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Microsoft wants to let gamers play Xbox from their browser, in the cloud

Can you imagine playing an Xbox One game in your browser, without an actual Xbox One console? Microsoft is reportedly coming… Read More

Destiny launch: Hip hop star Common, Seahawks stud Earl Thomas celebrate epic new game

Inside the EMP Museum on Monday evening, tailored suits and cocktail dresses filled the massive building as high-powered executives brushed shoulders… Read More

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Want a free copy of Destiny? Just buy an Xbox One next week

Microsoft announced today that people who pick up a new Xbox One next week will be eligible to pick up… Read More

Microsoft to sell Xbox One in 29 new markets this month including China, Japan

Microsoft announced today that it is selling the Xbox One in 29 new markets this month, including Japan, India, Russia,… Read More

On the floor at PAX: Oculus, Master Chief, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and more

That settles it — I want an Oculus Dev Kit 2 for Christmas. One of the best parts of the… Read More

Gamers can pre-load Destiny on their Xbox One starting today

For Xbox One owners that want to avoid waiting in line late at night to purchase Destiny, Microsoft is allowing people to pre-load… Read More

Microsoft to sell standalone Xbox One Kinect sensor for $150 this October

Four months after it began selling the Xbox One without a Kinect sensor in June, Microsoft will now offer up a way… Read More

First Reddit app built for a console arrives on Xbox One

Microsoft announced this evening that a new app called ReddX will debut on Tuesday morning, giving Xbox One owners a way to scan… Read More

PlayStation 4 outsells Xbox One in the U.S. for 7th month in a row

Another month, another win for Sony. The PS4 was the best-selling console in the U.S. for July, marking the seventh… Read More

Sony has sold 10M PlayStation 4 consoles in 9 months

Nine months since debuting its PlayStation 4 console on Nov. 15, Sony has sold 10 million units to consumers worldwide. The… Read More

Microsoft woos football fans with free Madden NFL 15 in Xbox One bundle

If you’re a fan of EA Sports’ Madden NFL franchise and still have yet to purchase a next-generation console, Microsoft wants… Read More

Microsoft partners with China Telecom to sell Xbox One in September

China Telecom will help Microsoft sell the Xbox One in China later this fall, as the two companies announced an… Read More

Microsoft mum on Xbox One sales; notes 1.1M ‘Xbox consoles’ shipped in past 3 months

Microsoft hasn’t reported Xbox One sales statistics for quite some time, and that didn’t change with today’s quarterly earnings report.… Read More

Xbox One August update includes mobile purchasing, new social features, low battery notifications

Microsoft is rolling out another update for Xbox One owners beginning next week, and gamers will see several new additional… Read More

Sony dominance: PS4 outsells Xbox One in U.S. for 6th month in a row

Point, Sony — again. For the sixth month in a row, Sony’s PlayStation 4 has outsold Microsoft’s Xbox One in… Read More

Xbox One sales double, one month after $100 price cut

Offering up a cheaper Xbox One is helping Microsoft sell quite a bit more consoles. The company announced today that since it began… Read More

Microsoft offering $75 credit to some Xbox 360 owners who buy an Xbox One

Still haven’t upgraded your Xbox 360? Microsoft wants to pay you to do so. A NeoGAF user spotted a new… Read More

Mario Kart 8 helps Nintendo’s Wii U turn a corner, lifting console sales more than Titanfall or Second Son

Could great first-party games be enough to save the Wii U and Nintendo’s bottom line? If the early sales data… Read More

Revamped Xbox.com to show achievements, game clips for Xbox One gamers

Gamers asked, and Microsoft listened. One of the features most-requested by the Xbox community was to view Xbox One data… Read More

Think Xbox should implement a new feature? Microsoft wants your opinion

Do you think the Kinect sucks? Perhaps the Xbox One controller could use an extra button? Or maybe there’s an… Read More

Playing with your emotions: EA shows off new touchy-feely features for The Sims, FIFA

Amazing new graphics and head-splitting soundtracks are usually the focus at E3, the annual game conference in Los Angeles, where… Read More

WSJ: Titanfall sequel won’t be exclusive to Xbox One

While Titanfall has surely helped Microsoft sell more Xbox One consoles, it looks like the exclusive deal with Respawn Entertainment… Read More

How to use an Xbox One controller for games on your PC, tablet

Good news for those that have been wanting to use their Xbox One controller for PC games. Microsoft today released… Read More

Xbox enables Twitter TV integration for Xbox One, adds 45 more apps including Vine, Major League Gaming

Twitter and the Xbox One are joining forces. As its June Xbox update rolls out globally starting today — which gives… Read More

Xbox owners now have free access to HBO, Netflix and other apps as Microsoft pulls down paywall

Xbox owners without an Xbox Live Gold membership will now be able to access more than 180 apps like Netflix, ESPN… Read More

Survey: Xbox 360 owners still hesitant to purchase Xbox One, even with $100 price cut

While some stores are seeing increased interest for the Xbox One following the console’s $100 price drop, a recent survey shows… Read More

Xbox One to launch ‘Brazil Now’ app for World Cup, debuts original soccer TV series

Soccer fans who own an Xbox One will have plenty of content to play around with this month as the FIFA… Read More

Xbox One $100 price cut already generating more demand for console

At least in some stores, Microsoft’s decision to offer a cheaper version of the Xbox One is producing strong demand. Last… Read More

Microsoft to add external storage support for Xbox One

Microsoft’s Xbox One update for June will include the ability to hook up external hard drives to the console, allowing… Read More

Confirmed: Halo 5 won’t be developed for Xbox 360

Sorry, Xbox 360 holdouts: In case there was any doubt, Microsoft says Halo 5 won’t be released for its older game console.… Read More

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