Video game console sales in February 2008, according to research group NPD, showed a 19% increase in units sold year-over-year, with Microsoft’s Xbox 360 selling the fewest among what is still, more than two years after its introduction, called the “next gen” console market.

New tool streamlines development and testing process for HD DVD content, accelerates advancement of next-generation interactivity, including experiences powered by Microsoft HDi technology.

The new Xbox 360 console and more than 200 educational games and entertainment programs in English and Spanish are being released nationwide, and to mark the occasion, Microsoft Corp. is making a donation for the benefit of Spanish-speaking and low-income families.

Just in time for holiday, Microsoft Corp. today released a new Xbox 360® console that delivers games and content to everyone in the family for an incredible value of $279.99 (U.S. estimated retail price).

Today Microsoft Corp. expands its selection of family-oriented programming on Xbox LIVE with more than 100 new episodes of popular Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. and Nickelodeon TV shows. Now families looking for the ultimate entertainment experience need look no further than Xbox 360.

Interactive entertainment will never be the same, with the launch of one title that has changed the way the world thinks about video games. “Halo® 3” has captured the attention of consumers worldwide and has made history as one of the biggest entertainment launches of all time.

Despite having the red ring of death syndrome Halo 3 sales may save Microsoft Xbox 360 games.

The Financial Times has just delivered a report which states that the Nintendo Wii has finally one the games console war against the Microsoft Xbox 360.