Last week we reported the rumor that Microsoft’s upcoming Project Natal motion sense device was set for a November 2010 launch, along with a cheap £30-50 price tag.
Today, Microsoft has denied the rumors, claiming they are “not accurate.”
After launching the Xbox 360 autumn update with Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm and Zune Video, Xbox 360 UK president Neil Thompson was asked about the Natal launch day reports. “No. They weren’t accurate, they were rumours. I’ve got nothing more to say about it”.
Adding: “We’re still very much in the baking on Natal and there’s a lot of things to get decided on it.”
Xbox 360 head of Europe Chris Lewis added (speaking to GI.biz): “Now you know better than to listen to that stuff! We will announce in good time.”
Result for: autumn
According to a PreCentral report, the GSM model of the popular Palm Pre smartphone should be coming soon, at least sometime in the “autumn.”
Previous reports had pegged the phone as being launched vaguely as “before the end of 2009.”
The O2 website in Germany shows the Pre as “Exklusiv ab Herbst bei O2,” meaning “autumn,” and PreCentral thinks late October is the likely launch date.
Updates coming when official date, as well as price are announced.
Result for: autumn
Microsoft has announced that they will be offering certain Xbox Live users a free preview of the upcoming autumn Dashboard update.
The full expected update, via Eurogamer:
Netflix Updates
Now you can watch movies with your friends no matter where they are and manage your queue from the comfort of your couch.
* Movie Parties - Xbox Live Gold members can sit together in a virtual theater with up to seven friends no matter where they are while your Avatars watch a movie, flirt or even throw popcorn at each other.
* Manage Your Queue - Browse the Netflix Instant Watch video catalogue, choose from the most popular movies and genres and add to your queue all from the comfort of your couch - no computer required.
* Enhanced Playback Experience - Enjoy a smooth viewing experience when your internet bandwidth fluctuates.
* Friends Info - Richer information is now displayed in the Friends channel and in the Guide showing what you and your friends are doing.
Avatar Marketplace
Express yourself! Deck your Avatar out with the latest clothing and props from the top brands and game franchises. Please note that only limited content is currently available in the preview.
* Clothing - Download premium items, including branded apparel from your favorite fashion labels and Xbox 360 games such as “Halo.”
* Props - You can now equip your avatar with animated items they can carry around and interact with.
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