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Guide Black Friday Xbox Series X Restock: Where To Buy The Series X
Which stores have Xbox Series X available?
Black Friday is almost here, and that means that restocking of the hard-to-find Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles is upon us! We'll be keeping this page as up to date as possible, so if you're looking to buy a Xbox Series X, bookmark this article and check back for updates on when and where you can...
Guide Best Xbox Series X Controllers And Accessories
Enhance your Series X experience
If you've been lucky enough to pick up an Xbox Series X or S, you are at the forefront of this next generation of console gaming. Assuming you've already got a fancy 4K television to go alongside your Xbox Series X, perhaps the next way you can take your gaming experience to the next level is with some handy...
Feature 10 Things Xbox Series X Does That PS5 Doesn't
The little things matter...
Considering the disastrous launch of the Xbox One back in 2013, we think Microsoft has really has knocked it out of the park with the Xbox Series X, and in our humble opinion, it's got a few tricks up its sleeve which puts it a few steps ahead of the PlayStation 5. We've put our thinking caps on and here are 10 things...
Guide Best Upcoming Xbox Series X Games For 2020 And Beyond
Here are the big ones
The Xbox Series X launch has got off to a great start, with lots of lovely launch games which have been lovingly updated for Microsoft's most powerful console to date. But what's coming up later this year and in the future you ask? Join us for a look at the upcoming Xbox Series X Games for 2020 and beyond. All of these games...
News Bungie CEO Denies Claims Surrounding Xbox Acquisition Talks (Again)
"Nope."
With Microsoft dropping $7.5 billion to acquire ZeniMax Media, parent company of Bethesda Softworks recently, it feels like anything can happen. Which studio might they buy next? Well of course Bungie would be an obvious one. Going back to the glorious days of the OG Xbox with Halo, Microsoft have had a close working relationship with the...
News Many Xbox All Access Customers Are Left In The Dark About The Status Of Their Pre-Order
Xbox All Angry
The Xbox All Access scheme sounds great on paper for gamers who don't have the cash up-front to buy an Xbox Series X or S. Here's how the scheme is described by Microsoft: Your all-inclusive pass to Xbox Get an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S console, plus 24 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, from £20.99/mo. for 24 months with...
News Gulp, The Xbox Series X Is Eye-Wateringly Expensive In Turkey
Consider yourselves lucky
If you thought that the Xbox Series X was expensive at $499 / £449, then spare a thought for gamers in transcontinental Turkey who will have to stump up an eye-watering $1200 to get the next-gen Xbox. Reddit user azyrr is clearly not happy about the price announced by Microsoft for his local region; it definitely seems...
Guide Best Xbox One Accessories For 2020
Play and charge
So, you've taken the plunge and purchased an Xbox One console. Maybe you've even splashed out and acquired yourself an Xbox One X to take advantage of the latest in 4K gaming. After your bank balance has recovered and you've bought a few games, you'll no doubt want to pick up some accessories to enhance your experience. So what's...
Guide Every Official Xbox One Controller Colour Option To Date
All the pretty colours
Perhaps more so than any console manufacturer in history, Microsoft has had a fascination with changing the look and design of its controllers during the console lifecycle. If you thought that the Nintendo Switch had a lot of colour variations with it's Joy-Con, prepare to be blown away by the sheer variety on offer with the...
Guide Best Xbox One Controllers For 2020
Playing with style
If you have thrown any of your precious Xbox One controllers at a wall in a fit of rage after getting sniped in Call of Duty, we feel your pain. Still there is a smorgasbord of options out there for an additional Xbox One controller for your collection – or a replacement. Ahem. Some are reasonably cheap and some are not so...
Guide Which Xbox One Console Should You Buy? Xbox One S, X And All-Digital Options Detailed
Comparing the current line of Xbox One consoles
So you're in the market for a shiny new Xbox One console? We can't blame you, it's a fantastic system. If you are upgrading from an Xbox 360, or fancy a change from gaming on the Nintendo Switch or PlayStation 4, the Xbox One family of consoles all have something unique to offer. There are several...
