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Official Xbox Series X console skins are coming soon, starting with 'Starfield' and camo options
Microsoft is starting to offer official wraps for the Xbox Series X to give the console a customizable look. Along with two camouflage colors, Arctic Camo and Mineral Camo, a Starfield-inspired wrap will be available. Pre-orders for the $45 wraps are open now.
The Xbox 360 store will close in July 2024
You'll no longer be able to buy games, DLC or anything else on the Xbox 360 console or Marketplace after July 29, 2024. You'll still be able to buy backwards compatible games on the Xbox One and Series X/S.
Xbox adopts an eight-strike suspension policy
Starting today, Xbox's safety team will apply strikes on every enforcement action against a player who violates the community standards. If a player reaches eight strikes, they won't be able to use Xbox's social features for an entire year.
Microsoft's Xbox Wireless headset is just $49 right now
It's more than half off.
'Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition' is coming to the PS5 and Xbox Series X and S
The fifth and final act in its series first came out in 2020.
Take-Two CEO says $50 for 'Red Dead Redemption' port is 'great value'
The game is coming to the Switch and PS4.
Why Baldur’s Gate III is an accidental PS5 console exclusive
Larian is having trouble fitting Baldur’s Gate III on the Xbox Series S, the lower-priced and lower-powered console in Microsoft’s ninth-generation lineup. Microsoft requires games to run equally on the Xbox Series X and Series S. With Baldur’s Gate III, this parity rule means the game will be console-exclusive to the PS5 for four months, at least.
Xbox gamers can now stream directly to Discord
It's available now for Xbox Insiders.
Microsoft starts selling replacement parts for Xbox gamepads
Microsoft is taking a huge leap into the world of self-repair by offering replacement parts for Xbox gamepads, along with downloadable instructions and step-by-step tutorial videos, which should save gamers serious cash in the long run. This program impacts standard Xbox Wireless Controller models and the Xbox Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller.
'Final Fantasy XIV' comes to Xbox next spring
'Final Fantasy XIV' is coming to Xbox in spring 2024.
Indie games have entered the era of bespoke publishing
For anyone with an eye on video game news, it’s been hard to ignore the recent rise of names like Annapurna Interactive, Devolver Digital, Private Division, Humble, Epic Games and Netflix tied to independent projects. The distribution process for indie developers has shifted over the past few years from a self-publishing-first model, to one that prioritizes deal-making and acquisitions. For the moment, this shift is powering a small but highly visible boom in the world of indie games.
The Xbox Series X is $50 off at Dell
If you've been thinking of picking up an Xbox Series X, Dell is selling the console for $50 off and throwing in a free copy of Forza Horizon 5.
Xbox home screen revamp provides quicker access to games
Microsoft has once again revamped the Xbox interface, and this time the focus is on quickly jumping into games.
Microsoft's latest Xbox marketing stunt is a pizza-scented controller
Microsoft wants you to smell pizza while you game — even if you're not eating anything.
Larry Hryb, Xbox’s ‘Major Nelson,’ is leaving Microsoft
Larry Hryb, better known as “Major Nelson” in Xbox circles, tweeted today that he’s leaving Microsoft. Hryb spent many years as one of the most prominent public faces of the brand as Director of Programming for Xbox Live. He didn’t state his reasons for leaving the company but said he plans to step back and work on his career’s next chapter. The move comes as Microsoft tries to close its $68 billion purchase of Activision. “As I take a moment and think about all we have done together, I want to thank the millions of gamers around the world who have included me as part of their lives,” Hryb said.
Cloud gaming platform Antstream Arcade brings over 1,000 retro games to Xbox
Antstream Arcade is coming to Xbox Series X/S and Xbox.
Xbox makes abusive-voice-chat reporting a system-wide feature
Microsoft is doing more to tackle toxicity in multiplayer Xbox games. The company will let console players capture a 60-second video clip of abusive or inappropriate voice chat and submit it for moderators to review.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate $1 deal is back for new users
You can once again get a month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $1.
Capcom's 'Exoprimal' is coming to Xbox Game Pass soon
'Exoprimal' is coming to Xbox Game Pass on launch, and 'GTA V' is back today.
Cyberpunk cat adventure 'Stray' heads to Xbox on August 10th
Stray, one of 2022's cutest and best games, heads to Xbox consoles this summer.