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Xbox Live sees entertainment category surpass online gaming

In its quest to dominate the living room, Microsoft has continually upgraded its Xbox Live entertainment offerings, and the effort is clearly paying off, as today the company noted that Xbox 360 is being used more for entertainment than pure gaming.

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Titanz4504d ago

Netflix, Youtube, UFC apps - you name it.

F7U124504d ago

man MS is really hell bent on turning the xbox into a beefed up Apple TV. they see where the trend is going and they're trying to beat Apple to the punch. the sad thing here is that MS is no longer leading but just following others these days.

dark-hollow4504d ago

What's wrong with "following the trends"?

Just like Sony "followed the trends" and expand their online service to what it is today.

There is nothing wrong with that.

kreate4504d ago

@dark

i think he talking about the type of trend of a 'beefed up apple tv'

Which he not into. It just depends on what type of trend.

Bigpappy4504d ago

This is wath M$ has always intended from the start of Xbox. They wanted to get in to the living room and provide content. Gaming was the best way to get that connection with the internet and the living room.

This is not a bad thing for 360 owners, as it insures that 360 will be around for a very very long time. M$ will always have gaming as a major part of Xbox, and the numbers, in the largest gaming market, will insure that developers will continue to make their games for Xbox.

dedicatedtogamers4504d ago

I remember back to 2007 when PS3 gamers were mocked. "LOL! WE HAVE A CONSOLE FOR GAMES, NOT MOVIES!!!"

Oh how the tables have turned. Worse yet, most 360 gamers just rolled over and accepted it.

dark-hollow4504d ago

I hope more gamers use their consoles for gaming, watching, whatever than wasting their time on this stupid console war.

360GamerFG4504d ago

Thing is, xbox 360 players still spend more time playing online than ps3 players.

Virtual_Reality4504d ago

You mean $.

Because PSN have more people connected than Xbox Live, simple reason because is free to be connected to do various tasks.

BitbyDeath4504d ago

PS3 has more players online though so just goes to show that the PS3 has more single player games to play.

snipes1014504d ago

We really need a new 'neg rating on N4G for comments like this. Well label it "Instigating."

Can we please keep this flame war shit out of here? It's not intelligent conversation at all.

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green4504d ago

I am also Guilty. I spend alot of time on youtube and no longer use iplayer on my PC but on my XBOX. I have spent way more time watching video on my xbox this year than gaming.

limewax4504d ago (Edited 4504d ago )

I agree, I find this with both consoles at the moment, However I blame it on the drought of interesting games coming out. It kind of feels like we're just stringing it along until next gen now

BitbyDeath4504d ago

@limewax, you ever play Starhawk?

green4504d ago

@Limewax: You are spot on. I feel like i have seen the best this gen can produce and its getting really stale and boring for me.

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Shazz4504d ago

is the uk getting the ufc app??

Dorwrath4504d ago

The only apps I use are Netflix and Hulu Plus.

taco_tom2374504d ago

i only use my 360 for netflix and last fm

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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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Sonyslave323h ago

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

monkey6027h ago

I agree. 9 was awesome

Shaolin Monks next please

vTuro246h ago

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

vTuro246h 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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Tacoboto10h ago(Edited 10h 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

franwex7h 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!!!

GamerRN31m ago

Burnout 3, Risk Factions... I would kill for either of those

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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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shadowT15h ago

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

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darthv7212h ago(Edited 12h 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.

Lightning7710h 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.

Vits12h 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.

Inverno10h ago(Edited 10h ago)

Dawn of The First Day
-72 Hours Remain-

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

hiawa239h ago(Edited 9h 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.

anast7h ago

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

Reaper22_6h 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!

anast6h ago

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

kennyg1233h ago

you guys will really defend xbox no matter what they do

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