PSA You Probably Shouldn't Lick The Xbox Series X Or Its Controllers
"I can't believe I have to post this"
Video Here's What Happens When You Turn On The Xbox Series X
Check out these load times
Feature These 15 Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Sep 29 - Oct 2)
This is where the fun begins
Roundup First Hands-On Impressions Of The Xbox Series X
What are the critics saying so far?
Guide This Is What You'll Get With EA Play On Xbox Game Pass
Here's what you can look forward to
News - 2020, Week 40
Sunday4th Oct 2020
News The Xbox Series X Looks Surprisingly Small Next To The PS5
At least, according to these comparisons
The Xbox Series X has been out in the wild for the past week-or-so, with various journalists and influencers getting their hands on the system and testing out its backwards compatible features. Sony hasn't yet done the same with the PS5 on a wide scale (although some Japanese YouTubers have been demoing it...
News Rare's Banjo-Kazooie Releasing As A Smash Bros. amiibo In 2021
The bear and bird are back
Steve and Alex from Minecraft weren't the only characters under the Xbox Game Studios banner to feature in Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate broadcast yesterday. At the very end of the show, game director Masahiro Sakurai gave fans a first look at the amiibo for the Rare duo Banjo-Kazooie. It'll be arriving in 2021,...
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Simpsons Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This month marks the 13th anniversary of The Simpsons Game, which is still the most modern Simpsons title to appear on Xbox, despite releasing all the way back in 2007! There's a lot of love in some circles for all three of the Simpsons games that have appeared on the Xbox...
Saturday3rd Oct 2020
News UK Retailer Warns Of More Potential Xbox Series X Delivery Delays
“We have received the allocation details from Microsoft"
Just last week, Amazon (US) told Xbox Series X pre-order customers that they might not receive the console on launch day due to high demand, and now ShopTo is doing something similar in the UK. In an email to customers, the online retailer explained that it had received its stock allocation...
News You Can Uninstall Different Parts Of Some Games On Xbox Series X|S
Finished with the campaign? Delete it!
Worried about using up too much storage space on your Xbox Series X|S? Here's a neat way around it - some games will allow you to uninstall different parts of the title in order to reduce its footprint. This was confirmed by Xbox director of program management Jason Ronald on a podcast this week, noting that...
News Nope, Flight Simulator's Dev Isn't Working On A New Microsoft Game
Microsoft rep clarifies
There's been a story doing the rounds over the past few weeks that Asobo Studio - the developer of Flight Simulator - was already working on another project with Microsoft. It all stems from a seemingly rough translation of a
News Minecraft Dungeons Adds Crossplay & New DLC Later This Year
There's a free update in the works as well
As part of its Minecraft Live event, Mojang Studios has revealed a bunch of new features coming to Minecraft Dungeons later this year, including the much-anticipated addition of crossplay! As a result, you'll be able to play Minecraft Dungeons with your friends regardless of platform beginning this...
News That Need For Speed Remaster Might Finally Be Revealed Next Week
EA prepares to start its engines
Remember all those rumours and listings for Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered? It looks like EA is finally preparing to reveal the game next Monday, October 5th according to a new countdown on its
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Oct 3rd)
Raise some hell with Xbox Game Pass
Welcome to the weekend! It's been a quieter end to the week for Xbox following the string of huge announcements that occurred in September, but nevertheless there's still plenty to enjoy over the next few days, including three more Free Play Days offerings, the usual set of weekly discounts, and the arrival of
Friday2nd Oct 2020
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...
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 60FPS Should Be A Foundational Feature Of Next-Gen, Says Xbox Game Dev
'It's a must, and a huge benefit to players'
Independent developer Tomas Sala has been talking to Xbox Wire about his upcoming Xbox Series X|S launch title The Falconeer, discussing the benefits of working on the next-gen hardware. In addition to pointing out the many visual and performance advantages brought about by the new consoles, Sala also...
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 It's Not Supported, But Xbox Game Pass Works On The New Chromecast
Probably not worth it though
With Xbox Cloud Streaming, you can now play your games on most Android mobile and tablet devices with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate... and that even extends to Google's new Chromecast, albeit unofficially. This has been demonstrated by multiple Xbox users on social media, and The Verge has also tested it out, confirming that...
News NHL 94 Rewind Is A Nostalgia-Ridden Pre-Order Bonus For NHL 21
Featuring the latest teams and rosters
Alright EA, you convinced us with this one. NHL 94 with the latest teams and rosters? Sign us up. Yes, the classic EA Sports title NHL 94 is officially coming back as a pre-order bonus for NHL 21 on Xbox One, featuring the Washington Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin in all his pixelated glory! Here's a look at...
News Everyone's Praising The New Quick Resume Feature On Xbox Series X|S
'It feels like a game-changer'
When the Xbox Series X's new Quick Resume feature was first unveiled back in March, it drew somewhat of a subdued response. But according to those who have got hands-on with it so far, it's a very much a game-changing feature. In case you aren't aware, Quick Resume allows you to pause multiple games on Xbox Series X...
Video Dirt 5 Hurtles Through China In Point-To-Point Racing Gameplay
Part of a Rally Raid event
The release of Codemasters' Dirt 5 is just over a month away now, and the developer has naturally been busy putting out footage of the game, including this latest look at point-to-point racing in China. This is part of a Rally Raid event type, which is said to be just one of the point-to-point events on offer, combining...
News Ubisoft Admits Hyper Scape Hasn't Met 'High Expectations' So Far
Outlines key pillars for the future
Ubisoft has outlined its plans for the future of its free-to-play battle royale Hyper Scape, admitting that the game hasn't met the high expectations of the development team or its players thus far. "While July’s launch and Open Beta on PC were successful, we were not able to achieve the high expectations we...
News Apex Legends Cross-Play Beta Launching Next Week On October 6th
Ready up, Xbox players
Respawn Entertainment, the creator of EA's battle royale game Apex Legends, has announced it will be launching the cross-play beta next week. Game director Chad Grenier made this announcement over on the official EA blog. Since the launch of Apex Legends, cross-play has been one of the most requested features from our...
Thursday1st Oct 2020
PSA You Probably Shouldn't Lick The Xbox Series X Or Its Controllers
"I can't believe I have to post this"
If you got early access to Microsoft's next-generation Xbox, what would you do with it? Play some games, right? While plenty of members of the press who have received the system ahead of its release are doing exactly that, apparently a handful of individuals are also licking the new console... Yep, they're...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Star Wars: Squadrons
Is the Force strong with this one?
The first reviews for tomorrow's release of Star Wars: Squadrons have gone live, and they're generally looking very positive, although keep in mind that some are only based on the single-player campaign for now. We've rounded up just a few of them below, so let's see what reviewers are saying about the game so...
News Two More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Oct 1)
It's time to Raze Hell
Ready to blast some demons in the face?! We've got two new additions to Xbox Game Pass to share today, including the much-anticipated DOOM Eternal for Xbox One and Android. The PC version of village building adventure game Drake Hollow is also scheduled to arrive on the service at 6AM PDT (update: it's now available!),...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (Oct 1-4)
It's a Yakuza series special!
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Three more games are available to play for free this weekend for Xbox Live Gold members, and they're ready to download right now. So, what's on offer? It's all about Sega's Yakuza series this weekend, with Yakuza 0, Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2 all included in...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Crash Bandicoot 4
"Toys for Bob just gets Crash"
The first reviews for tomorrow's release of Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time have gone live, and it looks like a great outing for the Bandicoot! Let's see what some reviewers are saying about the game so far... Keep a look out for our review of Crash 4 here at Pure Xbox in the very near future! GamesRadar...
Talking Point Would You Like To See A Smash Bros Style Game On Xbox?
Do you think it would work?
In case you missed the news that literally broke Twitter earlier today, Mojang Studios is bringing a small selection of Minecraft characters to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate soon, including Steve! Obviously the news doesn't affect us too much here at Pure Xbox, but it's interesting to see these characters brought over,...
News Elgato Confirms All Of Its Capture Devices Will Work On Xbox Series X|S
They're all next-gen ready
We've got some good news for Elgato owners! The company has confirmed that all of its capture devices will work on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S when the two consoles release this November. In a blog post on Reddit, Elgato highlighted that there are no exceptions to the rule, and that depending on the device you have,...
News Keanu Reeves Stars In New Cyberpunk 2077 TV Commercial
"Sieze the day, and then set it on fire"
It's all starting to feel a bit real now, isn't it? The release of Cyberpunk 2077 is just a few weeks away with the game set to arrive on Xbox One on November 19th, and the marketing hype is beginning to ramp up. The latest example is this TV commercial for the game which aired in the US last night, starring...
News Multiplayer Shooter Rogue Company Is Now Free-To-Play On Xbox
With cross-play and cross-save support
You might remember that back in July, third-person multiplayer shooter Rogue Company launched into Early Access on Xbox One, available to those who purchased a variety of Founders Packs. As of today though, the game is now free-to-play for everyone on Xbox One, complete with full cross-play and cross-save...
News Kickstart Your FIFA 21 Campaign With The EA Play Trial
Get ten hours of pre-release playtime
Eagerly anticipating the release of FIFA 21 next week for Xbox One? If you're an active EA Play subscriber, you can get ten hours of pre-release playtime right now, providing access to the full game. As with all other EA Play trials, any progress you make throughout the ten hours will carry over if you decide...
Wednesday30th Sep 2020
News Here's The Latest Batch Of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks
More freebies for Ultimate members
Fancy some more freebies with your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership? Microsoft has revealed a handful of new Perks that are now available for subscribers to the premium service. Black Desert In celebration of its recent return to Xbox Game Pass, MMORPG Black Desert is offering up a Special Gift Bundle for Xbox...
News Hori Unveils Range Of Xbox Series X Controllers & Accessories
Charge stations, racing wheels and more
Looking to pick up some new accessories with your Xbox Series X|S this November? Hori USA has unveiled its lineup of products hitting the market in Holiday 2020, with pre-orders set to go live "soon". You'll find more details and images over at Hori USA's website, but here's the list with prices: 3D...
Talking Point What Are Your Xbox Series X|S Launch Day Plans?
And what will you play first?
It's hard to believe, but we're now less than six weeks away until the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, with pre-orders having sold out pretty much everywhere over the past week. There are still some things that need to take shape, such as the day one launch line-up, but otherwise we've got a good idea...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Devs Will Reportedly Be Required To Crunch Ahead Of Release
Update: CD Projekt Red responds
Update: CD Projekt Red Head of Studio Adam Badowski has responded to Bloomberg's report regarding crunch on Cyberpunk 2077, calling the move "one of the hardest decisions I've had to make." "These last 6 weeks are our final sprint on a project we've all spent much of our lives on. Something we care for deeply. The...
News The First Two Of October's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Including this 2003 hidden gem
You can now begin downloading the first batch of October 2020's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Slayaway Camp: Butcher's Cut and original Xbox game Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page)...
Reminder Four Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (Sep 30)
But we're no longer losing Dishonored 2
It's that time again! Four games are leaving Xbox Game Pass later today, although it's not quite as many as originally expected, as both Dishonored 2 and Panzer Dragoon Orta now appear to be staying put. Here's the list that is currently showing on Xbox One and PC: Date Game Platform Sep 30th Bad...
News Apple TV Might Be Coming To Xbox In The Near Future
Some testers have reportedly been given access
Microsoft and Apple might be in disagreement about bringing Xbox Cloud Streaming to iOS devices, but it nevertheless looks like Apple TV could be making its way to Xbox consoles soon. According to Windows Central, multiple testers have contacted the outlet to verify that they've been given access to an...
Video Treyarch Lays Out The Next Generation Of Call Of Duty Zombies
New story, new characters, new ways to play
Activision and Treyarch have today pulled back the curtain on Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War's Zombies mode, revealing more details on its story, characters and gameplay features. As detailed in the video above, the four-person co-op mode features a new narrative focused around a CIA-backed...
News Grounded's Latest Update Introduces Ziplines, Halloween Additions
Just be sure to avoid those spider webs
Obsidian has unveiled the latest patch notes for its survival game Grounded, with the September update set to go live today on Xbox One and PC at 10AM PDT / 1PM EDT / 6PM BST. It's another pretty hefty update for the game, featuring The Hedge being revamped with new content, an array of new items including...
News NBA 2K21 Confirmed As Xbox Series X|S Launch Title
Shoot some hoops on release day
We've got another game to add to the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S launch lineup! 2K has confirmed that NBA 2K21 will arrive on the two next-gen systems on November 10th. We still don't know much about this version as of yet, aside from that it'll feature "unbeatable graphic fidelity, two second load speeds, new...
Tuesday29th Sep 2020
News These 5 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass Soon (Oct 1-8)
Ready to rock?
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another 5 games coming to the service, including the previously announced DOOM Eternal from Bethesda. Here's a list of what's on the way over the next week-or-so: Date Game Platform Oct 1st DOOM Eternal Xbox One, Android Oct 1st
Guide This Is What You'll Get With EA Play On Xbox Game Pass
Here's what you can look forward to
Back in early September, Microsoft made the huge announcement that EA Play would be joining its Xbox Game Pass service for PC and Ultimate Members, bringing a whole range of benefits to subscribers at no extra charge. The company has now confirmed that EA Play will join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on November 10th...
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For October 2020
The latest batch of games
Microsoft has officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for October 2020. As always, these games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). You'll find the full list of October 2020's games below. Xbox One: Slayaway Camp: Butcher's Cut...
News Another 5 Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Next Month (Oct 15)
Play them before they're gone
Microsoft has today highlighted five games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass on October 15th, including the likes of Metro 2033 Redux, Felix the Reaper and others. In addition to these, don't forget that we're also losing five more games from the service tomorrow, September 30th, although Bethesda's Dishonoured...
News EA Play Joins Xbox Game Pass Ultimate This November
Just in time for the Xbox Series X|S
Following the recent announcement that EA Play would be joining Xbox Game Pass Ultimate this holiday, Microsoft has now confirmed the service will be available for subscribers beginning November 10th. This means that in addition to Xbox One, you'll also be able to get access to more than 60 playable EA games on...
Guide What New Releases Are Heading To Xbox In October 2020?
It's going to be another busy month
The month of October is almost upon us, and that means another batch of brand-new Xbox titles are on the horizon! We've picked out some of the highlights of the bunch below, and we've also included a more exhaustive list of games that are set to debut over the next few weeks. We'll updating this list regularly...
News Xbox One Games Can Perform Significantly Better On Xbox Series X
Up to double the performance in some cases
We've been learning a lot over the past 24 hours about how the Xbox Series X performs when playing backwards compatible games, and while some titles already achieve their performance targets on Xbox One X, others have been described as "transformative" experiences due to the performance increase. Take...
Poll Are You Happy With October 2020's Xbox Games With Gold?
Give us your thoughts
Microsoft has officially announced October 2020's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra charge with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are killer puzzle title Slayaway Camp: Butcher's Cut, survival horror Maid of Sker, original Xbox game...
Deals Over 100 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale (Sep 29 - Oct 6)
Including some Deep Sea Discounts
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This time around, in addition to the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight Sales, we've got some Deep Sea Discounts on a whole bunch of great titles. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sale below, and Xbox Live's Major...
News Torchlight III Shines Its Way To Xbox One In A Couple Of Weeks
The fast-paced dungeon crawler
Perfect World Entertainment and Echtra Games have announced today that Torchlight III is officially coming to Xbox One on October 13th, which is the same day it comes out of Early Access on PC. The light-hearted and fast-paced dungeon crawler will allow you to hack and slash your way through a brand-new world filled...
News Explore Japan With Microsoft Flight Simulator's First World Update
And it's completely free!
As if Microsoft Flight Simulator didn't look amazing enough, developer Asobo Studio has committed to providing a series of World Updates for the game, starting with the country of Japan. With this update, Japan now features a high-resolution digital elevation map across the entire country, high-resolution 3D photogrammetry...
News Sega Confirms Xbox One And PC Launch Date For Yakuza: Like A Dragon
Will arrive alongside the Xbox Series X
After bringing forth the release for Yakuza: Like a Dragon on Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X earlier this month, Sega has now officially re-confirmed the launch date for the Xbox One and Microsoft Store versions of the game. Instead of 13th Novemb
News Sea Of Thieves Adds DLC Pirate Sail To Support Cancer Research
Part of the Stand Up To Cancer campaign
Xbox studio Rare is offering a brand-new "Sails of Union" pirate sail for Sea of Thieves in support of the Stand Up To Cancer campaign in the UK and the US. Specifically, 100% of the purchase price will be donated to Stand Up To Cancer when buying through the Microsoft Store, while 75% will be donated for...
News Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Zombies Will Be Revealed This Week
A new story begins
Zombies are back on the menu in Activision's upcoming release, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War! The publisher has confirmed it'll be revealing details on the popular mode tomorrow, Wednesday 30th September at 10AM PT / 5PM BST over on the Call of Duty YouTube channel, likely in the form of a trailer. This announcement also...
Monday28th Sep 2020
Video Here's What Happens When You Turn On The Xbox Series X
Check out these load times
If you've ever tried to cold boot an original Xbox One, you're probably well aware of how long it can take to even reach the menu screen! Fortunately, the Xbox Series X does away with all of that. You can see an example of this in the video above (courtesy of VentureBeat's Jeff Grubb), which shows the system booting into...
Feature These 15 Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Sep 29 - Oct 2)
This is where the fun begins
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! It's a slightly quieter week for new releases on the platform, but we've got two big hitters arriving in the form of Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time and Star Wars: Squadrons. Let's take a look at the full list of upcoming games below: Bartlow's Dread Machine (Sep 29): "A...
Roundup First Hands-On Impressions Of The Xbox Series X
What are the critics saying so far?
You might recall that a selection of North American content creators got their hands on a near-final version of the Xbox Series X last week, and today they've been publishing their impressions of the new system. Specifically, they've been talking about backwards compatibility, the new Quick Resume feature and...
News How Much Faster Do Xbox One Games Load On Xbox Series X?
As expected, it's a lot quicker
Various content creators have been getting their hands on the Xbox Series X over the past week, specifically testing backwards compatible Xbox One games using the system's internal SSD. As a result, we've got plenty of load time comparisons to peruse over between the Xbox One X and the Xbox Series X, and you can see...
News Are These Images Our First Look At Bethesda's Starfield?
Seems we've got a leak
It's been well over two years since newly-acquired Xbox studio Bethesda first unveiled its new space epic Starfield to the world, but since then we've heard very little about it at all. However, a few images have been shared online over the past 24 hours that appear to be taken from an early build of the game, including this...
News Indie FPS Shotgun Farmers Is Already A Massive Success On Xbox
It's top of the paid games chart
Indie multiplayer shooter Shotgun Farmers has got off to an incredible start since launching on Xbox One this past Friday, rocketing to the top of the paid games chart on Xbox One in the US. It's an unexpected triumph for solo developer Wase Qazi of Megastorm Games, who celebrated the success on social media...
News You'll Get 802GB Of Usable Storage Space With Your Xbox Series X
Better use it wisely
There's already been a lot of talk about whether 1TB of storage space is enough for next-generation consoles, so be warned - you won't actually be able to get access to 20% of that space on Xbox Series X. As reported by IGN, the internal SSD provides you with 802GB to store your next-gen games, with the rest being taken up by...
News Compete To Win A Series X And Enter The Xbox Hall Of Fame
Join the ranks of the elite
Competition alert! Microsoft is running a brand-new Xbox Hall of Fame contest to win an Xbox Series X, with each participating country set to feature eight Hall of Fame inductees and prize winners. There are multiple ways to earn your way into the Hall of Fame, such as racking up the most Gamerscore in a certain period...
News Early Previews Suggest The Series X Could Be The Quietest Xbox Yet
"I can barely hear it"
There are quite a lot of common themes running through today's hands-on previews of the Xbox Series X, and one of them is that the console is incredibly quiet, even when playing games. Over at IGN, Ryan McCaffrey called it "almost inaudible when it's idle", and much quieter than the Xbox One X when running the likes of Red...
UK Charts Two Mafia Games Make Their Top Ten Debuts
And Marvel's Avengers holds firm
It's been a busy week for 2K's Mafia series, with not one, but two new Mafia games in this past week's UK boxed chart! The obvious new addition is Mafia: Definitive Edition, which launched just a few days ago and debuted in third place. Meanwhile, Mafia: Trilogy (which includes all three Definitive Editions) also...
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PSA You Probably Shouldn't Lick The Xbox Series X Or Its Controllers
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Guide This Is What You'll Get With EA Play On Xbox Game Pass
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