Neowin News Feed for: Microsoft

Xbox One and Surface look to enhance the NFL experience

Christopher White — Wed, 22 May 2013 02:04:46 +0100

In a partnership with the NFL, Microsoft plans on bringing Surface technology to the sidelines of NFL games. They also have plans to increase interaction between the game and fans with Smartglass. Read more...

Xbox One Anthem video features Bill Gates, J.J. Abrams and more

John Callaham — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:34:46 +0100

Microsoft has released the introductory video for its Xbox One press conference today, featuring Bill Gates, J.J. Abrams, Steven Spielberg and lots of other game industry folks. Read more...

Xbox One's hard drive can't be removed, but USB port supports extra storage

John Callaham — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:04:46 +0100

Microsoft has confirmed the 500 GB hard drive inside the upcoming Xbox One can't be removed or replaced by their owners but the USB 3.0 port does allow for extra external hard drive storage. Read more...

Microsoft isn't talking yet about its plans for used games on Xbox One

John Callaham — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:19:01 +0100

Microsoft says it has a plan to allow Xbox One game owners "to trade in and resell games" for the upcoming console - but at the moment, the company isn't ready to dish out any details. Read more...

Xbox One video goes behind the scenes at Microsoft's testing lab

John Callaham — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:49:01 +0100

A new video from Microsoft goes behind the doors of "Studio B" on the Microsoft campus where the Xbox team members worked to create the upcoming Xbox One game console. Read more...

Microsoft updates Xbox Live to deliver a more social experience

Max Slater-Robins — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:19:01 +0100

Alongside the Xbox One announcement, Microsoft has also upgraded Xbox Live to include a better matchmaking experience and more dedicated servers for online multiplayer games. Read more...

Microsoft reveals more about Xbox One architecture during Twitch.tv panel

John Callaham — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:49:01 +0100

Team members from Microsoft's Xbox team went into more detail on the hardware and software that will be a part of the upcoming Xbox One game console in a post-reveal panel today. Read more...

Xbox One: Provide your email address, get $10 at Microsoft Store

Christopher White — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:19:01 +0100

Everyone likes a good deal, but free money is even better! Check out the Microsoft Store where you can get a $10 credit off of a future purchase for simply giving them your email address. Read more...

Xbox One won't be backwards compatible with Xbox 360 games

Max Slater-Robins — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:49:01 +0100

Microsoft's Xbox One will usher in a new generation of games - but while the new console features a range of upgrades, it won't offer backwards compatibility with Xbox 360 games. Read more...

With the Xbox One, Microsoft will succeed, where Google TV failed

Brad Sams — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:19:01 +0100

With the Xbox One featuring pass-through HDMI for TV integration, Microsoft will attempt to beat Google at its own game and implant itself deeper into the living room where Google hoped to reside. Read more...

Microsoft posts Xbox One unveiling video for your replay enjoyment

Brad Sams — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:49:01 +0100

Microsoft has posted the Xbox One unveiling video, which was first shown off during the Xbox One unveiling and which gives us a closer look at the new console, Kinect and the reworked controller. Read more...

Halo: The Television Series announced for Xbox One; Steven Spielberg as producer

John Callaham — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:19:01 +0100

As part of Microsoft's efforts to boost the increased entertainment focus on its new Xbox One, the company announced that it will launch Halo: The Television Series, with Steven Spielberg producing. Read more...

Microsoft Xbox One to get Quantum Break and Forza Motorsport 5

John Callaham — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:49:01 +0100

Microsoft has officially announced Forza Motorsport 5 from its in-house developer Turn 10 Studios, along with a sneak peak of Quantum Break from Remedy, developer of Max Payne and Alan Wake. Read more...

EA Sports shows off Xbox One game lineup

John Callaham — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:17:05 +0100

EA Sports showed off several of their upcoming games that will be released for Microsoft's Xbox One console, including Madden 25, FIFA 14, the upcoming UFC game and NBA Live 14. Read more...

Xbox One uses the Windows Kernel, completes the ecosystem

Brad Sams — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:47:05 +0100

Microsoft announced that the Xbox One will run on the Windows kernel as it now means that Microsoft has that platform running on phones, tablets, laptops, servers, and now the Xbox. Read more...

Skype comes to Xbox One, allows for in-content calling

Brad Sams — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:22:15 +0100

At Microsoft's Xbox One event today, they showed off the new Skype integration that is coming to the new console that will complete Microsoft's Skype offering access in every room of the house. Read more...

Microsoft announces next generation Kinect for Xbox One

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:13:42 +0100

Microsoft has just announced their brand new next-gen Kinect. This is an updated version of the popular Xbox add-on that will allow users to interact with the console via voice or movement. Read more...

Microsoft announces next-generation Xbox One console

Anthony Tosie — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:07:26 +0100

Microsoft announced its next-generation Xbox One gaming console at an event Tuesday morning, finally revealing the console that's been the subject of rampant speculation for months. Read more...

Watch the next-generation Xbox announcement right here

Anthony Tosie — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:00:00 +0100

Watch the live stream of Microsoft's next-generation Xbox gaming console announcement here when it occurs at 10 a.m. Pacific Time (1 p.m. Eastern Standard Time). Read more...

CastleStorm storms the Xbox 360 on May 29th

John Callaham — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:43:10 +0100

CastleStorm, the long-in-development town defense game from Zen Studios, will finally be released as an Xbox Live Arcade game for the Xbox 360 console on May 29th. Read more...