Microsoft’s Xbox One won’t hit Asian markets until late 2014

Sony's PS4 may have another advantage in the next-gen console war, with the Xbox One not launching in Asia until late 2014.

Xbox One: Microsoft’s boldest attempt to unify its services is a game console

It's more a powerful home theater PC than it is a game console, making it a great tool for bringing Microsoft's services into your living room.

Microsoft reportedly planning Xbox (720) event for May

While previous rumors pointed to Microsoft unveiling its next Xbox this month, the company may now be aiming for a May event.

Nintendo Wii U reviews: It’s an intriguing Wii successor that will get better

Nintendo's Wii U game console finally hit store shelves yesterday, and while reviewers mostly had positive things to say, it's also pretty clear that the Wii U still needs some work.

What were the cheapest and most expensive consoles in gaming history? (infographic)

This infographic shows the cheapest and most expensive video game consoles, adjusted for inflation.

Nintendo’s Wii U console lands in stores Nov. 18 in two flavors, base price of $300

Nintendo has finally given hard details on its upcoming Wii U game console, with a U.S. launch date of Nov. 18 and a base price of $300.

Nvidia nabs executive from rival to hone its console chip pitch

When a graphics chip company exec changes jobs, it’s not usually a big news item. But Bob Feldstein’s move from Advanced Micro Devices to rival Nvidia is likely to set tongues wagging about the next-generation game console competition.

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The DeanBeat: Don’t ya wish these fantasy game consoles were coming?

With a month to go before this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo video game trade show (E3), rumors are surfacing about next-generation console announcements. We’re not likely to hear much about what sort of features they’ll have for a while with …

PlayStation one-ups Xbox with new Amazon Instant Video app

Online retail giant Amazon has launched a new streaming video app for Sony’s PlayStation 3 game console, the company announced today.

As part of the agreement between Sony and Amazon, the Amazon Instant Video App will be prominently featured on …

Valve “Steam Box” console rumor sounds like a bad idea

Valve is working on a new set-top gaming system standard based on PC architecture dubbed “Steam Box,” according to a report published by website The Verge, A standout feature is rumored to be a controller that could provide real-time biometric …

Report: Game consoles most popular device for watching online content on a TV screen

Game consoles have become the most popular device in the U.S. for watching online content on a TV screen, according to a new report from market research service Strategy Analytics.

While the PC remains the dominant screen for viewing online …

Hulu Plus brings its TV treasure trove to Nintendo Wii and 3DS

Nintendo’s 3DS handheld and Wii console will get access to Hulu Plus‘ trove of streaming TV content before the end of 2011, the company said today.

One of the most pressing issues facing streaming services like Netflix and Hulu is …

Wii U priced near $600 on Australian game retailer site

How much will the Wii U cost? A hint might be found on EB Games Australia, which is pricing Nintendo’s next home console at $598 Australian dollars, or roughly $634 in US dollars.

Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto said Tuesday that the …