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"Unprecedented demand" led to Microsoft pulling its Xbox 360 Sky Player
"Unprecedented demand" led to Microsoft pulling its Xbox 360 Sky Player
Microsoft apologises for not getting enough computers ready at its end to cope with streaming telly launch Microsoft's long-awaited Sky Player for Xbox 360 , which lets users stream live Sky TV via the web to an Xbox 360 console, was launched and pulled in the same day earlier this week. It was ...
Xbox 360 with $100 Card for $200 This Weekend? [Rumor]
Xbox 360 with $100 Card for $200 This Weekend? [Rumor]
kotaku.com — A retail tipster sends word that Walmart will be selling an Xbox 360 Arcade with a $100... gift card for $199 this Saturday. The retailer will also be selling a Sony BluRay player for $148, according... (more) Xbox 360 with $100 Card for $200 This Weekend? [Rumor]
Joker Why So Serious Xbox 360 Mod
Joker Why So Serious Xbox 360 Mod
xboxfreedom.com — --> This Joker Xbox 360 mod is one of the greatest I have ever seen because it... is an ode to the Joker from the Dark Knight, includes the catch phrase ‘Why So Serious?’, has a cool Joker face popping out and also the Batman logo to hold it all ... (more) Joker Why So Serious Xbox 360 Mod
Elusive Xbox 360 802.11n wireless adapter appears in the UK
Elusive Xbox 360 802.11n wireless adapter appears in the UK
engadget.com — Microsoft might be playing cat-and-mouse with the Xbox 360 802.11n adapter , but it looks like the... jig is up in the UK -- we just got this shot of it sitting on an ASDA store shelf. Still no word on Stateside availability, but surely we can't all ... (more) Elusive Xbox 360 802.11n wireless adapter appears in the UK
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Sky+ HD customers to bag free M&S vouchers
T3.com News — ... New customers signing-up online can take a pick 'n' mix approach and add broadband and phone services, while existing subscribers can upgrade to Sky+ HD and add Sky Movies too. Some of those wanting to opt for the multiroom service may have to hang-tight before receiving Sky Player on Xbox as Sky has announced that it will be rolling out the service over the coming weeks. ...

Sky+ HD customers to bag free Marks' vouchers
T3.com All — ... is only an extra 10. New customers signing-up online can take a pick 'N' mix approach and add broadband and phone services, while existing subscribers can upgrade to Sky+ HD and add Sky Movies too. Some of those wanting to opt for the multiroom service may have to hang-tight before receiving Sky Player on Xbox as Sky has announced that it will be rolling out the service over the coming weeks. Link : ...

BBC relaunches iPlayer on Nintendo Wii
T3.com All — ... 360 which has had difficulties of its own. Microsoft were forced to temporarily suspend the service soon after launch citing unprecedented levels of simultaneous demand . With the iPlayer now available on the PS3 and Wii, it seems as though Microsoft are the only ones missing out on the fun. Link: ...

BBC relaunches iPlayer on Nintendo Wii
T3.com News — ... 360 which has had difficulties of its own. Microsoft were forced to temporarily suspend the service soon after launch citing “unprecedented levels of simultaneous demand”. ...

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