Digital Trends’ top 5 viral videos for December 31, 2010
In this week’s edition of our weekly viral videos: the Taiwanese are at it again, what the Tron Holiday Special might have looked like, and the reason many of you are stuck in the Northeast right now.
Forza Motorsport 4 drops teaser trailer
The Xbox 360 exclusive Forza series has debuted a new teaser trailer. The game is due in Fall of 2011.
Xbox outsells Wii in record November, but not by much
The Xbox 360, fueled by Kinect, had one of its best months ever, selling 67 percent more consoles than last year. And despite gloom and doom reports, the Wii held its own. The PS3, on the other hand, did not fare so well.
Sony confirms shipping, not selling, 4.1 million Move units
After making big news of booming Move sales, Sony has backpedled a bit and clarified that the numbers indicate units shipped to retailers, not sales to consumers.
Microsoft: 2.5 million Kinect units sold so far
The Kinect motion sensor system for the Xbox 360 launched 25 days ago, and Microsoft says they've already sold over 2.5 million units.
Microsoft backpedals, now supports Kinect innovations
After initially discouraging users from tampering with its latest product, Microsoft has adjusted its attitude and hopped on board with creatively "hacking" Kinect.
Gears of War for the Kinect?
A new rumor suggests that Epic will be bringing a little love to the Kinect in the form of a Gears of War game.
Kinect costs only $56 to make, $149.99 to own
A new report claims that the Kinect costs only $56 to produce, making Microsoft's profit margin with the $149.99 retail price look downright Apple-like.
Kinect’s camera could record data for advertisers
Microsoft has hinted at the Kinect's ability to help advertises target its users by feeding them demographic data, but is it just an idea, or will future users be watched?
Early numbers have Kinect outselling Move
The motion-gaming devices are going head to head this season, and an initial look has Microsoft's Kinect besting Sony's Move.
Microsoft Kinect launch title roundup
From Kinect Sports to Fighters Uncaged, we evaluate all the first Kinect titles to see which are worth your cash, and which are destined for the bargain bin.
Has the Kinect already been hacked?
After less than a week on store shelves, the Kinect has already been hacked for use with computers, which could put a sophisticated new tool in the hands of DIY hobbyists everywhere.
Predictions: Kinect will outsell Move, eclipse the launch of Wii and Xbox 360
Research firm IDC claims Microsoft's Kinect will crush Sony's Move this holiday season, while Microsoft exec Aaron Greenburg claims the launch will be bigger than both the Wii and Xbox 360 launches.
Nintendo posts first six-month loss in seven years
Sagging sales and a strong yen have sent Nintendo's revenues down for the first time in years.
Microsoft reveals Kinect launch games
With Kinect coming out on Nov. 4, Microsoft has announced the full launch list of 17 compatible games for the peripheral.
Ubisoft asks gamers for help completing Child of Eden
Gamers are being asked to send in pictures that represent their “favorite memories of Earth”, which will then be used to complete the final level.
Kinect-exclusive Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor trailer debuts
The series made famous by its ridiculously expensive, giant controller will return with no controller at all. Check out the trailer for Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor, a title exclusive to Microsoft's Kinect.
Microsoft announces $400 Xbox 360 and Kinect holiday bundle
Starting November 4, Microsoft wil be offering a 250 GB Xbox 360 game console with its motion-based Kinect controller system for $399.99.
PlayStation Move vs. Microsoft Kinect
We match the PlayStation Move vs. the Microsoft Kinect to find out which gesture-based controller will reign this holiday season.
Analysts Predict Kinect Will Sell 3 Million Units This Holiday Season
Many analysts are claiming that the Kinect’s $149 price tag is “appropriate”, and that 3 million units could sell this holiday season.
Kinect Price and Bundle Officially Announced
As expected, the Microsoft Kinect will cost $149.99, and come bundled with a game. A bundle of the Xbox 360 with a 4GB hard drive and Kinect will cost $299.
Microsoft Kinect Suffers from ‘Very Low’ Pre-Orders
One retailer claims the Kinect's $150 price tag has thrown cold water on pre-orders, but high manufacturing costs may not give Microsoft much room to budge.
Microsoft Kinect Specs Show a Two-Player Limit
The specs for the Kinect have been released online, and it appears that the device can only handle two “active players” at a time.
Microsoft Confirms Kinect Will Be $150 – Unofficially
Microsoft still hasn't officially said how much its motion-sensing Kinect Xbox 360 interface will cost..but its online store has Kinect for $149.99.
Retailers Pre-Selling the Xbox Kinect for $149.99
Although it has yet to receive an official price tag, retailers have begun to accept pre-orders for Microsoft’s Kinect gesture controller for the Xbox 360.