If you’re thinking about getting a 360 this year, your best bet is to not buy one via Craig’s List or eBay.
At the time of me writing this, there are 5,753 360s for sale on eBay alone and I’m sure the number is only going to grow since Microsoft’s announcement of 600k+ system bans for modding and violations of terms of service. Adjusted numbers according to Daily Tech and CNN/CNET, put the ban at about a million.
The reason for this influx of systems to Craig’s List and eBay is consoles are being banned from Xbox Live but not GamerTags – …read more

November 2010, for less than $100. Is it possible the holy grail of gaming peripherals known as Project Natal will be available at such a low price?
The November ‘10 release date lines up with information that’s been making the rounds since the device was first announced, but this is the first time a price has been mentioned.

This information comes from a spy report published by gaming trade mag MCV. The report goes on to say that Microsoft is readying 5 million units to meet the demand when Natal goes on sale November 2010, and that at least 14 game titles …read more

I know that a lot of people have touted the benefits of using the Nintendo Wii console since you have to actually get a little physically active to use it but now there is evidence that the Xbox 360 can be used to fight heart disease.
One smart scientist has come up with a way to use the console to help detect heart defects and prevent heart attacks.  In order to accomplish this, a modified chip was placed in the console so that it will display data about damaged cardiac cells so that doctors can spot problems like arrhythmia (which I …read more

I am horrible at Guitar Hero. Horrible. Easy setting kicks my ass.
But, with the announcement of the addition of Johnny Cash and Ring of Fire to Guitar Hero 5, I just might consider grabbing up a guitar and giving the game another go.
New to the game is the Electric Honky Tonk Bar venue which gives you the chance to use any instrument controller to rock out to Ring of Fire and if you’re good enough, you can unlock the ability to sing as Johnny Cash himself.
The game will hit store shelves in September on the PS3, Wii, PS2 and Xbox …read more

As environmental-friendly gamers, we are aware that the Earth is going to die (erm…just a matter of time). However, we can do our part for our future generations by saving power and reduce carbon emissions in the process.

One company called TrickleStar is aware of this saving or standby power issue to come up with the TV TrickleSaver which is to stop the flow of standby power when electrical appliances such as TV and your gaming console are in ’standby’ mode.
PS3 is the primary target for such usage while Microsoft Xbox 360 comes in as a close second. Device @ $34.95.
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“One horseman will restore balance.”
Yes. Yes, he will.
This game looks downright sick.
The basic premise is that you play “War”, one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. The world came to an end too soon [oops] and now you have to find out who’s behind it.
Darksiders: Wrath of War is set for an early 2010 release and will be available for PS3 and 360.

If you’re into Tekken then I know you can’t wait for Tekken 6 to hit stores this fall.
It’s being released for the PS3, PSP and 360 and looks like it will be a hell of a lot of fun.

Maybe you knew, maybe you didn’t but there’s a new Halo game coming out in September and you should know about it if you’re a Halo fan boy.
Halo 3: ODST [Orbital Drop Shock Trooper] is the next Halo game that will feature Firefight [a co-op multiplayer mode].
From the release:
[...] up to four players can assume the role of an ODST squad and fight together to take on increasingly challenging waves of enemies. Also included are three new “Halo 3″ multiplayer maps on a 2nd standalone disc, which includes all original “Halo 3″ maps, as well as the “Legendary,” “Heroic,” and …read more

Hellboy is a demon who fights for justice and smokes as if there’s no tomorrow. He may be fictional but Frank Gonzales’ Xbox 360 hellish Hellboy mod reminds one of his Right Hand of Doom and thinking that he’s really around you.

The case is all red, red and red. I wonder if Hellboy drives a Ferrari too. See more pictures of the awesome mod here.
Via: Joystiq
Image: Frank Gonzales

Dream Arcades has came up with a limited edition (only 100 pieces going) wireless arcade control panel that can be hooked up with the Microsoft Xbox 360 and your PC. Neatly designed for old-school and fighting games, the big and colorful buttons will bring back some memories.

Sturdy construction, arcade authentic controls, wireless functionality, together with customizable buttons make Dream Stick a dream for stay-home arcade fans. Retails for $159 but you can get it at $129 when you pre-order here.
Image: Dream Arcades