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Sony PlayStation 5 specs: how does it compare to Xbox Series X?

During a livestream YouTube commenters described as “zzzzzzz”, PlayStation’s chief systems architect Mark Cerny detailed the long-awaited system specs of the PlayStation 5. We’ve…

Some Xbox One users can now eject discs using their controller

If you’ve been dreaming of a way to eject discs from your Xbox One console without getting up, Microsoft may soon have you covered….

Microsoft’s Xbox Series X is now official and launching in 2020

After months of teasers, Microsoft on Friday unveiled its next-generation console in the form of the Xbox Series X, which looks very much like…

Xbox One Insiders are getting this brand new Home screen interface

Microsoft on Wednesday announced new updates coming to Xbox One for Xbox Insiders, including a “streamlined” change to Home’s interface and new voice commands….

Microsoft debuts new wireless Xbox Elite 2 controller with Bluetooth and USB-C

Microsoft on Sunday announced a new Xbox Elite controller for serious tryhard gamers (like me). The controller sure looks stockier, witih grippier trigger grips,…

Xbox Project Scarlett: Microsoft details its 5th gen console coming in 2020

Microsoft’s Xbox debuted the future of its gaming hardware and software on Sunday, and the centre of this future is Project Scarlett. Today, Head…

These are the games heading to Xbox Game Pass for PC

It’s Microsoft Xbox’s time at E3 2019, and ahead of its big event, the company inadvertently announced the full title list for Xbox Game…

E3 2019 livestream schedule: how and where to watch this year’s press conferences

It’s E3 week everyone, and that means late night press conferences, and more gaming news than you can possibly keep up with. If you’re…

Microsoft’s disc-less ‘Xbox One S All-Digital Edition’ console is official

Microsoft’s disc-free downloaded-games-only Xbox One S is now official. The console, officially called the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition, ditches the Blu-ray drive in…

Microsoft reveals three new ID@Xbox Game Pass titles

This week Microsoft revealed three new original ID@XBox Game Pass titles set to launch later in the year. “Xbox Game Pass is not only…

This is the Xbox’s new special edition Phantom White controller

Microsoft’s Xbox divison has revealed its second Phantom Series controller for its consoles, called the Phantom White Special Edition. Like its black predecessor, the…

Microsoft wants to become the ‘Netflix for games’

Microsoft firmly believes that it will become the “Netflix for games”. This according to an interview with CEO Satya Nadella, conducted by Business Insider…

Xbox Game Pass: new games include Mortal Kombat X, PES 19

Microsoft has revealed another haul of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in December, just a day after its original announcement. Xbox Game Pass…

A disc-free Xbox One is reportedly in the works

Microsoft is set to release a new “disc-less” Xbox One console next year, according to Microsoft-centric site Thurrott. “The company is planning to release…

Microsoft’s building a new Xbox called ‘Scarlett Cloud’ – report

The next Xbox could arrive as early as 2020, but its set to be unlike anything the company has built before. A report by…

Xbox Games with Gold for March revealed

Xbox Live Gold subscriber? Then you’ll be glad to hear that the Games with Gold lineup for March has been revealed. Xbox One owners can get…

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…

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…

Xbox Live Games with Gold for December is… meh

Got Xbox Live Gold? Then odds are good that you know about their monthly Games with Gold offerings, delivering up to four games at…

How well do enhanced 360 titles run on Xbox One X?

Microsoft’s Xbox One X is already delivering on its promise of better looking and/or smoother Xbox One games, but what about Xbox 360 titles?…

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…

Confirmed: Microsoft is gussying up OG Xbox, Xbox 360 games for X1

Earlier this week, we saw a purported list of original Xbox games coming to Xbox One. Now, Microsoft has made it official and revealed some interesting…

FNB Connect drops its once-off data prices, increases Lifestyle data

Deezer opens a three-month free trial for users under lockdown

Dark Sky ditches Android users, weather apps after it joins Apple

Russia’s StudyFree named the winner of Seedstars World 2020

SA’s Custostech lays off staff after VC sues startup for $4.5m over failed investment bid

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Apple’s next budget phone will likely be called the iPhone SE… again

Fitbit Charge 4 debuts in SA with GPS, effort monitoring for R2999

Huawei Y7p: a full, affordable photography studio in your pocket [Sponsored]

Toyota’s new Corolla blends sharper style with upgraded features

The Suzuki S-Presso is now South Africa’s cheapest passenger car

Mazda 2 road test: a compelling, compact Japanese hatchback