Tag: Xbox
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Four Xbox exclusives heading to rivals in big shift
[ad_1] The head of Microsoft’s Xbox team says it is not changing its ‘fundamental’ strategy of exclusive video games but wants to reach as many players as possible with strategic decisions. Microsoft on Thursday shook up the video game world with word it is making some once-exclusive Xbox video games available for play on rival…
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Microsoft’s ban on third-party controllers on the Xbox excludes some disabled gamers from using the device
[ad_1] Credit: CC0 Public Domain When it comes to accessibility in gaming, Microsoft takes two steps forward with the Xbox Adaptive Controller, but a giant leap back with its ban on third-party devices. On Oct. 31, some Xbox players began receiving a new error code on their Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S consoles. The…
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Microsoft’s ban on third-party controllers on the Xbox excludes some disabled gamers from using the device – Winnipeg Free Press
[ad_1] This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. ___ Author: Juan Escobar-Lamanna, PhD Candidate, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, Western University When it comes to accessibility in gaming, Microsoft takes two steps…
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Seagate’s expensive Xbox Storage Expansion Cards finally get price cuts
[ad_1] The pricey Seagate Expansion Cards for Xbox Series X / S have finally received a much-needed price cut. The official Xbox Twitter account announced that the current selection of 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB memory cards from Seagate are now available at a lower price of $89.99, $149.99, and $279.99, respectively. This effectively takes the…
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Microsoft says it has stopped its Xbox Game Pass $1 trial offer
[ad_1] Microsoft has stopped its $1 trial offer for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. The trial has been available for years, with brief periods where it wasn’t always available in certain markets, and it now looks like Microsoft is considering new promotions instead. “We have stopped our previous introductory offer for Xbox…
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Xbox February update includes Google Home app support and ‘carbon aware’ downloads
[ad_1] With the update, Xbox consoles are able to be “carbon aware” of when to perform game downloads and updates by connecting to the internet and checking for regional carbon intensity data. Microsoft says it will schedule updates during the nightly maintenance window for times that result in lower carbon emissions because more available electricity…
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The Xbox 360 store won’t be closing down, despite what an Xbox support page says
[ad_1] Microsoft will not be closing down the Xbox 360 Marketplace, the company tells The Verge, even though text on an official Xbox support page indicated that was the plan. Earlier this week, Microsoft said that it would be pulling many beloved games like Jet Set Radio and The Orange Box from the 360 store…
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Microsoft is pulling many beloved games off the Xbox 360 store on February 7th
[ad_1] Beginning on February 7, 2023, a limited set of games, add-ons, and in-game content will no longer be purchasable in select markets via the Xbox 360 Store. These titles will no longer be purchasable on the Xbox 360 Store only, and titles that are available to be purchased on the Xbox One and Xbox…
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Microsoft announces Xbox Developer_Direct game show for January 25th
[ad_1] Microsoft is holding a “Developer_Direct” event on January 25th. Together with Bethesda, Microsoft is getting ready to detail its plans for Xbox this year, which should include a closer look at some Xbox games expected soon and important Xbox Game Pass additions. “Presented by the game creators themselves from studios including Arkane Austin, Mojang…
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Xbox Elite 2 controllers now customizable in the Xbox Design Lab starting at $149.99
[ad_1] Microsoft is bringing its Xbox Elite 2 controllers to the company’s Xbox Design Lab today. You can now order a custom color variant of the Xbox Elite 2 starting at $149.99, with options to buy and personalize separate Elite Accessory Packs or purchase all of the Elite components with the controller for $209.99. There…