Month: June 2017

This is an incredibly exciting time for us on Team Xbox. With great games coming to the Xbox family of devices and Windows 10 this Fall, in addition to the launch of Xbox One X, we can’t think of a better time to be an Xbox gamer. And as we grow our catalog of new and exciting games, we want to ensure we’re being as clear as possible explaining to you how our family of Xbox consoles play with games and your equipment. Starting this Fall, we’ll be introducing new packaging that specifically calls out what your soon-to-be favorite games… Continue reading Introducing New Packaging Icons for Xbox→

E3 marks the world premiere of Xbox One X, the world’s most powerful console designed for immersive true 4K gaming, ultimate compatibility, and unrivaled craftsmanship. As the newest member of the Xbox One family of devices, Xbox One X will offer gamers premier console performance for $499 USD / 449 GBP / 499 EUR / 599 CAD/ 649 AUD and begins rolling out to all Xbox One markets starting Nov. 7. Every Xbox One X unit will come with a 1TB hard drive, a matching Xbox Wireless Controller, HDMI cable, power supply, a 1-month free Xbox Game Pass subscription and… Continue reading Introducing the World’s Most Powerful Console: Xbox One X→

Sunday marked a milestone Xbox E3 Briefing as Microsoft Corp. unveiled the world’s most powerful console, Xbox One X (formerly code-named “Project Scorpio”) and its largest and most diverse games lineup in E3 history. Broadcast for the first time in 4K UHD on Mixer, Xbox showcased a record 42 games in its briefing including 22 with console exclusivity from creators large and small. Coming to all Xbox One markets starting Nov. 7, Xbox One X will retail for $499, 449 pounds, 499 euros, CA$599 and AU$649.1 Xbox One X was designed to be the best console to create and play games… Continue reading The Xbox E3 2017 Briefing: Everything You Need to Know→

Today at the Microsoft E3 briefing, we revealed that battle royale phenomenon Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds will launch exclusively on console via Xbox One’s Game Preview program in late 2017, and in 2018 as a Xbox One X enhanced title. Battlegrounds has sold more than 3 million copies on PC, is a top three game on Steam with over 200,000 concurrent users, and has been one of the most played games since its early access started on that platform, with a passionate community constantly engaging with each other and sharing their exciting (and hilarious) gameplay on Mixer and across social media. And… Continue reading E3 2017: Playunknown’s Battlegrounds Coming Exclusively to Xbox One in Late 2017→

Today, during the Xbox E3 2017 briefing, we showed State of Decay 2 gameplay for the first time ever in public. It’s a big moment for the team at Undead Labs who have been working tirelessly for the past three years to deliver what we think will be our best game yet. When we first set out to create State of Decay 2, we knew we wanted a true sequel that took everything fans loved from the first State of Decay and create a more dangerous, unpredictable world that allows players to engage with one another in co-op multiplayer to… Continue reading E3 2017: How Will You Survive? The World Premiere of State of Decay 2 Gameplay Shows a Way→

Today, during the Xbox E3 2017 briefing, we unveiled that the best-selling racing franchise of this console generation is back with a premiere Project Scorpio experience, Forza Motorsport 7, and in continued collaboration with Porsche, debuted Raymond as the cover car. Forza always brings the best and most exclusive new cars to our fans, and we’re honored to present this stunning upcoming high-performance 911 GT car in time for our new title. This moment is a testament to digital and real-world racing merging in an unprecedented way. E3 attendees will be the first to drive the most powerful 911 for… Continue reading E3 2017: Forza Motorsport 7 and Porsche Make Gaming History at E3→

We know you’re busy and might miss out on a day (or three) of the exciting things we’re talking about on Xbox Wire every week. If you’ve got a few minutes, we can help remedy that. We’ve pared down the week’s news into one easy-to-digest article for all things Xbox! Be sure to come back every Friday to find out what’s happening This Week on Xbox! Xbox at E3 2017: Everything You Need to Know It’s almost here: E3 2017 kicks off Saturday, with the industry’s biggest game developers and publishers converging on the Los Angeles Convention Center to share… Continue reading This Week on Xbox: June 9, 2017→

This week on Channel 9, Nikola and Petri discuss the week’s top developer news, including;[00:30] Microsoft Build Tour Update[01:28] Build Tour Workshops[01:56] Xbox At E3 2017: Everything You Need To Know [Larry Hryb aka Major Nelson][02:34] A Closer … Continue reading TWC9: Build Touring in Beijing, Xbox at E3, Holographic Cortana and more… | This Week On Channel 9→