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Saturday, 28 April 2007 04:11
Xbox 360 Elite arrives this Sunday. Will it sell?
So you’re a next-gen gamer who has all the tech gear. A HDMI equipped High-Def screen, a high speed internet connection poised to download viewable content, and perhaps you already own an Xbox 360. Will you succumb to the lure of black?
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Tuesday, 24 April 2007 05:18
Blu-ray outselling HD DVD? Arguments rage
The arguments continue to rage as to whether Blu-ray is winning the high definition video format war, with new retail figures showing that Blu-ray outsold HD DVD by more than two to one for the first quarter of 2007.
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Monday, 16 April 2007 22:50
Samsung backs dual Blu-ray, HD DVD player, destroying hopes of quick format war
Hopes for a quick end to the high-def format war are fading as Samsung follows LG's lead with the announcement of a dual Blu-ray/HD DVD player.
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Monday, 16 April 2007 18:33
Samsung supporting both Blu-ray, HD DVD
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Samsung Electronics, which last year introduced the first Blu-ray Disc player, says it will support the rival HD DVD format as well, a move hailed by supporters of the No. 2 entrant in the high-definition disc format war.
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Friday, 13 April 2007 18:25
Who is winning the 'Game Wars'?
The next generation of gaming consoles are now settled in for the fight all over the world, there have been some recent announcements, shifts in the power play with all camps making progression and mistakes along the way. Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft, where do they stand at the moment in this multi-billion dollar play for the hearts and wallets of gamers over the globe?
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Wednesday, 04 April 2007 07:11
New research company to focus on convergence
Connection Research, formerly a division of Connection Magazines, has been launched as an independent entity focussing on the convergence of information and communications technologies in key areas like the connected home.
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Saturday, 24 March 2007 11:08
Xbox 360 may support Blu-ray
In a major blow to the HD DVD camp, Microsoft has conceded the Xbox 360 games console may eventually support Blu-ray.
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Wednesday, 21 March 2007 05:18
Black Xbox 360 exists
Finally, the HDMI equipped Xbox 360 is on its way, well according to one gaming magazine at least.
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Radioactive IT
Tuesday, 20 March 2007 07:45
Countdown to PS3 - Aussie Sony entertainment chief is upbeat
This upcoming Friday, March 23rd is the launch of the Sony PlayStation 3 for the “rest of the world”. Will the intervening rollercoaster of bad and good press impact this launch?
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Tuesday, 20 March 2007 04:49
HD DVD camp finally attacks Blu-ray over propaganda war
The gloves are off at CeBIT in the high definition format war, with Toshiba attacking as "propaganda" the Blu-ray Disc Association's claims the HD DVD format is failing.
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Monday, 19 March 2007 06:58
LCD versus Plasma, trash talking continues in the phony format war
Sony would have you believe LCD and plasma are locked in a struggle to the death, but figures reveal the big screen war is being fought on two distinct fronts.
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Friday, 16 March 2007 20:10
Blu-ray to defeat HD DVD within a year?
If you believe the Blu-ray camp, not only will Blu-ray be the dominant format outselling DVDs within three years, but HD DVD will be defeated within a year – can it be true?
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Thursday, 08 March 2007 17:53
Europeans love HD DVD over Blu-ray'¦ for now
An online report indicates that HD DVD is winning the race in Europe over Blu-ray, but the real question is will HD DVD’s current lead over Blu-ray last?
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Tuesday, 06 March 2007 10:30
Free HD South Park ep from Xbox Live
The South Park episode 'Good Times With Weapons' will be available in HD format free of charge to US Xbox Live members.
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Sunday, 04 March 2007 15:03
Can a 51Gb HD DVD beat Blu-ray at 50Gb?
Despite reports that Toshiba’s new 51Gb HD DVD has been submitted for approval, this hasn’t yet happened – but even if it was, will it make any difference?
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Thursday, 01 March 2007 04:40
Should you buy a PAL PS3?
As the ‘rest of the world’ launch draws near for the Sony PlayStation 3, we discuss some of the negative press, the facts and the reasons consumers would nab a PS3.
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Wednesday, 28 February 2007 13:07
Blu-ray discs take sales lead
More Blu-ray discs have been purchased than HD DVD, according to sales figures recently released, but it's not obvious why.
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Tuesday, 27 February 2007 20:30
Why buy Sony's new $599 Blu-ray player when a PS3 costs the same ?
For Blu-ray to be a success, Sony needs players in people’s homes, and that’s where the new BDP-S300 comes in at US $599 – 40% less than the previous $999 model. Wouldn’t the PS3 be the preferred option for most digital consumers?
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Tuesday, 27 February 2007 05:59
Sony's cheaper Blu-ray player another blow in the format war
By slashing $US400 from the price tag on its newly announced BDP-S300 Blu-ray player, Sony is neutralising one of the HD DVD camp's key advantages.
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Wednesday, 21 February 2007 06:39
PS3 Entertainment Hub spruke. Sony keeps pace with its aging demographic
A recent interview with a Sony president has given the strongest hint of the steps ahead in next-gen entertainment with a PlayStation 3 centric living room. But is this a way of keeping up with the competitors or a redefining of the Sony fan-boy demographic?
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