Tag: Xbox Series S
News Fast-Paced FPS Bright Memory Joins The Xbox Series Launch Lineup
And Bright Memory: Infinite arrives next year
OK, stick with us here. Remember that game Bright Memory: Infinite that was revealed for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S back in May? It now has a release window of 2021 for the next-gen systems, but the original 2019 version of the game (just called "Bright Memory") is now a launch title for Xbox Series...
Guide Xbox Series X & S Pre-Orders: Where To Buy The New Consoles
The next generation of Xbox has arrived
Here we go then! The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S have officially started going on sale in various locations across the globe (check out a full list of start times in our recent guide), and you won't want to wait around too long - we're expecting these systems to sell out pretty quickly! Below, you'll find...
Talking Point Have You Been Able To Pre-Order An Xbox Series X|S?
Which have you gone for?
The time has arrived! Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S pre-orders have officially begun in various locations around the world, and as expected the demand has been huge. Websites have crashed and stock has sold out in ultra-quick time for some retailers, so have you been successful in pre-ordering a console? Here are some of...
News Yep, Scalpers Are Already Listing Xbox Series X On eBay
After securing their pre-order...
Australia was one of the first countries in the world to open pre-orders for the new Xbox Series X|S and as you might have heard, it sold out within "record" time. There were some technical issues as well. The website of EB Games (owned by GameStop) was overloaded and various other local retailers filled pre-orders...
News Xbox Series X Has Sold Out In Australia
Pre-order limit reached within minutes
Pre-orders for the next-generation Xbox opened in Australia earlier today and both units reportedly sold out within "record" time. EB Games (owned by GameStop) was the hardest hit - with the retailer's website seizing up as soon as pre-orders went live at 8 am. It resulted in a lot of disgruntled customers who...
News The Xbox Design Lab Service Goes Temporarily Offline In October
It won't be returning until 2021
If you were thinking about ordering a custom Xbox controller later this year, you haven't got long to do so! Microsoft has revealed that the Xbox Design Lab program is temporarily going offline beginning October 14th. The company says Design Lab is "preparing for its next evolution", and will be disappearing until...
News Microsoft Unveils Launch Lineup Of Accessories For Xbox Series X|S
Including a new Shock Blue controller
Microsoft has unveiled a selection of brand-new accessories that will be available at the launch of the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X on November 10th, available to pre-order from tomorrow, September 22nd. In addition to the previously revealed Carbon Black and Robot White controllers, you'll also be able to...
Video Here's How The New Share Button Works On Xbox Series X
A brand-new addition to the controller
In the midst of all the busy Bethesda news taking place today, Microsoft has quietly unveiled a new look at the share functionality on Xbox Series S and X, demoing how that brand-new button on the controller works. As detailed in a video by Xbox Live's Major Nelson, the button (which sits directly in the...
News The New Xbox Mobile App Allows You To Download Games Before You Buy
Ordered a physical copy? Pre-load it ahead of time
Microsoft unveiled its new Xbox app for Android devices earlier today, but left out one key detail that you might be interested in - it allows you to download games on the Microsoft Store even if you don't own them. Obviously you need have the license in order to play these titles, but this could...
Poll Has The Bethesda News Convinced You To Pre-Order An Xbox Series X|S?
Or are you going to wait a while?
We don't know about you, but we're still recovering from the shock of today's news that Xbox has acquired Bethesda for $7.5 billion (!), described as a "landmark step" for the brand by Xbox boss Phil Spencer. It's no coincidence that Microsoft has chosen to make this announcement one day before pre-orders go live...
News New Xbox App For Android Introduces Remote Play For Everyone
Along with lots of other new features
The good news keeps on rolling today! Microsoft has unveiled its brand-new Xbox app for Android phones and tablets, now available to download in Beta form on the Google Play Store. The app introduces a ton of new and improved features, including streamlined notifications for parties, chats, new friends and...
News Xbox Acquires ZeniMax Media, Parent Company Of Bethesda Softworks
Bethesda's games will be added to Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft has announced today that it has acquired ZeniMax Media, parent company of Bethesda Softworks. As a result, the likes of DOOM, The Elder Scrolls, Fallout and more will now be under ownership of Xbox. The company says the acquisition serves as a "landmark step" for the brand, and it will be...
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...
Guide Xbox Series X VS. Xbox Series S: What's The Difference?
Which should you pre-order this week?
The time is getting ever closer for Microsoft to bring its next-generation of consoles kicking and screaming into the world. By now, you will very likely be aware that two versions of next-gen Xbox devices will be available - the Xbox Series X and the Xbox Series S. But which one should be grabbing your...
Guide Everything You Need To Know About Xbox Series Pre-Orders
It all begins today!
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will officially be available for pre-order on Tuesday, September 22nd, and Microsoft has unveiled details about when and where customers will be able to order their brand-new systems. If you still haven't made your mind up about which to go for, check out our guide below: Xbox Series X VS...
News Codemasters Dev: The Xbox Series S Is An Amazing Piece Of Kit
Says it's "really easy" to develop for the system
Codemasters technical director David Springate spoke to Eurogamer's Digital Foundry earlier today as part of the PAX x EGX event, talking a bit about how Dirt 5 will work on next-generation consoles. As part of this, he was asked specifically about the Xbox Series S and its capabilities, confirming...
News Xbox Series S Could Be Outdated Within A Few Years, Alludes PlayStation Boss
But he respects the "competitive strategy"
PlayStation boss Jim Ryan has been conducting various interviews since the PS5 Showcase event earlier this week, including with Japanese site AV Watch in which he spoke about Microsoft's strategy with the Xbox Series S. As translated by Video Games Chronicle, Ryan explained that Sony actually considered...
News Back Compat Games Will Receive Visual And Performance Boosts On Xbox Series S
Including double the frame rate in some cases
There was a little bit of disgruntlement last week when Microsoft confirmed that the Xbox Series S would only run the Xbox One S versions of backwards compatible games, but as revealed by Digital Foundry, the console will actually apply many resolution and performance benefits to older titles as well...
News Observer: System Redux Confirmed As Xbox Series X Launch Title
With ray-tracing, HDR lighting and more
It was announced back in early April that developer Bloober Team was bringing its psychological horror Observer: System Redux to Xbox Series X, and now it's been confirmed as a day one launch title. The game is a "definitive vision" of the 2017 game Observer from the team behind
News Retailers Who Open Xbox Pre-Orders Early Will Be Penalized, Says Keighley
Microsoft supposedly "lowering allocations" as punishment
Earlier this week, as you might have heard, pre-orders opened for the PlayStation 5 ahead of scheduled and reportedly sold out within minutes. The situation was described as a "mess" within this community and a lot of people now have no option but to wait until the next shipment. To avoid a...
News How Big Is The Xbox Series X? Make It Out Of Paper And Find Out
Put a paper placeholder in your home
Want to get your hands on an Xbox Series S and/or Xbox Series X two months before release? Well, you can - just as long as you don't mind that they're made out of paper! Microsoft has come up with these neat paper placeholders for both systems that you can download from the Microsoft website both in full-scale...
News Gears Tactics Brings All-New Features To Xbox Series X This November
Check out the new trailer
Microsoft has today revealed a bit more about what we can expect from Gears Tactics when it arrives on Xbox One, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X on November 10th with Xbox Game Pass. The game, which originally launched for PC back in April, will be getting a range of new features for all Xbox consoles, including new...
Guide What Games Are Coming To Xbox Series S & X At Launch?
Here's what's been announced so far
Both the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X are officially dropping on Tuesday, November 10th, and you'll be able to get hands-on with a selection of launch titles from the minute you power on your new system. Microsoft has stated that the console will have over 60 brand-new launch titles and over 40 older titles...
News The Xbox Series S Has A Big, Black Grate To 'Simplify The Look'
But Microsoft debated different colours
Following the release of the Xbox Series S a couple of weeks ago, some fans suggested that they weren't overly keen on the look of the system - specifically it's huge, black circular grate. In an interview with Fast Company, Microsoft design principal Chris Kujawski explained that making the grate black...
News Microsoft Confirms Start Time & Retailer List For Xbox Series Pre-Orders In The US
Here's when it all kicks off next week
Update: Microsoft is no longer advertising Target as offering the Xbox All Access service. We've made this change below. Original story: Microsoft has today revealed more information about Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X pre-orders in the US, confirming a start time for September 22nd and issuing a list of...
News Next-Gen Xbox Will Prioritise Buttery Smooth Gameplay, Says Microsoft
"I don’t want pop in, I don’t want load times"
Xbox director of project management Jason Ronald has talked a bit more about what he expects from the next generation of Xbox in an interview with The Verge, explaining that buttery smooth gameplay will be a priority. Despite the graphical enhancements being made for the Xbox Series S and Xbox...
News Microsoft: Developers Won't Be Limited By The Xbox Series S
“The core capabilities are the same"
There's been quite a bit of debate over the past couple of weeks as to whether the Xbox Series S will be held back by its limitations (such as its reduced memory) compared to the Xbox Series X, but in a recent interview with IGN, Xbox director of project management Jason Ronald sugge
News Game Sizes Will Be Around 30% Smaller On Xbox Series S Than Xbox Series X
Due to reduced texture resolutions
The Xbox Series S is only shipping with a 512GB custom SSD when it launches this November compared to the 1TB SSD in the Xbox Series X, but according to Microsoft, game install sizes will be smaller on the lower-spec system. Xbox director of program management Jason Ronald reportedly confirmed this in an interview...
News Xbox Takes A Dig At Sony As PS5 Pre-Orders Go Live Without Notice
"We’ll let you know the exact time pre-orders start"
If you've been keeping tabs on the pre-order situation for the PlayStation 5, you've probably heard how badly it's gone. Sony said pre-orders would open on 17th September, but some retailers began listing the system early (with no notice) and it reportedly sold out within minutes. Our...
Guide How Does Storage Work On The Xbox Series S & X?
Here's everything you need to know
When the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X launch this November, they're going to handle storage in a different way to your current Xbox One console. You'll still be able to store games on the internal drive, but if you want to store more than that, there are a few things you need to be aware of. The Xbox Series S...
News Sony Responds To Xbox With Official PS5 Price Reveal
Xbox Series S remains the lowest-priced next-gen system
Sony has today unveiled the official prices for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, following on from the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X price reveal by Microsoft last week. The PS5 will launch a couple days after the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X on November 12th in some...
News Hogwarts Legacy Is The Harry Potter Game We've Been Waiting For
Casting its spell in 2021
Warner Bros. Interactive has today finally unveiled a first look at its long-rumoured Harry Potter game, Hogwarts Legacy. The game has a scheduled release window of 2021, and is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series S/X. Hogwarts Legacy is described as an "immersive, open-world action RPG", in which you can be at the centre...
Video Codemasters Shows Off Dirt 5 Running On The Xbox Series S
Featuring a challenging Path Finder event in Italy
We haven't seen much official footage of the Xbox Series S since it was announced last week, but Codemasters has now revealed some gameplay of its upcoming racer Dirt 5 running on the system. The video shows off the "rock bouncer" taking on a challenging Path Finder event in Italy, and you can bump...
News US Retailer Target Announces Start Time For Xbox Series Pre-Orders
Possibly the official time for all retailers
We're still waiting on the official word from Microsoft, but it looks like the start time for Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X pre-orders in the United States might have slipped out courtesy of Target. The retailer is telling customers that pre-orders will begin at 8AM PT / 10AM CT / 11AM ET on Tuesday,...
News Xbox Series X Isn't Reliant On Massive Launch Exclusives, Says Exec
'Our players will have thousands of games available'
Senior director of Xbox platform marketing Cindy Walker has been talking to the New York Times about the release of the Xbox Series X this November, telling the outlet that Xbox isn't reliant on "massive launch exclusives." Walker was speaking specifically about the delayed release of Halo...
News Xbox Series Pre-Order Supplies Will Be Limited, Warns Microsoft
"Mark your calendar to ensure you're first in line"
Pre-orders for the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X officially go live next Tuesday, September 22nd, and it comes as no surprise that supply of those consoles will reportedly be "limited". Specifically, the Microsoft Store is telling customers in the UK (via email) that "consoles are limited, while...
News GameStop Announces Trade-In Offers For The Xbox Series S & X
Get up to $200 off your pre-order
Not planning to keep your old Xbox One when you upgrade to the Xbox Series S/X? Then this might be the deal for you! GameStop in the U.S. has confirmed that it's offering up to $200 off your pre-order when trading in an old console. The company made the announcement via email, revealing that it's offering the...
News Xbox Updates Privacy Settings To 'Improve Transparency And Choice'
It's all to do with customer data
Microsoft has today announced that it's making some changes to its privacy settings on Xbox, with the goal to increase transparency and choice surrounding users' diagnostic data. Basically, this means Microsoft is soon going to provide console users with an overview about the required diagnostic data it collects,...
News Microsoft Confirms Start Time & Retailer List For Xbox Series Pre-Orders In The UK
All the information you need
Microsoft has revealed more information about Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X pre-orders in the UK, confirming a start time for September 22nd and issuing a list of retailers that will be offering the two devices. Let's get that start time out of the way - if you want to pre-order your new system as soon as possible,...
News Take-Two CEO Believes Xbox Will Do 'Very Well' In Next Console Generation
"I think Microsoft is working very, very hard"
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick recently discussed a variety of gaming-related topics in an interview with Protocol, including giving his thoughts on how Microsoft will fare with the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X. When asked about his overall perspective on how Microsoft and Sony are...
News The Xbox Series S/X Are The Lightest & Heaviest Consoles In Xbox History
Here's how they compare to other systems
Microsoft has confirmed the weight specifications for both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, revealing that the former is the heaviest console in Xbox history, and the latter is the lightest! According to new details on the
News Here's Your First Look At The Official Packaging For Xbox Series S
And another look at the box for the Series X
Last week, the packaging for the Xbox Series X surfaced online via a Canadian retailer, and now an image of the packaging for the Xbox Series S has shown up. Twitter user @Ransum4RnSm first showed off an image of this box alongside the Series X and not long after this, @klobrille share
News Mortal Kombat's Ed Boon Praises 'High End & Affordable' Xbox Series S
"Microsoft came to play"
If you've never heard of Ed Boon, you're probably not a big fighting game fan - he's the co-creator of the legendary Mortal Kombat series, and has also served as director on the two Injustice games. Following the reveal of the Xbox Series S last week, Boon took to Twitter today to share his praise for the system,...
Rumour Microsoft Spending 'A Lot Of Money' On Something Xbox Related, Not An Acquisition
"The way it was phrased to me, it would be a big deal"
It's rumour time! We've got some very open-ended gossip to share today - VentureBeat reporter and noted industry insider Jeff Grubb says he's been informed that Microsoft is spending "a lot of money" on something Xbox related that isn't a new studio acquisition (via Video Games Chronicle)...
Talking Point What Will You Play First On Your New Xbox Series S/X?
Maybe some Assassin's Creed Valhalla?
The countdown is on. The Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X are officially dropping on November 10th with pre-orders set to begin next week (!) on September 22nd, which means it's time to start planning for launch day. If you're fortunate enough to pick up a brand-new system on day one, there's a big decision...
News Those Xbox Series SSD Expansion Cards Will Be Hot Swappable
"No need to reboot the console"
The Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X will feature internal custom-built SSDs with 512GB and 1TB of storage respectively, and if you want to play next-gen games built for the new consoles, you'll need to install them on that internal SSD - or buy a special 1TB Seagate Storage Expansion Card that matches the internal SSD...
News Expect The Xbox Series S/X To Sell Out Very Quickly, Warns Best Buy
Sounds like you'll want to get in early
In case you missed it earlier this week, pre-orders for both the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X are set to go live later this month on September 22nd, and we certainly wouldn't be surprised if they sell out pretty quickly. In a new blog from Best Buy Canada, the company has confirmed that it expects the two...
News Microsoft's Entire Xbox Series S Press Briefing Has Leaked Online
But there's no real use for it now
The leaks just never end for Microsoft, do they?! Following the rushed reveal of the Xbox Series S due to the system being leaked this past Tuesday, the entire "Virtual Press Briefing" for the system has leaked online. The videos have been posted by Twitter user WalkingCat, and while we're not going to share them...
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...
News Xbox Series S Will Run Xbox One S Versions Of Backwards Compatible Games, With Improvements
Including Auto HDR & faster load times
Microsoft has confirmed that the Xbox Series S will run the Xbox One S versions of backwards compatible Xbox and Xbox 360 titles, instead of their Xbox One X Enhanced equivalents. Since the release of the Xbox One X in 2017, Microsoft has been updating some of its classic titles to run in 4K resolution with...
