A number of Xbox console users were unable to search for or purchase games in the Xbox Store and were unable to launch Cloud Gaming titles, for several hours. Microsoft has since fixed those issues.
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Xbox Insiders will get first crack at applying for the Xbox Mastercard, which will let them earn extra points on everyday purchases on the Microsoft Store for free games, and much more.
In this week's Deals with Gold, save big on titles like LEGO's 2K Drive, Madden NFL 24, Assassin's Creed titles, and more. On Xbox 360, ScreamRide, Blue Dragon, and more are up to 80% off.
Starfield's early access period, which started August 31, has driven strong engagement and sales ahead of the full launch, with the Premium Edition upgrade being a top seller on the Microsoft Store.
In this week's Deals with Gold, you can save big on titles like Train Sim World 3, Immortals Fenyx Rising, MechWarrior 5, and more. Over on Xbox 360, Tom Clancy's and more, are up to 80% off.
PayPal and Microsoft expand their partnership to include Pay Later and Venmo on more Microsoft platforms. Venmo is available to US customers on the Microsoft Store, Xbox, and Xbox Game Pass.
Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can play Cricket 22, For the King, and Saints Row for free this weekend on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S as part of the Free Play Days event.
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A God of War rip-off called “War Gods Zeus of Child” has now been pulled from the Xbox Store after being listed for $3.99. However, a Fall Guys clone from the same developer is still available.
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Microsoft has unveiled the "Open App Store Principles" for storefronts. All of them apply immediately to the Microsoft Store while some are gradually being enforced for the Xbox Store.
Court documents have revealed that Microsoft investigated the possibility of reducing its revenue cut to 12% for console publishers too, but this no longer appears to be part of the current plan.
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Today, Microsoft added a "60 fps+" designation to Yakuza: Like a Dragon, a game that's being optimized for Xbox Series X|S. The badge should appear next to every title that supports a high frame rate.
Today, Microsoft announced the new Microsoft Store that's coming to Xbox One consoles, and it's first going to be available for Xbox Insiders on Wednesday. It's meant to be faster, easier, and safer.
Microsoft has announced a new Xbox Store UI change for users on preview channels. In the newest redesign, users will be presented with a "new integrated product details page" for all Xbox One games.
Today, Microsoft announced a new badge for Store apps and games that can be embedded on websites, rather than the old badge that said 'Get it from Microsoft' or 'Download from Windows Store'.
In a similar move to what it did with the app store on Windows 10, Microsoft today pushed an Insider build to the company's consoles that changes the name of the Xbox Store to the Microsoft Store.
In a conversation at PAX West, Xbox's Director of Programming Major Nelson and Platform CVP Mike Ybarra confirmed that one of the top requested features is on the "coming very soon" list.
Microsoft Rewards has launched in the UK, offering members the ability to collect points from store purchases, Bing web searches, and surfing the web with its Edge browser, in exchange for freebies.
Microsoft is promoting a number of select free-to-play titles on the Xbox Store. If you participate via the Xbox Live Rewards program you can win gaming hardware and in-game rewards.
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.
The Xbox store is finally getting unified with the Windows 10 Store, a move that Microsoft had promised would be coming as part of the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. The new unified Store is now live.
Microsoft has revealed that it would be crediting $10 to the accounts of Xbox users whose free Fallout 4 licenses were revoked after it corrected the accidental $0.00 pricing on the Xbox Store.
The Xbox Store and Windows Store are on the way to convergence, HERE ditches Windows users, Twitter changes looks on mobile, and we rounded up several new and updated apps and games.
Microsoft has introduced the second week of holiday discounts on Xbox Live today, valid until January 7th. Discounts are available on both Xbox One and Xbox 360 titles.
The first wave of discounts on Xbox games over the holiday period have been detailed today and are now accessible on Xbox Live. Discounts are available on both Xbox One and Xbox 360 titles.
A free trial for the newly released 'Rise of the Tomb Raider' is now available for Xbox One via Xbox Store, and gives gamers access to the first section of the game's story.
The UK's largest pay-TV provider has launched its long-awaited app on Microsoft's Xbox One, bringing access to live and on-demand content for customers with Sky Go Extra or Sky Multiscreen.
The first wave of Black Friday discounts on Xbox One and Xbox 360 are now live, offering price drops on over 150 Xbox titles. Gold memberships are also reduced over the forthcoming ten day period.
An error with the digital download of Halo 5 may require many gamers to re-install the title from scratch. Microsoft have provided a guide to checking whether the problem affects your console.
Microsoft has taken a first step into the world of bitcoins and US users can now use the cryptocurrency to add money to their digital wallets, which they can spend in the company's digital stores.
