A leak earlier this week, forced Microsoft to officially unveil both its Xbox Series S budget console, and the pricing for both of its devices before Sony did. Thus, they the delivered the first strike in what is sure to be an strategic pricing battle that will shape both brand’s fortunes over the next few…
Tag: Xbox Series X
Microsoft Announces Xbox Series X Launch Price: $499
Microsoft finally announced the launch price of its highly anticipated Xbox Series X console. The new gaming console will cost $499. Earlier this week, a $299 launch price for the lower priced and spec’d Xbox Series S was confirmed by Microsoft after a massive leak on social media. This puts considerable pressure on Sony to…
Xbox Series S Revealed By Leak: Pricing, Appearance, and Specs
While the Xbox Series X remains a mystery in terms of pricing, a massive leak revealing the appearance and pricing of the Xbox Series S popped up yesterday in social media outlets. The leak showed photos, and videos of the new machine. The machine is smallest Xbox console that has ever been put together by…
Xbox Series X Price Leaked By Pringles, and it is Higher Than You Think
Seven days into September, less than 3 months away from the Xbox Series X rumored launch date, and Microsoft has yet to unveil the official price of the machine. The delay by both, Microsoft and Sony in revealing their the price points for both of their next gen systems, has opened the door for all…
Ubisoft: Not Possible to Play Pre-PS4 Titles on PS5
A post on a Ubisoft support site, might have revealed the extent of the PlayStation 5 backward compatibility’s capabilities. Needless to say, we are not impressed. The controversial post stated that: “Backwards compatibility will be available for supported PlayStation 4 titles, but will not be possible for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, or PlayStation games.” Ubisoft…
Bungie Veteran Called into Action to Save Halo Infinite
The Halo Infinite saga, took yet, another turn this week. After numerous  rumors of developmental turmoil in the  weeks following the disastrous July 23rd presentation. Signs point to 343 Industries having all sorts of issues with getting the game done, and Microsoft, has – wisely I might add – stepped in to try to salvage…
Halo Infinite Remains on Target for a 2021 Release on Xbox One/Series X
Halo Infinite’s turbulent development has had enough rumors (both confirmed and unconfirmed) to write an entertaining Netflix series about its controversial development saga. Less than a year ago, when the first trailer for the game was unveiled, everything seemed to have been running smoothly. Microsoft touted the game as a launch title that would showcase…
Rumor: Halo Infinite Delayed Until 2022, Xbox One Version to be Canned
A new week, a new Microsoft rumor. This one, however, isn’t very flattering. A Resetera Forum member called Sponger ignited a fire storm with his ‘insider’ information on 343 Industries and Halo: Infinite. Sponger, apparently, is a trusted Xbox insider (as has been right about rumors before), so hold on to your seats, because what…
Xbox Series S to be 61% Less Powerful Than XSX
The rumored, yet, almost official Xbox Series S is will be about 61% less powerful than the Xbox Series X.  A new spec leak confirms that the Xbox Series S won’t target 4K gaming, but a bump in RAM from 7.5GB GDRR6 to 10GB GDDR6 has given us hope that the budget console can target…
Phil Spencer: Not Interested in Outselling Sony (Or Nintendo)
It seems like there are Phil Spencer news every other day of the week, and that’s because there are Phil Spencer news every other day of the week. With Sony and Nintendo execs being pretty hermetic about their upcoming projects and plans, the gaming industry has to thank the outspoken Phil Spencer for keeping us…