Microsoft has confirmed that Xbox One was the best-selling console in the US, UK and Australia last month. This is the fourth month in a row that Xbox One has topped the US NPD sales list – an achievement that until recently seemed impossible thanks to PS4’s ongoing and undisrupted …
Read More »Xbox Streaming device was real, report claims
Microsoft was ready to announce and release a streaming Xbox device intended to launch shortly after E3. That’s the claim in a new report from Windows Central. Shortly before E3 this year reports suggested that Microsoft would announce three devices at the trade event – a slim Xbox One, a …
Read More »Microsoft cuts price of original Xbox One
The original Xbox One has been significantly discounted on Microsoft’s UK online store. A number of 500GB Xbox One bundles have been reduced to just 179.99. The Gears of War 4, Halo 5 and Quantum Break bundles are included in the offer, each of which cost 249.99 prior to the …
Read More »Microsoft renames Xbox Preview Program, opens it to everyone
Not the Xbox System updates though. You still can't use those.
Read More »Windows 10 version of COD: Infinite Warfare multiplayer has a big caveat
PC gamers are able, should they choose, to buy today’s new Call of Duty from the Windows Store instead of Steam, but doing so comes at a price. Microsoft has confirmed that the Windows 10 version of the game’s multiplayer will only connect with others who have purchased from Microsoft’s …
Read More »Microsoft launches Minecraft: Education Edition
A new version of Minecraft targeted and schools and educators is now available to buy. Minecraft: Education Edition isn’t radically different to the vanilla game, but does come with some extra tools for teachers, such as student positional tracking, the easier allocation of resources and some additional in-game items. However, …
Read More »Phil Spencer: “‘gaming beyond generations’ doesn’t mean a new Xbox One every two years.”
Spencer clarifies Xbox's future plans after confusion in the wake of Microsoft E3 presentation
Read More »Get a free Xbox One S and FIFA 17 when you buy a Surface Pro 4 or Surface Book
If you are in the market for a Microsoft Surface this new deal could net you a free Xbox One S with some extra goodies. The Microsoft UK store is currently running a promotion that gives anyone who purchases a Surface Pro 4 with 256GB or more of storage, or …
Read More »Microsoft unveil new range of virtual reality headsets
Prices start at $299, and there's inside-out tracking, too
Read More »Microsoft reveal new streaming and eSports possibilities coming to Xbox Live
New features coming in Windows 10 Creator Update
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