Tag Archives: Xbox Series X

While the discussion surrounding framerates is very much an active topic among those that play video games, one other important factor which often falls under the radar (particularly in console gaming) is the notion of latency. It appears as though Microsoft is well aware of the importance of latency (or …

Halo: The Master Chief Collection is getting upgraded to take advantage of the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X. While many expected this to happen, Microsoft had not told us what to expect, until today. The next-gen Master Chief Collection patch is coming on November 17th, one week after …

As we approach the start of the next generation of consoles, many publishers are beginning to highlight the upgrades coming to its cross-generational titles when played on a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X. In a recent AMA on Reddit, the Live Producer for Watch Dogs Legion revealed exactly what …

This week, Codemasters launched the first Xbox Series X gameplay trailer for DIRT 5, showing off the visual upgrade we can expect on Microsoft's next-gen console, amongst other benefits – like higher performance.  The gameplay trailer isn't super long, but it gives us a quick look at racing in Italy, …

When both Sony and Microsoft revealed their respective consoles, many fans expressed surprise at just how much larger the PlayStation 5 appeared to be. As COVID-19 has prevented many people from getting the opportunity to see either console prior to launch, there have been no real world side-by-side comparisons of …

Sports games have always been used as graphical showcases for next-generation consoles and that tradition won't be changing as we approach the Xbox Series X and PS5 launch. This week, the next-gen version of NBA 2K21 got its first proper gameplay trailer.  NBA 2K21 is a somewhat controversial launch title, …

Today, SteelSeries is preparing for the next generation of gaming with two new headsets specifically made for the Xbox Series X/S and the PS5. Utilising the best components of the original Arctis 7 and adding the USB-C dongle from the Arctis 1,  SteelSeries hopes that the Arctis 7X and 7P …

The first previews of Xbox Series X have started to come out, and it seems that besides being quiet and fast, you won't have the whole 1TB of storage available to use. Apparently, 20% of the storage is reserved for the console's operating system, allowing you to only use around …

There has been plenty of back and forth around the price of Microsoft's upcoming Storage Expansion Card for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Some places have suggested $220 in the US and £159 here in the UK. We no longer have to guess, however, as Microsoft has …

Capcom has been doing very well with its efforts on the PC gaming side of development for a few years now. Unfortunately, the publisher has hit a bump in the road this week with Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition, which has graphical and performance enhancements that will only be …

While some developers and publishers are holding their next-gen game upgrades behind a number of paywalls, others are taking a much more pro-consumer approach. Gearbox has now announced that it’ll be providing free next-gen upgrades for Borderlands 3, bringing new improvements including 4-player split-screen and 4K 60fps gameplay. Making the …

Last night during Ubisoft Forward, Rainbow Six Siege had a small update, with the publisher announcing that the game will be getting a free upgrade for those upgrading to next-gen consoles. This upgrade won't just bring a graphical boost, but it will also bring a big frame rate boost too.  …

While HDR represented a major enhancement in colours and visuals, allowing for much more impressive experiences, the format has been fragmented into competing implementations. Of these, Dolby Vision is commonly regarded as being the best. It is therefore a welcome surprise to see that the next-generation Xbox consoles will not …

After months of waiting and plenty of speculation, Microsoft has officially announced pre-order dates and pricing for both the Xbox Series X and the Xbox Series S – the company's two next-generation consoles.  The announcements started to trickle out slowly yesterday morning when Microsoft officially confirmed the Xbox Series S …

Though Microsoft have yet to reveal the launch price of its upcoming Xbox Series X, the console manufacturer did recently reveal not only the much-rumoured Series S, but also its price tag. Thanks to this announcement however, the price of the Series X has also seemingly been confirmed, as sources …

In a surprise announcement today, CD Projekt Red has announced that it is working on an updated version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. This will be a graphical upgrade, with one of the key features being the addition of ray-tracing for PC, Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5.  As …

There have been a number of rumours pointing towards the existence of a second next-gen console from Microsoft dating back a couple of years now. For a long time, we’ve been running under the assumption that this will be known as the Xbox Series S. At this point, the console …

The Xbox Series X SoC has been detailed during Microsoft's presentation at Hot Chips 2020. Besides revealing the SoC die, Microsoft also shared new information about the Xbox Series X, including graphical features and optimisations, storage specifications, encode/decode support and more. The die-shot of the SoC shows us that the …

The past few generations have seen manufacturers create revised versions of their respective consoles – be it the Xbox 360 Arcade or the PS3 Slim. As the generation nears its end, both Microsoft and Sony have in the past released further revised consoles in order to sell a few more …

A retail source this week has shown evidence that the Xbox Series X will launch this November for $599

Earlier this year, Microsoft announced its Xbox 20/20 initiative, in which the console manufacturer promised to release new Xbox information on a monthly basis for the entirety of 2020. Just one month into the initiative however, Microsoft appeared to forget about Xbox 20/20. Since then, Xbox news has been inconsistent, leading …

There have been a number of rumours pointing towards the existence of a second next-gen console from Microsoft dating back a couple of years now. For a long time, we've been running under the assumption that this will be known as the Xbox Series S and it would seem that …

Bethesda is joining the growing list of publishers bringing enhanced editions of titles to next-gen consoles. For Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, Bethesda will be providing graphical enhancement updates for both DOOM Eternal and The Elder Scrolls Online.  These next-gen enhancements will be free for those that own the …

A PlayStation representative has come out to explain how PS5 compatibility with PS4 peripherals will work. Apparently, most peripherals will work on the upcoming console, but some will be limited to supported PS4 games. On the other hand, Xbox has announced today that all Xbox One controllers will work on all games on …

With the next generation of video game consoles on the horizon, Microsoft revealed its intentions with the Xbox brand, highlighting its emphasis on backwards and forward compatibility while still allowing its next-generation Xbox Series X to shine. The console manufacturer did this through introducing a large “Optimised for Series X” …

Sony might have a couple more tricks up its sleeve with the PS5, with a new patent describing a “scalable game console CPU/GPU design”. The filing has spurred rumours that a ‘Pro' version of the PS5 console may already be planned, included a multi-SoC system and cloud servers to enhance …

There has been plenty of discussion around Halo Infinite this week, ranging from official news to fan reactions and even leaks from insiders. The latest leak comes from a Microsoft partner retailer, giving us some early details on Halo Infinite multiplayer. Smyths Toys, one of the stores that helps offer …

The Xbox Game Studios July showcase has come and gone, leaving us all to wonder what could be next. Rumours have indicated that the next Xbox announcement stream will focus on platform features and now, thanks to a new interview with Phil Spencer, we seem to have confirmation of that, …

As we recently learned, Valve co-founder, Gabe Newell, is currently hunkered down in New Zealand while the COVID-19 situation gets sorted out in the United States. He has already appeared on New Zealand TV once to thank the country for its hospitality by announcing a free concert. Now, Newell has …

When gameplay was first shown off for Halo Infinite back during Microsoft’s Xbox Games Showcase last week, many fans expressed disappointment at the graphical quality of the next-gen title – with particular criticism given to the game’s lighting and its “flat” appearance. It seems that Halo Infinite has disappointed more …