Entertainment 2.0 #157 : It’s Metrotastic!

Dec 16, 2011 by Josh Pollard

Josh and Richard discuss the new Xbox dashboard in depth, a rumored Windows 8 leak, and the Google TV update.

Fall 2011 Update Brings New Services and Metro Style to Xbox

Dec 15, 2011 by Richard Gunther

The long-awaited Xbox 360 update has arrived, and with it comes a slew of new features and a refreshed user experience that reinforces Microsoft's new Metro-style design DNA. Our highlights and gallery showcase many of this update's new offerings.

Xbox LIVE Gold Discounted and Zune Music Pass Trial

Dec 14, 2011 by Josh Pollard

Microsoft is offering 1 month Xbox LIVE Gold subscription for $1 and a 14-day free trial of Zune Music Pass via the Xbox Dashboard.

Netflix for Xbox 360 Now Supports 5.1 Audio and Subtitles

Dec 14, 2011 by Josh Pollard

Netflix has released a new version of its video streaming app for the Xbox, and it now supports Dolby 5.1 surround sound and subtitles.

Media Center Quick Tip – Starting Media Center from the Xbox Dashboard...

Dec 12, 2011 by Richard Gunther

The Fall 2011 update for the Xbox 360 brings a great new Metro-style UI to the Xbox dashboard, but where did Media Center go? You can still use your Xbox as an extender, you just have to dig a little to find it.

Entertainment 2.0 #156 : Geeky Gift Guidance

Dec 9, 2011 by Josh Pollard

It was a big week for Microsoft as they released their greatly anticipated update to the Xbox dashboard. Josh and Richard discussed all of the big updates to the user interface plus the changes and additional video services that are launching soon. Then Richard updated everyone on the latest...

Entertainment 2.0 #155 : Richard’s All In

Dec 2, 2011 by Josh Pollard

Josh may have been stuffed with turkey and Richard may have been suffering from jet lag, but the duo were back this week for a packed episode of the Entertainment 2.0 podcast! As usual the show started off with more fantastic listener feedback before Josh and Richard dug into all of the topics for...

Microsoft to Partner with Comcast and Verizon for Xbox TV?

Sep 19, 2011 by Josh Pollard

Digiday is reporting that Microsoft is currently negotiating deals with Comcast and Verizon to bring television to U.S. customers via the upcoming Xbox TV service. Xbox TV is a service that was demonstrated at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) this summer that will allow users to view live...

Entertainment 2.0 #137 : CableCARD Changes and Windows 8

Jul 29, 2011 by Josh Pollard

For episode 137 of the Entertainment 2.0 podcast Josh Pollard was once again joined by Richard Gunther. For the first time in months they didn’t have any listener feedback to respond to, there was still plenty to talk about. Microsoft announced a new media remote for the Xbox 360. Next up the...

New Media Remote and Bluetooth Headset for Xbox 360

Jul 26, 2011 by Josh Pollard

Earlier today Major Nelson, Microsoft’s head PR person for Xbox, announced two new peripherals coming to the gaming console this fall. The first is a bluetooth headset that obviously works with the Xbox 360, but it will also double as a headset for your mobile phone. I’m not sure that I...

$2 Video Game Rentals from Redbox Begins Next Week

Jun 10, 2011 by Josh Pollard

Starting next week you’ll be able to grab a video game from your local Redbox kiosk. The service has been in limited markets since August of 2009, but starting June 17th video game rentals will be available nationwide from more than five gazillion 21,000 kiosks. Redbox became popular by...

Buy a PC Get a Free XBOX 360

May 31, 2011 by Josh Pollard

Microsoft have announced via Facebook and Youtube a new promtion they are running to help sales of Windows PCs for the coming school year. It’s pretty simple, if you buy a Windows PC for $699 or more, and can prove that you’re a student, then they will give you a 4GB XBOX 360 to go...