Microsoft ends Kinect production officially
Microsoft has stopped manufacturing the Kinect hardware but existing devices and the SDK will remain supported; partners will offer alternative solutions.
What is Xbox Game Pass and how it works
Xbox Game Pass is Microsoft’s subscription that gives PC and Xbox players access to a rotating library of downloadable and cloud-playable games for a monthly fee.
Xbox 360 digital store closes July 29, 2024
Microsoft will shut down the Xbox 360 online store on July 29, 2024; purchased games remain downloadable and online play may continue if publishers support servers.
Xbox Game Bar adds Microsoft Teams streaming feature
Microsoft introduces “Microsoft Teams Play Together” to Xbox Game Bar, enabling Teams video-call streaming of gameplay with up to 20 participants.
Xbox rolls out eight-strike system for social and multiplayer bans
Microsoft introduces an eight-strike enforcement system that can suspend Xbox social and multiplayer features for up to a year.
Which console to buy: PS5, Xbox Series, or Nintendo Switch?
Compare hardware, exclusives, online services, special features and price to decide between PS5, Xbox Series (X|S) and Nintendo Switch.
Microsoft tests Xbox Game Pass Core as Live Gold replacement
Microsoft has begun testing Xbox Game Pass Core with insiders; the paid tier replaces Xbox Live Gold and launches Sept. 14 with a small game catalog.
Xbox will soon let you stream gameplay directly to Discord
Microsoft is adding a “stream your gameplay” option to Xbox that lets players broadcast to Discord; rollout starts with Xbox Insiders and reaches all consoles in 2023.
Microsoft asks UK regulator to reconsider Activision deal in August
Microsoft submitted new filings to the UK Competition and Markets Authority asking it to weigh recent cloud and licensing agreements before deciding on the Activision acquisition.
Xbox console sales fall 13% while services revenue rises
Xbox console sales dropped 13% last quarter, but Microsoft saw a 1% rise in overall gaming revenue and a 5% gain in Xbox content and services.