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Xbox Disc-to-Digital Goes Live for Insiders, Linking Physical Games to Digital Copies
gaming5 minutes ago

Xbox Disc-to-Digital Goes Live for Insiders, Linking Physical Games to Digital Copies

Microsoft is rolling out a disc-to-digital feature (codename Positron) to Xbox Insiders, letting you redeem a digital version of thousands of games on Xbox One and Series X|S by inserting the physical disc. The digital copy includes Xbox Play Anywhere, cross-device access, and shared licenses; the disc can still be used to access the license, and the digital entitlement transfers if you sell the disc. OG Xbox/Xbox 360 discs aren’t supported, with more titles to be added over time as the rollout continues.

via Windows Central|
#cloud-gaming#disc-to-digital#gaming
Microsoft’s 25th-anniversary Xbox goes on sale for $899 in OG Green
gaming6 minutes ago

Microsoft’s 25th-anniversary Xbox goes on sale for $899 in OG Green

Microsoft revealed a translucent green Xbox Series X 25th-anniversary edition with 1TB storage priced at $899; preorders begin August 27 at 10AM ET / 7AM PT, with some fans receiving early access emails, and it launches on November 13. The bundle includes a matching controller (priced separately at $79, shipping October 20) and Halo: Campaign Evolved, with laser-etching and numbering on the shell.

via The Verge|
#gaming#hardware#limited-edition
Xbox turns physical game discs into digital licenses with new disc-to-digital feature
technology17 minutes ago

Xbox turns physical game discs into digital licenses with new disc-to-digital feature

Microsoft announced a new Xbox feature that lets most Xbox One and Series X disc-based games be redeemed for a digital entitlement on the console, with the entitlement tied to the disc and transferable between accounts. Testing will begin with Xbox Insider testers on August 31, followed by a broader rollout; digital copies can also be accessed on PC via Xbox Play Anywhere or streamed through Xbox Cloud Gaming. Publishers will control initial support, with thousands of titles available at launch. Sony has moved to digital-only PS discs, while Microsoft also plans to bring Xbox/360 games to PC.

via The Verge|
#cloud-gaming#digital-entitlement#disc-to-digital
Thumbstick Stool Steals the Show in Ikea’s Xbox Gaming Range
technology2 hours ago

Thumbstick Stool Steals the Show in Ikea’s Xbox Gaming Range

Ikea and Xbox teamed up for a nine-piece Yxstaby range that tucks gaming into living rooms, headlined by a thumbstick stool derived from the Xbox controller’s thumbstick and adapted from Ikea’s Nilserik base. The collection includes a rolling charging side table, a cable-and-hardware toolbox that doubles as a laptop stand, a lounge chair with a stash pocket, and a rollable TV stand, all with subtle Xbox cues and Easter eggs. It launches this fall.

via WIRED|
#design-collaboration#gaming#ikea
Gears of War: E-Day Preview Hints at the Franchise’s Best Story Yet
gaming17 hours ago

Gears of War: E-Day Preview Hints at the Franchise’s Best Story Yet

Windows Central's Jez Corden previews two missions from Gears of War: E-Day, praising its dense, lived‑in Kalona environments, dynamic cover and a darker, more desperate tone that emphasizes civilians amid the Locust threat; if the full campaign sustains this quality, E-Day could be remembered as the series’ best story and mark a renaissance for The Coalition, releasing October 6, 2026 on Xbox Series X|S and PC.

via Windows Central|
#campaign#gaming#gears-of-war
Backbone Pro Xbox 25th Anniversary Edition arrives in blind-box colors for $159
gaming21 hours ago

Backbone Pro Xbox 25th Anniversary Edition arrives in blind-box colors for $159

Backbone is marking Xbox's 25th birthday with a limited-run Backbone Pro Xbox 25th Anniversary Edition, available in three heritage-inspired colorways (crystal clear, iconic blue, bold orange) sold as blind boxes and shipping Oct. 20 for $159.99 through Backbone and Best Buy. The controller preserves the Backbone Pro design—USB‑C wired or Bluetooth wireless with up to 40 hours of battery life—and adds Xbox Cloud Gaming and Xbox Remote Play support, plus a free month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for eligible new subscribers.

via Mashable|
#backbone#blind-box#gaming
Xbox Celebrates 25 Years with a Translucent-Green Designed-for-Xbox Gear Lineup
technology1 day ago

Xbox Celebrates 25 Years with a Translucent-Green Designed-for-Xbox Gear Lineup

Xbox marks its 25th anniversary with the Designed for Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection, a preorder lineup of limited-edition gear in translucent green from partners like Razer, 8BitDo, Backbone, PowerA, and GameSir, including the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K Xbox Edition, BlackWidow V4 75%, Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed, 8BitDo X25 Charging Dock, Backbone Pro Xbox 25th Anniversary Edition, PowerA Sling Bag, and GameSir X5 Lite for Xbox.

via XBOX Wire|
#designed-for-xbox#peripherals#preorder
Xbox Next Week: 35 New Games Arrive, with Two Day-One Game Pass Drops
gaming2 days ago

Xbox Next Week: 35 New Games Arrive, with Two Day-One Game Pass Drops

Xbox is launching 35 new games across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC over the next week, with two day-one Game Pass drops: Blood Dungeon on August 25 and Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy coming to Game Pass at launch. The lineup also includes high-profile releases like Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 and Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 (Aug 27), plus additional titles across various indie and remaster releases through August 28.

via TrueAchievements|
#august#gamepass#gaming
Gleaming Green Xbox X25 Likely Priced at $900
hardware3 days ago

Gleaming Green Xbox X25 Likely Priced at $900

Kotaku reports that the translucent green Anniversary Xbox Series X25 is rumored to cost around $900 in the U.S. (€899.99 in Europe), with the controller shipping in October and the console in November, and no Black Friday deal expected. The price is about $100 more than the current $800 1TB Series X with a disc drive and roughly matches PS5 Pro pricing, though storage details aren’t confirmed. Microsoft has been raising hardware prices amid broader AI/data-center investments, and this model isn’t confirmed to include a storage bump. For collectors, the original Halo Edition Xbox still fetches around $750 on eBay.

via Kotaku|
#hardware#limited-edition-console#microsoft
Xbox's August 24–28: A Bustling Week of New Games and Pre-orders
gaming4 days ago

Xbox's August 24–28: A Bustling Week of New Games and Pre-orders

An expansive roundup of upcoming Xbox titles from Aug 24–28 across Series X|S, One, PC, and Game Pass, featuring new releases and pre-orders such as Star Wars Zero Company, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Blood Dungeon, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, and many more; dates are subject to change and some titles support Game Pass or Play Anywhere.

via XBOX Wire|
#game-pass#gaming#play-anywhere
Xbox preview update adds Home cleanup, Day One badge, and local save controls
gaming4 days ago

Xbox preview update adds Home cleanup, Day One badge, and local save controls

Microsoft's latest Xbox update preview for Insiders adds several quality‑of‑life tweaks: you can remove items from the top 'Recent Games and Apps' on the Home screen, manage local game saves via Settings > System > Storage, enable Immersive Background mode to hide Home tiles, and see a new Day One badge for Day One achievement owners; the Wishlist now auto-removes purchased titles. The update is rolling out to Alpha/Alpha Skip‑Ahead rings with broader release in September.

via TrueAchievements|
#achievements#gaming#home-page