Neowin News Feed for: Scorpio

7 Days: A week of Windows updates, Microsoft's Bing dong, and the sweet taste of Android

Andy Weir — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 20:00:05 +0000

From Ice Lake and golden Gates, to Scorpio's return, Surface frustration, Nokia Bothies, Android flagships, bad branding, and Sony's Nobunaga, it's our handy roundup of the week's top tech news. Read more...

Editorial: Microsoft's E3 was all about games this year, which is why it was great

Usama Jawad — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 15:58:03 +0000

Microsoft's E3 briefing was a thoroughly exciting affair this year with the company showing off 42 games on stage. The ball's in Sony's court now, and it has a steep task ahead of it. Read more...

Project Scorpio is now officially 'Xbox One X'; coming in November, priced at $499

Usama Jawad — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 21:09:35 +0000

Microsoft has finally taken the wraps off its long awaited "Project Scorpio". The "most powerful console ever" is officially named as "Xbox One X", and will be available in November for $499. Read more...

Microsoft possibly working on 'massively social' VR game for PCs and consoles

Usama Jawad — Fri, 12 May 2017 05:58:01 +0000

It appears that Microsoft is working on a major massively multiplayer online VR/MR game for both the PC and the console. According to a job listing, the company is looking for a senior design manager. Read more...

Project Helix: Microsoft's Universal platform will unify gaming on Xbox and Windows

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 10:16:01 +0000

Microsoft has been on a long journey to unify its gaming platforms into a single ecosystem. As Windows 10, the Universal App Platform, and Xbox come together, this will finally be achieved next year. Read more...

Xbox Scorpio: 'most powerful console ever' with 4K gaming, VR support; coming in 2017

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 18:00:59 +0000

Microsoft just announced the next version of the Xbox console, called Scorpio. The next console will offer cutting-edge graphics, VR support and 4K gaming. The Scorpio Xbox is coming in 2017. Read more...

Sony confirms details of new "high-end PS4" - but it won't be launching at E3

Andy Weir — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 12:58:17 +0000

Sony says its new "high-end PS4" will target hardcore gamers and those with 4K TVs, and will be sold alongside the current model - but the upgraded console won't make an appearance at E3 next week. Read more...

7 Days: A week of fabulous flagships, Xbox excitement, and Microsoft's mobile meltdown

Andy Weir — Sat, 28 May 2016 18:45:43 +0000

From bigger tweets and smaller prices, to Android updates, Windows 10 upgrades, fruity hearsay, Edge extensions, and PlayStation proliferation, it's our regular roundup of the week's top tech news. Read more...

Details emerge on slimmer Xbox One, and 'Scorpio' - a far more powerful Xbox coming in 2017

Andy Weir — Thu, 26 May 2016 15:32:02 +0000

A 40%-smaller Xbox One, with a 2TB hard drive and 4K video support, is expected at E3 next month. But another model - up to 4 times more powerful, and with VR support - is said to be coming in 2017. Read more...