Hardware News, Hardware Features

Seeing double?

At their E3 2013 press conference, Sony marked their entry into the next generation by unveiling the PlayStation 4 hardware design. Initial comments on the social networks suggest that it looks a tad like the Xbox One design that people don't appear to be particularly fond of. Others have rushed to the system's defence. A sort of...

Also shares thoughts on pricing

As we inch nearer and nearer to this year’s E3, speculation regarding the launch prices of next-gen consoles from Microsoft and Sony seem to be a hot topic amongst gamers and industry analysts – and for good reason. With both systems expected to release around the same time this year, many would assume that a...

Possibly even longer.

In an interview with PocketLint, Microsoft's accessories and hardware manager Bob Brown has been giving details of the sorts of testing that new controller designs go through. The new Xbox One controller has been in testing for some six months, in order to ensure that it can stand up to the rigours of day-to-day gaming. "Each...

Non-removable, but you can add more.

Engadget are reporting this morning that Microsoft's Albert Penello has confirmed some of the specifications of the storage contained within the Xbox One. The system will ship with a non-removable, non-replaceable 500GB HDD, although external storage devices can be added via one of the machine's three USB 3.0...

Or anything else, for that matter.

It's hardly show-stopping stuff, but Microsoft has confirmed that although the new Xbox One controller looks very similar to those that you'd use with your Xbox 360, you won't be able to use Xbox 360 wireless peripherals with the new device. An official Microsoft statement says:- Xbox One was designed from the...

The captain of capture.

Back in the days before everyone had a “Vlog” about their favourite types of pasta, and before the entire world was in a launch-day race to fire up a “Let’s Play” video of the hottest new gaming title, capturing video from games consoles was a total pain. Even up until recently, that could still be said. Devices...

Tooled up.

Microsoft will release a special edition "Camoflague" controller in the US and Europe in May, it has announced. A new controller isn't exactly the hardware announcement that we were all waiting for, but this is still a nice addition to the available controller options. The device features the standard 30-foot wireless range and...

New Games Included

Microsoft has passed on a nugget of information regarding an update to their standalone 320GB HDD package. Previously, if you were to buy a 320GB HDD standalone, it came complete with a code to download Lego Star Wars III, but that's changed. In March, packs will be heading to retail that come bundled with digital copies of the...

Australia and NZ to see cut, too.

Major Nelson has confirmed that Kinect is going to see an immediate price cut in the US. The device, previously priced at an RRP of $149.99, will now be available for just $109.99. Amazon US are already reflecting the new pricepoint, with other retailers expected to follow suit in due course. From 4th October,...

New SKU on the way

We told you back in November that Microsoft was creating Kinect hardware just for Windows, and it'll be out on 1st February. The PC-specific sensor has the ability to focus on objects 50cm from its cameras, but it comes at a cost. Kinect for Windows will cost $249 — that's $100 more than the standard Kinect sensor, though the...

Ready for its close-up

Kinect's had as much use on PC as it has on Xbox 360, and after embracing the possibilities with an official software development kit earlier this year, Microsoft is now putting together a version of Kinect specifically for Windows users. New components and firmware mean the sensor will be able to focus on objects just 50cm...

See here

Back in July we exclusively revealed the limited edition Star Wars Xbox 360 console, and now the console's been unboxed and turned on by our good friends over at Eurogamer. The R2-D2-styled console has a blue LED for a power light and mimics the droid's whistling chatter when it's turned on or a disc is ejected. We haven't seen any of the...

Gloss over

At the moment the Xbox 360 S comes in two flavours: 250GB and 4GB, in glossy and matte finishes respectively. A new challenger is about to enter the ring though, with a matte 250GB console on the way. There's no word on when the new bundle will be available or if Microsoft has made any changes other than taking the dust-sucking gloss...

Ouch.

We knew that the limited edition Star Wars R2-D2 Xbox 360 S (phew) would come in just above the standard $399.99 price range, but now we know the full extent of the critical damage the package will inflict on your wallet. EBGames is listing the console at a whopping $449.99, as is Amazon. European retailers have started listening the bundle...

Told you so

We exclusively revealed the limited edition Star Wars Xbox 360 with white Kinect two weeks ago, and now Microsoft has made the bundle official. The white R2-D2 Xbox 360 S, C-3PO-inspired control pad and white Kinect sensor will launch with Kinect Star Wars later this year, with exclusive downloadable content in the console box too...