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New Zealand’s Queenstown To Become ‘Greenstown’ As Xbox Celebrates Global Launch Of Xbox Series X|s

Friday, 6 November 2020, 9:38 am | Xbox

Today Xbox ANZ has announced a livestream countdown for its fans on both sides of the Tasman, and across the world, taking place on November 9 at 11:00pm NZDT to officially usher in the next generation of gaming. Set in glorious Queenstown, minutes before ... More >>

Ride Shot Gun with the Master Chief

Tuesday, 11 November 2014, 11:23 am | Xbox

Ride Shot Gun with the Master Chief in a Warthog, Experience Zero Gravity, Visit Some of the Biggest Gaming Studios And Attend Super Bowl Xlix: It’s the Xbox One High Flyers Tour Ten days. Ten epic experiences. A lifetime of bragging rights. If ... More >>

Xbox One Sells More Than 2 Million Units in the First 18 day

Thursday, 12 December 2013, 3:47 pm | Xbox

Since its launch 18 days ago, Xbox One is proving to be the must-have gift this holiday season with more than 2 million consoles sold through to consumers worldwide, averaging over 111,111 units sold per day – a record-setting pace for Xbox. More >>

New Zealand: first in the world to launch Xbox One

Friday, 22 November 2013, 9:12 am | Xbox

NZ Xbox fans attend the world’s first Xbox One Midnight Madness event, heralding the start of a new era in gaming and interactive entertainment. New Zealand has just become the first country in the world to launch the highly anticipated Xbox One. More >>

Xbox Enlists Sharks to Guard Xbox One

Wednesday, 13 November 2013, 2:40 pm | Xbox

At midnight on November 21 New Zealand will be the first country in the world to launch the Xbox One. Until then, the highly-coveted device will be closely guarded by 20 of the most fierce predators known to man – sharks. More >>

Xbox 360 teams up with Sesame Workshop and Disney

Wednesday, 19 October 2011, 3:14 pm | Xbox

October 19, 2011 - What if you could learn the ABCs and 123s with Grover? What if you could explore the wonders of nature as a bear? What if you could experience a beloved children's book from within the story? Working closely with trusted children's ... More >>

Xbox celebrates record year

Thursday, 10 February 2011, 11:43 am | Xbox

Auckland, New Zealand, 10 Feb 2011 – Xbox 360 was the best-selling gaming console in the market during the competitive Christmas period and fourth quarter of 2010, with the Xbox division experiencing its biggest year on record in New Zealand. More >>

US launch of Kinect for Xbox Ahead of NZ release

Friday, 5 November 2010, 1:33 pm | Xbox

KINECT™ FOR XBOX 360® transforms Times Square with a spectacular US launch event, ahead of the New Zealand launch on November 18 More >>

Xbox Down Under Celebrates Its Best Ever Year

Wednesday, 20 January 2010, 5:34 pm | Xbox

Xbox LIVE Is Firmly Establishing Itself As New Zealand’s Entertainment Hub As A Growing Number Of Consumers Adopt Online Services As Their Entertainment Medium Of Choice. Over The Past Calendar Year, Australians And New Zealanders Made 8.3 Million ... More >>

Connect to your favourite Xbox LIVE entertainment

Thursday, 17 December 2009, 12:10 pm | Xbox

Available from mid-December, the Xbox 360 Wireless N Networking Adaptor offers versatility and ease to your Xbox 360 experience. Jump into “Halo 3: ODST” or “Forza Motorsport 3” and enjoy network gaming and multiplayer, stream Xbox Movies on Demand or put ... More >>

Lips-sync…. Just like Britney!

Tuesday, 8 December 2009, 1:46 pm | Xbox

Make your Facebook photos sing with the new Lips Jukebox. Heading into the Christmas season, Xbox is bringing you a bit of fun for the office. Available now for free at http://www.xbox.com/en-NZ/lipsjukebox/ , this easy-to-use online tool puts a pair ... More >>

New Zealand... It’s Hammer Time

Monday, 9 November 2009, 12:00 pm | Xbox

Xbox 360 is pleased to welcome MC Hammer to New Zealand on November 12, 2009. More >>

Get interactive with “Lips: Number One Hits”

Tuesday, 18 August 2009, 2:41 pm | Xbox

AUCKLAND, New Zealand – AUGUST 18, 2009 – Start warming up your vocal cords for the performance of your life, as “Lips: Number One Hits” is ready to hit the stage this spring with exciting new features sure to get any party jumping. The newest ... More >>

A world of entertainment at your fingertips

Monday, 10 August 2009, 2:10 pm | Xbox

Auckland, New Zealand – August 10, 2009 – This week, the latest Xbox LIVE update will arrive to more than 20 million Xbox LIVE members, and with it will come the next evolution of connected entertainment on Xbox 360. Whether it’s new Avatar ... More >>

Unveiling of “Halo Legends” anime project

Monday, 27 July 2009, 4:51 pm | Xbox

Auckland, New Zealand — July 27, 2009 — A renowned set of storytellers from some of the world’s leading anime studios in Japan are about to take one of the most iconic franchises in science fiction and video games to a new level. Microsoft Corp., ... More >>

New competitive multiplayer maps for Halo 3: ODST

Thursday, 9 July 2009, 12:32 pm | Xbox

Microsoft and Bungie have revealed the remaining three multiplayer maps for Halo 3: ODST, which are sure to get fans around the world excited. The three new “Halo 3: ODST” maps are Heretic, Citadel and Longshore: More >>

New competitive multiplayer maps for Halo 3: ODST

Thursday, 9 July 2009, 12:02 pm | Xbox

Microsoft and Bungie have revealed the remaining three multiplayer maps for Halo 3: ODST, which are sure to get fans around the world excited. More >>

“TEKKEN® 6” with Xbox 360 Exclusive Trailer

Monday, 27 April 2009, 5:03 pm | Xbox

Today, Xbox 360 owners around the globe have front row seats to an exclusive trailer for “TEKKEN® 6”, the upcoming console version of the favoured arcade fighting game from NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. More >>

“Strategic Options” Add-On Pack For “Halo Wars”

Monday, 27 April 2009, 5:01 pm | Xbox

“Halo Wars,” the best selling real-time strategy game on any current generation console, mixes up the battlefield with the “Strategic Options” Game Add-on Pack, available in the coming weeks exclusively on Xbox 360®. More >>

Guitar Hero Metallica - wireless with "Lips" mics

Monday, 6 April 2009, 4:44 pm | Xbox

AUCKLAND, New Zealand – APRIL 6, 2009 – Xbox New Zealand has announced that Activision’s “Guitar Hero®Metallica®” will be the first music title to support the “Lips” wireless microphones, so it’s time to break free from the cords and belt out your ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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