Friday reading - Latest Xbox 360 bundle tops $4,000 - briefly
(hx) 03:36 AM CEST - Oct,01 2005
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In what may be the biggest console bundle deal ever in terms of price,
GameStop is now selling a new version of their already $1999.69 priced Omega
Bundle for Microsoft's Xbox 360 console.
The new
deal costs a whopping $4,499. So what does the extra $2,499 get gamers?
After working with Dell, GameStop has added a 42-inch plasma monitor to the
bundle, making it almost everything a hardcore gamer will need with just one
click. Anyone want to be my pal and buy it for me for Christmas? ;-P
Here's some stuff:
- Revolution Less Powerful - In a recent interview with television
network G4, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata reiterated
the
company's plans to go after non-gamers and simultaneously conceded that
its next-generation console would lack the horsepower of competitors.
- Is the PlayStation 3 losing development support? -
Rumors are flying high, spreading across a network of Japanese, Dutch, and
German websites, that developers are wary of creating content for the
PlayStation 3. Several developers, like John Carmack, have publicly
announced a preference for the Xbox 360. But could that number be growing? The
recent cancellation of Condemned for the PS3 seems to suggest as much…
- True next-gen gaming carries $45,000 price tag -
Have
you seen the Oculas? It's a sweet-looking high-tech womb designed to house
you, your PC or Mac, and all of the games you want to get really intimate
with. For $45,000, though, we reckon you might be able to order it with an
Xbox 360 or PS3 enclosed as well. Features include: adjustable lighting,
sound-proof, door that closes silently, leather seating, climate control
built-in massage chair, integrated surround-sound, flat-panel video screen.
- PSP 2.01 firmware on the way - Wohoo, we're sure that firmware
2.01 will add loads of compelling new features and, uh, added stability… or
something. Nahhhh, Sony just wants
you
to update so that you can't downgrade anymore...
- Mod To Play Sony PSP Games On Your TV - PSP TV Adapter Kit (PSP2TV) -
The TV Adapter for PSP (PSP2TV) lets you hook up your PSP to your home
television (NTSC and PAL) via Composite or S-Video and Stereo connectors. It
also lets you connect and use a PS2 controller on your PSP. The installation
requires you to open and modify your PSP console, you need to replace the
front face plate with the one included. This device is recommended anyone who
wants to play their favorite PSP title on the big screen.
- CNN Money: Best Buy Selling Used Games - CNN's newest Game
Over Column has word that
Best Buy has started a pilot program selling used games and reports are
that they intend to roll out the program in all of their 700+ stores in the
next two years.
- Sony Italy Pulls Playstation Ad Because the Vatican Did Not Like It -
Sony Italy pulled images showing a young man with a crown of thorns and
the title: Ten Years of Passion. The crown of thorns is actually made of the
Playstation symbols. Still the
Vatican did not
find it funny to have Jesus used for a Playstation commercial.
- Edonkey Shuts Down - MetaMachine president Sam Yagan yesterday
stated before Congress that
his company was
throwing in the towel.
- Who Is Listening to Your Internet Phone? -
The
Federal Communications Commission is about to introduce new regulations
that will give law-enforcement agencies the ability to tap Internet-based
voice calls to help thwart terrorism.
- 1Gbit/s Ethernet Laser Bridge -
The devices can be used to connect two buildings via 1Gbit/s through
windows, making the system very easy to install. The data transfer is supposed
to be secure and reliable. The Laser Bridge range is 20-120m.
- Tony Hawk HelmetCam -
The Tony Hawk HelmetCam features 32MB Flash memory, which lets you store
40 min. of action packed video. A laser beam on the $100 HelmetCam helps to
point the lens to where the action is. There is no word on the frame rate and
resolution of the video.
- Casio Develops LCD Display Panel with Integrated Speaker for Portable
Devices -
The 2.5 inch Casio display has 960x240 (320x240 actual pixels) and is
3.2mm thick. The speaker is made from piezoelectric ceramics. Casio can offer
the display in mono and with stereo speakers. The sound quality is supposed to
be good.
- 32" HDMI LCD TV for less than 900 EUR -
Uniden will release 3 new TV's in Japan: a 20", 27" and 32". The 20" has a
resolution of 640x480 and a brightness of 550cd/m2 whereas the 27" and 32"
offer 1366x768 and a brightness of 500cd/m2. The 3 models have a contrast
ratio of 1000:1 and they will have SRS TruSurron XT. The 32" will cost around
900 EUR.
- Marantz goes DivX - DV6600 - Marantz, the serious Japanese
manufacturer of excellent A/V equipment, presents
this
HDMI 720p/1080i DVD player that is SACD, Video DVD AND DivX
(3.1.1/4/5.1.1) compatible... all for less than 400 EUR.
- Dell to Stop Free Home Delivery of Computers -
Dell Inc. will stop its practice of sending low-end computers to customers
homes without charge in order to cut costs, the company said on Thursday.
Starting on October 10, Dell's free shipping offer on basic models will apply
only to people willing to pick up their computers at the post office, said
Jennifer Davis, spokeswoman for Dell's U.S. consumer business. Customers will
have to pay extra for home delivery.
- Cool animated 3D desktops -
check it out!
- The worst sex scene in cinema's history -
An infamous swimming-pool-based clinch from the much-criticised 1995 film
Showgirls received the dubious honour on Wednesday of being named the
worst sex scene in the history of cinema.
- Sexy Adriana Lima -
check it out!
Reviews:
F.E.A.R. MP Demo /
Fahrenheit (9/10) /
Heroes of the
Pacific (7/10) /
MotoGP 3 (7/10) /
Rome:
Total War - Barbarian Invasion (8.8/10) /
Supreme Ruler 2010 (6/10) /
Warhammer 40,000 Dawn of War - Winter Assault (8.5/10) /
Zoo
Tycoon 2
Previews:
Battle For
Middle Earth 2 Diary /
Call of
Duty 2 /
Cross Racing Championship 2005 (8/10) /
Hellgate:
London Dev Diary /
UFO
Aftershock /
RYL: Path of the Emperor (4.3/10) /
Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse /
True Crime: New York City
Media:
Heroes of Might and Magic V shots /
Loco-mania shots /
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Wild! movie /
Shattered Union special powers movies /
The
Movies movie /
XIII: Century Death or Glory movie
Mods/Tools:
Rune Storm Music Pack 1 for UT2k4 (4 fast-paced
Metal/Industrial/Techno tracks .ogg)
Other gaming news:
- BF2 Special Forces release date -
Battlefield 2: Special Forces will arrive in stores on November
15th, bringing you new weapons, vehicles, nations and some more close
quarter combat!
- Final Fantasy XI: Treasures of Aht Urhgan announced -
Square Enix today revealed
a new expansion pack (PC/PS2) for its MMORPG Final Fantasy XI.
- Serious Sam 2 MP Demo Fix - Here's
a small
patch for the demo which fixes an issue that could cause problems
connecting.
- Conflict: Global Storm ships - Eidos today announced
European availability of
Conflict: Global Storm, the latest installment in the Conflict
series. The North American version, titled Conflict: Global Terror, is
due next week.
- Oblivion Voice Actors Named - Bethesda sends word that it
has announced
the official voice casting for Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion which
includes Patrick Stewart, Sean Bean, Terrence Stamp, and Lynda Carter.
- Nostalgic CliffyB Blog Update - CliffyB is continuing his
history of blogging
with his most latest update. This time CliffyB discusses a few
different topics, including Epic's move into a new building
- 50 Cent game preorders get new DVD - VU Games today has
announced
a preorder campaign for its upcoming game, 50 Cent: Bulletproof.
The game, which will be released this holiday season on the
PlayStation 2 and Xbox, stars chart-topping hip-hop artist 50 Cent.
The special offer gives customers who plunk down cash for the game in
advance an exclusive DVD featuring live performances by 50 Cent during
his 2003 European Tour.
Buy goodies: Sex and the City - The Complete Series (Collector's Giftset) DVD
(35% off)
/ War of the Worlds (2-Disc Limited Edition) DVD 
(35% off) / Toshiba Satellite M45-S165 15.4" Notebook PC
($899.99)
Preorder - Star Wars, Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (Widescreen Edition) (2005)
(ships on November 1 ~ 47% off) / King Kong (2-Disc Special Edition)
(48% off)
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Updated:10:44 AM CEST Sep,20
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