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Another analyst: Microsoft execs feeling good about Xbox

Now, some psychoanalysis on Microsoft executives would be quite entertaining ("Tell me about these lucid dreams, Peter."), especially when compared to the recent observations made by Colin Sebastian of Lazard Capital Markets. In his earth-shattering report, Mr. Sebastian describes the folks behind the Xbox brand as "upbeat" given the commercial success of Gears of War, the company's considerable launch lead against competitors and consistent growth in Europe. Japan, not so much.

Sphinx6447d ago

People weren't so narrow minded, and blindly loyal, to see how great the Xbox360 really is. It has great games, great online service, and it is less expensive than the PS3!

beans6447d ago

Yeah that would be nice but the extreme fans will always stick with Sony through it's up's and downs!Word of mouth is everything and eventually people or most will switch over to 360 after they realize it's just got more going for it!

JasonPC360PS3Wii6447d ago

The 360 has so many features. At first when I bought an Xbox $50 didn’t justify Xbox Live. But with the 360 $50 is just right for a fantastic service and great security. I just love playing all these games (GC, Wii, PS2, Xbox and 360 lots of fun) Besides MS makes the best operating system in the world, kinda got to expect the 360 to run smooth it runs on software.

Capt CHAOS6446d ago

I was nodding in agreement all the way until you mentioned.. MS make the best opperating system in the world!! LOL - NOT
As if they have any other commercial competion in the OS world..

JasonPC360PS3Wii6446d ago

was not the key point I know they have no other Operating system to compete with. The kew point was "kinda got to expect the 360 to run smooth it runs on software." How long have they been making software? So in this area they have a head start.

MicroGamer6447d ago (Edited 6447d ago )

if you take off your fanboy glasses and look at it from a purely logical perspective, 360 definitely is the best deal going right now. I got mine, not because I am an XBox fanboy, but because I had a limited opportunity to get a really nice price on one and it does a lot more than PS3. I'm not going to let Sony sucker me into using my games console as a movie player again. I fell for that last time around and now have a big black brick on top of my tv because the laser burned out. And then, when they discovered how pathetic their lasers were, it took them 12 upgrades of the laser cartridge to get one that works like it's supposed to. I'll be damned if I'm going through all that again with a $600 machine. I'll spend the $200 for the HD-DVD player (which is an awesome price for an HD player, btw, even if it does come with minimal features) if I want to watch movies with my 360.

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Mortal Kombat 9 Is Still NetherRealm's Best Game 13 Years Later

Salman from Tech4Gamers writes "Mortal Kombat 9 revived the series from a low point after bringing it back to 2D combat. It marked a new high-point for the franchise due to its incredible roster, exciting cinematic story mode, and high-octane combat."

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Sonyslave322h ago

I like which ever one, Raiden was speed blasting muthafkers.

monkey6025h ago

I agree. 9 was awesome

Shaolin Monks next please

vTuro245h ago

Shaolin Monks is a forgotten gem. I would love to see a new one, or a remake of the old.

vTuro245h ago

That game was actually goated. It was the first time ever that I actually tried to get good at a fighting game. Unfortunately the online connection was so dogshit it made it hard to enjoy and eventually I gave up. Haven't really played much fighting games since.

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Microsoft is discounting the Xbox 360 store up to 90% before it shuts down for good

Microsoft has slashed the prices of games across the Xbox 360 store in preparation for its July 29th closure.

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Tacoboto8h ago(Edited 8h ago)

The Dishwasher
Vigilante 8

Two non-BC and no-PC-version Arcade titles I downloaded recently. Dishwasher's sequel is on Steam at least.

I've also downloaded Ninety-Nine Nights II (shame the first wasn't available). I still want to download Burnout 3: Takedown before the weekend's up, though that is still the full $9.99 non-discounted price

franwex5h ago

Burnout 3 not available in modern times is a crime to humanity.

I know it’s probably due to the music licensing-though they can simply add other music as Burnout 3’s biggest flaw to me personally-is the music!!!

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Xbox gamers warned they've 72 hours before a ton of classic games are gone forever

The Xbox 360 Marketplace is officially shutting down in three days, which means dozens of exclusive, digital-only 360 games will no longer be available to purchase anywhere else once it does.

The Xbox 360 will be almost 20 years old next year, and to celebrate this milestone Microsoft have decided to obliterate all of its online functionality.

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shadowT14h ago

Phil Spencer: "Game preservation is critical to us at Team Xbox."

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darthv7210h ago(Edited 10h ago)

Technically, the games ARE preserved... they are just removing the ability to purchase new games through the 360. They have to keep a full backup of every title (even delisted ones) because they will have to offer the ability to redownload purchased content to users.

I had deleted some games a few years back that had become delisted. I was able to get them back by going through my download history. The games in question were TMNT (classic and re-shelled), afterburner climax and outrun online. Im glad I was able to get those back as they are some of the best on the service.

Lightning779h ago

Well The Ultimate Alliance games have been delisted. I dunno how many old Activision games have been Delisted but MS needs to remake or remaster old Activision games and release them on Xbox and PS. I. Hope that's what they're doing right now.

They can't reserve everything but they 100% can reserve what they got or own.

Vits11h ago

Fortunately, the X360 was jailbroken a long time ago, so a good part of its library is available for download from 'alternative' sources. Still, it's a bummer to see the store going away.

Inverno9h ago(Edited 9h ago)

Dawn of The First Day
-72 Hours Remain-

Also they can keep the store up for life if they wanted.

hiawa238h ago(Edited 8h ago)

Series X for the back compat titles, and OG Xbox and X360 for those not on BC. I pretty much bought all of the digital games I want for the 360 so I am good.

anast6h ago

They are holding games hostage so people spend more money. This is some sleazy stuff.

Reaper22_5h ago

No, not telling you would be sleazy. I have a few more games to buy then I'm good. 360 was and still is a great console. Xbox is the best place to play!

anast4h ago

I'm not sure we are on the same page.

kennyg1231h ago

you guys will really defend xbox no matter what they do

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