Tag: Xbox
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Weekend Wrap Up: 2020 NFL Season, New AirTV DVR & More
It was a busy week in the cord cutting world and our weekend wrap up includes coverage on the start of the 2020 NFL season and new hardware options for Sling TV users. We also discussed rumors about Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox gaming consoles — rumors that the company later confirmed. Elsewhere, VIZIO added the Apple…
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Microsoft Announces Launch Date, Pricing, Subscription Plans for Next-Gen Xbox Consoles
Microsoft confirmed even more Xbox rumors today after it revealed pricing and launch info for its Xbox Series X and Series S game consoles. In short: The higher-end Series X will retail for $499, while the less-powerful Series S gets the previously announced $299 price tag. Both launch on November 10th and preorders start on…
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Xbox Leaks Point to $299 Launch Price for Cheaper Series S Console, $499 for Series X
Featured image: Thurrott.com Editor’s Note (09/08/20): Story has been updated to include further official confirmation from Microsoft about the Xbox Series S and its launch date of November 10th. The latest rumors surrounding Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox consoles offer what could be our first real look at the cheaper Series S, along with potential price points…
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Xbox Series X Will Launch in November, Halo Infinite Pushed to 2021
We’ve known for a while now that the next generation of video game consoles (or hyper-capable streaming devices, depending on your perspective) are coming later this year. On Tuesday, however, Microsoft gave us a more specific time frame, announcing that its Xbox Series X console is set to arrive this November. When it launches, the…
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TCL’s Newest TVs Sport THX-Approved Game Modes
Today, TCL announced the launch of its latest 6-Series Roku TVs, this time boasting some THX-certified gaming chops. Officially known as THX Certified Game Mode, the new standard aims to assure consumers that an approved TV can capably support big-screen gaming, a selling point that could come in handy as a new generation of video…
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More Rumors Point to a Cheaper, Next-Gen Xbox On the Way
(Image: An internal view of the Xbox Series X. Source: Microsoft) While Microsoft’s high-powered, next-gen Xbox Series X has garnered a lot of attention for the past few months, rumors persist regarding a cheaper, less-powerful next-gen console. Known internally as “Lockhart,” the existence of this lower-end model gained more credence thanks to a reportedly leaked…
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fuboTV Launches on Xbox One
FuboTV announced today that It will be available on gaming consoles for the first time, with the launch of the live TV streaming service on Xbox One devices. fuboTV offers sports, news, and entertainment channels. The service is now available on Xbox One X and Xbox One S, where users can stream 4K content and…
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Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5 Could Be Excellent Streaming Devices Thanks to Their SSDs
I distinctly remember using the Netflix app when it was first released for the Xbox 360 back in 2008. Yes, you initially needed to have a paid Xbox Live Gold account on top of your Netflix subscription to use the app, but it didn’t matter to me. There was something still rather cool about piping…
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HBO Max Announces Distribution Deals with Verizon, Samsung, Xbox & More
AT&T’s Warner Media announced today a new lineup of distribution partners for HBO Max, which will be available May 27. The newly announced distribution partners include Altice USA, Cox Communications, Microsoft, National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC), Samsung, Sony Interactive Entertainment, and Verizon. “The launch of HBO Max is an important milestone for our company, and…
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For Cord Cutters Eyeing New TVs, Next-Gen Xbox Leverages High-Tech Features
This week, Microsoft offered some in the gaming press in-depth previews of its upcoming Xbox Series X games console. And while the focus is naturally on games, improved graphics, and fancy hardware, cord cutters may want to keep an eye on the console if they’re considering a new TV purchase in the near-future. The Xbox…