Screens sent to gaming blog Joystiq appear to indicate Microsoft will soon open up its console to nonproprietary memory devices; artificial size limit of 16GB planned.
Xbox Live friends lists, avatars, and games soon to be accessible from Windows mobile phones; cross-platform multiplayer across Windows Phone 7, Xbox 360 and PC will be possible.
The New York Times reports Microsoft has been in negotiations with Disney to stream live feeds of sporting events via its console.
Newspoll study finds 22 percent of parents believe parental locks can be overridden by their children; majority doesn't even know locks exist.
Sony's console sells 37.2% more during "Black Friday" week than it did in all of October; Microsoft says Xbox 360 doubled previous week's total, but exact figures not provided.
Researcher's 2008 patent for "User-Powered Always Available Contextual Game Help" shows Microsoft is considering an in-game guide similar to that of New Super Mario Bros. Wii.
Microsoft announces around 10% of its subscribers log onto social networks during first week of 360 integration; 1 million check out Last.fm, 1.7 million peruse Zune video store.
British maker of high-capacity, low-price storage units takes legal action against software giant, accusing it of antitrust violation.
[UPDATE] Publishing house announces it is bringing holy book to consoles; controversial Catholic mass simulator actually PR gimmick for Dante's Inferno.
Q&A: Representatives from the music-streaming service and platform holder explain the deal and what the future holds for third-party services on the Xbox 360.
Movie service finally comes down under, along with Facebook and Twitter.
Microsoft confirms launch date for social entertainment services, on-demand HD video from Zune.
Local industry body tips 2009 Australian games revenue to outstrip previous year.
[UPDATE] Megaretailer offering $100 online gift card with purchase of $200 hard-drive-less edition of Microsoft's console--but offer valid in stores only.
[UPDATE] Microsoft unveils invite-only program that lets XBL Gold subscribers get MS points for renewing subscriptions, taking surveys, buying items on XBL Marketplace.
King Kong demo, theme packs for Fight Night 3, Hexic HD, Bejeweled 2, Crystal Quest content now available.
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