Consumer Newsroom Archive
July 2008| • | July 13, 2008
60GB storage now included with Xbox 360; 20GB console will drop to $299.99 in U.S. and Canada. |
June 2008| • | June 25, 2008
Spotlight shines on all-star lineup of titles and exciting new hardware at Games for Windows Presents: The Big Picture showcase event. |
| • | June 16, 2008
The latest attraction at Disneyland takes visitors through a home of the future featuring technologies of tomorrow inspired by some of today’s cutting-edge consumer offerings from Microsoft and other technology industry leaders. |
May 2008| • | May 5, 2008
New software updates bring popular television shows to online store, enhancements to online music community and subscription service. |
| • | May 5, 2008
Spring release adds features that inspire people to explore, discover and discuss their favorite music. |
April 2008| • | April 23, 2008
Microsoft partners with Companions in Courage to give young patients an outlet for games and chat via private Xbox LIVE network. |
| • | April 23, 2008
Stylish, versatile Windows Vista powers a new wave of eye-catching PCs, with Service Pack 1 making consumers’ digital experiences more reliable and secure than ever. |
March 2008| • | March 18, 2008
Agreement enables integration of in-game advertising and premium video game content into long-term campaign planning and media buying processes. |
| • | March 11, 2008
New peripherals bring stylish and affordable options for the digital lifestyle. |
February 2008| • | February 20, 2008
Flood of community-created games to double leading games library. |
| • | February 20, 2008
The world’s hottest developers pave the way for a banner year with a blockbuster lineup that includes “Gears of War 2,” “Fable 2,” “Ninja Gaiden II” and a rich mix of indie Xbox LIVE Arcade titles. |
January 2008| • | January 15, 2008
Customizable gift options and themed playlists from Zune Marketplace help consumers share the love this Valentine’s Day. |
| • | January 7, 2008
Extender products available from Cisco’s Linksys division, D-Link and Niveus Media. |
| • | January 7, 2008
These days, you see as many laptops in coffee shops as you do boardrooms. As such, consumers are more and more looking to make a fashion statement with their PCs, and Microsoft is spotlighting the trend this week during the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show. |
| • | January 6, 2008
Microsoft announces new entertainment partnerships with Disney-ABC Television Group, MGM and NBC Universal. |
| • | January 6, 2008
BT Vision IPTV customers will soon be able to receive best in gaming, TV and movies, all through Xbox 360. |
| • | January 6, 2008
Microsoft’s service provider customers add two new IPTV subscriber households per minute. |
| • | January 6, 2008
Deals bring hit television content from ABC, ABC News, ABC Family, Disney Channel and Toon Disney along with film classics and recent blockbusters from MGM and United Artists. |
| • | January 6, 2008
Microsoft’s award-winning Mediaroom IPTV platform introduces exciting new features that connect consumers with their favorite shows and people from any TV in the home. |
December 2007| • | December 4, 2007
Microsoft research reveals that parents in the U.S. and Europe would welcome a timer tool to help manage their children’s screen time. |
November 2007| • | November 20, 2007
Highly anticipated Xbox 360 exclusive “Mass Effect” makes its long-awaited debut; SCI FI Channel to celebrate game’s release with exclusive half-hour special “Sci vs. Fi: Mass Effect.” |
| • | November 20, 2007
Journalists reporting on holiday buying trends can use an interactive gift guide to learn more about gift ideas from Microsoft and industry partners. |
| • | November 14, 2007
Top-selling franchises incorporate dynamic advertising from Massive. |
| • | November 14, 2007
Addresses need of two-thirds of adults with more than one home computer who wish they could manage the security and performance of all their home computers from a single PC.* |
| • | November 14, 2007
Q&A: Amy Barzdukas, senior director for Windows Live OneCare, discusses how Windows Live OneCare helps customers stay secure, backup data and monitor multiple PCs from one location. |
| • | November 13, 2007
Xbox LIVE membership soars past 8 million mark, Microsoft unveils new download service for Xbox games direct to your living room beginning Dec. 4. |
| • | November 12, 2007
The new Zune Social Web site, with a beta version debuting today, enables people to share their musical tastes, knowledge and experiences with others. |
| • | November 7, 2007
Popular movie trivia game makes its exclusive debut on Xbox 360 with four new wireless Big Button Pad controllers for the ultimate social gaming experience. |
| • | November 7, 2007
Q&A: Robbie Bach, president of Microsoft’s Entertainment and Devices Division, and Warlene Gary, National PTA CEO, announced a partnership between the two organizations to advocate for a balanced approach to interactive media use. |
October 2007| • | October 30, 2007
Zune unveils an expanded list of accessory partners to offer existing and new Zune users a wider selection. |
| • | October 29, 2007
New eSeniors program enriches seniors’ lives with computer training at no charge and PCs customized for seniors. |
| • | October 23, 2007
30GB digital media player delivers custom music experience to Latino music fans. |
| • | October 22, 2007
New console includes five games, wireless controller and storage to save games — all for the incredible value of $279.99 |
| • | October 22, 2007
Warner Bros. and Nickelodeon add new TV shows for kids on Xbox 360, including exclusive content from Nickelodeon’s “The Backyardigans”; new kid-friendly games “SHREK-N-ROLL” and “SpongeBob SquarePants: Underpants Slam” will be available soon on Xbox LIVE Arcade. |
| • | October 4, 2007
Company and industry leaders rally to support technology solutions that help people make better health and wellness decisions. |
| • | October 4, 2007
Xbox 360 console sales more than doubled; nearly 3 million gamers play online via Xbox LIVE. |
| • | October 2, 2007
Microsoft unveils Zune Social, new Zune devices, innovative Zune software and redesigned Zune Marketplace — all geared toward discovering and sharing new music. |
September 2007| • | September 26, 2007
New devices from Cisco’s Linksys division, D-Link, HP and Niveus Media deliver new video formats, form factors and HD TV over wireless home networks; Internet TV beta debuts with more than one hundred hours of free full-screen video. |
| • | September 24, 2007
Highly anticipated game expected to register the biggest day in retail entertainment history. |
| • | September 13, 2007
Q&A: Matt Barlow, director of Worldwide Marketing and Business Development for Microsoft Hardware, discusses 25 years of hardware milestones and what the group is working on today. |
| • | September 12, 2007
New webcams meet consumer demand for sleek designs and better ways to share important life moments. |
| • | September 12, 2007
Three-in-one transceiver delivers on consumer need for more available USB ports. |
| • | September 12, 2007
Microsoft Hardware expands robust notebook line with Bluetooth technology and design based on the No. 1 best-selling mouse. |
| • | September 12, 2007
Q&A: Alan Yates, Microsoft general manager of Worldwide Education, highlights how Microsoft is providing college students with easier access to tools for academic success. |
| • | September 11, 2007
Japan’s best developers are betting big on Xbox 360 in 2007 and beyond, as Microsoft announces best-ever holiday entertainment lineup. |
| • | September 10, 2007
Q&A: Rich Kaplan discusses the second part of the Daylight Saving Time extension to come in North America, lessons learned from March’s “spring forward,” and the effects these changes have on customers around the world. |
August 2007| • | August 22, 2007
SideWinder Mouse is group’s first gaming mouse built in-house from the ground up. |
| • | August 22, 2007
Microsoft Hardware expertise paved the way for Xbox, Zune and Microsoft Surface. |
| • | August 21, 2007
New product helps travelers save time and money with current traffic updates and gas price information. |
| • | August 14, 2007
Using new PCs and laptops with Windows Vista can help students succeed in school, while keeping connected with friends and family despite busy schedules. |
| • | August 13, 2007
Microsoft announces Dream-Build-Play contest winners, demonstrates XNA Game Studio-developed “Schizoid,” and shares details of new game content usage rules. |
| • | August 9, 2007
Blockbuster consumer brands including 7-Eleven, Burger King Corp., Comcast, Mountain Dew and Pontiac unveil unprecedented support for the launch of this year’s biggest entertainment event. |
| • | August 8, 2007
Innovative new version of popular personal finance software, Microsoft Money, debuts powerful new Insights. |
July 2007| • | July 23, 2007
Windows Photo Gallery and Windows Mobility Center are among the enhancements designed to help people pursue their passion, whether at home or on the go. |
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