Xbox Live was launched in Australia today, allowing local gamers to hook up with half a million like-minded individuals around the world - for a price.
Gamers report having their Xbox Live accounts hijacked and their credit cards used to buy virtual currency on the gaming service.
Gamers who reported fraud with their Xbox Live account were likely duped into giving up their information, according to Microsoft.
Xbox sales have leapt upwards, corresponding with the launch of the Xbox Live online gaming service.
Microsoft will soon begin beta testing of the online service for its Xbox video game console, amid grumbling from thousands of console owners who weren't selected for the trial.
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Microsoft has today announced the local availability of its XBox Live online service, which will go on sale in October.
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.
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Sony says sales of its PS2 game console are steadily accelerating, broadening the electronics giant's lead over rivals Microsoft and Nintendo.
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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