Microsoft, Sony, and the cheaper Xbox 360

Filed under: Microsoft (MSFT) , Sony Corp ADR (SNE) , Electronic Arts (ERTS) , Activision Inc (ATVI) , Technology , Nintendo (NTDOY) So you've heard the news I'm sure. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT ) is not standing still in the video-game wars. It recently reduced the price of the Xbox 360 Elite system by $100. We now have parity between an Xbox 360 unit and a Sony Corporation (NYSE: SNE ) PlayStation 3 console. It's going to be interesting to see how hardware sales pe

Microsoft, Sony, and the cheaper Xbox 360

Filed under: Microsoft (MSFT) , Sony Corp ADR (SNE) , Electronic Arts (ERTS) , Activision Inc (ATVI) , Technology , Nintendo (NTDOY) So you’ve heard the news I’m sure. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT ) is not standing still in the video-game wars. It recently reduced the price of the Xbox 360 Elite system by $100. We now have parity between an Xbox 360 unit and a Sony Corporation (NYSE: SNE ) PlayStation 3 console. It’s going to be interesting to see how hardware sales p

Two Ways: Gaming Console Makers in Need of Repairs

Video Game Wars Rage OnIt seems the reports were correct after showing tremendous growth over the past few years video games and console sales are beginning to slide as the global recession is driving down demand. Last night Nintendo (NTDOY) the maker of the popular Wii gaming console reported a 61% drop in profits. Net income came in at 42.3 billion yen ($445 million) missing analysts estimates of 47.5 billion yen. It was the first time since 2006—the launch of the Wii—that sales of the console

Nintendo criticizes Xbox 360 and PS3 motion-sensing technologies

Nintendo president Satoru Iwata claims the new motion-sensing technologies touted by Microsoft and Sony at the E3 last week are inferior to what the Wii has to offer. Iwata says Nintendo has experimented with games controlled by camera-based sensors, but found that it didn't work as well as the accelerometers it eventually chose to use for the Wii console. Nintendo tried and rejected the motion-sensing technology that Sony and Microsoft are counting on to catch up in the video game wars, the c

FT.com / Companies / Technology - Nintendo ‘rejected’ rivals’ choice of technology

Nintendo tried and rejected the motion-sensing technology that Sony and Microsoft are counting on to catch up in the video game wars, the company’s president told the Financial Times. Satoru Iwata said his company had made experimental games controlled by camera-based sensors, but got better ... BeefJack found this 5 days ago on www.ft.com Find more top gaming news, videos, and blogs on GamerBlips: Gaming , Nintendo , Sony , Microsoft , Satoru Iwata , Wii

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