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Do you remember that SmackTalk device that we reported on in October? The device that allowed you to pre-record five sound clips and with the press of a button it would ejaculate your words while pwning on Xbox Live. Over at Xboxic they've uncovered a new device that plans on one-upping the SmackTalk device called ... the Trash Talk. This little beauty can hold over one minute of voice recordings, sixteen pre-recorded clips, and is colorful to boot. You can even hook the Trash Talk up to your computer to record audio, it's friggin' amazing! And for only $39.99 you too can be part of the cool kid's club and automate your verbal insults.

But seriously, we beg you not to purchase this over-priced lazy man's version of simply using a headset. Wasting money on such a thing would be bad for everyone involved, there are already enough loud and abrasive people on Xbox Live. Actually, if you've previously purchased the SmackTalk could you please leave a comment justifying the purchase and give us insight into the technology marvel? Then, we'll use that knowledge to base an opinion on the new Trash Talk device. So, is anyone willing to confess that they actually own or want one of these devices?

JoystiqTrash Talk: Push button to spew insults originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 07 Feb 2007 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The guys at Xboxic obtained this promising message from Xbox Customer Support:

Thanks for contacting XBOX Customer Support,

Luminous Live is known to have some issues regarding unsatisfactory in it's download. Please wait until Monday to see wether we have any updates regarding this issue. Do not download or purchase anything else that has to be dealt with Luminous Live. Until then, feel free to contact us via telephone for any updates of this issue and what we can offer you.
For any questions regarding this issue, please contact Xbox customer support on http://www.xbox.com/support/contact/

Thanks for time and support,

XBOX customer service team.

This communique raises a series of intriguing questions?:

1. Will Microsoft lower, or otherwise alter, the much-hated pricing structure for Luminous, or rather Lumines Live? The unusual step of instructing consumers not to buy an XBLA game indicates that they will.

2. If so, will MS reimburse the unlucky saps who alread shelled out for the "complete" game in its current usurious form?

3. Is grammatical English just too much to ask of a certain percentage of the Xbox Customer Service Team?

JoystiqLumines Live pricing change planned? originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 22 Oct 2006 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Bill Gates has a lot of things. Being the richest man in the world buys you that privilege. World's only tiger-sized domestic cat? Yup, he's got it. Hovercar? Two of those. The world's largest water balloon fight as determined by some agency who makes it their business to record trivial accomplishments? As of this weekend, according to John, yup!

The Australian Water Balloon Challenge is over, but that doesn't mean we can't vicariously enjoy the view from here. You can see the two teams above (Xbox versus 360), but that's about all we can tell you with any authority so --without further adieu--here's the straight poop from our peeps on the ground:

Cesar's coverage @ Gamerscore (Try these: 1, 2, 3)
Major Nelson's Flickr photos
Xboxic Down Under
Xbox.com.au (with pix here)
Major points to more

And continue reading for some awesome in-fight video footage, courtesy fanboy-on-the-scene Diet Zeek. Thanks!

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JoystiqAustralian water balloon fight post mortem originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 24 Apr 2006 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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