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An inside tip that we have received from an anonymous user has told us that Microsoft will be showing their Wii-mote killer at E3 this year. The idea of the product is to match and better the capabilities of the Wii-mote. The controller reportedly features four face buttons, an analog stick, a microphone, and possibly integration with the Xbox Live Vision Camera.

It has been reported that Microsoft wants to release this by year end, so there is a possibility of this being shown at E3 or even the Tokyo game show.

Now we are not saying to take this for the truth because the person is anonymous, but if it comes true then however he/she (or alien) got the information thank you. I am looking forward personally to see what Microsoft has to offer at E3 other than games and there are reports of Sony doing their own Wii-mote killer, so we might even see that at E3 this year also.

E3 is going to be so much better than last years, I can tell you that.

Keep it on MicroTechXP and we will keep you updated at E3 and as soon as more information pops up about this.

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According to the latest Media Create hardware sales numbers for the week of June 8, the PlayStation 3 outsold both the Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii consoles, pushing a total of 75,311 units.
Using the release of Metal Gear Solid 4 as a catalyst, the PS3 climbed the charts to the glorious number one spot. The PlayStation Portable came in second with a total of 64,675 units sold.
The full breakdown is as follows:
      1. PlayStation 3: 75,311
      2. PlayStation Portable: 64,675
      3. Nintendo Wii: 64,675
      4. Nintendo DS: 39,201
      5. PlayStation 2: 7,297
      6. Xbox 360: 2,163

The question remains though — can Sony maintain their astounding momentum for more than a week? With the release of awe-inspiring Metal Gear Solid 4, we believe they can. [PSU]

At a “strategy level” Microsoft wants to be first to the market again with its next-generation Xbox, Entertainment & Device Devision boss Robbie Bach has said.
Speaking during an interview with Venture Beat, Bach said that if you asked him whether being first to market with Xbox 360 was the right decision, he’d say “definitely yes,” and the platform holder has a desire to do it again with the next console.
“The last cycle for the original Xbox was a little shorter than typical (at four years). We started way late,” he said. “If you take the question of whether it was the right thing to try to be first [with Xbox 360], the answer to that is definitely yes. It has given us a leg up in a number of places that are super important.
“It has given us a leg up with game developers. It has given us a leg up from an economics perspective. It helped us expand Xbox Live quickly. At a strategy level, if you asked if we wanted to be first again, I would say yes.”
But the E&DD boss said it was “too early to tell” when quizzed on his expectation for the next console’s release plans. “Our view is we will be selling Xbox 360 for a long time,” he said.
“People ask me how many people I have working on the next generation. On the one hand, it’s everybody. On the other, it’s nobody. People are continuously working on new technology.
“We start thinking about the next generation before we shipped the Xbox 360,” Bach continued. “It doesn’t start with a date. It starts way upstream with silicon development.
“From that comes a series of data points. You start making early technology choices. It’s an evolving thing. Stuff doesn’t become concrete until you get inside a window of when you have to ship, more than 18 months or so out.”
If we see anything before 2010, we’ll be very surprised. [ComputerandVideoGames]

If Microsoft buys SEGA, who will hurt or lose the most? There has been a rumor of “Microsoft buying SEGA” and well if Microsoft did buy SEGA what would happen. If Microsoft buys SEGA the most that will get hurt are Sony and Nintendo (obviously). Nintendo and Sony would be without SEGA games, that means no Sonic (the new one coming out Unleashed), Shenmue 3, Virtua Fighter and many more. Although all Sonic games so far after Sonic Adventures have been very shoddy, Sonic Unleashed looks to be changing that.

SEGA need to be able to publish games on multiple platforms if they want to stay in the business and do well. SEGA needs to prove that they still have it in them with their games and they have shown that recently, with some of their games. Sonic has proved to have a great success after migrating to the Nintendo platform, mainly because Sonic games are generally geared towards the family market, and not the hardcore gamer. Sonic the Hedgehog (360, PS3) was ok, but nothing like it should have been like the originals.

If Microsoft were to buy SEGA though, it will hurt Nintendo the most. Nintendo is a family gaming division and the games that SEGA puts out are mostly for family’s (not all of them, but some of them). Games like Sonic, SEGA Rally, SEGA GT, and a couple of others will not be on the Nintendo system. They are not first party games, but SEGA is one of Nintendo’s major 3rd party publisher and if they lose them then most of their games will be crap. The users for Nintendo will only be looking forward to 1st party games and will eventually give up on 3rd party games. Sony will not be as hurt as Nintendo. Sony has a huge 3rd party support even without SEGA. SEGA is in there publishing for Sony, but the PS3 will not be hit as hard as the Wii.

Now if Microsoft went through with this and bought out SEGA, what will happen to the games that are in development already for other consoles? Will the continue to be developed and sold or will they just be dropped? What would happen to the Sonic team? Will changes be taking place? For the better or for the worse? You decide, post a comment on what you think about Microsoft buying SEGA below.

Pokéfanatics across the globe have been anxiously tied to their poké-related news sites over the past few weeks, attempting to prognosticate what gemstone/precious metal/color would serve as the title for the next installment in the beloved monster-enslaving series — shortly after CoroCoro magazine dropped word of the upcoming Pokémon Platinum, the Sandshrew-swift Nintendo swooped in to confirm the title, and to reveal a fall release window for the game in Japan.
Following the pattern of pokéreleases thus far, it will serve as a companion to the two current-generation titles, Diamond and Pearl — much like Yellow, Crystal, and Emerald did for their respective generations. That means we’ll likely be treated to new sprites for many the monsters, and a few tweaks to the story, but not many new entries into the ol’ Pokédex. Perhaps that expansion will come in the franchise’s next generation, Pokémon Ununbium and Cadmium. [Joystiq]

Wouldn’t you know it? No, really — didn’t you completely understand that Nintendo wouldn’t be releasing something as magnificent as a stark white GameCube controller in the States? Okay, so maybe NoA hasn’t made that official, but we’re betting the unit you see there on the right will be a (highly coveted) Japanese exclusive. Apparently the Big N is re-issuing a Wii-white GameCube controller in its homeland this month with an extended (3-meter) cord, and while we can’t glean any pricing information from the crumb of information out there right now, go ahead and start stacking those pennies for use on your favorite importer. It will cost around $20.
[Joystiq]

IGN has the scoop on the controller for the eagerly anticipated DS version of Guitar Hero. Guitar Hero: On Tour will come with a Guitar Grip that plugs into the GBA slot of your DS and allows players to fret along with a song while strumming digital strings on the screen. The Guitar Grip includes a hand strap and a little storage compartment for the specially designed stylus pick.
IGN reports that the microphone will also be used, probably to activate Star Power mode with a Jack Black-esque rock scream.
On Tour, due this summer, will support both co-op and competitive multiplayer using the DS’ local wireless functions, a battle mode and come packed with more than 20 songs. [Kotaku]

During a morning session at the Game Developers Conference, Nintendo network administration manager Takashi Aoyama announced a new program that will see Wii users being charged for service while using Wi-Fi enabled games.
Aoyama referred to the program as “Pay and Play,” and noted that games supporting it will be marked with a new red Wi-Fi logo to ensure players are not mistakenly charged. No details were provided on the program, though it was noted that Wii Points will serve as the method of payment.
The network guru also mentioned that a new data compression solution will soon take care of Wii storage concerns, shrinking software to a tiny size until needed. [shacknews]

For the first time in a long time the Playstation 3 outsold the XBOX 360 in units sold in the month of January 2008.
The PS3 sold 269,000 units against 230,000 for XBOX 360. However, both units was beaten by the Nintendo Wii which had 274,000 units.
Microsoft has said that shortage of machines may have impacted the numbers. “Our retailers are telling us that Xbox 360 is selling as fast as they can restock,” “but due to this high demand, Xbox 360 is experiencing temporary shortages. We are working as quickly as we can to replenish inventory.”
If you compare spending the winner was the XBOX 360 with 297 million followed by 244 million on Wii and $219 million on PS3. $159 million was spent on Xbox 360 games alone in January compared to $131 million on Wii and $80 million for PS3.
To date an estimated 17.7 million XBOX 360’s has been sold, an estimated 10.4 million PS3’s and more than 20 million Wii consoles. [dvdtown]

Those pesky analysts are at it again, and this time it’s serious: Evan Wilson of Pacific Crest Securities says we can expect a sequel to the Wii in 2010, to be followed by a new Xbox later that year. Obviously it’s something on the minds of all three of the gaming hardware giants — in fact, Gizmondo probably has 2010 in its sights as well — but there’s really no telling at this point how accurate this rumor is. What we have heard are some conjectures before now that Nintendo has a shorter life cycle in mind for its graphics-impaired Wii. Also, Microsoft obviously made a huge bet this generation on hitting a year before the competition, and has done alright for itself in the process, so Microsoft might be looking for a repeat. There’s no rumor yet on Sony’s PS4 plans, but while the company has its hands full at the moment with its purported 2008 comeback, we’re sure they’re keeping this all in mind. Wilson also predicts a new Nintendo DS and PSP in 2010, meaning any way you slice it youre’re going need a second mortgage.[Joystiq]