Category: xbox

Microsoft made three limited-edition Wonder Woman Xbox One X consoles

[ad_1] The Wonder Woman Lasso of Truth console is adorned with Wonder Woman’s signature weapon and a multicolored logo. Fans will have the chance to win this console by liking or retweeting a sweepstakes tweet on the Xbox Twitter account. The Barbara Minerva console, inspired by Wonder Woman’s main nemesis in Wonder Woman 1984, has […]

Microsoft’s xCloud on Android launches in beta today at 9 AM

[ad_1] This limited beta is critical to providing the best possible experience for members at launch and should not be considered indicative of the final experience or library. If you’re an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriber in one of the 22 xCloud launch countries, you’ll receive a notification that it’s is available to test. There […]

People are still spending record amounts on gaming in the US this year

[ad_1] Hardware sales were “only” $848 million, but that mark represented a massive 57 percent bump from Q2 2019. NPD said that console sales were strong across the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 — so even though these consoles have all been available for a while, they all got a nice bump. Similarly, […]

‘Xbox Series S’ console revealed by controller packaging

[ad_1] Well before Microsoft revealed its next-gen Xbox Series X console, rumors had been bubbling of a second cheaper, possibly disc-less console code-named “Lockhart.” It looks like that device will be called the Xbox Series S, according to a controller packaging leak and report from Ars Technica. A source named Zak S managed to purchase […]

Xbox testers can access a new store experience and game activity tab

[ad_1] Microsoft is giving Xbox Insiders in the invite-only Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha rings access to a handful of experimental features, including the new Game Activity tab. While the feature was designed to replace Xbox One’s Achievements tab, Achievements still take up its top portion. It also shows users which friends are playing a particular […]

Here’s everything Samsung announced at its Unpacked 2020 event

[ad_1] The Note 20 Ultra has a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120 hertz refresh rate. What makes it stand out from devices like the Galaxy S20 Ultra is what’s on the inside: one of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865+ chipsets, currently Qualcomm’s fastest available offering. The Note 20 Ultra is also the first Samsung […]

‘The Alto Collection’ bundles two mobile classics for PC and console

[ad_1] If you read Engadget often, you’ll know that we’re big fans of Alto’s Adventure and Alto’s Odyssey. The relaxing games — which are predominantly about snowboarding, though the second title features sandboarding too — were instant hits on mobile thanks to their beautiful art style and simple one-touch control scheme. Now, Team Alto is […]

Microsoft redesigned the Xbox store ahead of Series X debut

[ad_1] Microsoft Microsoft has overhauled the store’s navigation system, as part of its aim of “making it easier than ever to find your next favorite game, app, movie or TV show.” There are more search filters, a revamped Wish List and an updated cart — it should be easier to see what items you’ve added […]

Classic ‘Halo’ games will get crossplay and custom game browsing in 2020

[ad_1] The Halo games in the Master Chief Collection should soon get many of the features you’re used to with modern shooters. The 343 Industries team has provided (via Eurogamer) an MCC “snapshot” indicating that several welcome additions are coming to the classic titles in 2020, most notably crossplay. Ideally, Xbox and Windows players won’t […]

Microsoft confirms free ‘Halo Infinite’ multiplayer running at 120FPS

[ad_1] After a leak from an Irish retailer gave up the goods, Microsoft has confirmed the news — Halo Infinite will include a free-to-play multiplayer mode, and it’s running at 120FPS. This news wasn’t revealed during last week’s Xbox Series X gameplay showcase that disappointed many gamers with the state of its graphics, but maybe […]