Weinstein, senior vice president, strategy and business development, COMEDY CENTRAL. "In nearly two months, Xbox has become our second highest performing digital distributor. COMEDY CENTRAL is thrilled to continue this partnership and is working to bring mo ...
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By Redmond Gadgets on
1/6/2007
According to various sources, next week at CES Microsoft will be announcing the availability of iPTV via the Xbox. This will provide you with on-demand access to various programs. In addition, the next version of the Xbox is reported to have an HDMI port providing that iPTV with full 1080p goodness.
UPDATE: As expected Microsoft confirmed these reports about the Xbox 360 v2.
UPDATE: As we learned from the CES, the iPTV availability is true, but the HDMI rumor was not confirmed, and in fact Chris Satchell, Microsoft's General Manager of their game ...
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By Redmond Gadgets on
1/5/2007
Engadget is reporting of what appears to be an upcoming version of the Xbox 360 complete with an HDMI port for your high res enjoyment.
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By Redmond Gadgets on
1/3/2007
According to a recent schedule of events submitted by Microsoft, gaming is going to the primary focus of the CES. Half of all presentations given by Microsoft will be aimed at gaming from console wars to the hardware they contain.
Other topics being covered at CES will be UMPCs, robotics, and digital entertainment. The complete schedule is listed below:
Panels and Conferences With Microsoft Participants
Sunday, Jan. 7
* Broadband Games Expand -- From the Casual to the Networked PC Universe. ...
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By Redmond Gadgets on
1/2/2007
According to recent report by the NPD group, the Xbox 360 is the leader in US holiday console sales. The Xbox 360 led with around 2 million sold in the US retail market, followed by the Nintendo Wii which had 1.8 million units in sales, in third place was the Sony PS3 which had 750,000 units sold.
The big news here is the sales by the Wii, which was marketed more at game play rather than technology. The Xbox 360 has been on the market for over a year now, and com ...
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By Redmond Gadgets on
12/30/2006
Just a little bit ago we had the young girl who received a Zune loaded with porn. Now the AP is reporting a story about Kolton Mahoney; a 14 year boy who received porn loaded on a factory sealed Madden NFL 07 game.
"This is definitely not Madden," Mahoney said recalling his first thought.
More can be found at one of the AP outlets.
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By Redmond Gadgets on
12/28/2006

Every gamer's dream is playing Halo while driving on the highway, okay just let me know the road their on so I can take an alternate route.
Suzuki launched their new 2007 line-up and also unveiled their SXBox which one of the company's new "Suzuki LIVE Series" concept vehicle.
The SXBox also is equipped with an impressive, high-performance wheel and tire package, providing gamers with the means to get to the nearest gaming competition. When parked, the SXBox's pearl white exterior is illuminated courtesy of a green LED accent kit ...
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By Redmond Gadgets on
12/27/2006
According to a recent article on Variety, Microsoft's Xbox Live service is outselling other online retailers in online video sales. One of the driver factors behind this is that the Xbox is directly connected to the consumer's TV rather than using the PC like Amazon.com's digital downloads service.
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By Redmond Gadgets on
12/22/2006
Microsoft announced today that the warrenty for the Xbox 360 would be extended from the current 90 days to one year; it applies to both would-be purchasers and those who already have Xbox 360 and are still within their first year of ownership.
Effective today, the one-year warranty is now the standard for the Xbox 360 console. Customers who experience hardware issues with their Xbox 360 within one year of purchase can have their consoles repaired at no cost. Moreover, the new warranty policy is retroactive, so consumers who may have already paid for an out-of-warranty Xbo ...
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By Redmond Gadgets on
12/21/2006
Chris Lewis, the European Xbox chief was recently interviewed by TotalVideoGames.com here are some the highlights:
- "Games for Windows" a new strategy for PC games, one feature is to certify that the game is compatible with the Xbox controller.
- Considering gaming for the Zune in addition to the current music offerings.
- Movie adaption for the popular Xbox game: Halo.
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