In late October we reported that Microsoft was blocking all “unlicensed” Xbox 360 storage devices, successfully forcing gamers to only purchase memory cards sold by Microsoft, at a higher price.
Large peripheral manufacturer Datel struck back in late November, filing an antitrust lawsuit.
In response, Microsoft filed motions to have the case dismissed but a judge has thrown out those motions today, clearing the way for Datel’s suit to move forward. Because the motions were dismissed, the two parties will now meet in preparation of their upcoming June 2nd hearing.
Microsoft recently sued the UK-based accessory maker over its Xbox 360 controllers, claiming the company illegally copied the design.
The controllers in question are the Datel “TurboFire” and “WildFire” wireless controllers, which sell for $40 USD online. Microsoft says the controllers infringe on a few patents held by the software giant.
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Last month, Infinity Ward, the developer behind the much anticipated Modern Warfare 2, confirmed that Microsoft was planning a 250GB Xbox 360 Elite that will bundle the game along with a custom colorway.
Today, Amazon has revealed the release date for the bundle, as well as full details on its availability.
The Elite model will come with a 250GB HDD, the game Modern Warfare 2 and two black wireless controllers for $400 USD.
The bundle will be available starting on November 10th, with quantities limited.
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Electronic Arts, seeing the huge popularity of Nintendo’s Wii Fit , has announced they will be releasing their own fitness game, EA Sports Active next March for the Wii console.
The game will have tennis, boxing, soccer and other sports which gamers can play using wireless controllers attached to their arms and legs.
The game will retail for $60 USD and will include a book on healthy eating.
Electronista says Sports Active “centers around a pair of leg straps that hold both the Wii remote and nunchuk in place as well as a single resistance band for the upper body. The set lets Nintendo’s own controllers properly track exercise across the whole body and also introduce enough physical stress to provide strength-based exercise.”
