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    Microsoft Australia has announced that XBox Live, its online gaming platform, will be available locally in October this year--up to three months behind the launch of the equivalent service for PlayStation from rival gaming platform operator Sony.

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    Microsoft may backtrack on a pledge not to use its online gaming service to crack down on "mod chips"--chips that modify the Xbox console so it can run copied game discs and unlicensed software.

  • Xbox Live roster hits 1 million

    Microsoft announced on Thursday that it now has more than a million subscribers for Xbox Live, the online gaming service for the company's video game console.

  • Aust XBox Live launch date revealed

    Xbox Live will launch in Australia on 8 October, several months after it launched in the rest of the world.

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    Despite Microsoft's official stance that modified Xbox sets are not allowed on its newly-launched online gaming service, users appear to have found a way to bypass the firm's security checks.

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    It's been a fascinating few weeks for female tech enthusiasts -- plasma love and nearly nude calendars are but two of the highlights.

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    In a rare joint interview, Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer discuss ad-supported software, the battles against Sony and Google, and what's so great about the upcoming Vista.

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    Sony and Microsoft confront consumer apathy as they attempt to turn game consoles into multipurpose entertainment gadgets.

  • Raikes: Office Live beta on track

    Microsoft's business unit chief is on the lookout for ad-supported rivals to the Web-based service.

  • Giant Aussie 2009 predictions round-up

    What will 2009 hold for Australia's ICT industry? We asked dozens of local leaders for their predictions; and this is what they came up with.

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  • Aust XBox Live demo nearly DOA

    Microsoft has used its Tech Ed conference for its first Australian public showing of its Xbox Live Internet gaming service, but the launch hasn't been without its glitches.

  • XBox goes Live downunder in October

    Microsoft has today announced the local availability of its XBox Live online service, which will go on sale in October.

  • XBox Live AU vs PS2 Network Entertainment AU

    Sony and Microsoft go head to head this week with launches of rival local online gaming packages. We examine the offerings open to you in our Australian guide.

  • PlayStation 2 shipments top 50 million

    Sony says sales of its PS2 game console are steadily accelerating, broadening the electronics giant's lead over rivals Microsoft and Nintendo.

  • Xbox goes online... with Linux

    The Xbox Linux Project has released a basic version of its software, giving the gaming console network functions and a Web server.

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