Xbox 360 First Gaming System to Reach 10 Million in U.S. Console Sales This Generation

TORONTO, ON - May 15, 2008 - Microsoft Corp. today announced that the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system has sold over 10 million units in the U.S., making it the first current-generation gaming console to break the 10 million mark in the U.S. The U.S. install base contributes to global sales of over 19 million, more than any other current-generation console.

“This year will be the largest in the history of the video game industry, with Xbox 360 leading the charge in the U.S. and abroad,” said Don Mattrick, senior vice president of the Interactive Entertainment Business in the Entertainment and Devices Division at Microsoft. “History has shown us that the first company to reach 10 million in console sales wins the generation battle. We are uniquely positioned to set a new benchmark for the industry.”

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Buffalo Streams Your Content in HD

Buffalo LinkTheatre HD

AUSTIN, TX - April 1, 2008 - Buffalo Technology, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of wired and wireless networking, storage and memory solutions today announced the LinkTheater High Definition Digital Media Player (LT-H90LAN). Buffalo’s new LinkTheater HD brings your stored videos, pictures, and music to life on your entertainment system, regardless of whether the content is on your computer, NAS, USB hard drive or DLNA media server.

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Home Theatre Review Round Up

Well, just a couple today. Futurelooks reviews the legendary HarmonyONE remote control. This bad ass remote is not only easy to setup, but with a new high quality build, color touch screen, and rechargeable battery, it really does become “The Power” in the livingroom. Read about it here.

Also, Ascully shows you how to Build Your Own Home Theatre Screen.

Easy Techie Reading Round Up

Bit-Tech - Misinterpreting the Enthusiast and The Sea of Grey

Elite Bastards - BT - A tale of customer service woes

tkArena - Switching from Microsoft Windows to Ubuntu Linux , Windows Vista Aero Tweaking Guide and How to Use the Vista Upgrade Advisor

HCW Blog - Windows Vista Performance Benchmark

PC Stats - Safe Mode in Windows Vista For Crash Recovery and Installing Windows Vista

TechARP - Installing DirectX 9 Can & Will Kill DirectX 10

TechWareLabs - The Blu-Ray Decision 

Hardware Zone - IT Show 2008 - The Complete Coverage (Part 1) and IT Show 2008 - The Complete Coverage (Part 2)

Home Theatre Review Round Up

 

Futurelooks has posted a brief restrospective on the whole HD DVD rise and fall. Just the right length for many of us that get bored at the gory details and just want important bits. Check it out here.

Other related reviews…

Digital Trends - Yamaha YSP-4000 Digital Sound Projector Review

i4U - Logitech Harmony One Review

Trusted Reviews - Logitech Harmony 1000 Review

Hardware Zone - Samsung DVD-F1080

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