Xbox Kinect helps stroke patients regain freedom of movement

Physical therapy researchers at Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center are developing a home therapy program for stroke patients, and the Xbox Kinect plays a central role. It involves a home-brewed game called Canyon Adventure, in which patients paddle a canoe down a river, swat bats in a cave, snag litter out of the water, go […]

Lucky Gamer Gets Xbox One Way Early, Starts Spilling Details [UPDATE]

Lucky Gamer Gets Xbox One Way Early, Starts Spilling Details [UPDATE]

Like lots of other people, YouTube dude Moonlight Swami pre-ordered an Xbox One. Unlike lots of other people, he just got his. And he’s sharing loads of info about the console right now.

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Xbox One won’t support 3D Blu-ray movie playback upon launch

As the Xbox One and PlayStation 4′s launch dates close in, straggling details have surfaced regarding what both consoles will and won’t offer. Such is the case for the Xbox One today, with word surfacing that the gaming console won’t support playback of 3D Blu-ray movies upon its launch, and it isn’t clear if the […]

Xbox One zero-day update: mandatory internet

You’ll need to download a software update for your Xbox One the day you get it in this month, so says Microsoft senior director of product management this week. Speaking with Engadget on the matter, Microsoft’s Albert Penello suggested that even if you have a game or two on-hand for the Xbox One when you […]

Get Your Hands On The Xbox One At Microsoft Retail Stores Starting Today

Get Your Hands On The Xbox One At Microsoft Retail Stores Starting Today

So you’ve seen the 12-minute demo of the Xbox One and some of the neat tricks it can do, and you’re thinking to yourself, “I want to get my hands on one of these before I buy one.” You COULD see if your local GameStop has a console on display, or you could just head on over to a Microsoft store as the company is announcing its customers can play with the Xbox One. (more…)

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    PS4 DualShock 4 compatibility testing hands-on: Steam to Android

    Just weeks before the release of the PlayStation 4 we’re taking the time to dive in with the most important piece of equipment outside the console itself: the DualShock 4. This handheld wireless (or wired) device is made by Sony itself, returning to the market to re-claim the throne as the highest-quality controller on the […]

    Xbox One vs PS4 Streaming Apps in One Glorious Megachart

    Xbox One vs PS4 Streaming Apps in One Glorious Megachart Both PlayStation 4 and Xbox One want to be way more than just your gaming console—they want to be the centerpiece of your home entertainment system. This week, we got our first look at the apps that’ll launch with both consoles. Here’s how they measure up.

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    Elop as Microsoft CEO said to consider axing Xbox and Bing

    Since the August announcement that Steve Ballmer was out as CEO of Microsoft, more than a few rumors have surfaced on who would take his place – one of the more titalating of these being former Nokia head Stephen Elop. Today’s suggestion from anonymous sources speaking with Bloomberg is that Elop has a non-finalized strategy […]

    Xbox One first full demo shown in 12 minute video

    Microsoft isn’t letting the first full demonstration of the Xbox One fall into the wrong hands. Similar to what we’ve seen with the first PlayStation 4 teardown – as done by Sony itself – Microsoft is keeping such a close hand on the Xbox One that they’re doing the first full demo themselves. Here you’ll […]

    Microsoft CEO Candidate Stephen Elop Reportedly Considering Selling Xbox, Killing Bing

    Microsoft CEO Candidate Stephen Elop Reportedly Considering Selling Xbox, Killing Bing

    Microsoft announced a few months ago their current CEO, Steve Ballmer, will be retiring within a year. That means the company is currently scrambling to find a new leader, and one such person that is in the running is Nokia’s former CEO, Stephen Elop. If you enjoy any of Microsoft’s Xbox-related products and services or Bing, then you might want to pray to whatever you believe in Elop doesn’t get picked as he has admitted to some big plans for both Microsoft-owned products. (more…)

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