Microsoft on Wednesday announced its plans for the first major updates for the Xbox One console. The traditional Xbox Spring Update will be divided into two parts, with releases on February 11th and March 4th, and include new features such as USB keyboard support and a rearranged Dashboard interface.
Microsoft Buys Epic’s Gears of War Franchise, New Games on the Way
Fans of the sci-fi shooter Gears of War were disappointed when developer Epic Games decided to move on from the franchise last year. But now Microsoft, seeking to restore the popularity of its Xbox-exclusive title, has purchased the rights to Gears of War, and has new games in the works for the Xbox One.
Microsoft Announces Sales of Over 3 Million Xbox One Consoles in 2013
Microsoft announced Monday that more than 3 million Xbox One consoles had been sold as of the end of 2013, beating the expectations of many industry watchers. While no official data exists yet for rival PS4, analysts believe that Sony’s console still maintains a small lead in overall worldwide sales.
Microsoft Announces 2M Xbox One Sales, Only Slightly Trailing the PS4
Microsoft announced early Wednesday that the company has sold over 2 million Xbox One consoles since it launched late last month. The total is a record for the Xbox, and only slightly trails sales of the Sony PlayStation 4.
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Microsoft: Halo 4 for 360 Meant No Time for Xbox One Halo Launch Game
Many early console adopters are disappointed by the lack of popular first party games like Halo. But Microsoft’s Phil Spencer explained that the company had to decide between releasing Halo 4 last year on the Xbox 360 and having a full Halo game ready for the Xbox One launch.
Xbox One Component Cost is $90 Higher Than PS4 Thanks Mostly to Kinect
The Xbox One costs $90 more to build than the PS4, according to estimates released this week by research firm IHS. The most expensive component for both consoles is the AMD APU, but the Xbox One’s Kinect sensor, at $75, accounts for the majority of the cost difference.
IGN Compares Battlefield 4 Graphics on the PS4 and Xbox One
The next generation of game consoles is almost upon us, and a new video from IGN shows gamers what they can expect in terms of graphics performance on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Microsoft Focuses on Merging Games & Entertainment in New Xbox One Ad
The Xbox One may have had a rocky start, but Microsoft is hoping to bring everything into focus just in time for the console’s launch next month. A new ad out today invites users to experience the best of gaming, sports, and movies on Microsoft’s next-gen console.
Kinect 2.0 Offers Better Experience from Same Placement Areas
An Xbox One setup guide detailing placement options for Kinect 2.0 has leaked out of Brazil. According to the guide, the new Kinect will have to be positioned with limitations similar to its predecessor, but the device’s enhanced cameras and sensors will provide a much larger interaction area.
Xbox One’s Kinect Can Understand Two Voices Simultaneously
As the launch of the Xbox One draws closer, Microsoft has continued to reveal bits of information about the next generation console. On Monday, the company announced that the new Kinect sensor can track two users’ voices simultaneously and that gamers will be able to record and upload video commentary of their gameplay clips.