Update!
How to update your Xbox One manually
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Looking for the latest Xbox One update? If you can't wait for your Xbox to update automatically, here's the method for forcing the update manually.
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To Elite or not to Elite?
White Xbox Elite Controller packs the same great performance and a new look
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We've been playing with the new white Xbox Elite Wireless Controller for a few weeks now. Here's what we think of it.
Finding the power of the Cloud
Microsoft Studios' Brian Stone on how Crackdown 3 leverages the cloud
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Last week at Redmond, we caught up with Microsoft Studios lead engineer Brian Stone to discuss Crackdown 3's Wrecking Zone, and the power of Microsoft Azure.
Legends join Microsoft
inXile Entertainment and Obsidian Entertainment join Microsoft Studios
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The creators of Torment: Tides of Numenera, Wasteland, Fallout New Vegas, and Pillars of Eternity are joining Microsoft's expanding first-party studio lineup.
Crackdown showdown
Crackdown 3 multiplayer hands-on preview: Cloud, combat, and concerns
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Crackdown 3's multiplayer represents something truly special, but it's not in its gameplay, it's in the cloud.
Radial keys baby please
Another Microsoft patent details new typing methods for Xbox and touch
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Radial keyboards abound with yet another Microsoft software input concept.
Mobile Inking
Why Samsung's Galaxy Note 9 is my favorite phone since the days of Lumia
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The ink-tastic Galaxy Note 9 is the most exciting phone I've used since the glory days of Lumia. But who will be first to bring folding, ink-supporting tablets to market?
Travelling without the travel
Microsoft's new 'Outings' Mixed Reality app gets outed
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Discover the great outdoors without having to step into the great outdoors.
Exterior inking
A new Surface patent looks to add digital inking to the back of your device
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Microsoft is exploring ways of utilizing all that wasted space on the back of our devices, according to this patent.
Red Dead Realism
In defense of Red Dead Redemption 2's realism
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There seems to be a growing chorus among some commentators decrying Red Dead Redemption 2's realism. It's silly.
Skills to pay the bills
Microsoft unveils Mixer Season 2 with a ton of new features
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Mixer is bringing a ton of new features to viewers and streamers with its big Season 2 update.
One edgy headset
Plantronics RIG 300 headset protects your hearing, but not your fingers
The Plantronics RIG 300 has a volume limit to protect your hearing, but how safety conscious is this headset exactly?
A cursory tale
Here's how well mouse and keyboard works on Xbox One
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We tried out mouse support for Xbox One. Is it any good? Let's take a look.
Indie power
Sitting down with Microsoft's Chris Charla to look back on ID@Xbox
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Microsoft revealed some big milestones for ID@Xbox. We caught up with ID@Xbox director Chris Charla to discuss the future of indie game publishing at Microsoft.
Game on the go
Microsoft Research has prototyped Xbox controllers for phones and tablets
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With Project xCloud on the horizon, Microsoft may need to do more to improve how games handle on mobile devices. Could it look something like this?
Thunderboltless
Does the Surface Pro 6 have Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C support?
Sadly, the answer is no. But here's why that is, and some alternative devices you can consider for Thunderbolt 3, USB-C support.
Surface Fight
Surface Pro 6 vs. Surface Laptop 2: Which should you buy?
The Surface Pro 6 and Surface Laptop 2 are similar devices on the inside, but on the outside they couldn't be more different. Which is best for you? Let's break it down.
X0 Xpectations
What to expect from Microsoft's X018 Xbox event
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Microsoft's X0 event returns on November 10, 2018. What should you expect from this big Xbox extravaganza? We've got some thoughts.
Mic monitoring for cheap
Turtle Beach Recon 200 headset seems like it should cost much more than $60
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Turtle Beach's new Recon 200 boasts mic monitoring and amplified sound for only $60. But can it deliver a quality experience at that price point?
Premium power vs. Cheap and cheerful
Xbox One S vs. Xbox One X: Which should you buy?
As per Xbox, right now you have two different consoles to choose from. Which is better for you? Let's take a look.