Deferral of operating system revenue ahead of the Windows 7 launch depressed results, but Xbox earnings sparkled
Microsoft reported revenue that was down 14 percent year-on-year for its first fiscal quarter, with net income down 17 percent - but it still beat analyst expectations on both counts.
The distributor signs its first hardcore gaming vendor to diversify its product portfolio
In a bid to further diversify its portfolio, Synnex has sealed an exclusive distribution deal with gaming peripheral and accessories vendor, SteelSeries.
Massive growth in online connections benefiting retail as people look to make the most out of their games
Home entertainment consoles continue to thrive in the consumer space, with both Nintendo and Microsoft racking up impressive results.
Microsoft determined to turn its console into an major part of the household entertainment experience
The Xbox 360 will no longer be a dedicated games console, with a swath of new functions and services to complement its gaming features.
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The video games industry has certainly come a long way from its humble beginnings of coin-operated arcade machines and monotone graphics. Remember washing all your pocket-money away on Space Invaders at the local fish and chips shop?
The Xbox Twitter-Facebook integration will bring the two services into the Xbox Live online gaming service
Microsoft's Xbox is about to get a lot more social. Twitter and Facebook will soon be coming to the system, Microsoft announced Monday, bringing an interactive boost to the entertainment console.
Gaming giants face off in a series of milestones that demonstrate a healthy market
Gaming juggernauts, Nintendo and Microsoft, have announced major milestones in sales as the gaming market continues to prove resilient in the face of the economic downturn.
The reaction to Microsoft's plan to open retail stores from bloggers and pundits has been mostly negative. It's likely to fail, they say. Why? Because Microsoft doesn't offer an "experience" or a "lifestyle" or that special, personality-defining, everything's gonna be OK allure that Apple stores offer.
Coming soon to a mall near you: The Microsoft Store.
