Tag: Xbox One
Xbox One and PS4 specs rivalry "meaningless" says Microsoft exec
Xbox product planning boss Albert Penello believes that any differences in the specs of the new generation of consoles is meaningless. Speaking to OXM, Penello stated that he feels that the hardware differences between the forthcoming Xbox One and Sony's…
Xbox One Kinect will scan and redeem download codes
There are few things I hate more in the world than redeeming download codes on a gaming console. Without a keyboard, it's a painstaking task using the onscreen virtual keyboard with a controller to tap out dozens of digits and…
Head of Xbox, Don Mattrick, leaves to join struggling Zynga
Don Mattrick, Microsoft's head of the Xbox division, has left the company to join struggling Zynga as the social gaming company's new CEO, replacing outgoing CEO Mark Pincus Confirming the news in an email to employees, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer…
Windows 8 apps could be headed to Xbox One
Though the pre-launch buzz around the Xbox One has so far focussed on its abilities as a next-generation gaming machine alongside its entertainment-hub potential, the console may have another trick up its sleeve: the ability to run Windows 8 apps….
Xbox One base model will not ship with a chat headset
Microsoft's upcoming next-gen XboxOne gaming console base package will not ship with a gaming headset. A departure from the Xbox 360 package which saw all console models ship with a headset, Microsoft are instead encouraging users to make the most…
Xbox 180: Microsoft U-turn on controversial Xbox One DRM, used games and always-online internet policies
In a startling turn of events for the forthcoming Xbox One console, Microsoft have just announced that they will be significantly changing their stance on used games, DRM, game sharing and internet requirements for their next-gen gaming console. An almost…
Forget Xbox One and PS4 – Apple's iOS 7 gamepad API could be the real game changer
E3 is drawing to a close, but rather than being all sewn up by Microsoft's Xbox One, Sony's PlayStation 4 or Nintendo's Wii U, it's Apple who've just made the real game-changing gaming announcement. iOS 7 for iPhone and iPad is set to introduce an official controller API, opening the floodgates for hardcore gaming on iOS devices.
Xbox One E3 2013 highlights: All the best games trailers – Halo, Ryse, Dead Rising 3 and more!
Following an entertainment-focussed unveiling for the Xbox One console, Microsoft had to prove to gamers that their next-generation gaming console had their interests in heart too. And though the used-game and internet requirement conditions may still alienate some, one thing…
Xbox One UK price officially set at £429, launching in November
Microsoft have officially revealed UK pricing for the Xbox One console. Set to cost £429 in the UK, the console will launch in November, right in time for the Christmas holiday rush. Prices were announced at the company's E3 press…
Xbox One currently winning pre-order sales race over PS4 at Amazon
With the full picture of what to expect from the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 next generation gaming consoles finally becoming clear, gamers are finally starting to pick their horses for this year's big gaming race. And despite the reams…
