The cloud will increasingly enable you to play the game of your choice on any device of your choice. So suggested Phil Spencer, head of Microsoft’s gaming division, at Barclays… Read More
When Microsoft created the Xbox Adaptive Controller, it set out to bring all the joy of video games to those who might face limitations in their physical ability to play.… Read More
Microsoft is reportedly building a new Xbox device that doesn’t have a disc drive and costs less than today’s Xbox One S. Brad Sams at Thurrott.com reports that Microsoft could… Read More
It’s been more than two years since Microsoft bought the Seattle game-streaming service Beam, later rebranding it as Mixer, and now the tech giant is revealing a slate of updates that… Read More
Following a record year, Microsoft started its 2019 fiscal year off strong, cruising past Wall Street expectations. The tech giant brought in $8.8 billion in net profits — or $1.14… Read More
Today’s featured stories Microsoft partners with Indian cricket legend to develop a smart bat that tracks live analytics Alexa and Cortana can now control Xbox devices as new ‘skill’ for… Read More
Amazon’s virtual brain Alexa and Microsoft’s Cortana can now turn on Xbox devices, launch games, take screenshots and more under an integration between the game console and digital assistants that… Read More
Today’s featured stories Microsoft will launch Project xCloud game streaming service in 2019, powered by custom servers built from Xbox components Facebook debuts new video chatting device Portal amid privacy… Read More
Starting next year, gamers across consoles, PCs, and mobile devices will be able to access a new service from Microsoft called Project xCloud that will provide access to a library… Read More
Microsoft is enabling keyboard and mouse support for Xbox One, adding a new way for gamers to play and more tools for developers. Keyboard and mouse support will roll out… Read More
Xbox owners have another way to control their console: Alexa and Cortana. Microsoft expanded its voice support for Xbox One today with a new Xbox Skill, which lets people turn… Read More
Microsoft announced a strange new subscription-style plan for Xbox this week, called All Access. It basically bundles existing gaming subscriptions with an installment plan to buy a new Xbox One… Read More
Today’s featured stories Amazon makes another Go of checkout-free retail: Here’s what’s different inside latest Seattle location Mass shooting at Florida video game tournament livestreamed on Twitch, multiple fatalities reported… Read More
Microsoft today unveiled a new Xbox subscription plan that lets gamers pay for a console and play games for a monthly price. Called Xbox All Access, the two-year contract starts… Read More
Microsoft’s increasing focus on its cloud-based gaming services will be front-and-center at the Seattle Sounders FC match this Saturday. As part of its Sounders jersey sponsorship deal, Microsoft has released… Read More
Today’s featured stories Microsoft reportedly building two new Xbox consoles, including a lower-priced streaming device Zillow analysis finds Seattle among top cities in U.S. where it pays to move away… Read More
Microsoft already said it is working on the next version of its Xbox console. But now a new report reveals some of the company’s plans for not just one, but… Read More
In a fiscal year littered with firsts, Microsoft’s gaming division hit a new high water mark. RELATED: Microsoft closes record year with $110B in revenue, cruising past Wall Street expectations again… Read More
Update, 3:50 p.m. PT: Microsoft said its blog post teasing new Xbox hardware was a “version control error.” It updated the post to clarify that the company will announce “new Xbox… Read More
Gamers may soon be able to use a mouse and keyboard with their Xbox One console. That’s according to a report from Windows Central, which detailed leaked documents that reveal… Read More
The Forza series of racing games goes back to 2005 and the original Xbox, where the original Forza Motorsport served as Xbox’s answer to Sony’s exclusive Gran Turismo franchise. Since… Read More
E3, the biggest gaming convention in the U.S., started with a bang this week. Geared Up co-host Andru Edwards is down in Los Angeles for the show and on this… Read More
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Engineers at Microsoft are currently working the next version of the company’s Xbox console. Speaking on stage during Microsoft’s keynote at the E3 gaming conference in Los Angeles, Microsoft gaming… Read More
Master Chief is back. Microsoft teased a new Halo game at the beginning of its keynote at E3, the big gaming conference in Los Angeles. “With Halo Infinite, we will… Read More
Almost five years ago, Microsoft showed off an eye-catching prototype of an Xbox feature that projected games beyond the monitor and onto the walls of the surrounding room. That piece of… Read More
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Alexa is moving even deeper into Microsoft territory. Amazon’s digital brain and the Google Assistant appear bound for Xbox to control the console via voice commands. Windows Central reports that… Read More
Xbox 360 owners, Microsoft hasn’t totally forgotten about you even as it has moved on to bigger and better consoles. Microsoft shipped the first Xbox 360 update in more than… Read More
Microsoft unveiled its newest Xbox controller this week, a ground-breaking device designed for a huge range of customization to help people with disabilities play videogames. The Xbox Adaptive Controller looks like… Read More