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Random This Xbox Series X Han Solo Skin Is A Thing Of Beauty
Who's scruffy looking?
We've seen some truly beautiful custom designs for the Xbox Series X over the past few months, but this Han Solo in carbonite console is a stunning fan creation, especially for Star Wars aficionados! Using the Xbox Series X's fridge-type design, Han Solo has been perfectly recreated onto the front panel, complete with his...
Random This 'Xbox Series Z' Mock-Up Has Blown Up On TikTok
Is this what a handheld Xbox would look like?
It's long been speculated about what a potential Xbox handheld would look like, and TikTok creator ImKashama has created a mock-up design which has gone viral on the platform over the past 24 hours. As you can see in the video below, pressing the big Xbox button on the "Xbox Series Z" reveals a large...
Random Xbox Canada Shows Off 'One-Of-A-Kind' Canadian Tuxedo Controller
"Making great controllers is in our jeans"
The Xbox team is always coming up with absolutely stunning designs for its controllers, but this latest one that appears to be nothing more than a funny social media joke at this stage may not necessarily be everyone's cup of tea. Introducing the "Canadian Tuxedo" controller for Xbox Series X|S and PC...
Random Microsoft Has 'Great' Coffee, According To YouTuber iJustine
In case you were wondering...
A lot of people enjoy a coffee or two...(or more) to help them get through the day, and YouTuber iJustine is no different. As part of this year's "digital" CES 2021 - all about tech, the Xbox fanatic and co-host of this event shared a selfie of herself on set holding a "Microsoft" coffee and noting how "great" it...
Random Ed Boon Reveals The Character He Probably Won't Add To Mortal Kombat
"I don't want people coming up with ways to cut my head off"
One Mortal Kombat character Ed Boon doesn't want fans to request anymore is himself. Yes, if you were hoping to see the co-creator of the most violent fighting series one day join Sonya Blade, Raiden and co it seems it won't be happening. This was revealed during an interview on the...
Random Quantum Break Predicted Today Would Be The 'End Of Time'
"There is one detail that haunts me. 2021."
Not to bum you out or anything, but remember 2016 Xbox One console exclusive Quantum Break? The game's plot predicted that the 'End of Time' would arrive in 2021, and specifically today, January 5th. Lots of people have been highlighting the same screenshot which shows main character Jack Joyce staring at...
News IKEA Creates Xbox Series X & PS5 Cutouts For Measuring With
Just to make sure they fit
It was back in September that Microsoft decided to unleash paper placeholders for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on the public, and now IKEA is reportedly doing the same thing with in-store mock-ups. As you can see in the image below, the retailer has created full-sized versions of the Xbox Series X and PlayStation...
Random Xbox Sends Fortnite Streamer Ninja Replica Of Halo's Gravity Hammer
And he's giving an extra one away!
At this year's Game Awards, Epic Games announced Halo's Master Chief would be coming to its battle royale Fortnite. To celebrate this special occasion, the Xbox team sent the world's most popular Fortnite streamer Ninja a life-sized Gravity Hammer from the Halo series. In Fortnite, Master C
Random #Cyberbug2077 Begins Trending On Social Media As Players Encounter More Glitches
It's not a good look for CDPR's latest release
In response to all the bugs, glitches, performance issues and crashes players have been encountering in Cyberpunk 2077, the hashtag #Cyberbug2077 is now trending on the social media platform Twitter. At the time of writing, there are now more than 17,000 tweets. Of course, not all of them are entirely...
Random Ever Wanted An Edible Chocolate Xbox Controller? Your Dreams May Be Answered
It looks pretty sweet
If you've ever looked at your controller and thought it would be better as an edible object, then you may want to check out this chocolate Xbox Series controller. Xbox social media manager Stein has shown off a delicious looking chocolate controller on Twitter made entirely of solid chocolate, even proving so by taking a bite...
Random Pulling A Sickie On Cyberpunk 2077's Launch Day? Xbox Is On To You
It's okay, we won't tell
Looking to take the day off on Thursday December 10 to play Cyberpunk 2077? Well you might want to rethink that as Xbox has its eye on you. In a fun jab at players intending to take the day off work or call in sick later this week, the official Xbox Twitter account has acknowledged everyone who's planning on being...
Random New Xbox Series X Ad Reveals Master Chief Is Actually A Cat
You've got to be kitten me
Microsoft has today unveiled the latest step in its Xbox Series X 'Power Your Dreams' campaign, which includes a short film centred around the dreams of MoonLiteWolf - all powered by her experience playing the Xbox Series X. Created by Oscar-winning director Taika Waititi, the video is a trippy experience which recounts...
Random This Custom Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox Series X Is A Thing Of Beauty
Bringing a slice of Night City to the home
Let's be honest, the basic design of the Xbox Series X isn't particularly exciting, but it does open opportunities for owners to get creative if they have the tools and knowhow to do so. We came across this stunning custom made Cyberpunk 2077 console made by Twitter user GameReaper187, which really uses...
Random What Happened To User Reviews On The Xbox Store?
Looks like they're being phased out
For the longest time, the Microsoft Store on Xbox (console) allowed fans to leave reviews and ratings on games, but it looks like Microsoft has quietly removed this feature over the past couple of months. Various Xbox fans have pointed out that they're now unable to leave reviews for new releases on Xbox One and...
Random The Internet Had Some Fun With That Xbox Series X Smoke Story
"Today I caught my boy smoking!! Unbelievable!"
The big story of the day yesterday centred around a few viral videos appearing to show the Xbox Series X emitting smoke, later believed to have simply been faked with a vape pen. It's been a weird week... And of course, the internet had a field day with this one. We've been stumbling across loads of...
News Customer Reportedly Receives Xbox One X Instead Of Xbox Series X
"Yes, I triple checked the order"
There's been a lot of talk about whether the Xbox console naming convention is too confusing with the arrival of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and even the retailers seem to be getting mixed up! Yesterday, an Xbox All Access customer took to Reddit to report that they'd received their Xbox Series X...
Random Can You Smell What The Rock Is Cooking? It Could Be An Xbox Series X
If this photo is anything to go by...
If you've been browsing social media over the weekend, you might have seen a photo doing the rounds online of the Fast & Furious star and former pro wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson holding an Xbox Series X on set somewhere. Nobody seems to be able to verify if it's the real deal and some are even saying...
Random Master Chief Had An Evil Twin In Guillermo Del Toro's Halo Movie Pitch
"brother against brother"
At one point in Halo's history, it was going to be a live-action movie directed by Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro. While we know Hollywood likes to do things differently, during a chat with IGN recently, Halo: Combat Evolved environment artist Paul Russel shared some worrying details about what this movie might have...
Random Snoop Dogg Shows Off His New Xbox Series X Fridge
Update: And so does YouTuber iJustine
Update: YouTuber iJustine has also now posted a video of her receiving the huge Xbox Series X fridge, complete with a console style unboxing! You can check it out above. Original story: Sony has recruited Travis Scott as a "strategic creative partner" to help promote the PlayStation brand, so who does...
Random The New Xbox App's Shade Of Green Is Causing Mild Frustration
"Why Xbox, why?"
Here's a story we didn't think we'd ever be reporting on! Ever since the release of the new Xbox mobile app for iOS users earlier this week, some fans have been pointing out a particularly off-putting aspect of its design - its shade of green is different from the other Xbox apps on the platform. It's the end of the world as we...
Random Ever Played Xbox On A Smart Fridge? This Guy Has
An unorthodox use of Xbox Cloud Gaming
It was inevitable following the release of Xbox Cloud Gaming for Android users last month that fans would find ways to play their games in unorthodox ways, but none of us probably would have guessed that someone would be playing DOOM Eternal on a Samsung Smart Fridge. But, as you can see below, that's exactly...
Random Xbox Taiwan Pokes Fun At PS5 With Funny Social Media Post
A picture is worth a thousand words
The official Xbox Taiwan Facebook page recently posted some photos of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S side-by-side and as lovely as both systems look, it's what's in the background of one of these pics that's caught everyone's attention. Notice that building...yep, right down the middle of the shot. Remind...
Random We're Loving This 3D Printed Xbox Series X Piggy Bank
It even lights up!
Here's a cool little discovery we found on Reddit! A user by the name of NotIansIdea took to the message board yesterday to share his new piggy bank - an Xbox Series X style piggy bank! This was designed and 3D printed for him by his brother-in-law for his birthday. Here's what he had to say about the gift, which apparently took...
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...
Random Design Director At The Initiative Teases Upcoming Xbox Game
And we've still got no idea what it is
After months of rumours and speculation, there's still no proper information about what The Initiative is working on. The most we really know, at this stage, is based on a rumour the studio has been working on a game that "plays in the Perfect Dark universe" but might not be "exactly" Perfect Dark. Now, Drew...
Random The Internet Thinks Microsoft Is Buying Sega Now
Update: No acquisition news at the Tokyo Game Show, confirms MS
Update: Microsoft has confirmed it has no plans to announce any acquisitions at this week's Tokyo Game Show. Original story: It doesn't take much to ignite a rumour nowadays and after Microsoft acquired the parent company of Bethesda earlier this week, some people on the
News The New Xbox Consoles Include References To A Certain U.S. City
Carrying on the tradition
If you've ever looked closely at the side of your Xbox One X or the back of your Xbox One S, you might have noticed the words "Hello from Seattle" - a clear reference to where the Xbox team is based in Redmond. And with the release of the next-generation Xbox consoles this November, it's been confirmed that Microsoft is...
Random Former Bungie Composer Shares A Look At Ultra-Rare 'Halo The Movies' DVD
Originally meant for employees only
Here's a cool little YouTube upload for Halo fans! Former Bungie composer Martin O'Donnell, who famously worked on the first few Halo games and the original Destiny, has unveiled this ultra-rare "Halo The Movies" DVD. The DVD was made 18 years ago in 2002, and is an internal Halo compilation intended only for...
Random Xbox Celebrates National Video Games Day With Sony & Nintendo
"No matter how you play, it’s a great year for gaming"
Did you know? Today is National Video Games Day (in the United States). As a result, Xbox has taken to social media to celebrate the occasion with Sony, Nintendo and "everyone", putting together this neat little graphic that has racked up well over 60,000 likes over the past few hours:...
Random The Xbox Series S Has Been On Phil Spencer's Bookshelf Since July
"and nobody noticed"
If you have been watching Phil Spencer participate in video interviews from his home in recent months, it means you technically already saw the Xbox Series S well before its official reveal this week, you just didn't realise it at the time. According to the Xbox Twitter account, he's had one hidden away on his bookshelf since...
Random Fans Beg Microsoft To Put A Gigantic Xbox Logo On The Series S
"Please Microsoft"
The Xbox Series S obviously has a lot going for it, but for some fans, it admittedly falls short in the looks department. While most of us are used to owning rectangular-shaped consoles by now, it's hard to stop looking at the gigantic circular vent that kind of looks like a speaker. It's become a bit of a joke on social media...
Random What's Head Of Xbox Phil Spencer Up To In This Interview?
"Nothing to speculate about here"
We're all curious to know what the Xbox team is doing in the lead-up to the release of its next-gen console this November. As a result, fans have been searching high and low on the internet for any new information. With this in mind, a now-deleted tweet - dated 1st September 2020 - by @TannTannTheMann, an apparent...
Random LEGO Star Wars' Deluxe Edition Box Art Has A 'Secret' Surprise
Unmask the Sith Lord
As sad as we are about the slight LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga delay, we're happy to wait if that's what it takes to ship the game in the best state possible. To help pass the time, the Star Wars website has shared a special "secret" about the Deluxe Edition box art. As can be seen in the GIF below, all copies of this...
Random More Than 10 Million Turbo Bikes Have Already Been Wrecked In Battletoads
Chet is not happy
If you've been repeatedly crashing Chet's turbo bikes in the new Battletoads game this weekend, you're not alone. Rare, who assisted Dlala Studios with the latest entry, has been sharing some interesting facts over the past few days. In the first 24-hours of the game's release, 4.3 million turbo bikes were sent to the scrapheap -...
Random Halo Infinite's Demo Is Now Being Recreated In Halo 5: Forge
See a side-by-side comparison
We've already seen recreations of the Halo Infinite demo in certain other games, and now videos and screenshots are starting to pop up of the same campaign in the Forge mode of Halo 5: Guardians. Yes, a number of talented Forge users have successfully remade parts of the demo in the expansive creation tool. As...
Random Crazy Halo Modder Designs 'The Longest Warthog Possible'
Aka the "Long Hog"
If you're a fan of Halo (and we know many of you are), you'll likely get a chuckle or two out of this absolutely ridiculous mod by the programmer @Inferbro, for the PC version of Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Halo Custom Edition. It takes the "Long Hog" Warthog from the
Random Xbox Game Pass Has A New Music Video, And It's Ridiculous
Embracing the Comic Sans
There are so many great benefits to being an Xbox Game Pass owner, but the one downside is when games are announced as leaving the service, and apparently Team Xbox feels your pain. The brand's official YouTube channel has just unveiled this ridiculous Xbox Game Pass 'leaving soon' music video, which is definitely the most...
Random We're Loving This Trailer Of Halo Infinite For The N64
If only it were real
Ever wondered what Halo Infinite might have looked like on the Nintendo 64? Your questions have been answered! YouTuber Hoolopee has created an amazing mock-up trailer for the game which you can see above. The video is based on the recent Halo Infinite gameplay reveal at the Xbox Games Showcase, although it certainly takes some...
Random Xbox Is Getting An Official Classic Controller Cake
Grab a slice in the UK this September
We've seen some interesting Xbox merch over the years, but this literally takes the cake - The official Xbox Classic Controller Cake is making its way to Tesco and Asda in the UK this September. This was revealed by Head of Xbox Gear John Friend on Twitter, who shared a look at the cake itself along with its...
Random Phil Spencer Reveals What He Thinks Of Halo's Craig The Brute
Xbox boss weighs in on the meme
This is the news you've been waiting for! Xbox boss Phil Spencer has revealed what he thinks of the Halo Infinite "Craig the Brute" meme, even going as far as to call him "our new official Xbox mascot!" If you're wondering what this whole "Craig the Brute" thing is all about, the meme originates from last week's...
Random Of Course Someone Made A Craig The Brute Controller
Everyone's favourite Brute
Have you heard about Craig the Brute yet? Let us catch you up to speed. Last week's Halo Infinite gameplay reveal wasn't without its criticisms - some suggested the game's visuals weren't representative of what they believed they should be, with many using this screenshot of a Brute as an example: Since then, the Brute...
Random Xbox Game Pass Being Included With Packs Of Chewing Gum In Brazil
But only seven day trials
Here's a random story we first spotted on Reddit! In Brazil, chewing gum maker Trident has partnered with Microsoft to offer Xbox Game Pass to those who purchase Trident X Fresh Loot gum. You can see the snazzy packaging above, which comes with seven days of free Xbox Game Pass with no strings attached, and even better -...
Random Footage Surfaces Of Unreleased Lord Of The Rings Demo
Cost over $1m to make!
Here's an interesting one! Developer Jon Burton, who founded studio Traveller's Tales back in the 1980s, has posted a video to his GameHut YouTube channel showcasing an unreleased Lord of the Rings videogame demo. In the video, Burton explains that the intention behind this LOTR demo was actually to use it as a pitch for a...
Random Xbox Fan Builds Pokémon Power Button For Their Controller
Modelled and created in a week
Here's one for the Pokémon fans! Over the past week, Reddit and Instagram user BloodOrangeDoodles has been building their own translucent Xbox controller power button, and it's fair to say we're pretty impressed with the results! Speaking to Pure Xbox, the creator explained the process of how they made it: I...
Random No, There Won't Be An HDMI Sticker On The Xbox Series X
#TeamNoSticker
Oh dear, we've got some unfortunate news to share if you happen to be a supporter of important warning stickers on your Xbox consoles. According to Head of Xbox Phil Spencer, there won't be any HDMI stickers - like the one featured here - on the front of the Xbox Series X when it's released. Phil seemingly confirmed this in response...
Random Xbox Game Pass Renamed To "Xbox XXX" In Bizarre Preview Glitch
That's a new one
Those who join the Xbox Insiders program on Xbox One are able to test new features ahead of public release. As a result, it's not uncommon to run into bugs... but this is a particularly unique one! Yesterday, various Xbox Insiders reported that their Xbox Game Pass tab and additional references to the subscription service had...
Random Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox One X Includes Coloured HDMI Cable
It's "never" been done before
If you've watched the recently published video about the limited-edition Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox One X, you might already know this, but for those who haven't - it comes with a coloured HDMI cord. Yep, believe it or not, but this has "never" been done before, according to Xbox Design Director Carl Ledbetter. "It's just a...
Random Baby Owlet Hatches After Being Named By Xbox Fans
Owl on the prowl
Didn't think you'd be reading this on Pure Xbox today, did you? But it's true! A baby owlet at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park has hatched, and Xbox fans were the ones to name it. Kuro is the name they settled on, and this all goes back to March's release of Ori and the Will of the Wisps. The story began on March 3rd when Xbox...
Random This 'Xbox Project Oris' Concept Is Going Viral
But what is it?
Have you heard about this yet? This is the "Xbox Project Oris" concept from console enthusiast Joseph Dumary, which has rocketed in views over the past 24 hours. It's an elaborate idea for a new Xbox console, including features such as a laser projector, soundbar and "revolutionary controller" with a touchscreen. We have to stress...
Random We're Loving This Hellblade Xbox Series X Concept
Bring on the special editions
There have been some really cool Xbox Series X concepts doing the rounds over the past few months, and this is the latest of them! Created by user igoiaba on Reddit, the design is inspired by the upcoming release of Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, which has been confirmed for Xbox Series X. Microsoft hasn't yet revealed...
