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XBOX 720 Rumour Collaboration

February 1st 2012 by tom

As it seems very unlikely that we will see a new console from the Sony team, all eyes have turned to the Xbox 360 successor. If you have had trouble keeping up with all the speculation around the XBOX 720 then here is a round up of the stories released over the last couple of weeks.

Oban Chipset and ATI Graphics Card – 18 Jan

SemiAccurate.com have claimed that they heard from reliable sources that the chipset for the XBOX 720 (or what ever it is going to be called) went into production around Christmas time. they claimed that Microsoft would be using a IBM-built power CPU with an ATI HD7000 GPU named Oban.

However less than a weekly Later IGN reported that their sources claimed that the GPU was in fact based on the older Radeon HD 6670 card, which retails at around £60 for the PC version.

Blu-Ray, Kinect 2 and Anti pre-owned game tech

Sourced from Kotaku reported on some findings the most interesting that the latest console will prevent any pre-owned games being played, not a very popular move amongst gamers. This could be achieved quite easily such as a one time activation code that ties in with the XBOX Live account. Microsoft have dismissed this as just rumours and speculation and what about gamers that don’t use XBOX live?

Many retailers also make a large income on selling and buying pre-owned games and this move would have a large impact on such companies as Game.

Eurogamer revealed that Two version will be available of the latest Console, much like there is on the XBOX 360. A basic stripped down version and a full featured version which will have Kinect 2 functionality and Blu-ray Player. There has been no definitive announcing whether we will see anything at this years E3 as there are many conflicting sources out there.

We do know that the XBOX 720 will not be released this year but the rising anticipations has made the XBOX 360 plummet in price, which is still a great console and still looks visually brilliant with games such as Battlefield and Mass Effect Really Pushing it to the limits. So check out our XBOX 360 deals page to compare the best XBOX prices

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Kinect Start Wars April Release

January 30th 2012 by tom

Definitely one of the most anticipated games for Microsofts motion sensor “Kinect” is Kinect Star Wars. Although we have not seen a great deal from the developers of the game but estimated are for an April release.

The Kinect Definitely has the potential to produce a brilliant interactive star wars game with its no controller motion sensor capabilities it is the perfect match for a light sabre wielding Game. Where can swing your arms and jump around the living room like a Jedi or even a Sith! Since the launch of the Kinect it has sold millions of units and was a much bigger success than originally predicted.

The latest glimpse we got at the star wars project was at the consumer electronics show in Las Vegas where they showed off a new pod racing event. It was very similar to the old Pod racer arcade games or the Nintendo 64 version but only in the sense of gameplay, e.g. a lap around the Tattooine track that whiny Anakin racers round in episode one.

But that is where the similarities end, the visuals for Kinect Star wars are very impressive and the much more intense and detailed environment with fellow pod racing exploding and sand people trying to snipe you with blasters. Remember this has the potential to be played in 720p 3D and the results are stunning, combined with the pod racer steering controls, where you hold your hands out in front of you and bend your elbows back and forth to steer you it is incredibly immersive.

While that is all we have really seen of Star Wars Kinect since the poor demo that was showed at E3 last year, our minds have been put at ease a little with this much more impressive demo.

For the release of this game Microsoft have announced a brilliant limited edition Xbox 360 Kinect Bundle Star Wars Edition and it looks absolutely great. The console itself being R2D2 and controller C3P0 its a must have for any star wars fanatic!

We have also been treated with this frankly brilliant advert

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HMV Heroic XBOX 360 250GB Bundle!

January 25th 2012 by tom

HMV have got a brilliant XBOX 360 Deal on offer and if your in the market for an XBOX 360 250GB then this is a definite recommendation! The bundle includes the latest XBOX 360 250GB console – the number one selling console this Christmas, and a whopping FIVE games thrown in to sweeten the deal!
So here is what you get!

So an Xbox 360 250GB , Forza 4, Battlefield 3, Need for Speed the Run, Fifa 12 and Gears of War 3! If by some miracle you did manage to miss all these jaw dropping games because you don’t have an XBOX 360 then now is the time to buy one and be entertained for months! This is brilliant value for money, an 250GB Xbox costing around £200 alone and each game individually priced at around £40 you would be definitely making a sound investment! Just click the picture or head over to our Xbox 360 Deals page to compare the prices of lots more deals!

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New Xbox and Playstation at E3?

January 9th 2012 by tom

So just after a week into the new year the rumours have already started about the reveal of new consoles from Microsoft and Sony. The Vet games news site “MCV” believe that the next generation console will definitely be shown at this years E3 in June, however the console manufacturers are still unsure.

The chief editor of MCV Michael French told the guardian that the information regarding the showcasing of these two consoles had come from a highly trusted source.

“A lot of people have suspected that Microsoft would show something,” he said. “And what Sony has realised is that launching PS3 so long after the Xbox 360 meant that they were on the backfoot. If their closest rival steps up and does this forward thinking stuff, they need to be there too. If not, their industry partners will be asking, well, what about you?”

The only console that is 100% surely going to be at E3 is Nintendo’s latest entry the Nintendo Wii U, although initial reactions to the console have been very mixed but Nintendo are packing it full of impressive features such as an app store, a supposed E-reader suggests Nintendowiiu.co.uk

Sony rejected commenting on this report but said that there priorities were on working with the PS Vita and PS3 (which has only recently become a profitable console). Microsoft were unavailable for comment

The PS3 and Xbox 360 are now over five years old but are still very powerful and have aged very well. Both still have stunning HD visuals and the new Nintendo console will have comparable but slightly improved “New HD” graphics perhaps proving that the console still have a bit of juice left in them. There are some great after Christmas January bargains so head over to our PS3 Deals page and XBOX 360 deals page to find some brilliant bundles

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Gaming Life in 2012

January 5th 2012 by tom

2012 is shaping up to be a unforgettable year for gaming fans, with the pending release of two brand new consoles and some brilliant titles it sure is going to be a busy year.

The Vita

The Playstation Vita is the successor to the PSP and promises Definitive graphics, intuitive play style with a dual touch screen and reverse touchpad. due out in Europe on the 22nd of February costing between £229.99 for the Wi-Fi only version and £279.99 for the 3G Version.

Already launched in Japan the Vita has seen similar sales during launch week the the Nintendo 3DS, Selling 320000 units since its December 16th release. The question is how will the Vita do around the rest of the world?

The Wii U

The second console to be released this year is the successor to the Nintendo Wii, The Wii-U. A very strange and intriguing console design with all the hype and focus being on the peculiar tablet controller. With a 6.2 inch touchscreen and two analog circle pads its a very different approach to the usual home console controller. The console features 1080p high-def graphics and the ability to play games on the controllers screen without a TV.

The new console was shown at last years E3 and although it looked very promising critics were concerned about the cost of the console and estimations ranged between £300 and £400!

Most Anticipated Games


Mass Effect 3
Yes! The third instalment of the popular Mass Effect series is back continuing on with the story of Commander Shepard as he resumes his battle against the Reapers. For the first time ever there will be Co-Operative gameplay and a female version of commander Shepard! Release Date is March 6th and will be available for XBOX 360, Playstation 3 and for Windows. .

Bioshock Infinite
The Jaw Dropping Bioshock will be returning but this time not underwater… but in the skies instead. Already winning a number of awards from when it was announced back in 2010 this is going to be another illustrative and mind boggling experience. Release date is June 1st and will be available for XBOX 360, Playstation 3 and for Windows.

Halo 4
Master chief is back to face the ancient evil that threatens the universe in number 4! Expect big guns, big aliens and big vehicles in the latest Halo game. Release plans are During the holiday season this year and will be exclusive to the XBOX 360.

Here are some other games to keep an eye out for this Year

  • Resident Evil
  • Borderlands 2
  • GTA V
  • Max Payne 3
  • South Park

    • It is going to be a very busy year in the gaming industry. The release of the Vita and Wii U are bound to be hot topics and there is still much speculation that Microsoft will show case there next generation console at this years E3 so stay tuned!

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XBOX 360 New Dashboard

December 28th 2011 by tom


The latest update to the XBOX 360 brought about a complete rework of the Dashboard and its content. The XBOX 360 has been partnered up with some big Companies including: ESPN, EPIX movies, Bravo, HBO Go, Crackle, SyFy, Manga, UFC, Vevo, Xfinity, MSN with MSNBC, NBC’s Today Show, and Verizon’s FIOS TV.

The Latest Dashboard has helped transform the XBOX into a media Hub much more similar to its competitor the Sony PS3, the update has brought a lot to the table for 360 Owners demonstrating the possibilities of Smart TV’s of the future.

A big appeal of the Xbox is the Kinect. The upgraded interface integrates with Microsoft’s Bing search engine, turning your voice into a remote control giving you full control to navigate your XBOX using just your voice. Compared to the PS3 “Move” the XBOX is a much more advanced and has plenty more features.

Over the last few days many gamers have been having trouble getting on to XBOX live and has caused much frustration for users. Microsoft are working hard to fix the problem however they say, Best grab your Christmas board games!

If you are thinking of buying an XBOX, Head over to our XBOX 360 deals page check out the bundles on offer.

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Xbox Dashboard Update

November 27th 2011 by tom


Microsoft have promised to spruce up the XBOX 360 Dashboard on December 6 for all XBOX live members. The latest dashboard is said to be based on the Metro styling’s of the windows phone. Xblox Live members of the Live preview programme have been taking advantage of the latest update for a couple of days and reports say that all is going smoothly. So what can we expect in the new update?

  • Brand new personal and social features that take advantage of Cloud Storage for Users live profile and game saves.
  • Beacons and Facebook Sharing
  • Enhanced Family Settings
  • Integrated voice and gesture controls across the dashboard and in applications
  • voice search that uses Bing(Available this year in the US, UK and CA)

Microsoft also commented on that more content will very likely be rolling out in the next few months that will focus on upgrading their download and streaming options.

What is Cloud Storage?

Cloud Storage is becoming the trend if your still unsure what is actually is let us explain. It is quite simply an off-site storage system that is maintained by a third-party. Instead of storing information locally on a computers hard drive you save to a remote database that the internet provides a connection to and the means of transfer.

Cloud storage has a number of advantages, such as because your data is stored on the cloud you can access it from any location where you can gain internet access, so you don’t have to carry a usb stick to a friends house say to play your saved game files.

If you haven’t got your hands on an XBOX 360 then now is your time to grab one just in time for Christmas head over to our XBOX 360 Deals page to check out the latest Offers and Bundles

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HMV’s Humongous Xbox 360 Bundle

November 23rd 2011 by tom

hmv currently has the most insane XBOX bundle on offer. If you have recently been foaming at the mouth with all the brilliant titles that have been released in the run up to Christmas but have not yet bought a console this one is an absolute winner. So here is what you get for £279.99:


XBOX 360 250 GB Console


An Extra Wireless Black Controller


Special Edition Gears of War 12 Month Gold Membership with 2 Bonus months


Forza 4


Battlefield 3


Fifa 12


Batman Arkham city

At just £279.99 this is an absolute Bargain, we priced up the items individually from some other retailers and the cheapest we found the same items for was over £400! This is one of the best XBOX 360 bundles around and is perfect for any game enthusiast! Just click any of the above images to take you to this great XBOX 360 deal!

Dont fancy this bundle? Check out our Xbox 360 Deals Page for even more Great Deals and Bundles

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Limited Edition Consoles

November 16th 2011 by tom

There are always new limited edition consoles being released and there is a great line up that are already available or will be available for the holiday season. So lets take a look at some of the most popular ones.

XBOX 360 Modern Warfare 3 320 GB Console

Celebrating the most successful XBOX franchise of all time Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer games have released a Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Limited Edition Console. This is definitely for all you die hard Call of Duty fans! In this bundle you will receive

Customised Console

2X Customised Controllers


Copy of Modern Warfare 3

As well as all the above, you also receive a 320GB Hard Drive to store all your games, movies, music, saves, demo’s and much more! You will receive One month XBOX live gold membership and a wired black headset! You can pick up this great Xbox Bundle for £269.99 from Gamestation

Nintendo 3DS Legend of Zelda Limited Edition

A personal favourite of ours celebrating the 25th anniversary of Zelda. The Bundle includes a copy of ocarina of time 3D and the customised special edition console that looks absolutely stunning!

This Bundle is planned to be released on the 25th of November. You can pre-order this fantastic 3DS deal from Amazon and is currently priced at £164.99!

Nintendo Wii Olympic Blue Console

Celebrating the 2012 London Olympics Nintendo and Sega have teamed together to bring you this fancy looking Nintendo Wii console. Also included is the latest in the popular series Mario and Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games. You will be able to participate in the Olympics from your very own home! compete in events such as Football, Canoeing, Table Tennis and Sprinting!

The Wii Bundle Includes 1x Wii Console Blue, 1x Blue remote Plus, 1x Wii Nunchuck Blue and a Copy of Mario and Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games. For just £109.99 its an absolute bargain from Amazon

Xbox 360 Kinect Console with Star Wars

This is the absolute Star Wars fans essential bundle. here at whichconsole we think this is probably the best console skin we have ever seen! Celebrating the release of Star Wars Kinect Game which has yet to be announced for release unfortunately but its speculated Q1 of 2012. Here it is!

Custom XBOX 360 320GB Console

Customised Controller

Star Wars Kinect Game

This also includes the 320GB Hard drive, 1 month free Gold membership and a Wired headset. You can Pre-order this brilliant XBOX Deal from Amazon currently £349.99!.

So which is your favourite Limited Edition Console? Or do you know of any other upcoming special edition console?

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The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim – Endless Playtime

November 11th 2011 by tom

The fifth installment of the role-playing game series “The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim” is here! Published by Bethesda Softworks its shaping up to be one of the most epic RPG’s around and we’re very excited for its release here at whichconsole.co.uk . It’s available on Xbox 360, PS3, and PC.

The Gameplay

Just like its predecessors Skyrim follows the traditional non-linear gameplay style where you are free to roam the huge area of Skyrim. It takes place 200 years after the events of Oblivion where the King has just been assassinated. Tensions are high and the threat of a civil war looms. But there are many other dangers lurking, including over 30 different types of dragon’s !

Key Features

Bethesda always provide a fully immersive storyline that is accompanied by hundreds of side quests. This time they have promised that you will be able to play forever! Skyrim director Tood Howard spoke to Wired.com and said;

“The vibe of the game is that it’s something that you can play forever. The world is probably the one thing that sets [Skyrim] apart from other games, It feels really real for what it is … It’s just fun to explore.

Todd continued to talk about the multiple factions such as the Dark Brotherhood and the Thieves Guild that after completing the “main story” will continue to offer randomly generated quests created by its Artificial Intelligence known as Radiant Story. So you can continue playing the game forever!

You can purchase Skyrim from Amazon on the Xbox 360 here or the PS3 here

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