Articles about Xbox – Page 6 of 18

Microsoft ends Xbox All Access financing program, but will unveil revised version in 2019

Those who wanted to take advantage of the chance to snag an Xbox One with no upfront cost only have… Read More

Showtime’s ‘Halo’ project loses its director, but production will continue

Rupert Wyatt, director on Showtime, Microsoft, and 343 Industries’ TV adaptation of “Halo,” has left the production, citing time conflicts.… Read More

Xbox head Phil Spencer foresees expanded cloud gaming, and more game monetization options

The cloud will increasingly enable you to play the game of your choice on any device of your choice. So… Read More

Microsoft holiday ad captures joy of video games and inclusion as boy uses Xbox Adaptive Controller

When Microsoft created the Xbox Adaptive Controller, it set out to bring all the joy of video games to those… Read More

Microsoft reportedly working on low-cost, disc-less Xbox One, with ‘disc to digital’ trade-in program

Microsoft is reportedly building a new Xbox device that doesn’t have a disc drive and costs less than today’s Xbox… Read More

Microsoft’s Twitch competitor Mixer doubles down on audience participation with ‘Season 2’ features

It’s been more than two years since Microsoft bought the Seattle game-streaming service Beam, later rebranding it as Mixer, and now… Read More

Microsoft stock rises as tech giant posts $29B in revenue powered by cloud, gaming growth

Following a record year, Microsoft started its 2019 fiscal year off strong, cruising past Wall Street expectations. The tech giant… Read More

TLDR: Microsoft partners with Indian cricket legend on smart bat

Today’s featured stories Microsoft partners with Indian cricket legend to develop a smart bat that tracks live analytics Alexa and… Read More

Alexa and Cortana can now control Xbox devices as new ‘skill’ for digital assistants rolls out broadly

Amazon’s virtual brain Alexa and Microsoft’s Cortana can now turn on Xbox devices, launch games, take screenshots and more under… Read More

TLDR: Microsoft unveils Project xCloud game streaming service

Today’s featured stories Microsoft will launch Project xCloud game streaming service in 2019, powered by custom servers built from Xbox… Read More

Microsoft will launch testing of Project xCloud game streaming service in 2019, powered by custom servers built from Xbox components

Starting next year, gamers across consoles, PCs, and mobile devices will be able to access a new service from Microsoft… Read More

Microsoft adds Xbox One keyboard and mouse support, partners with hardware maker Razer

Microsoft is enabling keyboard and mouse support for Xbox One, adding a new way for gamers to play and more… Read More

‘Alexa, start Halo’: Microsoft adds Alexa and Cortana voice commands for Xbox One

Xbox owners have another way to control their console: Alexa and Cortana. Microsoft expanded its voice support for Xbox One… Read More

Podcast

Geared Up Podcast: Is the Xbox All Access subscription actually a good deal?

Microsoft announced a strange new subscription-style plan for Xbox this week, called All Access. It basically bundles existing gaming subscriptions… Read More

TLDR: New Amazon Go store in Seattle, mass shooting at Florida esports tournament, new Xbox subscription service

Today’s featured stories Amazon makes another Go of checkout-free retail: Here’s what’s different inside latest Seattle location Mass shooting at… Read More

Microsoft unveils Xbox All Access, a new hardware/software subscription plan with no upfront cost

Microsoft today unveiled a new Xbox subscription plan that lets gamers pay for a console and play games for a… Read More

Microsoft touts Xbox gaming subscription service with new Sounders FC jersey design

Microsoft’s increasing focus on its cloud-based gaming services will be front-and-center at the Seattle Sounders FC match this Saturday. As… Read More

TLDR: New Xbox consoles, how to save money on housing, Nest doorbell cam captures unwelcome visitor

Today’s featured stories Microsoft reportedly building two new Xbox consoles, including a lower-priced streaming device Zillow analysis finds Seattle among… Read More

Microsoft reportedly building two new Xbox consoles, including a lower-priced streaming device

Microsoft already said it is working on the next version of its Xbox console. But now a new report reveals… Read More

How Microsoft’s record-setting $10B gaming year compares to rivals Sony and Nintendo

In a fiscal year littered with firsts, Microsoft’s gaming division hit a new high water mark. RELATED: Microsoft closes record year… Read More

Update: Microsoft says new Xbox hardware announcement was an error

Update, 3:50 p.m. PT: Microsoft said its blog post teasing new Xbox hardware was a “version control error.” It updated the… Read More

Microsoft and Razer reportedly adding mouse and keyboard support for Xbox One

Gamers may soon be able to use a mouse and keyboard with their Xbox One console. That’s according to a… Read More

Changing seasons create new driving challenges around the world in Microsoft’s ‘Forza Horizon 4’

The Forza series of racing games goes back to 2005 and the original Xbox, where the original Forza Motorsport served… Read More

Podcast

Geared Up Podcast: The best games from E3

E3, the biggest gaming convention in the U.S., started with a bang this week. Geared Up co-host Andru Edwards is… Read More

TLDR: Seattle repeals ‘Amazon Tax,’ AT&T and Time Warner deal approved, the biggest games at E3

[Editor’s Note: TLDR is GeekWire’s tech news rundown show, hosted by Starla Sampaco. Watch today’s update above, subscribe to GeekWire on YouTube, check… Read More

Microsoft reveals it’s working on new Xbox consoles, doubling down on game hardware

Engineers at Microsoft are currently working the next version of the company’s Xbox console. Speaking on stage during Microsoft’s keynote… Read More

Master Chief returns: Microsoft reveals ‘Halo Infinite’ for Xbox and PC during E3 keynote

Master Chief is back. Microsoft teased a new Halo game at the beginning of its keynote at E3, the big… Read More

Lightform unveils $699 augmented-reality projection device from the brains behind Xbox IllumiRoom

Almost five years ago, Microsoft showed off an eye-catching prototype of an Xbox feature that projected games beyond the monitor and… Read More

TLDR: Microsoft agrees to buy GitHub, tech for women’s safety, Alexa & Google Assistant coming to Xbox

[Editor’s Note: TLDR is GeekWire’s tech news rundown show, hosted by Starla Sampaco. Watch today’s update above, subscribe to GeekWire on YouTube,… Read More

Alexa and the Google Assistant are reportedly coming soon to Microsoft’s Xbox

Alexa is moving even deeper into Microsoft territory. Amazon’s digital brain and the Google Assistant appear bound for Xbox to… Read More