Tag Archives: Series X

Control tested the limits of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in many ways when it launched in 2019. With the release of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, console players can now experience the story of Jesse Faden in a way much closer to that of PC players. …

While the situation surrounding COVID-19 greatly inhibited the output of both hardware and software manufacturers throughout 2020, the gaming industry seemingly continued to flourish. According to Microsoft, the Xbox Series X|S achieved the “most devices ever sold in a launch month” for Xbox. According to Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella, “the …

With the increase in adoption of backwards compatibility from both Sony and Microsoft, many developers have gone back to their previously released games to update them with small enhancements for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S respectively. One such game is Samurai Shodown, which has added a 120fps mode …

While the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series of consoles arrived with a leap in CPU and GPU performance that is expected of a net-gen system, Sony opted to focus on also adding a number of new and unique features to its new console. Since launch, many users have praised the …

With the release of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, console players can now for the first time experience 120fps gaming. Despite 30fps typically being the standard on consoles, a surprising number of titles have seen 120fps support added to its games. Following the latest update, those with a …

One of the biggest positive surprises from the launch of the next-gen systems is the increased focus by developers on offering 60fps gameplay in open-world titles. One of the leading games in this regard is Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, which launched with 60fps as the standard on the PS5 and Xbox …

The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are officially out in the wild but actually getting hold of one at retail is going to be a tricky task for a while. Currently, Microsoft estimates stock shortages well into 2021.  Speaking at the Jefferies Interactive Entertainment conference, Xbox CFO, Tim …

With many live service games spanning years – and now generations – it would make sense that developers would use the increased power of newer systems to make for an improved gaming experience. Such is the case with Call of Duty’s Battle Royale game ‘Warzone’ which has seen an Xbox …

Though we have seen a general increase in files sizes with each new generation, the Call of Duty titles consistently appear to be some of the worst offenders in that respect. While many had hoped that the introduction of SSDs would allow for less duplication of files, lowering overall file …

With the launch of the next generation of consoles, one of the advertised improvements by both Sony and Microsoft is the ability for the consoles to run games at 4K 120fps and even 8K. Though the consoles have yet to release, we now already know of one game which will …

When the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S launches in just a few weeks, one of the first titles set to take advantage of the new hardware will be the popular Battle Royale shooter Fortnite. On its blog, Epic Games has now detailed how exactly they will be utilising this …

As we inch closer and closer to the launch of the next generation of video game consoles, it seemed as though Microsoft and Sony had both shown their hands for the launch of their respective consoles. It appears that Microsoft may have one more thing up its sleeve however, as …

When the Xbox Series X was first given to a number of online influencers, one of the initial concerns noted was how hot the system seemingly got. While most likely hyperbolic, some claimed that the next-gen console ran hot enough to heat up the room, being hot to the touch. …

Sony recently revealed its newly revamped PlayStation 5 User Interface, and highlighted the fact that the UI runs at a full 4K. The Xbox Series X may not see similar levels of resolution dedicated to the UI, though, as it reportedly only runs at 1080p...

Earlier this week, Microsoft updated us on how backwards compatibility works with previous gen games on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Now today, the team has revealed the full launch-day line-up of games.  This list does not include backwards compatible titles, so every game on the list is …

Microsoft has long been a supporter of backwards compatibility. With the Xbox One generation, the console manufacturer brought back many of its previous Xbox 360 and original Xbox games, allowing players to re-experience these classic titles in even higher resolutions. With the Xbox Series S and X, Microsoft appears to …

When Microsoft first announced the Xbox Series S, the company positioned the lower priced console as a 1080p/1440p machine, when compared to the Series X’s 4K output. This limitation appears to not be restricted by hardware or software, but is merely an estimate, as it has been confirmed that some …

As we near the release of the next generation of consoles, many publishers have begun to detail their plans for upgrading current games for the new hardware. While some publishers are charging for the upgrades, Ubisoft has been much more pro-consumer in that respect. The publisher has now announced that …

While the current generation of consoles introduced ‘Standby Modes’ which allowed for players to pause a game and switch off the console only to later pick up exactly where they left off with no loading, Xbox appears to be taking this idea to the next level with the Series X. …

While the idea of customised controllers and exciting alternate colours is nothing new for video game consoles, Microsoft appeared to take the concept one step further when they first created Xbox Design Lab. Letting users completely customise their Xbox controllers in an official capacity, Xbox Design Lab allowed for fans …

Recently, we reported that the price for the Xbox Series X and S’s proprietary expansion cards had seemingly leaked online, with a 1TB card coming in at $220. Now as pre-orders have gone live for the consoles, and other accessories are beginning to become available to purchase, it seems as though …

With the Xbox Series X and S launching on the 10th of November, and pre-orders set to go live in just under a week, demand for the next generation consoles is likely to be at its peak. Meanwhile the effects of COVID-19 has led to various complications both for production …

When Microsoft recently revealed the prices for its upcoming Xbox Series X and S consoles, many expressed their surprise at just how relatively cheap the consoles were, with particular note being given to the lower-cost Series S. According to one insider, the console manufacturer has achieved this by taking a …

While the upfront cost of a brand new console is often a daunting idea, Microsoft has made the proposition easier through the creation of Xbox All Access, which allows fans to purchase an Xbox console with no upfront costs, instead utilising a system similar to smartphones – paying off the …

The Assassin’s Creed games have long been known to be taxing on console hardware. The open-world stealth action titles have historically run at 30fps on consoles, with that number dipping even further on occasion. It appears as though this limitation may finally be removed with the upcoming generation of consoles, …

One of the main evolutions in technology coming to the upcoming generation of consoles is the implementation of SSDs over mechanical harddrives. While Sony’s SSD will offer a more standardised size (despite being custom made) allowing for relatively easy expansion, Microsoft has announced that its SSDs will arrive in proprietary …

Though Microsoft have yet to reveal the launch price of its upcoming Xbox Series X, the console manufacturer did recently reveal not only the much-rumoured Series S, but also its price tag. Thanks to this announcement however, the price of the Series X has also seemingly been confirmed, as sources …

One of the key areas where Microsoft has somewhat lagged behind this generation has been the dashboard, which has been somewhat clunky and slow over the lifespan of the Xbox One. As Microsoft prepares for the Xbox Series X, the dashboard UI is getting an overhaul, reworking the interface for …

For months, both Sony and Microsoft have been drip feeding new information on the companies’ respective next generation video game consoles. One of the key details – being the console’s launch date – has until now remained a secret (aside form a vague ‘Holiday 2020’). Though Sony have yet to reveal when its PlayStation 5 will launch, Microsoft have officially announced that the Xbox Series X will come out this November.

Halo: Infinite was marketed from the offset as being THE Xbox launch exclusive for Microsoft’s upcoming next generation Series X console. It therefore comes as a great surprise that the game has now been delayed to 2021, with no firm release date. Making the announcement on Twitter, 343 Industries released …