Xbox Series X / Xbox Series S Latest news (4)
Games Powered by UE5 May Grow to Astronomical Sizes
Adrian Werner, 19 July 2020, 21:52
Unreal Engine 5 is supposed to offer an unprecedented level of detail. However, there are developers who are afraid that it will result in record-breaking HDD space requirements on console and PCs.
Xbox Series X Presentation Will Focus Exclusively on Games
Adrian Werner, 17 July 2020, 12:56
Microsoft announced that next week's Xbox Games Showcase will focus exclusively on games. There will be no mention of technical or business aspects of the Xbox Series X console.
Microsoft Ceases Production of Xbox One X and Xbox One S All-Digital Edition
Paul Wozniak, 16 July 2020, 22:03
Today, Microsoft officially announced the suspension of production of Xbox One X and Xbox One S All-Digital Edition consoles. This move is to prepare the company for the upcoming release of Xbox Series X.
Xbox Boss on Future Plans; Project xCloud in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Karol Laska, 16 July 2020, 21:13
Microsoft has shared its plans for the future of Xbox and all related services.
Polish Store Accidentally Reveals Price of PS5
Paul Wozniak, 10 July 2020, 15:21
Polish PC component store x-kom has added PlayStation 5 to its offer, which enabled us to learn the unofficial price of the device.
Resident Evil 8 - Capcom Asks About Demo and Xbox Lockhart
Jacob Blazewicz, 09 July 2020, 13:39
Capcom has published a survey on Resident Evil Village. The Japanese publisher asks whether the players would be interested in the demo version of the game, and accidentally confirms the existence of the Xbox Series S „Lockhart” console.
Microsoft Wants Free Upgrades of Xbox One Games to Xbox Series X
Bart Swiatek, 08 July 2020, 12:58
According to sources of Video Game Chronicle, Microsoft encourages its partners - game developers and publishers - to offer free next-gen updates for games developed for current and upcoming consoles. One option is to use Xbox Smart Delivery, but the decision is up to the developers.
Xbox Games Showcase Date Revealed
Agnes Adamus, 06 July 2020, 18:27
Xbox Games Showcase, Microsoft's presentation related to Xbox Series X, will take place on July 23. At this moment it has not been announced what exactly we will see during the broadcast.
PS5 / XSX Games May be More Expensive; Large Publishers Consider Price Increases
Bart Swiatek, 03 July 2020, 13:38
2K intends to sell NBA 2K21 on PS5 / XSX for $10 more than the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions. Analysts from IDG Consulting report that other publishers are also considering increasing prices of next-gen console games.
Lockhart - New Unofficial Info on Xbox Series X's Smaller Brother
Bart Woldanski, 28 June 2020, 19:40
New unofficial information has leaked about the Xbox Series S console, previously known under the code name Lockhart, which is to be a cheaper version of Xbox Series X. We learned a partial specification of Microsoft's device.
Xbox Series S May Cost Half the Price of Xbox Series X
Mateusz Popielak, 18 June 2020, 13:39
Information has appeared on the web, suggesting that Xbox Series S may cost half the price of its stronger version - Xbox Series X.
Ori Dev on PS5 and Xbox Series X SSDs: „1 TB is Too Small”
Jacob Blazewicz, 17 June 2020, 22:14
Thomas Mahler, Executive Director of the Ori series, commented on SSDs mounted in PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X console. The creator at Moon Studios did not fail to mention the advantages of Sony's and Microsoft's SDDs, but expressed his disappointment with only 1TB of storage.
XSX Smart Delivery - List of Supported Titles and New Details
Agnes Adamus, 15 June 2020, 23:25
Today, Microsoft shared new information about Smart Delivery. From the post published on the Xbox Wire website, we learned how the process of moving titles between both generations of consoles will take place. We also learned the first list of game available in the service.
Not Only Xbox Series X - Microsoft May Have More Consoles Ready
Mikolaj Laszkiewicz, 15 June 2020, 13:32
The latest reports suggest that we will be dealing with more than one next-generation console from Microsoft.
Analysts: PS5 Sales Will be Much Better Than Those of Xbox Series X
Bart Swiatek, 15 June 2020, 12:59
Ampere Analysis prepared a report, according to which the PS5 will sell much better than Xbox Series X. In their opinion, Sony will sell 66 million units of its new console, while Microsoft's device will only reach 37 million players. The reason for PlayStation 5's victory in the battle for the ninth generation is... the current dominance of the PS4.
PS5 Size Comparison With Xbox Series X and PS4
Bart Swiatek, 12 June 2020, 11:29
An image has appeared online, comparing the size of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Fans have also produced a video that shows what Sony's new console will look like compared to various PS4 models.
Xbox Series X Show - Microsoft May Postpone the June Event
Milosz Szubert, 09 June 2020, 16:31
According to VentureBeat journalist Jeff Grubb, Microsoft has initially decided to postpone this month's Xbox 20/20 broadcast scheduled to August. The reason for this is to be Sony's conference. At the same time, we have received confirmation that the July conference is not threatened so far.
Phil Spencer: Game Pass and Players More Important Than Console Sales
Agnes Adamus, 09 June 2020, 09:16
During a recent interview for BBC, Phil Spencer, head of the Xbox brand, revealed the company's strategy. He believes Microsoft does not pay attention to console sales results and focuses on taking care of players' needs by developing services such as Xbox Game Pass.
Microsoft Drops Adding Game Keys in Xbox Sets
Milosz Szubert, 08 June 2020, 18:22
Microsoft has made changes to the activation of digital versions of games added to its consoles. These will not be present in the form of a game key, but will automatically be assigned to the profile to which we first log in on our newly purchased device.
PS5 Can do Things „Impossible on Other Hardware”
Bart Swiatek, 08 June 2020, 13:27
A developer who has worked at Sony claims that the incredible speed of the PS5's SSD enables the console to do things that cannot be done on other platforms. However, in his opinion, the biggest leap forward in the next generation will be that both the PS5 and Xbox Series X will be equipped with an SSD by default.
Scorn Devs: „We're Just Figuring Out Xbox Series X's Capabilities”
Darius Matusiak, 31 May 2020, 20:02
Scorn is one of the titles advertising the upcoming Xbox Series X console. However, it is not known whether the devs will be able to use its full potential.
Xbox Series X Will Run Older Games in Up to 120 Fps
Mikolaj Laszkiewicz, 29 May 2020, 13:56
Microsoft promises thousands of games in backwards compatibility on Xbox Series X and to use the full power of next gen to improve their performance.
There Will be Enough Xbox Series X for Everyone
Arkadiusz Strzala, 28 May 2020, 13:24
Soon after the launch, interest in the new Xbox Series X may be very high. However, Phil Spencer from Microsoft ensures that there is enough consoles for everyone.
Beautiful Witcher-themed Xbox Series X in Artist's Visions
Arkadiusz Strzala, 20 May 2020, 14:12
We are all looking forward to the launch of new consoles. Meanwhile, the more creative users show their proposals for the appearance of the console's limited editions. Here are the works of ne such artist, related to Xbox Series X.
Basic PS5 May be More Expensive Than Xbox Series X
Kuszu, 12 May 2020, 11:10
PlayStation 5 in its basic version may cost more than Xbox Series X in a similar configuration. However, this information has not yet been confirmed in any way by Sony.
AC: Valhalla With at Least 30 FPS on Xbox Series X
Adrian Werner, 12 May 2020, 10:59
The devs of Assassin's Creed: Valhalla revealed that the game will work in 4K resolution and at least 30 fps on the Xbox Series X console.
Microsoft Admits to Mismarketing Xbox Series X Presentation
Damian Gacek, 10 May 2020, 20:06
Microsoft's recent presentation of games that will come out on Xbox Series X is behind us and it has raised controversy over the definition of the word „gameplay”. Xbox Games' General Marketing Manager Aaron Greenberg admits that they are to blame for the negative reception of the event.
Which Games Can be Transfered From XONE to Xbox Series X for Free?
Adrian Werner, 08 May 2020, 11:29
We've learned a list of games that use Smart Delivery, a system under which a purchase of the Xbox One version will enable us to receive the game's Xbox Series X edition for free.
Let's Watch Xbox 20/20 With AC Valhalla on XSX [Over]
Adrian Werner, 07 May 2020, 17:00
Today, at 8 AM PDT the firts Xbox 20/20 presentation will start, during which the first gameplay fragments from Xbox Series X titles will be shown. We will see, among others, AC Valhalla.
Microsoft Announces Monthly Presentations of XSX Games
Christian Pieniazek, 05 May 2020, 21:16
Microsoft has shared its plans for 2020. As it turns out, Thursday's Inside Xbox will start a series of events, during which the company will present novelties prepared for Xbox Series X (but not only that).
Here's the Startup Screen of Xbox Series X
Christian Pieniazek, 05 May 2020, 20:53
A video presenting the startup screen of the Xbox Series X console has appeared on the web. Microsoft is heating up the atmosphere just before the upcoming Inside Xbox event, during which we will see several games in action, including, Assassin's Creed: Valhalla.
AMD: PS5 and Xbox Series X Will Launch at the End of Year
Bart Swiatek, 04 May 2020, 14:38
During the conversation with investors, AMD's CEO Dr. Lisa Su said that the launch of next-gen consoles, i.e. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, should take place during the holiday season this year.
First Gameplay Trailer of AC Valhalla on XSX Will be Shown in a Few Days
Paul Wozniak, 30 April 2020, 19:24
The first gameplay from Assassin's Creed: Valhalla on the Xbox Series X console will be released next week during the Inside Xbox presentation. On the same occasion, other titles dedicated to Microsoft's device will also be presented.
Phil Spencer: Gaming on XSX Will be Like Switching From 2D to 3D
Christian Pieniazek, 28 April 2020, 20:59
Phil Spencer maintains community's interest in Xbox Series X, announcing the upcoming presentations of new games. In addition, he compared the revolution that will take place with this device to the leap that was achieved between 2D and 3D.
PS5 and Xbox Series X May Support Ultrawide 21:9 Screens
Arkadiusz Strzala, 27 April 2020, 11:44
It looks like future consoles will support the 21:9 aspect ratio. Philips has designed a new ultrawide monitor just for them.
Microsoft Registered Xbox Series X Logo
Milosz Szubert, 22 April 2020, 16:23
We may have learned the official logo of the Xbox Series X console. It appeared in an application filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office.
PS5 and Xbox Series X Presentations Rescheduled
Bart Swiatek, 21 April 2020, 11:07
In connection with the cancelation of this year's E3, both Sony and Microsoft have decided to change their plans to promote ninth generation consoles and announcements of dedicated games. Some of the events may take place a little later, and others a little earlier - for example in May.
Fans Speculate About New Fable for Xbox Series X
Bart Swiatek, 10 April 2020, 15:54
Reports from two independent sources suggest that Microsoft will soon announce new games for Xbox. One of them may be the next installment of Fable series.
Dead Island 2 Will be Released on PS5 and Xbox Series X
Daria Bochenska, 10 April 2020, 15:16
According to the job offer for an art director at Dambuster Studios, the continuation of Dead Island can be expected to launch not only on current platforms, but also on next-gen consoles.
All Microsoft Events Until July 2021 Only in Digital Form
Christian Pieniazek, 07 April 2020, 20:01
Due to the global situation, Microsoft was forced to change its calendar and strategy. Until July 2021, all events of the company will take place only in digital form.
Crytek Engineer: PS5 is Much Better Than Xbox Series X
Bart Swiatek, 06 April 2020, 11:50
Ali Saheli, a graphic engineer employed by Crytek, gave an interview to the Iranian website Vigiato. Saheli believes PlayStation 5 will be a better platform than the next Xbox in many ways.
Xbox Series X no Worse Than PS5; Has its Own Sound Chipset
Bart Swiatek, 23 March 2020, 12:27
Like the PS5, it looks like the Xbox Series X will have a dedicated chip to handle surround sound. The hardware will most likely use Microsoft's proprietary audio ray tracing technology.
PS5 Presentation Already has More Views Than Xbox Series X's
Adrian Werner, 20 March 2020, 12:54
The impressions after PlayStation 5 specification show were mixed, but it still aroused more interest in YouTube than the equivalent material on Xbox Series X.
PS5 - Silent Running Thanks to Constant Power Consumption
Christian Pieniazek, 19 March 2020, 21:05
Sony has been extremely slow in revealing the well-hidden cards related to PlayStation 5. The information revealed in yesterday's presentation of this console gives us hope that we will be dealing with a much quieter hardware than PlayStation 4.
Xbox Series X - Storage Can be Expanded With a Seagate Card
Adrian Werner, 17 March 2020, 14:05
Microsoft has released more information about external drives for Xbox Series X. In addition to the standard USB options, Xbox Series X Storage Expansion Card will be available, offering speeds equal to internal storage.
New Controller for Xbox Series X Will be Fast and Support Bluetooth
Conrad Hazi, 17 March 2020, 13:55
Microsoft has shared some details about the new gamepad for the Xbox Series X console. The new controller is to be equipped with a bluetooth module and a button to immediately share screenshots. The designers also promise reduced input lag.
Xbox Series X Full Hardware Specs Are Finally Here
Mathias Zulpo, 16 March 2020, 14:57
Microsoft unveiled full hardware specifications of its upcoming Xbox Series X console. Here's what it takes to hit 4K and 60fps in every game.
Microsoft Shows off Xbox Series X’s Reduced Loading Times and Quick Resume
Mathias Zulpo, 16 March 2020, 14:31
Fast loading times and quick resume features for Xbox Series X have been shown off by Microsoft in 2 new videos. „Fast and quick” is the best way to describe them.
Analysts: Launch of PS5 and Xbox Series X May be Delayed
Frozen, 14 March 2020, 18:12
DFC Intelligence believes that due to the coronavirus pandemic, next-gen consoles (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X) may make their market debut later than expected.
Microsoft Will Stream Xbox Series X and Project xCloud Presentation
Damian Gacek, 12 March 2020, 15:08
After postponing of the GDC, Microsoft decided not to give up and announced that its panels will be held anyway - in the form of livestreams. Although the event is scheduled for 2 days and 14 presentations, the greatest attention of the players is certainly attracted by the presentation related to Xbox Series X and Project xCloud.