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Xbox Game Pass to get Xbox exclusives on launch day

Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass is a solid first step into the world of subscription-based gaming, offering just over 100 games for R159 a month. The…

Microsoft calls out Chromebooks (literally) with $200 laptops

Laptop manufacturers have hopped on the Chromebook bandwagon in a big way, offering a variety of Google-powered laptops. And the cheaper devices have quickly…

People with big hands rejoice: OG Xbox Duke controller returns

The Xbox controllers weren’t always comfortable devices. In fact, when the original Xbox launched in 2001, it shipped with the gigantic ‘Duke’ controller. The…

Q&A: Xbox’s Albert Penello on exclusives, PC Game Pass and more

The Xbox One X is out of the gate, giving gamers the chance to get to grips with the most powerful gaming console ever…

Snapdragon 835 PCs: what about games?

Qualcomm and Microsoft have been really keen to point out the battery life in their upcoming Windows 10 PCs, touting up to 20 hours…

Got a 1080p TV? 4 reasons to get Xbox One X anyway

4K displays are seeing much more demand owing to the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X. But what if you’ve only got a full…

Not even Microsoft execs care about Windows 10 Mobile anymore

In case the lack of a flagship since 2015 wasn’t a clue, Microsoft’s Joe Belfiore has come out and effectively confirmed that Windows 10 Mobile…

Microsoft’s Xbox E3 conference will be earlier this year

Microsoft has announced that its E3 conference will be on a Sunday this year, a change from the usual Monday shows. It will be held…

We talk South Africa’s indie gaming scene with Microsoft’s Clifford de Wit

Whether it be puzzlers or role-playing titles, there is no shortage of indie video games. As shown by our Digital All Stars pieces on…

Watch: Halo Wars 2 launch trailer hits the web

Microsoft’s Halo Wars made for quite an impression upon launch in 2009, offering a refreshing strategy take on the Halo formula. Of course, Halo…

Xbox One Creators Update starts rollout: what to expect?

Microsoft has announced that the Creators Update for Xbox One is slowly making its way to gamers enrolled in the Insider Programme. Now, we’ve…

Creators Update brings new Xbox One, Windows 10 features

Thanks to the Xbox app and native media capture capabilities, Windows 10 is arguably the best Windows for gaming. But Microsoft is hard at…

Halo Wars 2 on PC is getting a physical release (seriously)

Microsoft was once the king of physical releases for PC games, but in recent years that has tapered off. Now, the company is partnering…

Countdown sale hits Xbox: some notable titles in tow

Microsoft kicked off its Countdown sale yesterday, with the first phase running until 28 December, and there are plenty of gaming deals to be…

Watch: Windows 10 running on Snapdragon 820 processor

We’ve already covered Microsoft’s announcement that it’s working on Windows 10 for ARM chips, but the company has now shown footage of the combination in…

Windows 10 to get ARM version with legacy apps

Microsoft’s Windows is no stranger to ARM-based processors, with Windows RT running on Nvidia Tegra hardware instead of x86-based Intel and AMD chips. Now,…

Xbox One price dropped to R3999 until holiday season’s end

Microsoft South Africa has announced that the Xbox One will retain its Black Friday discount price until the end of the festive season. In…

Windows: Microsoft bringing x86 emulation to ARM?

Microsoft’s Continuum for Phones feature seems cool on paper, allowing you to run your phone’s universal Windows apps on a big screen to give…

5 of the best live gig smartphones you should consider

The LG V20 has been making quite a few waves thanks to its audio-recording capabilities, offering some unprecedented options for consumers. Between the HD…

Surface Studio: Microsoft makes a pricey desktop PC

Microsoft’s 27 October event was rather subdued compared to last year’s edition, but it still had something interesting in the form of the Surface…

Backwards compatibility: 5 consoles that will play your old games

Unlike PCs, backwards compatibility isn’t a guarantee when buying a new video game console. Fortunately, there have been quite a few consoles packing the…

ReCore review [Xbox One]: more like ReBore

Microsoft’s latest “Windows 10 and Xbox One” exclusive, ReCore, is a title that not only showed promise, but one that had gamers salivating when…

These are the new features coming to Windows 10 Mobile

Microsoft has been accused by some of neglecting Windows 10 Mobile, but the company has done a half-decent job of issuing a steady stream…

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