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You’ll need more than $299 to truly enjoy next-gen gaming
SSDs are expensive, though, so neither Microsoft nor Sony have pushed the envelope on capacity. The Xbox Series S has 512GB of onboard storage, while both PS5 models offer 825GB and the Xbox Series X boasts 1TB. The Xbox One X and PS4 Pro came with slower hard-disk drives (HDD), but they were also 1TB.
DTS:X for home theater comes to Xbox One
After releasing its Sound Unbound spatial audio for headphones on Xbox One, DTS is doing the same for home theater systems. The company has just released its Sound Unbound DTS:X home theater support on Xbox One to Xbox Insiders, following testing on the Alpha Ring.
The PlayStation 5 vs. the Xbox Series X and Series S
Now that we know how much the PS5 will cost, how does it compare to the Xbox Series X?
Microsoft xCloud will offer over 150 Xbox games when it goes live tomorrow
Microsoft previously said 100-plus titles would be available on day one.
Podcast: Surface Duo review, Xbox Series S and Apple's upcoming event
Devindra and Cherlynn go over what it's like to use the Surface Duo now that reviews are live. Then, UK Bureau Chief Mat Smith joins to discuss Xbox and Apple.
Xbox Series S is all about Game Pass
Microsoft has finally announced its budget next-gen Xbox, the $299 Xbox Series S. That price is appealing, but the cuts to storage and graphical power… not so much.
Xbox Game Pass for PC will soon double in price
Microsoft has confirmed that the PC version of Game Pass will soon cost $9.99 per month, rather than $4.99 per month. The new pricing makes sense, given that the console version of Game Pass — which is functionally identical, but offers a tweaked library — also costs $9.99 per month at the moment. Unlike the console version, though, Game Pass for PC will soon come with a basic EA Play subscription.
Xbox Series S is an incredible value for next-gen gaming
For $299, the Xbox Series S offers a ton of value for mainstream gamers.
The Xbox Series X vs. the Xbox Series S: What's the difference?
We compare the specs of the Xbox Series X and the Series S.
Microsoft confirms Xbox Series S supports storage expansion cards
You don't need to be stuck with only 512GB of storage.
The Xbox Series S and X will be available on monthly payment plans
Microsoft will offer two-year financing for its next-gen consoles.
Microsoft is adding EA Play to Xbox Game Pass
Today, Microsoft announced that multiple versions of Xbox Game Pass will soon come with EA Play, another subscription service run by a completely different publisher, at no extra cost. Starting "this holiday," anyone with the PC version of Game Pass, which currently costs $4.99 per month, or Game Pass Ultimate, which is $14.99 per month, will also be able to log into the service that was formerly called EA Access and Origin Access. EA Play currently costs $4.99 per month on console and, depending on how many games you want access to, either $4.99 or $14.99 per month on PC.
Xbox Series X officially arrives November 10th for $499
Microsoft's Xbox Series X is coming November 10th for $499.
The all-digital Xbox Series S comes out on November 10th
After a brief tease this morning, Microsoft revealed a trailer and details about the Series S.
Xbox beta testers can try the Xbox One UI redesign starting today
The August update includes some useful features for everyone.
Microsoft made three limited-edition Wonder Woman Xbox One X consoles
Microsoft has created three Xbox One X consoles inspired by Wonder Woman to celebrate the upcoming release of Wonder Woman 1984. The Wonder Woman Golden Armor console matches the golden suit of armor worn by Wonder Woman in the upcoming film.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can try xCloud in beta today
Ahead of the September 15th launch, Microsoft is releasing its game streaming service xCloud for Android in beta today at 9AM. Right now it’s only available in preview form for Xbox Insiders, but today, any Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will be able to access the beta version of the Android app from Google’s Play Store.
People are still spending record amounts on gaming in the US this year
If it wasn’t already obvious that the coronavirus has been a boon for the video game market, industry analysts at the NPD Group have more evidence. The reliable market-tracking firm says that people spent more on video games in the US in the second quarter than ever before.
'Xbox Series S' console revealed by controller packaging
Just before Microsoft revealed its next-gen Xbox Series X console, rumors surfaced of a second cheaper, possibly disc-less console code-named “Lockhart.” It looks like that device will be called the Xbox Series S, according to a controller packaging leak and report from Ars Technica.
Xbox testers can access a new store experience and game activity tab
Microsoft is giving Xbox Insiders in the invite-only Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha rings access to a handful of experimental features, including the new Game Activity tab. While the feature was designed to replace Xbox One’s Achievements tab, Achievements still take up its top portion. It also shows users which friends are playing a particular game, though, along with in-game events, updates from developers and “Looking for group” posts, so they can find new people to play with.

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