Tag: Xbox

Xbox One now handles YouTube HDR videos

On the last gen Xbox One S and One X, YouTube in HDR is now supported, this also adds support for the new Xbox models, if you have managed to snag one. This isn’t the first time any HDR content has been supported on the Xbox One, for a long time Netflix and Prime Video have supported. YouTube in HDR on Xbox is something that has been talked about by […]

Apple TV app coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series S|X next week

Just last month, it was announced that the Apple TV app would be soon available on Sony PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 and now today, Microsoft has announced that the Apple TV app will be available on the Xbox One line and the new Series S and X next week. The Apple TV app provides access to Apple TV+ content, Apple TV channels and purchased content from iTunes. The Apple […]

Microsoft embraces the meme and makes an Xbox Series X fridge

The Xbox Series X is launching very soon, next month in fact and to celebrate that, Microsoft is giving away an actual fridge which is a 1:1 model of the Xbox Series X, with green lights inside. When the Series X debuted about this time last year, the internet did what the internet does best and made a meme out of it, saying it looked like a fridge – which […]

Apple TV app reported to be available on Xbox soon

Apple has been expanding where the Apple TV app is available over the past year, ever since Apple TV+ debuted. At the moment, the app is available on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, the web via tv.apple.com as well as smart TVs, Roku boxes, Amazon Fire TV and much, much more. The app does work in a different way on iOS, iPadOS and tvOS than it does anywhere else and to […]

Initial reviews of the Xbox Series X drop from major publications

This week, a few major publications were given early access to the new Xbox Series X which is due to be available this November, starting at $499 in the US and £449.99 in the UK. Out of most of the reviews, one opening quote from Engadget’s review was good news, simply: “The Xbox Series X is zippy.” From what I can gather, Tom Warren from The Verge has had early access to the Series […]

Xbox Series S and Series X pre-orders went live today

Today is a big day for Xbox fans as the new generation of Xbox consoles, the Series S and the Series X both went up for pre-order here in the UK as well as in the rest of the world. Pre-orders in the UK started at 8am BST this morning and the time to start is staggered across the world, 8am PT, 8am AEST and 8am NZST. Series X We […]

Bang & Olufsen is working on audio gear that is ‘Xbox approved’

A few days ago, high end audio company, Bang & Olufsen announced that it is partnering with Xbox to bring new audio products which will be part of the “Designed for Xbox” specification. Other companies have this type of approval process, Apple is famous for it but this one for the Xbox is a little less well known. Bang & Olufsen hasn’t said yet what it’ll be making, be it speakers […]

Red Dead Redemption 2 will be added to Xbox Game Pass on the 7th May

Xbox Game Pass, like a video streaming service is always shuffling around what games are included in the monthly cost and at only £7.99 a month and £10.99 a month for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which includes an Xbox Live Gold subscription too, it is one of the best deals out there for getting new games. In terms of game changes, one of Rockstars games is leaving in May and […]

Microsoft launches Xbox bug bounty program

Most tech companies have a bug bounty program as a way to get vulnerabilities and security holes found and reported to Microsoft for them to fix. Most bugs reported have a reward for reporting it and Microsoft today is launching a bug bounty program for the Xbox platform with payouts from $500 to $20,000 depending on the severity. Microsoft has had a bug bounty program for bugs and vulnerabilities on […]

Microsoft seeing Xbox Live issues this evening, causing issues with sign in (RESOLVED)

If you were trying to sign into Xbox Live this evening, it may be a bit difficult as Microsoft is seeing issues. As of 6pm you may see issues signing in Microsoft at 6pm: We are aware of reports of Xbox One console startup, title update and sign-in errors. We will keep everyone informed once we have more information to share. Thank you all for your patience. — Xbox Support […]