Microsoft Profit Exceeds Estimates on Xbox, Corporate Demand

Microsoft Corp., the world’s largest software maker, reported second-quarter profit that beat estimates, boosted by holiday sales of Xbox machines and Kinect sensors, as well as corporate software demand.

Microsoft Profit Beats Estimates on Xbox, Demand From Corporate Customers

Microsoft (MSFT) Corp., the world’s largest software maker, reported second-quarter profit that beat estimates, lifted by holiday sales of Xbox machines and Kinect sensors, as well as corporate software demand.

Reports: Microsoft will build Kinect into laptops and 'Xbox 720'

Microsoft is testing prototype, Kinect-equipped laptops, according to an "exclusive" story by The Daily. Meanwhile, another report says the motion-sensing technology -- recently beefed up for Windows use -- will also be built into a forthcoming, Blu-ray-equipped "Xbox 720."

Xbox Live Hacking Scandal Flares Again - News

(6 Jan 2012) Microsoft adamant that security is solid. Fresh details of an Xbox Live security scandal have surfaced online - despite Microsoft's insistence that the service has not been hit by hackers. Gold accounts are being compromised, and Family Packs are being purchased using on-file credit cards and Paypal details. Extra Gamertags are then created and loaded with 10,000 Microsoft Points ...

In-Depth: Xbox Live Arcade sales analysis, December 2011

[Gamasutra contributor Ryan Langley examines December 2011's Xbox Live Arcade debuts and continuing successes, with charts and Leaderboard data showing the performance of titles like Sonic CD, Trine 2 and Joe Danger] As the year winds down, the last few big retail titles have been released, news stories on gaming blogs are starting to slow, people go home for the holidays, and under everybody's ...

Microsoft Denies Xbox Live Hack (Again) - News

(9 Jan 2012) But admits the need to make customer service improvements. Microsoft has issued a statement to SPOnG addressing concerns of an Xbox Live security hack reported on Friday. The company once again denies any compromise of its security, but admits that it will improve on its customer support. Xbox 360 user Susan Taylor took to Tumblr to complain about her experience with Microsoft's ...