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Microsoft’s Marc Whitten: SmartGlass is the ‘enabling technology’ of IE on Xbox 360

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We just had an opportunity to sit and chat with Microsoft's Marc Whitten, corporate vice president of Xbox Live, about the history and future of Microsoft's SmartGlass. It's one of the highlights of the show for us and so we were curious about its origin. Namely: was SmartGlass created to allow easy text entry into the upcoming Xbox 360 version of Internet Explorer?

It's the opposite, says Marc. Microsoft has toyed with ways to bring IE to the Xbox for years now but always shelved the project due to control issues. It was only when they came up with the idea of SmartGlass 12 months ago -- being able to connect your phone or tablet to your Xbox and use it as a controller, among other things -- that a browser on an Xbox started to make sense. Great controls, he said, were the key to building the "great web experience" they were looking for.

Microsoft's Marc Whitten: SmartGlass is the 'enabling technology' of IE on Xbox 360 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jun 2012 17:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NBA Baller Beats adds a real basketball to your Kinect arsenal, we attempt to go hands-on (video)

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Forget what your mum told you. Soon, you'll be bouncing a real basketball in your living room in order to strengthen your ball handling skills via your Xbox 360's Kinect. Majesco has developed NBA Baller Beats, a gaming title that will ship with the requisite ball so that you don't have to go searching out in the garage to get started. Don't get too excited, though -- the package won't include any sort of hardwood court-esque add-on for the feel of taking Kobe to the hole at the Staples Center. However, the soundtrack that drives your dribbles and cross-overs (and determines level of difficulty) should be just enough to embarrass you at some point. Think about this way: it's like Guitar Hero for sports fans. Well, we won't stall any longer. Head on past the break to catch a glimpse of a tech editor's best shot at a quick demo of the software here at E3 2012.

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NBA Baller Beats adds a real basketball to your Kinect arsenal, we attempt to go hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ROCCAT’s Lua and Kone XTD gaming mice shown off at E3, we go hands-on

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Before the craziness commenced here in Los Angeles, ROCCAT got its E3 party started with announcements concerning two gaming mice. The outfit unveiled the three-button Lua and the more high-end Kone XTD to suit gamers who prefer a truckload of programmable options and those who fancy a much simpler set-up. We grabbed some hands-on time with the pair on the show floor to see just how the two stacked up. We were particularly impressed with how both felt in the hand and how comfortable they were to use for all our gaming-related movements during the mini session. For a close look at both the Lua and the Kone XTD, stop by the gallery below or head on past the break for a few thoughts on the gaming peripherals.

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ROCCAT's Lua and Kone XTD gaming mice shown off at E3, we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jun 2012 11:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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One day, Portal 2 in motion DLC will come to PS3, it’s such a shame the same will never happen to Xbox

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One day, Portal 2 in motion DLC will come to PS3, its such a shame the same will never happen to Xbox

Remember Razer's Hydra controller that came with a motion-controlled version of Portal 2? PS3 owners will be receiving those same levels as a DLC later this year with added support for the PlayStation Move. Players will be able to manipulate objects in order to solve puzzles with more flailing limbs than you can shake a stick at when it arrives later this year.

One day, Portal 2 in motion DLC will come to PS3, it's such a shame the same will never happen to Xbox originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jun 2012 10:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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E3 2012: Sony Unveils Quantic Dream’s Beyond, The Last of Us Gameplay, & Hardly Nothing for Vita

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Sony gives us games, and lots of them for their E3 2012 keynote. So come on in and see a new game from Quantic Dream, gameplay footage of The Last of Us, and a sad, scant presentation for the Vita.

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Editorial: Engadget on Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo’s E3 Keynotes

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It's early June and we're in Los Angeles, and that can only mean one thing: it's time to get our game on at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. The show is now in full force, the floor having opened up yesterday at noon Pacific Daylight Time. But even though the convention just kicked off, much of the big news is already out of the way. Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo have each had their time to shine with pre-show press conferences. So, how did the big console makers perform? Is this an E3 for the record books or just a year of lackluster demos? Our editors sound off after the break.

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Editorial: Engadget on Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo's E3 Keynotes originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jun 2012 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mad Catz unleashes the Wii U accessories at E3, we go hands-on

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Eagerly awaiting the launch of the Wii U? You're not alone. Mad Catz is ready, as the outfit has recently announced a set of accessories for the aforementioned console. Here at E3 2012, we were able to get a closer look at the entire family from the charging docks right on down to the TRITTON Kunai headset. While only the set(s) of cans is a finalized design, the outfit says the stands that will recharge your controllers that we saw are nearly complete. However, the FlipCover that we viewed was still a working prototype -- the same goes for the FPS controller that we were able to sneak a peek at. So, what about pricing and availability? The company is only offering that the Kunai for Wii U will set you back $50 when it ships. If you're looking for a quick rundown, hit the gallery below or venture beyond the break for a few impressions.

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Mad Catz unleashes the Wii U accessories at E3, we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jun 2012 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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GAEMS G155 Sentry suitcase for Xbox 360 hands-on

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Gamer on the go? Sure, Nintendo's 3DS or Sony's PS Vita might get you by, but neither can quite deliver the full-bore experience of a home console. To get their fix, Xbox 360 gamers with room for one more carry-on will want to turn to GAEMS. The company is showing off its G155 Sentry "personal gaming and entertainment environment" at E3 this year -- a so-called PGE. It's basically a suitcase into which you strap an Xbox 360 before connecting it to the integral LCD and more powerful stereo speakers (complete with Bose-style bass channel). That LCD is a 15-inch, LED-backlit 720p model with pretty terrible viewing angles, just like the older G155. In fact, we're hard-pressed to see many differences here between the currently available G155 and this beyond what looks to be a shinier logo on the back -- which you can replace with custom ones for a bit of customization. It does appear to be very well constructed, a suitably safe way to lug your console about. Check out some more pictures in the gallery below, and tune back in soon when we check out the so-called Project Vanguard, which we're told is a properly all-new design.

Gallery: GAEMS G155 Sentry hands-on

GAEMS G155 Sentry suitcase for Xbox 360 hands-on

Gamer on the go? Sure, Nintendo's 3DS or Sony's PS Vita might get you by, but neither can /quite/ deliver the full-bore experience of a home console. There's nothing like the real thing, and Xbox 360 gamers with room for one more carry-on will want to turn to GAEMS. The company is showing off its G155 Sentry "personal gaming and entertainment environment" -- a PGE, they call it. It's basically a suitcase into which you strap an Xbox 360 before connecting it to the integrated LCD and stereo speakers (complete with Bose-style bass channel). That LCD is a 15-inch, LED-backlit 720p model with pretty terrible viewing angles, just like the older G155. In fact, we're hard-pressed to see many differences here beyond what looks to be a shinier logo on the back -- which you can replace with custom ones for a bit of customization. Check out some more pictures in the gallery below, and tune back in soon when we check out the so-called Project Vanguard, which we're told is a properly all-new design.

GAEMS G155 Sentry suitcase for Xbox 360 hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jun 2012 07:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Microsoft’s Xbox 360 E3 keynote video is now available for replays online

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Microsoft's Xbox 360 E3 briefing video is now available for replays online

The pre-E3 briefing is crucial for all major videogame companies, and if you missed Microsoft's noontime keynote yesterday you can relive it live and in HD on Xbox.com. The stream is up on Xbox.com for your viewing pleasure to be shocked (again) that Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 and Halo 4 are going to involve shooting things, or marvel at how much time Microsoft spent highlighting the Xbox 360's non-gaming prowess with fitness or video applications. Check in with Major Nelson and the crew at the source link below, although we're sure it could use some SmartGlass tie-ins with our liveblog coverage.

Microsoft's Xbox 360 E3 keynote video is now available for replays online originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Jun 2012 22:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony PlayStation Move Racing Wheel hands-on (video)

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After Sony's PlayStation keynote last night here at E3, PlayStation.Blog made a sort-of-surprise announcement when it officially detailed the $40 Move Racing Wheel -- something we only caught passing glimpses of during our liveblog. Naturally, we decided to drop by Sony's booth to find out whether the peripheral might potentially pass muster for you serious virtual racers out there. Our verdict after some racing in LittleBigPlanet Karting? Definitely not, but it sure is interesting despite a few quirks. Join us past the break where we'll break it down with text and video.

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Sony PlayStation Move Racing Wheel hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Jun 2012 21:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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