Articles tagged with 'south africa' - Page 13

Show your support for Xbox LIVE in South Africa

Thursday, 16 July 2009 Steven De Klerk

"There is no comparison between that which is lost by not succeeding and that which is lost by not trying" - Francis Bacon. Now that we've had the motivational speech, it's time to have another go at getting noticed by Microsoft. Yes, it's another Xbox LIVE in South Africa drive ...

Powercare takes over Xbox 360 warranty claims in South Africa

Wednesday, 01 July 2009 Steven De Klerk

Microsoft SA has confirmed that Powercare will be handling all Xbox 360 warranty claims in South Africa. This is after yesterday's reports of MI Digital closing, which has since been confirmed by Microsoft SA's Product Marketing Manager - Entertainment and Devices, John Press ...

MI Digital closing down? [Confirmed]

Tuesday, 30 June 2009 Steven De Klerk

According to DoGaming, MI Digital, the South African distributor of Microsoft Xbox consoles and games, has gone into liquidation ...

Halo 3: ODST priced for South Africa

Thursday, 18 June 2009 Steven De Klerk

Originally when Halo 3: ODST was announced, Bungie were convinced that the standalone expansion will come in at a below full retail price. Unfortunately this wasn't to be, and Microsoft later confirmed at E3 2009 that ODST will in fact be priced at full retail. So what does that look like here in South Africa? Well, according Microsoft SA, Halo 3: ODST will be on sale for a RRP of R599 ...

Xbox 360 Games on Demand service introduces currency purchases

Tuesday, 09 June 2009 Tarryn van der Byl

Announced at E3, Microsoft's incoming Games on Demand service will be introducing a currency payment scheme. Buyers will be able to choose between paying with MS Points or in their own currency with a credit card. Sounds fantastic in theory, doesn't it ...

Buy MS Points and Xbox Live subs locally

Friday, 05 June 2009 Steven De Klerk

A new South African online retailer, MSPoints.co.za, has opened providing instant MS Points and Xbox Live subscriptions via email. And it just so happens this new venture is by yours truly, along with another XG and Xbox 360 veteran, SeV3R7 ...

Support push for locally hosted Xbox Live content [Update]

Thursday, 16 April 2009 Steven De Klerk

Wouldn't it be great if South Africans could download Xbox Live content quickly and cheaply? Players on the Playstation Network have had the luxury for a long time now, so why not for Xbox Live users? So I did some digging and found out what is required, and I believe that if enough support is shown for the implementation of a local mirror, we too can enjoy the same benefits. Let me explain.. ...

Microsoft bring Xbox 360 Rail Rodeo event to Midrand

Wednesday, 08 April 2009 Steven De Klerk

Microsoft Xbox are hosting South Africa's top wakeboarders and wakeskaters at Midrand's Base 3 Leisure Lakes on April 18 for the Xbox 360 Rail Rodeo...

New LE Xbox 360 bundle coming to South Africa

Wednesday, 25 March 2009 Steven De Klerk

Microsoft has announced a new Limited Edition Xbox 360 bundle - which includes a 60GB Pro console along with two EA games - is coming to South Africa on April 1 for a ERP of R3,799.00. ...