Microsoft news

Next-gen 'Project Scarlett' Xbox will have a disc drive, says Microsoft

At its E3 event, Microsoft unveiled the first details about the next generation Xbox

Here’s a major update of the HDR Ecosystem Tracker

As Google and Apple are gearing up to launch new game services

Will it lead to higher game prices?

Microsoft ditches the disc drive in favor of an all-digital game console

"Play your PC games on your Xbox while using the Xbox controller as a gamepad"

Microsoft has previewed its Xbox game streaming service for the first time

Xbox One will soon support DTS:X for games, in addition to Dolby Atmos

Microsoft has announced “the future of gaming” with Project xCloud. Public trials will begin in 2019

A 'WiSA Ready' certification program for TVs, game consoles, computers etc. Also a new USB transmitter

Microsoft has reportedly put the project on ice due to technical roadblocks and low demand

Amazon, Google, Apple, and Vudu along with most major Hollywood studios were already onboard.

Microsoft is currently developing a cheaper version designed to work with the upcoming game streaming platform

Dolby Vision video streaming is coming to Xbox One S and One X through an upcoming update

Codenamed ‘Scarlett’, Microsoft is expected to launch a "family of" Xbox consoles in 2020

It is expected to arrive in “upcoming Xbox One builds”.

AV1 has been developed specifically for the internet era and is said to outperform VP9 and HEVC by up to 40%.

Microsoft is developing a cloud gaming service to compete with Sony’s PlayStation Now

Xbox One S and One X will gain support for AMD FreeSync, 1440p output resolution, and ‘Auto Low Latency Mode’

Besides Xbox One and LG OLED TVs, you can now enjoy Netflix’s Dolby Atmos content from the Windows 10 app

Apple has joined the Alliance for Open Media - together with Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Netflix & other - to create a next-generation video format called AV1

Xbox One X launches today with 50 optimized games. You can look forward to playing Assassin’s Creed Origins and Forza Motorsport 7 in 4K HDR.

The small device for Xbox that was designed to make gamers more active and let them control the TV through voice commands is dead. But the technology lives on.

The list includes titles such as Assassin’s Creed Origins, Forza Motorsport 7, and Rise of the Tomb Raider.

Xbox One X is now available to pre-order worldwide. Microsoft says that 130 games have been enhanced for the console

Over 100 games will be enhanced in 4K resolution and/or High Dynamic Range for the upcoming Xbox One X at launch

Xbox One X delivers true 4K gaming with HDR. It also features UHD Blu-ray and is the "smallest Xbox ever". It will launch on November 7 for $499 / €499

The first movie available in 4K and HDR is ‘The Lego Batman Movie’ and more titles will be added "in the months to come"

This is potentially a big one. Xbox 'Scorpio' will feature HDMI 2.1 that enables adaptive frame rate for visibly smoother motion in games