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The Redmond, Wash 99 Xbox addition that turns the console into a karaoke machine for example, is an expansion of the Xbox into general entertainment, not just video games, said Bach "It's an ongoing conversation, we have a very good relationship with them
The company also plans to release new software to turn the Xbox system into a broader entertainment device, capable of showing digital pictures, storing and playing digital music and even doubling as a karaoke machine,
Microsoft's new offerings include games to bring in new players as well as satisfy its current base of Xbox users, said Robbie Bach, senior vice president of Microsoft's Home and Entertainment Division and chief Xbox officer
Bach said Microsoft has no plans to cut prices on the $199 Xbox, which previously was reduced from $299
In addition, Microsoft unveiled its XSN Sports lineup, in which Xbox Live players can create their own leagues, teams and tournaments The service, launched in November, has about 500,000 subscribers around the world, Bach said
"We'd love to have EA on Xbox Live and continue to work with them," he said
Electronic Arts executives told the Wall Street Journal they decided to exclude Microsoft because the company was demanding too much control over Electronic Arts' games and wasn't willing to pay for their use The Redwood City, Calif
The lineup also includes about 30 new games for Xbox Live, Bach said It also announced new features, such as allowing gamers to receive invitations to join games on wireless phones and digital devices
EA is Microsoft's top game publisher, Bach said
It also reflects Microsoft's strategy of integrating its Xbox into its family of software for the personal computer, said Rob Enderle, an analyst with Forrester Research Microsoft Launching New Titles for Xbox
May 13, 7:29 AM EST
Microsoft Corp -based developer of the popular Madden NFL and Tiger Woods PGA Tour games plans to debut its online versions only for Sony game machines -based software giant announced the new games at E3 â€â€? Electronic Entertainment Expo â€â€? in Los Angeles
Also on Monday, Microsoft brushed aside the news that the industry's top video game maker â€â€? Electronic Arts â€â€? is developing online games for the Xbox's chief rival, Sony's PlayStation 2 â€â€? while continuing to ignore Microsoft's online platform plans to release 200 new sports, action-adventure and other video games this year for its Xbox video-game console and Xbox Live online gaming service
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The Music Mixer, a $39
The company expects to have a total of 100 titles for Xbox Live by mid-May 2004
But Microsoft's new offerings will not include online versions of the blockbuster sports games made by Electronic Arts
