Microsoft promises surprises in Xbox One’s first big system update, due Feb. 11 Microsoft this morning released new details of the first major system update for the Xbox One console. In a bit… Read More
Kowabunga! GoPro video channels coming to Xbox Live For those of us who can’t get enough first-person videos of crazy people doing extraordinary things, the Xbox is bringing… Read More
Microsoft wants to buy your PlayStation 3 for $100 Have an old PS3 or Xbox 360 sitting around? Microsoft wants to take that off your hands. The company is… Read More
Microsoft acquires ‘Gears of War’ franchise, securing exclusive rights for Xbox One One of the cornerstone games for Microsoft’s Xbox consoles is staying in the family. Microsoft this morning announced that it’s… Read More
Microsoft ships 3.9M Xbox Ones, 3.5M Xbox 360’s In its quarterly earnings report released today, Microsoft announced that it shipped 3.9 million Xbox One consoles to retail channels… Read More
Microsoft results show tough realities of company’s expansion into hardware Microsoft this afternoon posted record revenue of $24.5 billion for the December quarter, an increase of 14 percent. And yet… Read More
Update: Microsoft distances itself from paid YouTube plugs for Xbox One Update, Tuesday afternoon: Microsoft just issued a new statement that says the company didn’t know the details of Machinima’s agreements… Read More
GameStop: Console sales rise, new game sales plunge in shift to Xbox One and PS4 Video-game retailer GameStop this morning reported its financial results for the holiday season, with strong sales of the new Xbox… Read More
Xbox One sales top 3 million in ‘epic launch’ for Microsoft game console This holiday season left Microsoft a rather significant present. The Redmond-based company announced today that sales of the Xbox One… Read More
What geeks want for the holidays: Wearable tech, Xbox One, drones, and jetpacks OK, it’s Christmas Eve. Have you found gifts for the geeks on your list? This might help. We brought out… Read More
PlayStation 4 outselling Xbox One 2-to-1 on eBay If eBay resell stats count for anything, Sony has the upper hand over Microsoft in the latest console war. According… Read More
Extra week makes PS4 top-selling U.S. console, but Microsoft says Xbox One is selling faster Sony has sold more PlayStation 4 consoles in the U.S., but Microsoft says it is selling the Xbox One at… Read More
Microsoft: More than 2M Xbox Ones sold since launch Microsoft has sold more than 2 million Xbox One consoles since the launch of the new machine 18 days ago,… Read More
Don’t fall for this Xbox One-bricking prank When Microsoft announced that the Xbox One wouldn’t be compatible with older Xbox 360 games, the Internet exploded in a… Read More
Halo coming to Xbox One on Dec. 24 with ‘Spartan Assault’ Halo will makes its Xbox One debut on Dec. 24, as Microsoft announced today that Halo: Spartan Assault will be… Read More
In response to PS4 sales numbers, Microsoft releases a bunch of useless stats about the Xbox One In response to Sony’s announcement that it has sold 2.1 million units of its new PlayStation 4 so far, Microsoft… Read More
Xbox One will penalize you for cursing while playing sports games Better graphics aren’t the only way sports titles on the Xbox One are bringing video games and reality closer together.… Read More
PS4 global sales hit 2.1 million, Sony says It’s been a little more than two weeks since the Playstation 4 hit shelves, and now Sony is reporting that… Read More
Here are two ways to fix your broken Xbox One (whack it really hard) If you’re an owner of a bricked Xbox One and still haven’t ordered a replacement console, here are a couple… Read More
Careful, potty-mouths: Microsoft issues bans for “excessive profanity” on Xbox One’s Upload Studio Some users of Microsoft’s Xbox One are a little frustrated. Microsoft temporarily banned them from using the Upload Studio, which… Read More
Microsoft giving away free first-party launch game to those receiving replacement consoles If you were one of the unlucky gamers with a broken Xbox One, well, at least you’re now eligible for… Read More
Week in Review: Xbox One arrives; Bitcoin mania; Seattle council supports startups; etc. Need to catch up? Here’s a roundup of highlights from GeekWire this past week, with news, nuggets and other commentaries.… Read More
Noise of Death: Microsoft replacing bricked consoles to frustrated gamers within ‘a matter of days’ Most of the one million-plus Xbox One owners are spending the weekend in video game heaven, playing with Microsoft’s newest console… Read More
Nearly 40% of Xbox One reviews on Amazon are 1-star; users reporting broken disc drives Microsoft began selling the Xbox One today and people are already complaining about problems. Several users are posting videos and issuing… Read More
Photos: Macklemore, Lorde help Microsoft celebrate Xbox One launch around the world If you’re a manager and notice a few people randomly out from work today, well, blame Microsoft. Today the $499… Read More
Yes, you can: How to play Xbox 360 games on Xbox One Update, June 15, 2015: At the annual E3 video game conference, Microsoft announced that the Xbox One will be able to… Read More
Watch: Microsoft employee unboxes the limited edition white Xbox One Personally, I prefer the look of the white Xbox One over the traditional black color. But unfortunately for me — and… Read More
Video demo: Putting Xbox One voice commands to the test “Xbox, Watch TV.” “Xbox, Go to Forza Motorsport 5.” “Xbox, Mute.” These are just a few of the phrases you… Read More
Surprise: YouTube is coming to the Xbox One after all One of the things that was keping the media atwitter with the Xbox One nearing its launch was the continued… Read More
Our week with Xbox One: What to expect from Microsoft’s new console Walk into the living room, say “Xbox On,” and Microsoft’s new Xbox One console springs to life — automatically recognizing… Read More
