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Xbox One Price and Release Date Details Discussed

June 15, 2013 By Deborah Cobing Leave a Comment

The much talked about Xbox One gaming console from Microsoft was revealed to the people at large, albeit partially. However, certain aspects of the gaming console such as the price tag, date of its release as well as the games it would be supporting had been kept under wraps then.

Thankfully, things are a lot better post the E3 event where Microsoft was present with their Xbox One and also mentioned the games that the gadget would come with. That apart, Microsoft gave hints during the event on the other aspects such as price and release dates without going into the specifics.

The latest indication about the release date has been that the Xbox One would be available in the month of November. Without any confirmation from Microsoft a more exact date of release can only be speculated right now to be the third week of November.

So far as price tag that the Xbox One would carry, once again a speculative amount would be $499 for those in the US. The product in the UK would carry a price tag of 429 GPB, which though translates to a rather hefty $670 USD. Amazon has been accepting pre-order for the Xbox One at their site. Their site also mentions the date of November 30 as launch date, which may not be the exact date of launch finally.

The total package would include the console with on board storage space of 500 GB, a wireless controller as well as the Kinetic which is a must for the console to work. Microsoft though claims the Kinetic feature can be turned off. Real time experience during tests however shows that the feature needs to be constantly connected for the device to work properly. The controller can also be connected via the USB port to convert from wireless to wired.

As for its prospects in the market with competition from the Sony PS 4 which is priced a 100 bucks less is something that only time can tell.

GTA 5: Release Date Sept 17; to be Available on PS3 and Xbox 360

May 21, 2013 By Deborah Cobing 1 Comment

Grand Theft Auto is one undoubtedly one of the most adventurous and best-selling video games of all times. Game enthusiasts are waiting for the release of the newer version of the game i.e. GTA 5. It goes without saying that the GTA 5 is going to sport high-end graphics and hours of entertainment in the virtual city.

Grand Theft Auto 5 is being developed by Rockstar (previously known by the name DMA Design has revealed that the game will be released on September 17^th this year. The game will be available for Xbox 360 and PS3 gaming consoles on the said date. However, the makers have not revealed the release date of the game for Nintendo Wii U and PC. Also there has been no announcement for supporting the yet to be released Xbox 720 and PlayStation 4

The game mainly focuses on bank robberies but there are several other virtual activities you can indulge in such as triathlons, customizing clothes of the player, base-jumping, tennis, golf and working out at the gym. Until the game hits the stands, Rockstar will do its best in releasing trailers and screenshots showcasing the features of GTA 5.

The new screenshots revealed snaps of dirt biking, underwater diving, muscle cars and many more The screenshots of the game are quite enticing and after checking them out you will surely want to lay your hands on the GTA 5. You can access the latest trailers and screenshots of GTA 5 at the developer’s website.

GTA 5’s story is narrated by three protagonists. Their names are Michael, Trevor and Franklin. All three characters are criminals. Their stories are linked with each other and you come to know about it as missions get completed. While playing, you can switch between the three said protagonists. Outside the mission, you can choose to play any protagonist and go on exploring the huge world of GTA 5.

The GTA 5’s world is bigger than the world’s from all the previous versions. You can play around at various locales such as beaches, mountains, and wilderness, suburbs and many more. The developers have put lot of efforts in developing highly detailed underwater world. They have done this because this edition will allow users to explore the underwater world through scuba diving.

You will be able to access and ride many new vehicles such as cars, bikes, trucks, airplanes, helicopters and jet skis in the new GTA. In order to provide pre-order bonuses, Rockstar is making efforts to working in collaboration with many retail stores.

Xbox to be Revealed on Tuesday and Sony Squeezes Out PlayStation 4 Teaser

May 21, 2013 By Troy Rubenson Leave a Comment

The new Xbox is going to be revealed on Tuesday. Sony PlayStation fans are waiting for new announcements on PlayStation 4. Finally, Sony releases a teaser right before the next gen Xbox is unveiled. The teaser is a real teaser as the video only lets you see an out-of-focus black colored box.

The video released by Sony is a 39 seconds clip which shows you an out-of-focus PS4 gaming console. The console appears to be square. The camera gets closer and closer to the console and while it happens, you get to see several glimpses of various vents present on the next gen PS4. When the video reaches 25 seconds mark, the zooming in stops and you get to see the PS4 logo.

The close-up glimpses of the gaming consoles revealed by Sony only makes you think more on the PS4’s design. After the 25 second mark on the video, Sony lets you know the date and time of the E3 press event. On 10^th June 2013, Sony will reveal the PlayStation 4 at 6pm.

Sony PlayStations were longing to see new information on the next gen PS4. The video which has been released by Sony is the first ever sight on the PS4. Experts feel that even though the device will be announced on 10^th June, PS4 will be available for purchase during the holiday season. There has not been any official announcement on the price of PS4. The release date and the price of the PS4 will be announced at the E3 event.

Sony had spoken about the PS4 for the first time in the month of February by which people came to know what PS4 could offer. It was a two hour event but Sony did not reveal anything else about the device. At the event, presenters were playing games using the PS4 gaming console. However, the device was kept in the backstage and nobody could see the device.

The next gen Sony will not be supporting any of the games that were created for all the previous PlayStation devices. For playing older games, users will have to stream them through the internet to PlayStation 4. The PS4 will support social networking.

Quite a few games have been announced by Sony for the PlayStation 4 but more information on the new games that will support PS4 will be announced at the E3 event. It is also going to reveal mobile companion apps at the event. When PS4 will be released, it will start competing with the next gen Xbox that is going to be released tomorrow.

Xbox Unveiling Event on Tuesday – Find Out What to Expect from the Next Gen Xbox

May 20, 2013 By Troy Rubenson Leave a Comment

Microsoft is all set to unveil the next gen Xbox this Tuesday. Experts feel that instead of discussing on gaming features of Xbox, Microsoft will be focusing on announcing non-gaming features of the device.

When Xbox came out in the market for the first time in 2005, it had to compete with the likes of Sony and Nintendo that were already ruling the gaming world. Now, the situation is completely different. Xbox has become one of the best selling gaming consoles as customers have spent more than $200 million in purchasing hardware, software and accessories this year which is comparatively more than any competitor console.

Tuesday’s event will be held at the enormous E3 gaming conference at LA. We feel that the event will be all about highlighting on the non-gaming features of the new Xbox. Michael Pachter who is an analyst from Wedbush Securities said that Microsoft has done well in developing a super multiplayer gaming device and this time around they have concentrated on the non-gaming features such larger hard drive space, Blu-ray drive, faster CPU and more memory.

By connecting to Netflix or Hulu, gamers can enjoy streaming-media on the next gen Xbox. Michael has also suggested that the new Xbox will also feature Internet TV. It won’t require you to connect to the internet when you are accessing Blu-ray drive and watching TV. Even when you are playing single player game, you won’t have to connect to the web.

Using the SmartGlass app, the Xbox 360 can be connected to smartphones and tablet PCs to turn them into a second screen. The next gen Xbox will feature even better connectivity between Xbox and other devices.

Microsoft has already acquired Skype two years ago. If Skype come bundled with the next Xbox, it will allow users to perform video chat while playing their favorite games. Even when users are not playing games, they can enjoy video conferencing.

Microsoft has not yet revealed the name of the forthcoming Xbox. Many feel that the new Xbox will be called Xbox Infinity. Also Microsoft has not revealed any info on the hardware. We hope that the next gen Xbox will be slimmer and very enticing as far as looks are concerned. The price of the console is going to be around $499. The console will be only announced at the Tuesday’s event and then Microsoft will advertise the product well before it is released. The event can be viewed live on the internet and Xbox Live.

Microsoft Xbox 720 to Come With a PC Like Architecture to Compete with Sony Playstation 4

May 19, 2013 By Georgia Dawson Leave a Comment

Both Sony and Microsoft are busy putting the finishing touches to their respective next gen gaming consoles, the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox 720 respectively. Both are slated for a market debut towards the end of the year.

Sony though can be considered to be a step ahead of Microsoft on this as it has already launched – even if has been a partial one – the PlayStation 4 a few months back. We at least know something of what Sony’s next offering in the gaming console segment will be like though the scenario is just the opposite with the Microsoft Xbox 720 that is also being referred to as the Durango or the Infinity.

However, in such a situation, its rumors that we are left to depend on and the strongest on this is pointing towards an Xbox that will come with a PC like architecture. The idea of the Xbox to have an architecture that is quite similar to a gaming PC is quite probable considering the device nonetheless will be based on a version of Windows 8.

The above gains more solid foting on the back of Microsoft having put up ads specifying requirements of an individual having ‘experience with both X86 and ARM ISAs’. In another ad, Microsoft has stressed the requirement for someone who has a ‘deep understanding of modern PC architecture’.

This does add some degree of credibility to the ongoing rumors of Microsoft’s next Xbox to come with a PC like architecture.

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