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Microsoft: 2008 was 'biggest year ever' for Xbox

SAN FRANCISCO - Microsoft sold 28 million units worldwide of its Xbox 360 video game console through the end of 2008, expanding the Xbox's lead over rival Sony's PlayStation 3 console in worldwide unit sales, the company said on Monday. (Msnbc.com is ...

Many concerns loom for Microsoft in turbulent 2009

Microsoft’s Xbox 360 game console appeared to benefit from earlier price cuts during the recent holiday season, strengthening its position against Sony’s higher-priced PlayStation 3 console. But the Nintendo Wii continues to dominate. For ...

LG high-def TVs to stream Netflix videos directly

Other partnerships enable Netflix to pump its video library to TVs through Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox 360 video game consoles or recorders made by TiVo Inc. LG and Samsung Electronics Co. also sell Blu-ray DVD players compatible with the streaming service

'Red Ringed' Xbox 360s still dog Microsoft

Travis Williams drove around Louisville, Ky. for a week with a busted Xbox 360 in his trunk. It was his third console stricken by the dreaded “Red Ring of Death” — known as “general hardware failure” in the halls of Microsoft. (Msnbc.com is ...

Best stock for 2009: Netflix

TIVO) DVRs and Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) Xbox 360 video game consoles -- instead of just PC viewing options. In good times Netflix continues to grow. Earnings should clock in at $1.29 a share this year after posting a profit of $0.97 a share last year ...