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Microsoft unveils new Xbox: Now with live TV

Posted by :admin On : May 22, 2013
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Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled the next iteration of its Xbox video game console, Xbox One, in its latest bid to keep its market share in the home entertainment system market.

Microsoft’s current console, the Xbox 360, has overtaken the video-game machine market from both the Sony Playstation 3 and the Nintendo Wii since it was introduced seven years ago.

The Xbox One will take the system several steps further, for the first time offering live television in the multi-functional platform, said Yusuf Mehdi, senior vice president of marketing and strategy, in a webcast of the unveiling.

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Microsoft to unveil new Xbox on May 21

Posted by :admin On : April 26, 2013
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Seattle – Microsoft is to unveil the next iteration of its Xbox video game console on May 21.

The company sent out invitations Thursday to technology journalists in the US inviting them to company headquarters on that day for a ”special unveiling” by the Xbox team.

According to Microsoft, the system will ”mark the beginning of a new generation of games, TV and entertainment.” It also said it would show off a few new titles at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in June.

Microsoft released the current console, the Xbox 360, seven years ago, and it has since overtaken both the Sony Playstation 3 and the Nintendo Wii to become the world’s best-selling video game machine.

However the industry is facing significant challenges from the spread of casual gaming on smartphones and tablet computers, while the rise of smart TV devices will also challenge the aspirations of video console companies for their machines to act as the digital household hub. (dpa)

Microsoft to bring cable TV content to Xbox game console

Posted by :admin On : October 6, 2011
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SAN FRANCISCO (Xinhua) — Microsoft announced Wednesday that it will bring cable television content to its Xbox video game console over the upcoming holiday season, expanding the console into an entertainment hub.

According to the company’s press release, nearly 40 world- leading TV and entertainment providers such as HBO GO and BBC will stream their content through the Xbox Live service in more than 20 countries and regions.

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