Xbox Series X / Xbox Series S Latest news
Xbox Game Pass Has 18 Million Subscribers
Thanks to Microsoft's financial conference, we learned that over 18 million gamers have subscribed to the Xbox Game Pass service.
video games
Bart Swiatek
January 27, 2021
Microsoft Backtracks on Xbox Live Gold Price Increase
Microsoft has only just announced a price hike for its Xbox Live Gold service, and the company has already backed away from the decision. What's more, soon we won't need the subscription to play free-to-play online games anymore.
video games
Adrian Werner
January 23, 2021
One of Xbox Series X/S Features is Harmful to Environment
It turns out Microsoft's next-gen console may be harming the environment with its instant-on feature. So says a study conducted by the Natural Resources Defense Council.
hardware & software
January 17, 2021
Xbox Series X|S Exclusives Coming in 2021
What games will be available on Xbox Series X|S in 2021? Microsoft boasted a list of titles that will be available exclusively on its console and PC.
video games
Paul Musiolik
January 17, 2021
New Version of Steam Offers Improved Support for Xbox and PS5 Controllers
The latest Steam update brings improved support for DualSense, Xbox Elite, and Xbox Series X|S controllers.
hardware & software
Paul Musiolik
January 9, 2021
Microsoft's Deal With Duracell is Why we Have AA Batteries in Xbox Pads
If you thought AA batteries were a thing of the past, Microsoft's decision to include them in the controllers for new Xbox must have surprised you. The company's deal with Duracell is to blame for this state of affairs.
hardware & software
Karol Laska
January 7, 2021
How About Xbox Series X/S Controller With DualSense Features?
Microsoft may be interested in creating a new controller for Xbox Series X/S. This is suggested by a survey in which the company asks console buyers if they are interested in the features offered by the DualSense controller.
hardware & software
Jacob Blazewicz
January 7, 2021
Ikea Always Ahead; PS5 and XSX Mock-ups Help Us Choose Furniture
The Ikea chain store decided to make quite an interesting move - it created mock-ups of PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles. They are designed to make it easier to choose a TV cabinet that will be able to fit a next-gen console.
hardware & software
Agnes Adamus
January 5, 2021
PS5 Second-hand Sales Much Better Than Xbox Series X/S
On the aftermarket PlayStation 5 sells almost twice as well as Microsoft's competitors. Almost 60,000 copies of next-gen consoles have found their way to the StockX auction website.
hardware & software
Arkadiusz Strzala
December 11, 2020
40% of New Xbox Users Chose Series S
Microsoft has shared data that say that over 40% of new Xbox users have chosen Xbox Series S.
hardware & software
Mikolaj Laszkiewicz
December 10, 2020
Director of Thor: Ragnarok Invites To World of Dreams Inspired by Xbox
Microsoft has released a new video advertising the Xbox Series X console, called Lucid Odyssey. It was directed by the well-known New Zealand director Taika Waititi, and starring youtuber and streamer MoonLiteWolf.
hardware & software
Milosz Szubert
December 7, 2020
Fan Prepares Impressive Cyberpunk 2077-themed Xbox Series X
User Game Reaper 187 is preparing an impressive custom Xbox Series X. The console will be decorated with panels with inspired by Cyberpunk 2077. The project should be ready for the game's launch.
hardware & software
Jacob Blazewicz
December 4, 2020
Microsoft Focuses on Games, Not Consoles
Microsoft is not hiding its interest in video games, which was also confirmed by Satya Nadella during the recent investor call. The CEO assured that the company's efforts are focused on providing players with the games and services they expect.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
December 3, 2020
Xbox Series S Runs PS2 Games
Xbox Series S has a unique feature - it enables us to start developer mode. With its help, we can launch an emulator on the console and play classic PS2 games.
hardware & software
Agnes Adamus
November 30, 2020
Microsoft Works on Improving Game Performance on XSX / S
Microsoft has advertised Xbox Series X as the most powerful console in the world, but it turns out that current it doesn't fulfill this promise. Benchmarks in some games are worse than on PlayStation 5 and the Redmond giant confirms this and points out that work has already begun on improving the performance of selected titles.
video games
November 27, 2020
PS5 Outsells XSX/S in Japan, But Both Are Sold Out
In the first few days after launch, PS5 sales in Japan were more than five times higher than that of Xbox Series X/S. During that period, Sony's new console found almost 120 thousand buyers.
hardware & software
Michael Kulakowski
November 18, 2020
What do Americans Play on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S?
Thanks to analytics company Newzoo, we learned what kind of next-gen games Americans played in the first days after the launch of PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
video games
Adrian Werner
November 17, 2020
Availability Problems with Xbox Series X|S May Last Several Months
Microsoft has a problem with the availability of Xbox Series X|S. The company reveals the reason and reveals when we can expect normal console deliveries.
hardware & software
Paul Musiolik
November 16, 2020
RT in Watch Dogs Legion on Consoles Corresponds to Medium-class PC
According to analyses of available game materials, the console version of Watch Dogs: Legion offers average quality ray tracing. At least when we compare it with the capabilities of powerful PCs.
video games
Paul Musiolik
November 15, 2020
Xbox Series X|S is Bought Mainly for Game Pass
The vast majority of people who decided to buy Xbox Series X|S have a Game Pass subscription. Microsoft knew well what to advertise its device with.
hardware & software
Paul Musiolik
November 14, 2020