Tuesday, January 12

Amazon Prime members save 20% off various XBOX ONE games


All Pre-Orders are 20% off making it $48 for games like Quantum Break game which is coming to Xbox One this April, Gears of War 4, Final Fantasy XV,The Division, and many other games are included in this deal . Price will be reflected in checkout, and you do not have to pay for the games until it ships. This is a great offer, I've already pre-ordered Quantum Breakgame and The Division. You will also get the beta codes that come with the game if it applies.


Sunday, January 10

A new Xbox One update, fixes some 'behind-the-scenes' bugs


A new Xbox One update is currently rolling out over Xbox Live, Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb writes on Twitter that the update includes fixes for some unspecified "behind-the-scenes" bugs.

The update brings with no new features, but promises to improve upon last month's update with increased stability and performance. It's currently unclear what issues are fixed as a result of these bug fixes, due to the lack of in-depth release notes from Microsoft.



A system update update for Xbox One is going out today. It’s got a few behind the scenes bug fixes. No new features though.


Microsoft didn't release a big new Xbox One update in December and isn't planning one for January. That's because Microsoft wants to focus on stability during the holiday season.


According to Xbox engineer Mike Ybarra (via DualShockers), the next major Xbox One update is scheduled for February, . However, there is no word yet on what this update may include.
Source: Larry Hryb (Twitter), Microsoft

Tuesday, December 29

Assassin's Creed Unity discounted by 67% on Xbox One; WWE 2K15 and Mad Max and more games also on sale



Amazon has discounted five  games, the biggest of which is the famous  Assassin's Creed Unity at 67 percent off. Also on sale are Mad Max  at 58 percent  off in addition to WWE 2K15 on sale at 42 percent off , and also on sale Forza Motorsport at 33 percent off. You can check out the deals for all five games below.

Monday, November 16

Standard Xbox Wireless Controllers : Button Remapping Now Available



With the new Xbox One Experience, Xbox team have added button remapping capability for standard Xbox One controllers through the new Xbox Accessories App. This allows each user on the console can have their own custom button mapping instead of remapping buttons on an individual game basis.
Standard controller remapping can be accessed in three ways through the New Xbox One Experience:
  1. Settings / Kinect & Devices / Devices & Accessories
  2. Settings / Ease of access / Button mapping
  3. Launch the Xbox Accessories app directly
For standard controllers, you can now swap button pairs. For example, if you choose to map LB to X, then X is automatically mapped to LB. This maintains that all buttons are always mapped on a standard controller. You can do multiple button swaps in sequence to move button commands to where you want them to be on the controller.  When buttons are remapped on a standard controller, the remapping is not transferrable to other consoles. In other words, if you move to another console, you’ll need to go through the remapping process again with that new console. Remapping is available for both first party wireless and third party wired controllers. Remapping for standard controllers is available for Xbox One consoles only, with PC support to be confirmed at a later time.
For the Elite controller, the only required buttons that need to be mapped somewhere on the controller are A and B.  Another unique remapping feature for the Elite Controller is that you can have multiple buttons mapped to the same function (e.g. multiple physical buttons or paddles can be mapped to X). Remapped settings are stored directly on Elite controller, so you can bring your custom settings to another console or PC.
On consoles, the Xbox Accessories app notifies users if their controller has an optional or mandatory firmware update. On the PC, the recently updated Xbox Accessories app can now be used to update the firmware on your standard controller, Elite controller, or Chatpad.

Friday, November 13

Rolling out :The New Xbox One Experience

As promised, the New Xbox One Experience is now rolling out worldwide, although it won't hit every console at once. It should be available for everyone by the end of the day, however.

If you keep your Xbox One in the instant-on power mode, the update will download automatically. Otherwise, you'll need to enter the System part of the Settings menu to check for availability. Early reviews of the Windows 10-based interface suggest it's much faster than the previous Xbox One menu system, and it'll be a sight for sore eyes for anyone who hated the chunky boxes from before.
Of course, one of the biggest additions is Xbox 360 backwards compatibility, and 104 games are playable now, with a full list available here. More will be added starting in December, with favourites like Call of Duty: Black Ops, BioShock Infinite, and Halo Reach all promised at some point.


Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller Ups the Challenge


Xbox One Elite's Wireless controller has once again established Microsoft's dominance in terms of game console controller creation.
After Sony released the Playstation 4's DualShock 4 controller, users finally found a clear game changer for the rivalry in terms of which console had a better controller, says Pocket Lint. However, just as Xbox Elite's wireless controller came out, all of a sudden, Xbox One has once again gained supremacy as having the better console controller.
 The Elite version of the controller comes in a more pronounced rumble in the triggers, grippier surfaces along the handle, the A, B, X and Y buttons do not follow the usual Xbox one controller color scheme and it is customisable.
The Xbox One Elite bundle was launched by Microsoft with a tag price of $499. The premium console comes with more exclusive titles such as Halo 5: Guardians, Rise of Tomb Raide and Forza Motorsport, according to the Xbox official website. The Xbox One Elite console comes with a 1 terabyte solid state hybrid drive, sleeker faster wireless controller, a controller carrying case and extra storage for Xbox 360 games.
According to Gamestop, Xbox aims to appeal to the more than just the mainstream gamer by making nearly every aspect of the controller customizable. Gamers can conveniently take off the magnetic d-pad and sticks off the face of the controller, and change them with different ones.

The Xbox Accessories app also allows users to customize the controller's configuration. Moreover, the app comes with some pre-loaded configurations that owners of the controller can choose from. With the flip of Hair Trigger Locks, users can fire much faster as the locks stop the trigger movement after the shot and give more time to fire the next shot.
The Xbox One Elite controller can also be purchased separately for 149.99 dollars, which is a pretty hefty price to pay, but one that gamers will be willing to shell out for the precision and design it proves.


                                

Sunday, September 20

Xbox One Elite Controller Release Date Announced



 The Xbox One Elite controller will launch Oct. 27, according to Microsoft's online store. The controller will cost $150 and is made for durability and customization for dedicated players who spend hours in Forza and Halo. Speaking about both the Elite console bundle, with its 1TB hard drive and increased performance, Phil Spencer stated,
We should always make sure we have something for the discerning customer who wants the very best we’ll be able to offer, and I want to give them that opportunity. If you’re really happy [with your Xbox One console] you should go try [Xbox Elite], but it really wasn’t meant to try and flip you from the setup you have now. It will be faster, but I don’t know it would be fast enough to say that you’d want to go off and spend hundreds of dollars to do that.

Microsoft is also bundling the controller in the Xbox One Elite Bundle, which is set to arrive November 3. 

Source: IGN



Tuesday, June 2

New Xbox One System Software Updates in Preview Fix Multiplayer and Party Chat Issues


If you’re a member of the Xbox One preview program and had trouble with the multiplayer of some games or with party chat notifications, help is on the way.
Microsoft released two new patches to the preview version of June’s Xbox One system software update over the past two days.
Below you can read the patch notes for both directly from the private preview forums. It’s worth mentioning that the two updates have been released only for for the testers selected to be part of the first wave, so if you can’t get them, it means you’re in the second:
DETAILS
OS version released: xb_rel_1506.150530-0007
Available: 12:00PM PT 5/31 (1AM GMT 6/2) 
CHANGES
  • A fix for an issue users have reported regarding notifications not working when setting up a party chat session.
DETAILS
OS version released: xb_rel_1506.150531-2200
Available: 6:00PM PT 6/1 (1AM GMT 6/3) 
CHANGES
  • This contains fixes addressing Multiplayer issues : You should no longer have issues starting or joining multiplayer matches with the following titles:
  1. Warriors Orochi 3
  2. Dynasty Warriors 8 Empires
  3. Bladestorm : Nightmare
  4. Dead or Alive 5 Last Round
  5. Zombie Army Trilogy
  6. Happy Wars
  7. Sniper Elite 3
  8. Dragonball Xenoverse
As usual, if you’re not part of the preview program, but would like to be, you can mention it in the comments (including your gamertag), and another reader might be able to send you an invite.
Just remember that this is a beta testing program, so you understand and accept the responsibility for any issues caused to your console, since preview members do it to make the launch of each patch smoother for everyone else, and not just to get a sneak peek on future updates.

Kick Off Your Season of Savings with Amazon’s Summer Games Sale

Though some of the year’s biggest price-slashers like the Steam Summer Sale are nearly upon us, Amazon is kicking off the season of savings thanks to the company’s Summer Games Sale, which has dozens of games available for you to grab on the cheap right now.
Over on Amazon’s page, the Summer Games Sale is currently live with a huge selection of digital titles available at a discount, with games supported across Steam, Origin, Xbox Live, PSN, and other digital platforms getting big discounts for those with some money to burn and games to play.
Amazon’s Summer Games Sale is currently live right now, with a plethora of digital games available on the cheap: click here to start filling up your shopping cart and grab some games for your backlog while the deals are still going on.




Friday, March 13

Microsoft celebrates Pi Day on March 14

Tomorrow is Pi Day. Pi Day is celebrated around the world every year on 3/14, this year however is especially epic because Pi Day falls on 3.14.15. This number sequence corresponds with the first few numbers of Pi, 3.1415. 
In celebration of this extra special day we’re doing a few things to help you celebrate with your fellow Pi enthusiasts!
1. New Digital Gift Cards with the Pi Day theme.

2. Purchase an Xbox Music Pass for $31.41.

Microsoft sells 12 months of access to its streaming and download music service for $99.90, so this price reduction is over 66% less than its normal price. Microsoft says this discount can be used by people who are renewing their subscriptions as well as those folks getting new ones, so those of you who already have an Xbox Music Pass subscription can benefit as well.
3. Train your brain with Einstein Brain Trainer HD for Windows and Windows Phone.

 Did you know that March 14 is also Albert Einstein’s birthday? Now you can train like a true math-lete with Einstein Brain Trainer HD which offers 30 exercises for brain activation. This is a brand new app for Windows Phone and is already available in the Windows Store. Now for a limited time you can purchase these apps at 50% off!

Tuesday, January 27

Xbox One Controller Firmware Update Rolls Out To Preview Members

Starting today, members of the Xbox Preview Program are able to update their controllers to the latest preview build. The latest firmware update, which pushes the software to version 1.2.2236.0, adds several improvements to the Xbox One's controller functionality.

The update fixes a problem reported by some users who were suffering from intermittent controller disconnections. There is an update for the less patient among us, too, with Microsoft bringing down the amount of time the controller takes to connect to the console from 5 or 6 seconds to just 2. I am not a patient man, so this sounds just terrific. Want to know how you can update your controller? Check out the instructions below.

To update your controller firmware:
  • Connect a controller to your Xbox One with a USB cable.  Keep any headsets connected to the controller.
  • Connect to Xbox Live.
  • Press the Menu
  • Go to Settings > Devices & accessories.  Select the controller.
    • If you have multiple controllers attached, you can select Buzz – which will cause the selected controller to vibrate.
  • Then select Update to download the new firmware to the controller attached via the USB cable, and the screen will show the Updating controller … progress screen
  • When you see the Controller updated screen, press ‘B’ to go back to the Devices & accessories main page
  • Reselect the controller, the Firmware version, should now be: 1.2.2236.0
[Source: Major Nelson]

Wednesday, January 21

Windows 10 Is Amazing: Announcements Microsoft Made Today


At Microsoft's Windows 10 press conference this morning, head of Xbox Phil 
Spencer dropped some surprising news . With Windows 10, users will be able to 
stream Xbox One games to any Windows 10 device in their household.

Windows 10 comes with an Xbox app and Xbox Live integration, so the 
transition between them is seamless. Spencer even assured that "many Xbox 
One accessories" will work with Windows 10, although he didn't get into 
specifics for which one.

As additional boosts to the world of PC gaming with Windows 10, Microsoft 
 announced:

  • Xbox Live and multiplayer across devices. Xbox Live is social, interactive, and seamlessly integrated directly into Windows 10, bringing gamers the experiences they love across devices, like multiplayer gaming on Windows 10 against players on an Xbox One, and messaging and chat with friends. And developers will get full access to the Xbox Live API, making it easier to create more powerful gaming scenarios across devices.

  • DirectX 12. We’ve enhanced our graphics technology to squeeze every ounce of performance out of your supported hardware and open up a new wave of innovation for high-end graphics. Delivering greater complexity and detail on your current PC, games authored or updated for DirectX 12 are able to run faster and have richer visuals. And this technology is already in the hands of developers today. The engines used to power hundreds of games are implementing DirectX 12, including Unreal Engine 4 from Epic and, as we announced today, Unity.

  • Game DVR. On Xbox One, one of the most popular features used by gamers is Game DVR, which gives simple access to recording, editing, and sharing out your most epic gaming moments. It’s not easy or consistent to do that for PC games today. We’re bringing this beloved feature to Windows 10, now accessible by simply pressing Windows+G. With the games you love playing – whether on Xbox Live, Steam, or other services – you can record, edit, and share game clips with all your social networks.

  • Fable Legends. Today we announced that we are bringing Fable Legends to Windows 10 PCs, day-and-date with the Xbox One version in 2015.  This means Fable fans running Windows 10 will be able to play against their fellow gamers on Xbox One. It’s the same game, in the same world, on the same map. Fable Legends is just the first of the major game franchises from Microsoft Studios coming to Windows 10 and we will have more to share in the coming months.

Xbox One: Windows 10 livestream

THE BIG DAY IS HERE. At  5p GMT/12n ET/9a PT , Microsoft will kick off its 'Windows 10: The Next Chapter' event, a subtle hint that it will unveil the next version of Windows.

The media briefing event is in 12-hours. Here is how you can watch the live stream http://mjr.mn/1Cyj2ih 
The conference  can be watched live here.
There will also be highlights on Twitter from Major Nelson (@majornelson) as well as the hashtag #Windows10, but good luck to any brave souls who attempt to get useful information from the Twitter hordes.

Tuesday, January 20

Microsoft dates 3 exclusive Xbox games

Microsoft has announced release dates and prices for new games coming to the Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC. Ori and the Blind Forest, ScreamRide, and State of Decay: Year-One Survival Edition will all be available this spring.


  1.  "ScreamRide" which  Xbox One and Xbox 360 on March 3 ($29.99 )
  2.  "Ori and the Blind Forest"  Xbox One and PC on March 11.($19.99 )
  3.  "State of Decay"  Xbox One on April 28.($29.99 )


Microsoft executives have hinted that the company will have several more exclusive games to announce in the coming months.