Xbox Live Gold, the renowned gaming platform that has been enjoyed by gamers for over two decades, is getting a makeover. Starting September 14, Xbox Live Gold will be rebranded as Xbox Game Pass Core, offering a new and improved gaming experience for players. The transition to Game Pass Core comes with the integration of […]
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Online gaming is a significant part of many people’s lives, and at some time during their gameplay have most out of the encountered toxic environments or players. Xbox has this week introduced a new safety feature that aims to enhance the gaming experience for its users. Launching a new feature called Xbox Voice Reporting. Allowing […]
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Microsoft has this week unveiled the new Xbox Game Pass games that will be available this month during July 2023. Available from today is Grand Theft Auto V on both Cloud and Console. Offering a chance to step in the shoes of a young street hustler, a retired bank robber, and a terrifying psychopath who […]
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The onboard storage of Xbox Series X and S consoles has been a topic of much debate and contention among gamers. For a lot of Xbox’s core users, the internal storage just didn’t cut it, and Microsoft’s solutions to this issue posed its own unique problems. For starters, each console does come with the ability to connect a USB drive or portable HDD, but those storage solutions were only compatible with older Xbox One, Xbox 360, and Xbox original games. For newer games, Microsoft built a proprietary expansion slot into the console, with support for third-party SSD cards. Up until now, Seagate was the only company building these cards – an exclusivity that saw them hiking up the price of the storage cards (because you couldn’t buy them anywhere else). To break this monopoly, WD_Black (the gaming arm of Western Digital) just announced the C50 Expansion Card for the Xbox. Designed in 500GB and 1TB formats, the C50 Expansion Card starts at $79.99, undercutting Seagate’s original $139 price range.
Designer: Western Digital
The C50 offers a ridiculously easy way to practically double your Xbox’s storage in seconds. Quite like how plugging a thumb-drive into a computer instantly gives you additional external storage, plugging the C50 into the Xbox increases its storage without really any installation or extra software. You can easily save games and files onto it, freeing up your Xbox’s local storage. Moreover, the plug-and-play nature of the C50 means you can carry your game files with you and play them anywhere, like a friend’s console.
The size of modern game files, particularly titles like Call of Duty and the Halo Collection, has continued to increase with time. With game files surpassing 120 gigabytes, the onboard storage alone is far from being a viable long-term solution. This issue is particularly challenging for Series S owners, as the digital-only console lacks physical discs and requires frequent deletion and re-downloading of games. Cards like the C50 solve that problem, with a sleek design that’s compact, easy to carry, and fits perfectly into the console without sticking out like a sore thumb.
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In a thrilling news that brings together the stalwarts of gaming and automotive excellence, Porsche has partnered with Xbox to commemorate its 75th anniversary.
This momentous occasion is being celebrated with the release of a highly exclusive collection of custom Xbox Series X consoles and accompanying Wireless Controllers, each adorned with vibrant colorways inspired by six iconic Porsche motorsport liveries.
The limited-edition Xbox Series X consoles and controllers collective starts with the colorway of the 1998 24 Hours of Le Mans winning Porsche 911 GT1. The iconic livery captures the essence of speed and power. This is followed by the deep blue and bright green “hippie” colors of the Porsche Hippie.
The eccentric and daring race car, the Pink Pig inspires the third colorway, while the appreciators of Salzburg livery, which marked Porsche’s first overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, can now rejoice in timeless red and white theme on Xbox consoles and controllers. Next up is the Porsche Racing Edition, a livery representing the relentless pursuit of perfection, and the collection is wound up by the most current race livery on the Porsche 963, which is a testament to the marque’s relentless pursuit of automotive greatness.
This unique fusion of automotive heritage and gaming prowess is sure to captivate the hearts of Porsche enthusiasts and gaming aficionados alike. Over the course of this summer, these six limited-edition console designs will be unveiled at major automobile and gaming events around the world. The events will serve as a platform for fans to witness the harmonious blend of Porsche’s motorsport heritage and Xbox’s cutting-edge gaming technology.
Unfortunately, these consoles will not be available for retail. Fans will, however, have the opportunity to enter sweepstakes over the next four months for a chance to win one of the consoles and controllers. Porsche’s 75th anniversary celebratory collection is a timeless convergence of two worlds and a cherished possession for all.
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Microsoft has announced that it will be rolling out the first price increase for its Xbox Game Pass subscription service since it launched back in 2017. On July 6, 2023 Microsoft will increase its Xbox Game Pass subscription price $9.99 or £7.99 to $10.99 or £8.99 for the standard offering and the Xbox Game Pass […]
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Are you an avid Xbox gamer seeking an immersive, larger-than-life gaming experience? If you are wondering how, the answer lies with ViewSonic’s X2-4K LED Xbox Projector. As a trusted name in visual solutions, ViewSonic raises the bar with this new projector, boasting the tag of being the first-ever “Designed for Xbox” projector. The X2-4K offers […]
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Following on from the unveiling of a new gameplay trailer for the upcoming highly anticipated space adventure game Starfield currently under development by the team at Bethesda. Microsoft has unveiled a new Xbox Wireless Controller – Starfield Limited Edition for $80 together with an Xbox Wireless Headset – Starfield Limited Edition priced at $125. Check […]
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At the annual Xbox Games Showcase 2023, Microsoft laid a major emphasis on its upcoming sci-fi RPG dubbed Starfield, along with the announcement of other major titles coming to the platform. But the highlighting bit for us was the announcement of Starfield Xbox controller and Starfield headphones.
At the event publisher Bethesda also unveiled the real-life version of Starfield’s Constellation Edition watch that’s modeled exactly after the one seen in the game. During the keynote, Bethesda made it clear that the timepiece is modeled after the design from the Apollo era and gets a special case to match the vibe.
Designer: Microsoft and Bethesda
Bethesda’s highly anticipated game is all set for a September 6th launch – thereby, the announcement of these accompanying accessories makes complete sense. First up we talk about the Starfield Limited Edition controller and headset that both complement each other.
The controller emulates the ship’s controls shown in the game with transparent pad triggers having bronze rumble motors and those metallic bronze hybrid directional pads add steampunk flair. Bethesda describes the retro design as a “NASA-Punk” in the DNA and I second that completely. On top of the clean design are the side and back grips mirroring the panels of the spaceship. The gamepad is easily switchable between devices like Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Windows PC, Android, and iOS.
Similar accents can be seen on the headset which gamers will absolutely love to wear all day long – whether gaming or listening to favorite music. It has a similar matching transparent and metallic bronze mic boom, elevating its look into the premium zone. The 312 grams wireless headphones come with, 40mm drivers, 15 hours battery and support for spatial audio technologies for greater immersion. The gamepad and the headphones can be pre-ordered right away for an ERP of $79 and $125 respectively.
Coming onto Starfield’s Constellation Edition timepiece that the main character wears, Bethesda has perfectly emulated it in real life with seamless phone connectivity. The watch comes with a collector’s case and steelbook copy of the game. While the watch in real life is more of a smartwatch beaming notifications and call prompts, in-game the watch behaves as a compass to show environmental information for planets.
This watch will only be available as part of the Constellation Edition priced at $300. The bundle gives 5-day early access to the Starfield game along with other goodies including Constellation Skin Pack, Constellation Patch and access to the digital artbook.
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If Apple’s Vision Pro announcement was a little too dystopian for you, 8bitdo is here to take you back to a much more familiar time when computing was less about passive-aggressive emails and long spreadsheets, and more about popping a quarter into a machine to play Space Invader and Street Fighter. Coincidentally announced on the same day as the Street Fighter VI launch, the Arcade Stick from 8bitdo brings the glory of old-style gaming to your modern setup. The Xbox-licenced gaming controller comes with a familiar retro design sporting 8 arcade buttons and a joystick that are entirely customizable as well as DIY modder-friendly. The Arcade Stick works wirelessly too, connecting to the Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and even Windows devices.
Designer: 8bitdo
If there’s one thing 8bitdo does phenomenally well, it’s designing products that cater to the modern gamer who craves a retro touch. The Arcade Stick first debuted back in 2020 and was compatible with the Nintendo Switch as well as the PC. In its new avatar, the controller gets a color makeover to match the Xbox theme, along with a dedicated Xbox button on the top left. The controller works wirelessly via a 2.4G adapter, or can be hooked to your console or computer using a nearly 10-foot-long USB-C cable that comes along with the Arcade Stick.
Customization is at the core of the Arcade Stick. It offers swappable arcade buttons, allowing you to tailor your gaming setup according to your preferences. The 8BitDo Ultimate Software enables you to remap buttons and create personalized profiles effortlessly. The Arcade Stick’s joystick mounting plate is compatible with a wide range of arcade sticks too, giving you the ability to swap out the native joystick for hardware of your own. You can swap out the arcade buttons too, with 30mm/24mm arcade buttons of your choice – a feature that truly lets you make the controller exactly the one you remember playing with in your childhood.
On the inside, the Arcade Stick houses a battery capable of delivering a staggering 30 hours on a full charge. It reduces to 20 hours when you use the 3.5mm headphone jack to plug your gaming headset in, but that’s still a pretty impressive feat, with the estimated charging time being 4 hours. Given that the Arcade Stick rests perpetually on a table or your lap, keeping it hooked via the USB-C cable doesn’t feel like too much of a compromise.
The Arcade Stick is compatible with Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Windows 10, ensuring a seamless, lag-free gaming experience across platforms. It effortlessly integrates with your chosen device, providing you with a smooth and immersive gaming journey. With its sleek black and pristine white color options, the Arcade Stick complements your Xbox setup rather effortlessly, making it a rather good addition to any seasoned gaming enthusiast’s setup. Preorders are open for the controller, with deliveries beginning in the first week of July.
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