So, it has come to Microsoft’s acknowledgement that the Xbox 360 dashboard update that started rolling out in late-December was great, but there are some serious bugs to make mention of. The first being that 720p seems to be the default setting for the interface, not 1080p, causing some users problems with HDMI. Then there’s the color space, which can sometimes be completely off. So, that all being said, Microsoft is working on a fix, we just don’t know when it will be pushed out to the masses. Via: Major Nelson (Twitter)
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Microsoft Flight to be available this Spring as a free download
Does anyone remember Microsoft Flight Simulator? Yes? Then Microsoft Flight is the sequel to that acclaimed series, and it will be available this Spring as a free download. Epic. Features include new aircraft, an Online Pilot Profile, additional content that adds aircraft, regions and customization options to the game over time, and performance improvements that make it suitable for most PCs. A closed-beta preview application is available here. The game will be available for CES attendees at Microsoft’s final CES appearance on January 10-13th. Via: Microsoft Flight
Leaked Windows Phone Roadmap Gives Insight On Tango And Apollo After Mango
There is not much else to speak about this leaked roadmap: Tango is the version that comes after Windows Phone “Mango”, the current version that adds multitasking, speeds, and many improved features. What will be featured in Tango is the ability for cheap Windows Phone devices that can take over the lower sections of the market. However, the real excitement comes from Windows Phone Apollo, which if WP is successful enough, will launch at the end of 2012, and will add high-end smartphones (dual-core technology, HD screens, etc.) and a focus on business, bringing Microsoft back into the spot that RIM has a hold of with its Bold series — enterprise users. If any of this should happen, Microsoft would have a much better bet on taking over a chunk of smartphones sales from Android and Apple’s iOS — perhaps. Via: WMPowerUser
Microsoft May Have Switched Out Windows Phone Head Andy Lees
According to AllThingsD, their head guru, Andy Lees, has been switched out for what seems to be the most probable choice — Terry Myerson, head of engineering, who will be taking over many of Andy’s roles in the development of Windows Phone. This is mostly all to be expected — it has been said that internally and externally Windows Phone isn’t doing as well as it should.
Xbox Live iOS app now surprisingly available
Who would expect Microsoft to publish an official Xbox Live app for iOS? Well, it’s not that surprising as they already produce apps for platforms other than Windows Phone 7+, like Android, and that for them, they’ll get the market share any way they can. So, the app is free, and that’s about that — it works just like its Windows Phone variant. Via: Major Nelson, App Store
Microsoft plans Windows 8 Public Beta release in February 2012
For the computer users eagerly awaiting Windows 8, or had a taste of the developer preview that reached 3 million downloads, then it is high time that you know a Windows 8 beta will be made available for download on February of 2012, Microsoft states. That sounds nice a well, doesn’t it? While a specific date isn’t set in stone you can be sure to get a partition ready, check your drivers, your workspace, etc. for the installation of the upcoming beta. Also, the beta will contain the full Metro Windows 8 interface; essentially the new and refined look of Windows 8 not properly recognized in the developer preview.
Microsoft Outs The New Xbox 360 Dashboard For All
It is official. The new Xbox 360 dashboard is available, with all of the additional content provides and Windows 8-esque tiles with more Metro styling. The update available as an OTA (over-the-air update), free, will be initiated on your system sometimes this week. Get ready for this, n00bs. Via: Kotaku
Xbox 360 sees biggest sales this year on Black Friday weekend
Microsoft is rolling in a ton of excitement and cash for the Kinect and Xbox 360. About 960,000 Xbox 360 consoles and more than 750,000 Kinect controllers were sold last week. Microsoft also confirmed that more than 800,000 of the consoles it sold last week were purchased on Black Friday alone. That in itself are some amazing sales statistics. And with that, the Xbox 360 continues to remain the dominant home gaming console on the market.
MSFT’s announcement:
Entering the seventh year of its lifecycle, Xbox 360 just closed the biggest sales week in the history of Xbox, selling more than 960,000 consoles in the U.S. during the week of Black Friday.
Microsoft’s retail partners are equally excited about our sales performance this holiday.
“We have seen tremendous excitement from customers for our hot holiday gaming offers,” said Chris Homeister, senior vice president and general manager of Home Entertainment at Best Buy. “Xbox 360 was among the best-sellers at Best Buy this Black Friday, and is a testament to the continued popularity of the gaming category this holiday.”
Sales highlights in the U.S. during the week of Black Friday include:
- Xbox 360 sold more than 960,000 consoles in the U.S. alone, of which more than 800,000 were sold within a period of 24 hours – the biggest week of sales in Xbox history. (Source: Internal data)
- More than 750,000 Kinect for Xbox 360 sensors were sold in the U.S. – standalone and bundled. (Source: Internal data)
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