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There's a rumor going around that Windows 8 will support Xbox 360 games -- but it would be a lot more exciting if the next Xbox ran Windows 8! Source: Yahoo! News

With no word yet about a successor to the Xbox 360, rumors are coming in that Microsoft might let users play Xbox 360 games on their Windows 8 PCs coming in 2012. Source: Yahoo! News

Putting aside Xbox 360's outdated hardware, I have long since envied console gamers of having Red Dead Redemption and countless other console exclusives. So when a rumor comes along and tells us that Microsoft is finally letting PC gamers in on Xbox 360 games, we're allowed to be skeptical, but...

You see that big "Rumor" tag in the headline. Good; keep that in mind as you read this story, because this one could be too good to be true. A persistent batch of rumors from the tech world suggest that Microsoft's upcoming Windows 8 operating system will allow users to play Xbox 360 games on...

Solved: see comments My computer info: Toshiba protege m750 S7212 Windows 7 Ultimate Service Pack 1 Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU P8600 @ 2.40GHZ 2.40 GHz Ram: 4.00 GB (2.87 usable) 32-bit I can not get my Windows Media Center to connect to my xbox as an extender. I...

Laura and Paul bring you the hottest stories that Microsofties are pinging each other about. Here's a look at some of this week's juicy stories: Xbox 360 in the lead Link Removed Calling Droid devleopers to WP7 Link Removed Link Removed Link Removed

An anonymous reader writes "Microsoft isn't exactly known for its hardware prowess. Sure, it's churned out plenty of nice mice, keyboards, and game controllers over the years, but success with actual devices has been mixed. The Xbox 360 has exceeded all expectations, while the Zune and Kin...

According to a report, the tablet would be available by the end of 2012 and copy Microsoft's branding strategy from products such as the Xbox 360, Kin and Zune. Source: Yahoo! News

This issue comes along as Microsoft wants to ensure that Windows 8 has a wide range of gaming capabilities, possibly including the Xbox 360 experience complete with Xbox Live. Link Removed

Even though we didn’t see it on stage at yesterday’s Microsoft E3 presentation, Microsoft is working on a new Xbox Live dashboard, like they do every fall. What’s notable about this year’s dashboard refresh is that it looks almost identical to the preview of Windows 8 that we saw at D9 earlier...

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Hi, for the past year or so, I've been connecting my Xbox 360 to my laptop using ICS in order to use Xbox Live. The setup looks like this: Xbox--->ethernet cable--->laptop--->wireless--->router--->modem I've been using this setup for about a year, without any problems. However, yesterday...

Talk about perfect timing. In a little less than three months my third semester of college will be starting right back up, and with a Mac that was recently on the fritz, I am internally debating a new PC purchase. … Continue reading More...

Calling all students: Microsoft wishes to aid your studies with one of its shiny new Windows 7 PCs! Then destroy them with one of its shiny, er, getting-on-a-bit Xbox 360 consoles! This is how it works: any student in the U.S. spending more than $699 on a Windows 7 laptop or desktop from May...

If you were one of the biggest manufacturers of gaming hardware in the world, and your rival was recovering from a spell of terrible luck, how might you consider capitalizing on the situation? More...

Are you a college student? Are you in the market for a new Windows PC, and also enjoy console gaming? Well, then, does Microsoft have a deal for you. The company has just announced a new promotion where college students will receive a free Xbox 360 with the purchase of a new PC from...

Microsoft is gearing up to help university students get homework done while also getting their game on by offering a free Xbox 360 game console with the purchase of a $699 Windows 7 PC. It's a very good deal, indeed. In its recent announcement of the offer, Microsoft revealed that between May...

For most people around the country school has either just let out or still has a little while to go before getting out. That makes the new back-to-school offer from Microsoft a little pre-mature perhaps, but it is an interesting offer. Microsoft is offering students buying a new Windows 7...

Microsoft is about to launch a new promotion offering any student who purchases a Windows 7 PC (laptop or desktop) at $699 or more a free 4GB Xbox 360 S . The promotion officially runs from May 23 through September 9, though Windows Team Blog notes that the end date will vary by retailer...

Microsoft has a new back-to-school promotion getting ready to start and it is a pretty enticing one. Starting May 22nd, if a student buys a Windows 7 PC then they can get a free Xbox 360 . The PC has to cost at least $699 and be bought either directly from Microsoft or one of its partners, like...