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Xbox 360 HD DVD Player now $129.99

Rich Reed — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 19:31:23 +0000

I heard rumors about a price drop and today it was confirmed the Xbox 360 HD DVD Player is now $129.99. A quick search on the web shows some places selling the unit even cheaper and you can still get the 5 free HD movies. I am not sure if this is a power move to help sales after the Warner Brothers announcement or perhaps a way to make it more accessible to those wanting the unit. The price drop is a pretty large one since the price was at 179.99 I personally think the DVD format war is far from over but we will see.

Plantronics Gamecom X30, X20, and X10 Headset Review

Jason Rybka — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:25:06 +0000

Headsets for Xbox Live are a dime a dozen these days, so is it worth it to spend the extra cash on a third party headset? We recently took a closer look at Plantronics’ Gamecom headset lineup (the Gamecom X10, X20, and X30) and found that it boils down to personal preference, style, and sound quality. Read the full review at GVG: Plantronics Gamecom Headset Review Gadgets & Video Games (GVG) is a sister site of XBS that focuses on gadgets, hardware, software and more.

DSM-750 Media Player by D-Link Shown at Digital Life Today

Rich Reed — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:28:36 +0000

D-Link showed off their new Media Player the DSM-750 at the Microsoft booth at Digital Life today. The new unit will be available for sale next month and has some impressive features. D-Link has always brought out great products and their new Media Player will continue this trend. Here are some of the features and a link to their website. The DSM-750 provides the Windows Media Center experience independent of whether the host PC is being used for other uses, so you can watch a recorded TV show in the living room while your child does homework on the PC. In addition, up to five media players can be used to extend Microsoft Media Center simultaneously from the same PC to enjoy music in the kitchen, a photo slideshow in the bedroom, etc.

Xbox Live Vision Camera Review

Jason Rybka — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 18:14:03 +0000

The first major add-on for the Xbox 360 recently hit the store shelves. Of course by now everyone knows about the Xbox 360 Live Vision Camera. Itâ€™s a camera for video chats and can also be used in certain games to enhance the titles it supports. Packaged in two different versions one at 39.99 and the other at 79.99, we wanted to give you our thoughts about the latest accessory.

ATI’s H.264 Decoder Selected for the Xbox 360 HD DVD Drive

Jason Rybka — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:54:50 +0000

ATI Technologies today announced that Microsoft Corp. has chosen ATIâ€™s H.264 decoder for the Xbox 360â„¢ HD DVD player, bringing users sharper, more true-to-life visuals and smoother playback of high-definition content. HD DVDs encoded using one of three approved codecs deliver up to six times the resolution of traditional DVDs all on a single disc.

Built on ATIâ€™s Avivoâ„¢ technology, the decoder used for the Xbox 360 HD DVD player brings to bear ATIâ€™s considerable multimedia know-how to ensure gamers, home theatre buffs, and casual viewers alike get a more perfect picture from the H.264 format.

New Alienware Core Duo Notebooks Set to Deliver

Jason Rybka — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 17:35:00 +0000

Alienware -- the leading manufacturer of high-performance desktop, notebook, media center, server, and professional systems -- has enhanced its notebook line and addressed the diverse needs of on-the-go gamers, students, professionals, and other mobile users with three versatile new systems: the Area-51 m5750, Area-51 m5550, and Sentia m3450. Ranging in screen size from 14.1" to 17", Alienware's newest notebooks pack powerful Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology and the latest in gaming, multimedia, and wireless technology into stylish, easy-to-carry cases.

Logitech Harmony Advanced Universal Remote for Xbox 360 Review

Jason Rybka — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 21:06:27 +0000

Finding a good universal remote these days can be a daunting task, that is, if you want one that can control everything in your living room easily. If you head over to the local electronics store, Target, Walmart, or any similar store, you can grab a decent universal remote for about 20 bucks. The problem for Xbox 360 owners however, is that there is no way to navigate through the Xbox Guide with these remotes.

Intelligent Remote Review - we look at NYKO’s 360 Remote

Jason Rybka — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 19:13:04 +0000

If you bought your Xbox 360 during the launch, you already have a mini-remote to turn off and on the unit. There is also the Universal Remote from Microsoft for those who have a computer with Windows Media Center. While both remotes do a great job, there are a few issues with both. The first, while small and compact, canâ€™t be used with your TV.

Intercooler 360 Review - Can it really keep the Xbox 360 Cool?

Jason Rybka — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 18:54:33 +0000

Ever since the launch of the Xbox 360 there has been a topic of debate, which is does the Xbox 360 needs an extra source to help keep it cool? While I am not going to go on the record and say yes to this question, I will say after using NYKOâ€™S Intercooler for the Xbox 360, I have noticed several performance improvements.

Toshiba Announces Next Generation High Performance Gaming Notebooks

Jason Rybka — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 15:56:47 +0000

Toshiba Digital Products Division, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced three new Satellite P100 models, next-generation high-performance notebooks designed for gaming and multimedia aficionados who want to experience the latest gaming graphics in a highly portable notebook computer.Available exclusively from ToshibaDirect.com, the new Satellite P100 notebooks consist of three models — [...]