Neowin News Feed for: Xbox

Microsoft files complaint over XboxOne.com domain

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:54:53 +0100

Microsoft has filed a complaint against the owner of the XboxOne.com and XboxOne.net domains. The company is trying to register these domains for its brand new console but someone already owns them. Read more...

Pre-order your Xbox One now for €599.00

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:43:23 +0100

Though Microsoft hasn't announced a release date for its new Xbox One console, impatient users can pre-order one right now. The offer comes via Amazon Germany and it will cost you €599.00. Read more...

More details on how the Xbox One will use cloud computing

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:13:23 +0100

Microsoft said that the new Xbox One console will be able to use cloud computing for intensive tasks and we finally have more info on how this will actually work and what it means for users. Read more...

Full ITC panel prevents Microsoft's Xbox 360 from being hit with import ban

John Callaham — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:42:54 +0100

The full panel of the US International Trade Commission has decided not to overrule a previous decision by an ITC judge, who ruled Microsoft's Xbox 360 can continue to be imported into the country. Read more...

Xbox One name so secret even Xbox UK exec wasn't told

Andy Weir — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:09:57 +0100

The name of Microsoft's new console was kept a closely guarded secret until its announcement - even the Xbox UK marketing director had no idea what it was called until the launch event on Tuesday. Read more...

Microsoft on Xbox One: Backwards compatibility is "really backwards"

Tim Schiesser — Thu, 23 May 2013 06:05:24 +0100

Microsoft's Don Mattrick, has dismissed concerns over the Xbox One's lack of backwards compatibility, stating that "if you're backwards compatible, you're really backwards". Read more...

Xbox One information round-up

Tim Schiesser — Wed, 22 May 2013 08:27:26 +0100

Struggling to keep up with all the news surrounding the newly announced Xbox One console? Check out this handy dot-point list for all the information you need on Microsoft's next-gen system Read more...

Microsoft bringing the new Kinect to Windows

Tim Schiesser — Wed, 22 May 2013 06:46:46 +0100

Kinect program manager Scott Evans has stated that Microsoft will be bringing the second generation Kinect to PC, although they aren't ready to share any further information about their plans 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...

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...

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...

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...

Microsoft reportedly won't offer subsidized next-gen Xbox, will show off IllumiRoom

Anthony Tosie — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:27:08 +0100

Microsoft reportedly won't offer a subsidized next-gen Xbox despite previous reports to the contrary. The subsidized version would have costed less upfront with an Xbox Live subscription. Read more...

Check out all of the released Xbox consoles in one spot

John Callaham — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:32:30 +0100

Ahead of Tuesday's reveal of the next Xbox, Microsoft has created an image that shows what all of the company's previous Xbox consoles look like, including the special editions. Read more...

Report claims game streaming likely part of next Xbox

Anthony Tosie — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:34:07 +0100

A report from The Wall Street Journal claims Microsoft may announce an online games streaming service it developed for the next-generation Xbox at its Tuesday event for the console. Read more...