The push for HD has come from all corners of media, but actually accessing high-definition content isn't so simple -- the amount of people with HD televisions running standard-definition content is staggering. But Hollywood's initial investment into Microsoft's service has proved a profitable one, as its direction connection to the TV means there's no technical wizardry needed to move a computer-downloaded film onto the TV. Do I really expect my mom to figure out DVD burning? I can't even figure it out.

No official numbers have been released, but sales trackers report movies like Poseidon, which performed poorly during their box office run, are doing well on Xbox Live -- thanks to the availability of a HD version. It's cheaper and more convenient than tracking down a HD-DVD drive and wondering whether you're supposed to buy Blu-ray discs or not.

In a move that will combine the power of Xbox 360 with Microsoft TV IPTV Edition, Bach provided an early look at a new service, IPTV on Xbox 360. The offering is expected to deliver world-class TV experiences such as digital video recording capabilities, with gaming, movie viewing, and even voice and video communications. Tapping into an expanded set of entertainment experiences, users will be able to watch their favorite sporting event live while chatting with their friends, for example, or participate in a match on Xbox Live(R) while they record a TV program in the background. IPTV on Xbox 360 is expected to be available to consumers by holiday season 2007 and will be offered by providers that are deploying TV services based on the Microsoft TV IPTV Edition software platform.

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Bach also showcased the strong momentum behind Xbox 360 and highlighted the company's success in delivering high-definition viewing experiences with HD DVD. Exceeding expectations by hitting the 10.4 million-console-sold mark this holiday season, Xbox 360 is the leading next-generation games and entertainment platform. It is also the largest social network in the living room, with 5 million Xbox Live members.

Today, as part of Microsoft's CES keynote, Peter Moore sent an email to members of the press in which he shared his excitement about what they have accomplished so far. The following are stats and figures provided by Mr. Moore:

    * Over 10.4 million Xbox 360 consoles sold in more than 37 countries.
    * On track for 13-15 million units shipped by the end of FY07.
    * Record-breaking attach rate of 5.3 games sold per console.
    * Gears of War sold more than 2.7 million copies after only 8 weeks on the market.
    * Xbox Live community has eclipsed 5 million members, with over half of all consoles connected.
    * Goal: 6 million Xbox Live members by June 2007.
    * The average Xbox Live Gold subscriber has more than 21 friends.
    * Every day there are 2 million messages (text/voice/picture) sent across the Xbox Live network.
    * Over 100 million pieces of standard and high definition content have been downloaded from Xbox Live Marketplace.
    * Over 70% of Xbox Live members are downloading content from Xbox Live Marketplace.
    * Xbox Live Arcade: more than 20 million games downloaded to date.

See the Enemy Before You Crush Them - Using Xbox 360's revolutionary VisionCam technology you can now literally see the face of your opponent while you decimate him in Xbox Live battles. Plus, for the winner, the Spotlight cam gives you an unchallenged ten seconds of fame to let your enemy know exactly how you feel about your victory.

Word is beginning to trickle down to fitbabits HQ from several independent sources that Microsoft has all but completed the purchase of Capcom. I'm not going to spell out the ramifications if this one is true, but I will mention two words and a number - Resident Evil 5

More as it becomes available...

Note that this is firmly in the rumor category and that's where it will stay until either Microsoft or Capcom can confirm or deny it.

Editor's Note - For those curious about my sources, I can't name names for obvious reasons, but I can say that I've heard this from people on "the inside" and from some executives in the retail sector. - fitbabits

haha, maybe 360s sold in china won't have dvd-drives. replace it with big HDD and force consumers to pay-to-play via subscriptions and points 
http://www.mygamercard.net/leaderboard.php...=&c=24&x=79&y=9

1004 public SGP GTs playing GeOW only   

note: there must be lots of private GTs, cos MS claims 6 million xboxlive GTs, yet my gamercardnet only tracks ~900k public GTs worldwide

Some nutcase makes a Dead Rising impersonation in a real mall. 

I don't usually like to talk about specific dates for content, but my sources indicate that it's ok this time : the long awaited 'Crackdown' demo will be available for Xbox Live Gold members next Tuesday (1/23) at 0200 PT. (What time is that in your area.)

muhahaha put a chun chick doing strip stease in front of the live vision see u can concretate to pawn me or not