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Microsoft has finally unveiled an official bundle for Halo: the Master Chief Collection. The game was released last November but while it was bundled with the console by many retailers it hasn’t until now been subject to the branded official bundle treatment. The 349.99 SKU includes a black console and …
Read More »No subscription fees Xbox Live on Windows 10
Microsoft has said that it will not lock the Windows 10 Xbox Live app behind a Gold subscription paywall. The confirmation came from Major Nelson on Twitter, who told a fan that: Xbox Live Gold will not be required for online multiplayer gaming using our service on Windows 10 PCs …
Read More »Microsoft backtracks from Xbox One indie parity clause
ID@Xbox boss Chris Charla softens on need to ship Xbox titles at the same time as PS4 and Wii U ports
Read More »Microsoft ‘lost its way’ with gaming on Windows
But Phil Spencer is confident new cross-platform strategy will make Windows 10 "the best ever for gamers"
Read More »Elite Dangerous confirmed for Xbox One (UPDATE: And PS4)
Ambitious space sim Elite Dangerous is finally on the way to consoles. The game has been available for PC in an assortment of states for a while, but was officially released on PC in December. The same galaxy state will be shared across PC, Mac and Xbox One, although Frontier …
Read More »Windows 10 can edit Xbox One video footage
The integration between Windows 10 and Xbox brings many benefits, and those who stream or watch video will not be left out. The Verge reports that the OS will include a number of features that will tap into the booming video sector. Windows 10 allows users to access their Xbox …
Read More »Wireless Xbox One controller support for PC coming ‘later this year’
Gamers will be able to use their wireless Xbox One controllers with their PCs later this year. Microsoft has revealed that it will be releasing an adaptor for the Xbox One gamepad so that it can be used wirelessly with PCs later this year. Taking to Xbox Wire, the firm …
Read More »Microsoft confirms Xbox One and Windows 10 cross-buy
Windows 10’s foray into gaming has taken another step with the confirmation that Microsoft will offer cross-buy with Xbox One. The system will work in much the same way as it does on PSN, where some games allow buyers to purchase the game on one system (either PS4, PS3 or …
Read More »ID@Xbox and Xbox Live coming to Windows 10
Console initiatives heading to PC as Microsoft pushes its cross-platform strategy
Read More »Phil Harrison leaving Microsoft
Reports suggest Xbox executive could be departing from the platform holder after three years
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