Daily Archives: Mar 27, 2012

Xbox 360 users - with Live Gold memberships, who also pay separately the following services - now have access to MLB.TV, HBO GO, and Comcast's Xfinity video content. Microsoft rolled out the three applications today as part of its ongoing strategy of turning their console into a living room legend. The new HBO GO app provides access to HBO's entire catalog, including current hits like Boardwalk Empire and Game of Thrones. The Comcast Xfinity TV app is available to both Xfinity TV and Internet customers anywhere Comcast delivers its services. Baseball fans with a a premium Major Leave Baseball TV subscription in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. can watch live and archived games via the MLB.TV app.

What's new on Blu-ray Disc this week? Warner Bros. celebrates the 70th Anniversary of Cassablanca with a limited edition boxed set containing two Blu-ray Discs, one DVD, booklet, and other extras.

Still wondering what this whole God of War thing is all about? You can find out by taking the PlayStation 3 plunge today at Amazon and pay just $249.99 for the 320GB system. The Gold Box Deal of the Day saves you $40 off the regular price. As Brad Pitt once said, "What's in the box?!" Well, for one thing, there's no head of Gwyneth Paltrow, so that's good. But you do get the slim version of the console, along with a Dualshock 3 wireless controller, detachable 320 GB HDD, AC power cord, AV cable and USB cable, Internet-ready built-in Wi-Fi, 2 USB ports and HDMI + Bravia Synch output for 1080p resolution and connectivity between other Sony HDMI products, and free PlayStation Network membership. Remember, besides getting a great gaming machine, you're also scoring a 3D Blu-ray player.