Microsoft is testing a way to mute the Xbox startup sound
I can hear the sound in my head just by looking at the console. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge I really like my Xbox Series X. It’s a nice-looking, quiet console that […]
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Microsoft eased up on one DRM hurdle for disc games on Xbox
Put a disc in and play. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Microsoft is making it easier to play games on your Xbox Series X, even if it’s offline — as of the […]
Xbox app on PC now launches faster and has HowLongToBeat integration
The Xbox app on PC now launches 15 percent faster. | Image: Microsoft Microsoft is updating its Xbox app on Windows with HowLongToBeat integration and faster launch times. The Xbox team has partnered with HowLongToBeat […]
New Xbox Home UI: Microsoft starts testing 2023 Xbox dashboard changes
Microsoft is starting to test new changes to the Xbox Home UI that will eventually arrive for everyone in 2023. The changes will include tweaks to the layout and design to make it easier to […]
Xbox energy saver modes could save you up to £5 per month in the UK
If you’re an Xbox owner in the UK or Europe it might be time to look at what energy mode your console is using. Rising energy costs across the UK and Europe mean the consoles’ […]
Microsoft confirms new Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family plan and its pricing
After a leak revealed Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family branding over the weekend, Microsoft has gone official with its new plan and revealed its pricing in Ireland and Colombia. The new subscription will allow […]
Portal 2 is the last free Xbox 360 Games with Gold title
Portal 2 will be the last Xbox 360 game available free to Xbox Live Gold subscribers through Microsoft’s Games with Gold program. Microsoft announced last month that Xbox Games with Gold will no longer include […]
Remembering The Xbox 360’s Red Ring Of Death
It’s wild to look back at the second generation of the Xbox because that’s when Microsoft was both at its best and at its worst. On the one hand, the Xbox 360 was going toe […]
Samsung’s new gaming monitors include easy access to Xbox Cloud Gaming, Stadia, and more
Samsung is introducing four new gaming monitors at Gamescom today, and they’re the first Odyssey models to have Samsung’s Gaming Hub built in. This gaming hub provides quick and easy access to Xbox Cloud Gaming, […]
Microsoft finally admits Xbox One sales were less than half of the PS4
Official Xbox One sales have largely been a mystery, but now Microsoft is finally admitting the obvious: the PS4 outsold the Xbox One — by a lot. Microsoft stopped reporting its Xbox One sales figures […]
Alone in the Dark Reboot Announced for PS5, Xbox Series X, & PC
Publisher THQ Nordic and developer Pieces Interactive have announced an Alone in the Dark reboot for PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Series X | S, and PC. The game is described as a “reimagination” of and […]
Microsoft claims Sony pays for ‘blocking rights’ to keep games off Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft has claimed Sony pays for “blocking rights” to stop developers from adding their content to Xbox Game Pass. The explosive claims are part of documents (Word doc) filed with Brazil’s national competition regulator and […]
Elon Musk explains why he wouldn’t make a console to rival Xbox & PS5
In a recent sit-down with the Full Send Podcast, business magnate Elon Musk explained why he has no interest in building a console platform to rival PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Elon Musk’s passion for […]
Xbox Store Is Somehow Selling A Hilarious ‘God Of War’ Knockoff
We have very bad news for the exactly 0 people who got very impressed by the gameplay shown above. Yeah, expert video game sleuths have already confirmed that we’re not looking at an official or […]
AMD rode the PS5, Xbox, and GPUs from a loss in 2020 to a likely billion in 2022
Today, we’re learning how big AMD’s gaming business is for the very first time — and the answer is $5 billion a year. That’s how much the company earned in 2021 from the “semi-custom” chips […]
A first look at Discord on Xbox
It’s finally happening: Discord voice chats are coming to Xbox consoles. Starting today, Xbox Insiders can test this new integration, allowing you to connect to Discord calls from an Xbox One or Xbox Series S […]
The Xbox Series X is available at multiple retailers right now
Having a single retailer restock the Xbox Series X is rare enough, but you can currently find the rarefied console at a trio of retailers while supplies last. Anyone still trying to get their hands […]
Amazon is sending invites to buy the Xbox Series X on discount
Update July 15th, 10:55AM ET: Looks like Amazon has pulled the invite requests at this time. Hopefully this is a sign of more console deal opportunities to come, especially as the Xbox Series X continues […]
Amazon Prime Day 2022: best gaming deals for Playstation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch
Amazon Prime Day is finally upon us, and with it comes a variety of excellent deals on gaming hardware and accessories, not to mention games. This year, you can even grab some cool odds and […]
Xbox Cloud Gaming looks worse on Linux — here’s why it’s bad and how to fix it
Anyone who’s tried the Xbox Cloud Gaming beta on Linux (which is likely a small crowd, I know) may have noticed that the image quality is a little rough, even by cloud gaming standards. Now, […]