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Microsoft has officially confirmed the price of Kinect and special bundles planned for it's release. Kinect will cost $149.99 and will come with Kinect Adventures. All first-party games will cost $49.99 and third-party pricing will be determined by the publishers, although those games may be $49.99 as well.
Microsoft will also have a Kinect console bundle available on November 4th. For $299,the bundle will include an Xbox 360, the Kinect sensor and Kinect Adventures. The Xbox 360 will be a $199 Xbox S with 4 GB memory 360.
So I'm reading my tweets and I come across a link from gamertag radio about a letter from Marc Whitten, one of the head honcho's for Xbox Live. Here is the full letter below detailing the discontinuation of Xbox games for online play both on the 360 and original Xbox:
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Dear Xbox LIVE Members,
On April 15 we will discontinue the Xbox LIVE service for original Xbox consoles and games, including Xbox v1 games playable on Xbox 360 and Xbox Originals. I want to start by saying this isn’t a decision we made lightly, but after careful consideration, it is clear this will provide the greatest benefit to the Xbox LIVE community.
Seven years ago we laid out our vision for the connected console when we launched Xbox LIVE. We believed then that the power of the Internet to connect people would revolutionize living room entertainment. It started with amazing multiplayer games, and we’ve since seen that bet pay off again and again with the launches of Xbox 360, Marketplace, Netflix and powerful social features like Facebook, Twitter and Last.fm. None of this would have been possible without the success of LIVE as a multiplayer gaming network.
There’s no greater example of the power of the Xbox LIVE community than the “Halo” franchise. “Halo 2” has had an amazing run on LIVE, with a dedicated community more than five years after launch and well into the next generation of consoles. It has fundamentally changed the way we play video games. And while it’s difficult to see that run come to an end, the “Halo” franchise continues to act as the benchmark for multiplayer gaming in this generation, with “Halo 3,” “Halo 3: ODST” and soon “Halo: Reach” on Xbox 360.
Your Xbox LIVE community has grown to 23 million strong. And as we look down the road, we’ll continue to evolve the service with features and experiences that harness the full power of Xbox 360. To reach our aspiration, we need to make changes to the service that are incompatible with our original Xbox v1 games. We will contact the Xbox LIVE members directly impacted by this change and if this includes you, I encourage you to check your LIVE messages and associated e-mail account over the coming weeks for more details and opportunities. We view you as a partner in this process.
We’ll share more details soon, but in the meantime I want to assure you that the best is yet to come for Xbox LIVE. I believe we’ll look back on 2010 as a landmark year in gaming and home entertainment, and I couldn’t be more excited about what we have in store with “Project Natal” and LIVE. The LIVE community is the driving force behind everything we do, and it’s because of the community that ground-breaking experiences on Xbox continue to be possible.
See you on LIVE,
Marc Whitten
Gamertag - Notwen
www.twitter.com/notwen
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Ive had so many good times with the Xbox with games like Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow that changed stealth games, and the many hours spent playing Halo 2. This will no doubt turn into breaking the 100 friends barrier, and many other features I guess, but what about those Xbox fans that still play these games. Well anyway It's been a fun ride even though I only pop in a Xbox game once in a while, but I'm gonna miss it.
Source- Gamertag Radio
XBOX LIVE UPDATE RELEASES AUGUST 11TH
New Xbox Live Dashboard Update slated to release to all on August 11th, and those who get chosen to be in the preview program will be notified sometime next week.
"Microsoft is also announcing that Aug. 11 ushers in an opportunity for Xbox LIVE members to experience a new wave of entertainment with the following updates and new features:
·Movie night goes nationwide with enhanced instant streaming from Netflix: With the new Netflix party experience on Xbox LIVE, you and your friends can watch movies and TV episodes together whether you’re sitting on the same couch or live on opposite coasts. It’s now easier than ever to add movies to your instant Queue, which can be done right from your sofa, as well as experience improved video quality for a picture perfect home theatre experience.
·Show your sense of style: With the new Xbox LIVE Avatar Marketplace you can deck out your Avatar with interactive props, like an RC Warthog from “Halo,” as well as purchase branded apparel from your favorite fashion labels and Xbox 360 games. Whether you are feeling funky or chic, playful or fierce, find the perfect outfit and accessories for your alter ego."
SOUTH PARK GAME DATED AND DETAILED
“South Park Let’s Go Tower Defense Play!” a fast-paced action/strategy game that combines these loveable characters with snowball battles and tower defense tactics. “South Park Let’s Go Tower Defense Play!” will launch exclusively on Xbox LIVE on October 7, to coincide with the premiere of new episodes of “South Park” on COMEDY CENTRAL that same day.
Picture Source-Kotaku
New Xbox Live Dashboard Update slated to release to all on August 11th, and those who get chosen to be in the preview program will be notified sometime next week.
"Microsoft is also announcing that Aug. 11 ushers in an opportunity for Xbox LIVE members to experience a new wave of entertainment with the following updates and new features:
·Movie night goes nationwide with enhanced instant streaming from Netflix: With the new Netflix party experience on Xbox LIVE, you and your friends can watch movies and TV episodes together whether you’re sitting on the same couch or live on opposite coasts. It’s now easier than ever to add movies to your instant Queue, which can be done right from your sofa, as well as experience improved video quality for a picture perfect home theatre experience.
·Show your sense of style: With the new Xbox LIVE Avatar Marketplace you can deck out your Avatar with interactive props, like an RC Warthog from “Halo,” as well as purchase branded apparel from your favorite fashion labels and Xbox 360 games. Whether you are feeling funky or chic, playful or fierce, find the perfect outfit and accessories for your alter ego."
SOUTH PARK GAME DATED AND DETAILED
“South Park Let’s Go Tower Defense Play!” a fast-paced action/strategy game that combines these loveable characters with snowball battles and tower defense tactics. “South Park Let’s Go Tower Defense Play!” will launch exclusively on Xbox LIVE on October 7, to coincide with the premiere of new episodes of “South Park” on COMEDY CENTRAL that same day.
Picture Source-Kotaku
