Microsoft has explained why they’re sticking with AA batteries in the Xbox Series X controller. Confirming the news in a new deep dive into the Xbox Series X (opens in new tab) with Digital Foundry (opens in new tab), partner director of program management at Xbox Jason Ronald explained Microsoft’s …
Read More »Stuck indoors? Get five issues of Official Xbox Magazine for £5 / $5 with a digital subscription
These are, we’ll admit, extremely unusual times. Any sense of normality has evaporated as people are being asked to take social-distancing and self-isolation measures for safety. In times like these, the priority is to take care of your health, physical and mental, and to keep yourself safe while following the …
Read More »You wont be able to connect your Xbox Series X to audio devices via optical ports
Microsoft has clarified that the Xbox Series X (opens in new tab) won’t feature a S/PDIF optical output port when it releases later this Holiday, despite appearing on the back of the several prototype units used to promote the console so far. The news arrives from Microsoft via WindowsCentral (opens …
Read More »The Xbox Series X looks huge, even next to Master Chief
During the second day of Game Stack Live, we got an extended look at the Xbox Series X (opens in new tab) standing next to real-life people, including an impressive Master Chief cosplayer, and it looks even bigger than expected. We’ve seen just about every angle of the nondescript rectangular …
Read More »Could the launch of Xbox Series X be delayed?
Will the coronavirus delay the Xbox Series X (opens in new tab)? As COVID-19 tears its way across the globe the consequences can be seen in its human victims, a tumbling stock market, and the cancellation of events that draw large crowds. While the main concern will always be the …
Read More »Xbox Series X and PS5 graphics hardware will finally kiss goodbye to weird-looking hair
Xbox head Phil Spencer recently (opens in new tab) confirmed the Xbox Series X (opens in new tab) to have “more than eight times” the graphics processing might as the Xbox One, and now we have a better idea of how that kind of power translates to better-looking games. For …
Read More »Xbox Series X: 10 things we learned from the reveal post
Read more (Image credit: CDPR) Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox Series X version free to Xbox One owners of the game “when available” (opens in new tab) We just got a much clearer idea of how powerful the Xbox Series X (opens in new tab)will be, as head honcho Phil Spencer has …
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox Series X version free to Xbox One owners of the game “when available”
Those who purchase a copy of Cyberpunk 2077 (opens in new tab) on Xbox One will be able to play the game on Xbox Series X (opens in new tab) for free, developer CD Projekt Red has confirmed. In response to the latest Xbox Series X specs news (opens in …
Read More »Next-gen consoles will be showcased at Tokyo Game Show 2020
The first official details for Tokyo Game Show 2020 have been announced, and they seem to confirm that next-gen consoles PS5 (opens in new tab) and Xbox Series X (opens in new tab) will have a major presence at the upcoming industry exhibition. As first reported via Twinfinite (opens in …
Read More »What will next-gen consoles mean for us?
The subject of next-generation gaming has become so talked about at this point, even my grandparents know that 2020 is bringing us the next iteration of Playstation and Xbox consoles – which is shocking, as they’re Nintendo Wii purists. With both the PS5 (opens in new tab) and Xbox Series …
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