Launched in 2010, Windows Phone has so far not proven to be quite as popular as the Xbox console. This is not due to any intrinsic flaw in Windows Phone, but simply because most people who own smartphones have already sworn their allegiance either to Android or the iPhone.

In order to capitalize on the success of its games consoles Microsoft is launching an Xbox LIVE app for iOS devices, including the iPhone and iPad. My Xbox LIVE will not diminish demand for Windows Phones, as the app does not include the same full functionality as the Xbox LIVE support on WP7.

With the app iPhone users can edit their Xbox profile, edit their friends list and also compare achievements with other players. Unlike Xbox on Windows Phone, users cannot interact with content on their console or play games, but My Xbox LIVE should give iPhone owners a taster of the Xbox features of Windows Phone.On top of this, the app has been designed to have the look and feel of Windows Phone, allowing iPhone owners to become more familiar with the Microsoft mobile OS. Although Windows Phone has its own loyal following, most people are simply not aware of the operating system, how it works or what it has to offer.

Similarly, Microsoft recently launched an online simulation of Windows Phone for Android and iPhone users to experiment with on their touchscreen phones. This simulation was designed to allow people a glimpse of what using Windows Phone is actually like.

There are probably a great number of iPhone owners who are also dedicated Xbox gamers, and Microsoft is hoping to appeal to these people with My Xbox LIVE. Even so, Microsoft has its work cut out as the iPhone has developed a bit of a reputation within the smartphone industry as being a decent gaming device in its own right.The latest iPhone 4S comes with a dual core GPU that offers high quality graphics, as well as Game Center that provides a similar social gaming experience to Xbox LIVE. The fact that Windows Phone users can mix their smartphone and console gaming could be enough to draw these people away from the iPhone.

These recent attempts by Microsoft to raise the profile of Windows Phone come after the launch of the Lumia 800 and the start of what will be a long and fruitful partnership with Nokia producing Windows Phones. This could be indicative of what Microsoft and Nokia have planned for the New Year, with the Lumia 800 perhaps just being the tip of the iceberg.

I am a big COD MW2 player and I have heard sounds today that I have never heard before. It's changed the way I am playing the game. With one switch of the button you can get sounds from the right and left so you can hear the enemy sneaking up on you or hear a sniper gun go off in the distance and know what side of the map it is coming from. The microphone is flexible and easy to put out of your way if you don't want to use it. Unfortunately the PX21 Headset can't do anything about the PS3 and it's awful voip.

They are light, comfortable and pack great sound. What more can you want? I am even watching the Detroit/Phoenix game and am getting annoyed by sounds of fans banging on the glass. That's how good they are so far. Don't get hung up about them being wired. There is enough cord to keep you happy.

Here are just a few of the features:

Here is something every little boy needs in their home, or every other 30-40 something that is hooked on the XBox360. A full sized arcade version that should be released for home consumption over the next couple of months. One of the only knocks so far are those gaddly Xbox controllers sticking out like a sore thumb. I guess Quasimoto Interactive didn't want to put something nicer like a joystick on it. It's currently being tested and if I hear anything more I will be sure to let you know.

My question, how do you return it when you get the red circle of death after 10 hours of play? Time will tell.

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He continued: “We’ve seen some research that says 60 per cent of people who bought a Wii Fit play it once and don’t play it again. So we have to get the balance right, because what we are doing is bringing new consumers into the market for the first time in their lives sometimes – and we have to treat them with respect. And at the end of the day that comes back down to creativity. We have to ensure that the peripheral strategy that anyone employs makes sense and delivers a truly game changing experience.”

Those number are not far off of how many people join gyms and then stop using their membership soon after.

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It seems that the new Xbox 360 price drop could be a real danger to Sony’s dominance brought in by the Playstation 2, unfortunately it seems Sony have not learnt from previous success, and Microsoft has learnt from their failure.

In the original PS2 vs Xbox war Sony won by having a huge array of games available on a relatively cheap console. This time however Microsoft was prepared as it brought out a cheaper console, earlier and with more games. Sony on the other hand brought out the PlayStation 3 6 months later, it was expensive and there was a disappointing number of games,

Now however with the Latest XBox 360 Price Cut it seems Sony will be sent off licking its wounds, as the price of the Xbox 360 console drops well below the price of a mobile phone.

While the xBox 360 price cut has not yet been confirmed by Microsoft officially it seems many people who normally have the inside scoop are well are of the fact and have staked their reputations on it. All I can say is Wehey! Bring on the cheaper console!!

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A limited edition run of 200 units in a Black & Gold color scheme will go on sale June 2nd, exclusively on the Nyko store website at for the standard MSRP of $34.99.

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"Chinese newspaper reporting that Pegatron – a Taiwan-based OEM partner of Asus – has taken orders from Microsoft to manufacture Xbox 360s with built-in Blu-ray Disc ROM drive. Economic Daily News (Chinese) reports that Pegatron is expected to start shipping Blu-ray enabled Xbox 360s this autumn."

I will keep you posted  on this story, I wonder how many red ring of death 360's I will be on before this happens?

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