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**ob1** · 10-23-2007

Learning from the continued success of Nintendo's Wii, Microsoft is taking a new approach to gaming this holiday season by focusing on family gamers who care more about basic fun games then complex worlds with high-powered graphics like "Halo 3."

Although much of the next-generation console war was centered on advanced visual capabilities, Nintendo had the surprise hit with its relatively diminutive Wii. The casual and family gamer, who was largely overlooked by Microsoft and Sony, has become the driving force behind Nintendo's resurgence in the gaming industry.

Microsoft is now endeavoring to capture some of this audience by launching a new Xbox 360 model called Arcade. The version comes with a lower price tag of $279.99 USD, still slightly higher than the Wii at $249.99, but includes 5 family-friendly games. Essentially, it will replace the Xbox 360 Core system and comes with an important addition: HDMI output.Because arcade-style games require very little space to save data, the Xbox 360 Arcade includes no hard drive; instead, Microsoft has included a 256MB memory card. Bundled in the package are "PAC-MAN Championship Edition," "Uno," "Luxor 2," "Boom Boom Rocket" and "Feeding Frenzy."

"In addition to offering an incredible all-in-one package for families to get right into the fun, the Xbox 360 Arcade system features the industry-leading Family Settings, which allow parents to control what their kids are watching and playing ??" and we know how important that control is to families around the world," Microsoft corporate vice president Jeff Bell said in a statement.

In addition to the Xbox 360 Arcade, Microsoft is making a number of other family-oriented improvements to its entertainment offers as well. The company is expanding the number of family content available to download from Xbox Live, including "Looney Tunes" cartoons and episodes of "Blue's Clues." New Shrek and SpongeBob Squarepants arcade games will also be available for download from Xbox Live Arcade.

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Original Article: BetaNews | Microsoft Targets Family Gamers with New Xbox 360

News Source: BetaNews | Inside Information; Unreleased Products

2ox · 10-24-2007

Daves gettin' a Wiidy......

Dave · 10-24-2007

Any XBOX owners with a live account can download full and demo versions of Arcade games. There are a ton of Namco original games, and other home brewed games that are pretty amazing. I think I have about 20 that I play from time to time.

The Arcade version replaces the Core version, which originally was $299. The "new" Arcade version includes those free games, and instead of component cables, it has an HDMI interface for HD ready TV's.

Supposedly the newest Xbox 360 versions have better heat sinks to prevent the dreaded 3 red rings of death that many consoles have been hit with, including mine. Its nice that those Xbox 360's now have a 3 year warranty from that manufacturing defect.

Its not a bad deal if you're interested in getting one for the holidays.

10-23-2007	#1
ob1 kenobi Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: May 2005 Age: 38 Posts: 7,293 Throcks: 3,121.95 Thanks: 1,421 Thanked 3,632 Times in 707 Posts	Microsoft Targets Family Gamers with New Xbox 360 Learning from the continued success of Nintendo's Wii, Microsoft is taking a new approach to gaming this holiday season by focusing on family gamers who care more about basic fun games then complex worlds with high-powered graphics like "Halo 3." Although much of the next-generation console war was centered on advanced visual capabilities, Nintendo had the surprise hit with its relatively diminutive Wii. The casual and family gamer, who was largely overlooked by Microsoft and Sony, has become the driving force behind Nintendo's resurgence in the gaming industry. Microsoft is now endeavoring to capture some of this audience by launching a new Xbox 360 model called Arcade. The version comes with a lower price tag of $279.99 USD, still slightly higher than the Wii at $249.99, but includes 5 family-friendly games. Essentially, it will replace the Xbox 360 Core system and comes with an important addition: HDMI output.Because arcade-style games require very little space to save data, the Xbox 360 Arcade includes no hard drive; instead, Microsoft has included a 256MB memory card. Bundled in the package are "PAC-MAN Championship Edition," "Uno," "Luxor 2," "Boom Boom Rocket" and "Feeding Frenzy." "In addition to offering an incredible all-in-one package for families to get right into the fun, the Xbox 360 Arcade system features the industry-leading Family Settings, which allow parents to control what their kids are watching and playing ??" and we know how important that control is to families around the world," Microsoft corporate vice president Jeff Bell said in a statement. In addition to the Xbox 360 Arcade, Microsoft is making a number of other family-oriented improvements to its entertainment offers as well. The company is expanding the number of family content available to download from Xbox Live, including "Looney Tunes" cartoons and episodes of "Blue's Clues." New Shrek and SpongeBob Squarepants arcade games will also be available for download from Xbox Live Arcade. --- Original Article: BetaNews \| Microsoft Targets Family Gamers with New Xbox 360 News Source: BetaNews \| Inside Information; Unreleased Products __________________

10-24-2007	#2
2ox it makes good good sense Listens: I don't listen Join Date: May 2005 Location: on the poor side of town Age: 45 Posts: 3,645 Throcks: 1,384.29 Thanks: 11 Thanked 611 Times in 128 Posts	Re: Microsoft Targets Family Gamers with New Xbox 360 Daves gettin' a Wiidy...... __________________ "I took a look inside your bedroom door...You looked so good lying on your bed...Well, I asked you if you wanted any rhythm and love...You said you wanna rock 'n' roll instead"

10-24-2007	#3
Dave A 39 and a half foot pole! Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: Jun 2004 Age: 39 Posts: 6,868 Throcks: 9,027.05 Thanks: 933 Thanked 1,906 Times in 359 Posts	Re: Microsoft Targets Family Gamers with New Xbox 360 Any XBOX owners with a live account can download full and demo versions of Arcade games. There are a ton of Namco original games, and other home brewed games that are pretty amazing. I think I have about 20 that I play from time to time. The Arcade version replaces the Core version, which originally was $299. The "new" Arcade version includes those free games, and instead of component cables, it has an HDMI interface for HD ready TV's. Supposedly the newest Xbox 360 versions have better heat sinks to prevent the dreaded 3 red rings of death that many consoles have been hit with, including mine. Its nice that those Xbox 360's now have a 3 year warranty from that manufacturing defect. Its not a bad deal if you're interested in getting one for the holidays. __________________ Speedway! ~ Spin-out! ~ Crypto-Logic! YetAnotherGreatBandName.com Questions, comments, concerns?

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