Every once in a while Microsoft gets ready to push out a new dashboard update for its Xbox 360 console. Sometimes a few cosmetic changes are all that console owners can expect to see. Sometimes, though, there are plenty of juice little changes for gamers to get their teeth into.
Nike+ Kinect Training was first revealed by Microsoft back at E3, and showed much promise in combining Nike's fitness technology with the interactivity offered by the Kinect. Now, Xbox's Major Nelson has revealed it will arrive on 30th October, costing a very reasonable sounding price of just $49.99.
After the epic Halo trilogy that ended in Halo 3, Master Chief is set to return as the main playable character in Halo 4 which is the start of the Reclaimer Trilogy. Now, to celebrate the return of John-117, Microsoft has announced a new Limited Edition Xbox 360 Slim. Check it out after the jump.
Kinect PlayFit, a fitness-based Xbox LIVE feature announced by Microsoft some time ago, has officially launched today, with details of the service being announced by Larry Hryb, otherwise known as Major Nelson.
Missed the recent media event in which Microsoft detailed SmartGlass, Kinect Voice, Internet Explorer and much more for the Xbox 360? Well, if you weren't around for the live stream, you'll be pleased to know that replays of the event are now available to view online.
While Microsoft's E3 media event may not have satisfied those with an incessant craving for new, power-laden hardware, the were still plenty of presentations to arouse the interest of us tech fans, and none perhaps were more exciting than the software maker's SmartGlass.
Microsoft's Xbox 360 has received yet another shot in the arm, with a new player coming online in the instant content streaming portion of the console's developing world. Having already outed a PlayStation 3 app, Amazon has now seen fit to bring Xbox 360 owners under its wing, allowing those with both an Xbox LIVE Gold account as well as an Amazon Prime subscription to stream movies and TV shows instantly.
Last week, we told you of Microsoft's plan to release its Xbox 360 console bundled with a Kinect sensor for $99, with a paying subscription model charging $14.99 a month and offering users Xbox LIVE Gold Membership for the duration of the 24 month contract.
It was one of the first games released along with the original Xbox, and Halo has remained one of the most popular franchises in the gaming industry ever since.
Activision's massive Call of Duty Franchise is set to get a new addition during the latter part of 2012, with the latest leak almost serving as undeniable proof of just what is around the corner for the biggest series of gamers currently shipping.
