With the Covid-19 pandemic disrupting the world economy and stopping product releases, concerns remain that the PS5 and Xbox Series X will be delayed beyond their “holidays 2020” launch dates. February and March brought predictions from analyst firms that the PS5 and Xbox Series X would be delayed due to the Covid-19 impact in China, […]
Microsoft’s game-streaming service, Project xCloud, is slated for launch in 11 new countries. Following its arrival in the US, UK and South Korea, the company has revealed in a blog post with disclaimers! They’ve made clear that they’re expanding in a way that’s keeping COVID-19 and the importance of internet access in mind. Upcoming Project […]
As internet usage around the world soars due to the effects of the coronavirus, tech companies are taking steps to ensure their services remain as unaffected as possible. Services such as gaming are seeing record levels of engagement, but two major names Microsoft and Sony have assured players they’re watching the situation closely. Xbox product […]
Microsoft is rolling out its new Xbox One dashboard design to all consoles this week. The new design focuses on overhauling the home page of the Xbox One dashboard, with frequently used games and apps available immediately. The new Home design also includes the ability to add or remove rows to customize it further, and […]
Microsoft revealed new details on its next-generation console, the Xbox Series X confirming specifications on what the company calls its “superior balance of power and speed” for its new hardware. The next-gen Xbox, Microsoft said, will be four times as powerful as the original Xbox One. The biggest new confirmation is that the Xbox Series […]
Images of an alleged prototype have surfaced on Twitter and the gaming forum Neogaf, hinting at the various ports that will be available on Microsoft’s next console. The images show the Series X’s vents, two USB-A ports on the back, one on the front, a single HDMI-out, an optical audio port, Ethernet, and a power-in. […]
Microsoft has also quietly been working on Xbox Console Streaming, a function that allows Xbox owners to play any owned and installed Xbox One, or Game Pass title on their Android smartphone or tablet with minimal effort. The feature has been available to select Xbox Insider program testers for a while now, but Microsoft is […]
Microsoft’s upcoming next-gen console, the Xbox Series X, will break with tradition by not launching with exclusive games only playable on the new hardware. Instead, Microsoft is leaning into its Xbox Play Anywhere strategy and fully supporting backwards compatibility moving forward. Xbox Game Studios chief Matt Booty said other first-party Series X titles will also […]
In June, Microsoft announced Project Scarlett, a new iteration of the Xbox that the company said would “set a new bar for console power, speed and performance.” What Microsoft didn’t say is that it is also working on a lower-cost, disc-less version of Scarlett, code-named Lockhart, according to four people briefed on the company’s plans. […]
Apple has begun selling Microsoft’s Xbox Wireless Controller after adding support for the gamepad in the latest software updates for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and the Mac. The Xbox controller is priced at $59.95 and is available from Apple’s website. I have not seeing any local stores with stock just yet, but it’s not unreasonable […]
Microsoft has filed a patent for a floor mat that could prevent you from crashing into furniture while you’re exploring new worlds in virtual reality. It’s also an indicator the company is still interested in bringing VR to the Xbox ecosystem, after it axed virtual reality plans for Xbox One. The patent application for a […]
Microsoft is very, very fond of special edition Xbox One controllers, to the point where it encourages you to make your own. But did you ever wonder about the history behind a given controller, or how many models have never seen the light of day? If you did, you might just have your answer. Microsoft […]
Microsoft contractors reportedly listened to Xbox owners too. Earlier this month, we learned that contractors heard audio snippets from Skype calls and Cortana interactions. Now, Vice reports that Microsoft contractors also listened to audio picked up by Xbox consoles. The device was only supposed to capture audio after voice commands, like “Xbox” or “Hey Cortana,” […]
Nintendo and Microsoft have shown some collaboration of late. It started with the two companies enabling cross-platform play in Fortnite, and then successfully applying pressure to Sony to do the same. The two also collaborated to bring Microsoft’s Banjo-Kazooie to Super Smash Bros. When Cuphead released on Switch earlier this year, many were surprised Microsoft […]
PC Building Simulator, a game in which players can create monster PC gaming rigs, is now available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Before you start asking too many questions about the cognitive dissonance of building a virtual PC on a console, know that PC Building Simulator isn’t just a game about building […]