Belkin announced its new AV360 Mini DisplayPort Converter (F2CD007) that adapts the signal from an HDMI audio/video source, such as a Blu-ray Disc player, Xbox 360, PS3 or cable box, to a DisplayPort-compatible signal.
According to the statement, the AV360 Mini DisplayPort Converter converter ($149.99) supports high-resolution video and audio, allowing users to display HD content [...]
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Belkin Unveils Mini DisplayPort Converter for iMac
Microsoft Releases Xbox 360 250 GB Console
Microsoft announced a new Xbox 360 game console at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, California.
According to the statement, this latest Xbox 360 features a sleek glossy black case with chrome accents (10.6 x 2.95 x 10.39 in), a 250 GB hard disk drive, built-in 802.11n Wi-Fi and a quieter design. It also [...]
3D Gaming Interest Extends Beyond Avid Gamer
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) announced that, according to its latest study, interest in 3D gaming is strongest among early adopters and gaming enthusiasts but that interest extends to the casual video game player as well.
According to the statement, “The 3D Gaming: Entertainment’s Next Dimension” study of online U.S. adults (conducted from May 24-June 1, [...]
Halo Reach Launches in September on Xbox 360
Microsoft announced that Bungie’s Halo: Reach for the Xbox 360 will make its worldwide debut Sept. 14, 2010 and in Japan on Sept. 15.
According to the statement, more than 2.7 million fans participated in the May 2010 Halo: Reach multiplayer beta on Xbox LIVE, making it the largest console video game beta test on record [...]
Microsoft Shakes Up Entertainment and Devices Division
Microsoft Corp. announced that Robbie Bach, president of its Entertainment and Devices (E&D) Division, will retire from the company this fall and J Allard, senior vice president of Design and Development for E&D, will be leaving Microsoft after 19 years of service.
Kanex XD Connects Blu-ray, PS3, Xbox 360 to 27-inch iMac
Kanex announced the worldwide availability of its Kanex XD ($149.99), an HDMI to Mini DisplayPort converter specifically designed for Apple iMac 27-inch.
According to the statement, Kanex XD eliminates the need for another display and maximizes the functions of Apple’s iMac 27-inch. It utilizes the LCD display to receive full screen 720p HD playback of PlayStation [...]
Target Expands Electronics and Video Game Department
Target announced it is retooling its consumer electronics and video game department across its stores nationwide. The full chain roll-out began in April 2010 and the majority of Target stores will have the new electronics layout completed by June 2010.
According to the statement, as part of the transformation, the video game section is being expanded [...]
SanDisk Ships Xbox 360 USB Flash Drive
SanDisk Corporation announced that it is shipping its Xbox 360 USB Flash Drive for the Microsoft Xbox 360 gaming and entertainment console.
According to the statement, this new drive makes it easier than ever for gamers to take their gamertags, saved game progress, map packs, Arcade game downloads and bonus content with them for fast and [...]
Consumers Axing Pay TV Services
The Yankee Group announced that one in eight consumers this year will cut off their pay TV services and use their PCs, gaming consoles and other connected devices to access video programming.
Ubisoft Launches Environment-Friendly Game Packaging
Ubisoft announced an environmental initiative to eliminate paper game manuals, replacing them with an in-game digital manual for all titles on PlayStation 3 (PS3) and Xbox 360. The program launches worldwide with Shaun White Skateboarding this holiday 2010.
Avatar Producer Jon Landau at 3D Gaming Summit
The Bob Dowling Group and Unicomm, LLC announced that Jon Landau, producer of Avatar, will be a keynote interview at the first ever 3D Gaming Summit, presented in association with Variety, to be held at the Los Angeles Hilton in Universal City on April 21-22, 2010.
Most PS3s Connected to Internet
The Diffusion Group (TDG) announced that that one-third of U.S. broadband households now use a game console that is connected to the Internet.
According to the statement, Sony’s PS3 tops the list with 78% of consoles being connected to the Internet, followed by Microsoft’s Xbox 360 at 73%, and Nintendo’s Wii at 54%.
US Households Extending Online Video to TV
Parks Associates announced that consumer interest in Web-on-TV applications is so strong that households are making their own connections via PCs and game consoles.
Sensio 3D Solutions Showcased at NAB 2010
Sensio Technologies Inc. announced that the company’s 3D format and 3D technology solutions will be showcased at the 2010 National Association of Broadcasters Show (NAB) within the International Datacasting Corporation booth and in demonstrations at the Grass Valley, Teranex and Gennum booths.
WD Launches My Passport AV Portable Media Drives
Western Digital (WD) announced that it has introduced its new My Passport AV portable media drives.
According to the statement, designed specifically for video storage and playback, the new My Passport AV portable media drives deliver a plug-and-play experience for digital media enthusiasts. Available now at select retailers and WD’s online store, the My Passport AV [...]