Xbox 360

Monday marks the end of an era for Xbox fans as the Xbox 360 Marketplace officially shuts down. Launched in November 2005 alongside the Xbox 360 console, this digital storefront became a beloved hub for gamers worldwide, offering a wide array of video games, add-ons, and other content. Microsoft...

Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox, said that preserving Xbox 360 games, which will become inaccessible once the console's digital store shuts down in 2024, is a top priority for Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT). While the community playing Xbox 360 games is relatively small, the...

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) announced plans to terminate its Xbox 360 online store and marketplace in 2024. What Happened: Microsoft will cease operating the Xbox 360 Store and Xbox 360 Marketplace on July 29, 2024, reported Reuters Thursday.  The move aligns with the company’s focus...

In 2021, video gamers and investors learned what Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) had been cooking with the unveiling of a new video game console by a leading wrestler and actor. Here’s a look at how Microsoft shares have performed since the unveiling of the Xbox console. What Happened:...

In 2001, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) released the Xbox gaming console to take on rivals like Sony Corp (NYSE: SONY) and Nintendo Co (Pink: NTDOY). What Happened: On Nov. 15, 2001, the Xbox console was released and became an immediate favorite for gamers and the introduction of the...

The Nintendo Co., Ltd (ADR) (OTCMKTS: NTDOY) Switch has been a huge hit among gamers. However, recent changes Nintendo is making to the device may soon make it a major hit among all cable cord cutters. Up to this point, the Switch has not supported third-party video streaming apps. However, earlier...

Michael Pachter is a video game analyst who does a weekly round up on questions posed to him through SIFTD.net Games. Here is a recap from Episode 26. Sony, PS4 Neo, VR Sony Corp (ADR) (NYSE: SNE) has an exciting year ahead with the launch of its new console PS4 Neo, as well as its virtual reality...

GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) declared worse-than-expected Q4 results Thursday. Revenue of the company declined 6 percent year-over-year to $3.48 billion, while profits rose about 13 percent to $2.15 per share. Robert Lloyd, GameStop CFO, was on CNBC to provide an outlook on games and...

Investors may not be aware of the numerous cool products being developed by Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT). Most of them are creative concepts that may never make it to retail. Others could be ready for primetime, but are too expensive to implement. This is ultimately what kept the unique...

Longer lifecycles could keep Nintendo (OTC: NTDOY) from releasing a new console in the near future. Up until recently, the Mario maker released a new TV-connected game machine every five years. This tradition ended with Wii U, which arrived in 2012 -- a full six years after the original Wii...

Domestic video game sales increased in May and June, but the upward trend could come to an end in 2019. Eva Hunyadi, a research analyst at Juniper Research, recently authored a report about the future of video games. While Hunyadi is optimistic about present-day sales, she is concerned about...

Sony (NYSE: SNE) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) are likely to spend more money promoting their new game consoles in 2014. For the first five months of the year, Sony dominated the airwaves, spending $59 million to advertise the PlayStation brand across 24 different TV networks. Microsoft spent $...

Virtually every major character and franchise -- Mario, Zelda, Star Fox, Yoshi, Kirby, Smash Bros., etc. -- will arrive on Wii U by the end of 2015. Nintendo (OTC: NTDOY) could surely delay some of those games and save them for a later date, or develop something entirely new for the following...

It's not everyday that Nintendo (OTC: NTDOY) receives some assistance from a competitor. But at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo, Sony's (NYSE: SNE) E3 presentation might have given Nintendo a little bit of help. Coincidentally, both companies chose to focus on games that...

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) hasn't announced a new product since October 2013. At that time, the iPhone empire introduced the iPad Air and iPad Mini with Retina Display. Last month, the company refreshed its MacBook Air lineup with a minor processor tweak and a notable price cut. Many are waiting...