General gaming news

**Velgadess** · 2010-01-21 05:36

http://news.yahoo.com/s/pcworld/2010...omingtoxbox360

Live Streaming ESPN Coming to Xbox 360?

The Xbox 360 may soon become the ultimate go-to console for gaming and content: Microsoft and Disney have had "in-depth talks" about bringing live streaming ESPN content to the Xbox 360, the New York Times reports. According to anonymous (and vague) sources, Microsoft and Disney would bring ESPN to Xbox Live for a "per-subscriber fee" and thus trounce the competition in terms of media available on a gaming console.

The Xbox was once the only console that allowed users to stream Netflix Watch Instantly movies over Xbox Live, but now that its major competitors -- Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii -- have both added the Netflix feature, the Xbox 360 is in need of an extra boost to set it apart from the rest of the pack.

The question is whether or not Xbox Live subscribers would be willing to toss out extra dough to watch streaming sports. While some believe Microsoft should stop charging for Xbox Live altogether, I think that no matter the price tag, users will dash towards the media evolution of the gaming console.

Last March, Microsoft and British mega-broadcaster Sky announced that live Sky programming would be streamed on Xbox Live overseas. At the time, Microsoft didn't say anything about making similar deals in the United States, but it was a safe assumption that such deals were to come. Though both Microsoft and Disney declined to comment on the New York Times story, and one of the anonymous sources said the "deal was not imminent," the popularity surge for streaming content on videogame consoles suggests that unless something majorly political happens between the two giants, they'd be foolish to pass on a deal like this.

**Kyo** · 2010-01-21 05:49

So a pay service for something you can already watch for free, lol.

**Hiryo** · 2010-01-21 07:55

Originally Posted by Kyo

So a pay service for something you can already watch for free, lol.

Sports on mah Xbox!? You KNOW i gotta jump on that

**Hitoshura** · 2010-02-04 17:37

http://kotaku.com/5462621/playstatio...ic-opportunity

This excited me. Keep in mind that came from Peter Dille, the prick who flat out coldly said PS2 BC would never see the light of day on PS3. I remember reading that interview, coming from him I am sure it won't let down.

**Synbios** · 2010-02-06 14:02

So after having a 360 launch system for how ever many years, the one time I decide to move it slightly it red rings on me.

I had a good run with the system, guess it's time to replace.

**6souls** · 2010-02-20 15:42

Stuff

Spoiler: show

**Ratatapa** · 2010-02-20 16:12

Can ps3 blueray read .mkv files?

**Arnwulf** · 2010-02-21 11:24

Yes, I watch .mkv files all the time on mine through ps3 media server

**Kwijiboe** · 2010-02-21 13:43

^reading comprehension fail

**Arnwulf** · 2010-02-21 13:46

Originally Posted by Kwijiboe

^reading comprehension fail

Ah crap, sorry...hangovers suck.....

I have no idea if the blu ray drive can read .mkv

**Eliseos** · 2010-02-21 19:57

Random question regarding xbox:

I'm getting a new tv on Saturday (http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-t...-33485570.html that one, if you're interested), and I'm debating whether or not to upgrade to an Elite. Right now I have a pre-HDMI 360, so the best I can do is component, and my hard drive is only 20 GB, so I can't really install that many games on it. Has microsoft said anything about the timeframe for their next-gen system?

**Shojin** · 2010-02-21 20:03

The difference between HDMI and Component is pretty minimal, and you probably won't notice a difference. Hard drive you could just buy a used 60 or 120gb one.

I wouldn't expect to see the next Xbox or the PS4 for at least another 2-3 years. No announcements have been made, but they'll probably announce it within a year or two.

**dejet** · 2010-02-21 22:05

xbox 720 will be out before the ps4. Xbox has more to gain from their next gen system(right now anways) with HDDVD losing to blue ray.

X-box already said something along the lines of a streaming system no? very minor hint but I know I saw a rumor or something about that.

**Eliseos** · 2010-02-21 22:05

The only thing I'm worried about with just buying a hard drive is how old my system is. The one I have currently is a refurbished model when my first box died, and it's going on over 3 years old now. I believe its before the models that improved the air flow/lessened the heat build up, so it could possibly go at any time and no warranty is left. I understand the Elites can go as well, but that would at least have a warranty with it. My current system could also not ever go, which means my worry about it is pointless.

**dejet** · 2010-02-21 22:17

Originally Posted by Eliseos

The only thing I'm worried about with just buying a hard drive is how old my system is. The one I have currently is a refurbished model when my first box died, and it's going on over 3 years old now. I believe its before the models that improved the air flow/lessened the heat build up, so it could possibly go at any time and no warranty is left. I understand the Elites can go as well, but that would at least have a warranty with it. My current system could also not ever go, which means my worry about it is pointless.

the newer X-box 360's have a longer life span then the 1st few ones. a New system(if you get the right one) should be fine for a good long time. Anyone know the numbers on the rate of RROD on jaspers?

**Eliseos** · 2010-02-21 22:20

Like I said, it's an older system. I'm almost positive it is a model before they fixed some of the issues with overheating.

**Kyo** · 2010-02-21 22:21

This might help, pretty funny RROD has its own wiki, lol.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_36...nical_problems

**Shojin** · 2010-02-21 22:24

They still RROD (thankfully a lot less than earlier models), but still probably too early to tell a specific rate. Same with the slim, too early to tell if some of the overheating problems that happened in the phats, more specifically the launch models, have been fixed, but I would guess so.

**dejet** · 2010-02-21 22:29

well there is a rumor going around that xbox is going to start selling their next 360. *proof* is that a lot of gamestops and stuff are giving you 25-50 back on some xbox's. then there is that slim shot the xbox 720 might come out in 2011(lol right)

fact is you cant go wrong with a new system if you have the money to blow. outside that if cash is tight maybe just invest in a new Hard drive.

**Shojin** · 2010-02-21 22:36

Originally Posted by dejet

well there is a rumor going around that xbox is going to start selling their next 360. *proof* is that a lot of gamestops and stuff are giving you 25-50 back on some xbox's. then there is that slim shot the xbox 720 might come out in 2011(lol right)

fact is you cant go wrong with a new system if you have the money to blow. outside that if cash is tight maybe just invest in a new Hard drive.

They are doing this because Microsoft is making way for the console relaunch which will come bundled with Natal, at least from what I have read.

They're actually banking pretty big on Natal grabbing the casual audience, and if it goes well, I don't think you will see the next Xbox until around 2012 at the earliest.

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