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You can pre-order the Xbox Adaptive Controller now ahead of its September release

Pre-orders are now live for the Xbox Adaptive Controller and its many accessories, slated to ship in early September. It will open up a whole new world to disabled gamers everywhere. Microsoft opted to keep prices down by only including the bare minimum in the package and then allowing users to expand it à la carte.
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Microsoft explains the past, present, and future of the Xbox Adaptive Controller

The Xbox Adaptive Controller takes the most serious approach to accommodating physically disabled gamers that we’ve ever seen from one of the video game industry’s major hardware-makers. We spoke with Microsoft Senior Hardware Program Manager Gabi Michel, who managed development of the Adaptive Controller, to learn about how the project came to be, how it works, and how it will inform their approach to hardware going forward.
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‘Fallout 76’ is an online-only ‘soft-core’ survival game arriving this November

During Bethesda's pre-E3 press conference, the studio finally revealed Fallout 76. While it's still an RPG at heart, it will be an online-only game where every character is a real player. It will expand on Fallout 4's base-building system, and introduce nuclear missile sites for causing havoc.
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CD Projekt Red gives impressive first look at sprawling world of ‘Cyberpunk 2077’

To close out Microsoft's E3 2018 show, we got our first good look at CD Projekt Red's next massive RPG, Cyberpunk 2077. From flying cars, to robot fights, to rogue body alterations, Cyberpunk 2077 definitely earns its name. No word yet on when the game launches, but it's probably still a ways away.
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‘Halo Infinite’ will be Master Chief’s ‘greatest adventure yet’

To open its E3 2018 press briefing, Microsoft unveiled Halo Infinite, the next mainline entry in Microsoft's flagship first-person shooter franchise. The trailer didn't tell us much, but it did show Master Chief holding his helmet. Could we finally see what the mysterious protagonist looks like?
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How ‘Vampyr’ and ‘Detroit: Become Human’ are changing the way we think about morality in games

Most video games focused on player choice ask you if you want to be "good" or "bad," but "Life is Strange" developer Dontnod's vampire RPG "Vampyr" pushes the idea of choice a little further, by making sure you always know you can never totally be a hero.
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Microsoft’s E3 sale includes the first discount on the Xbox One X

Microsoft is temporarily slashing the price of the Xbox One X for the first time during its E3 sale. The premium console will be available for $450 -- 50 bucks off from June 7 until June 23. Xbox One S consoles will also drop 50 bucks, and more than 300 games will be on sale for up to 75 percent off.
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Xbox One may soon welcome Alexa and Google Assistant

A leaked Xbox One screenshot from an upcoming build suggests that Cortana may soon have some company, with voice commands utilizing Alexa and Google Assistant devices added to the console's expanding repertoire. No official announcement has been made, but such a move has been rumored for many months.
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The best backward-compatible Xbox One games

There are hundreds of Xbox 360 games that now work on Xbox One. Of course, not all of them are worth revisiting or playing for the first time, but there are many that remain great today. We've compiled 20 of the best Xbox 360 games to play on Xbox One. There's no need to unbox your dust-ridden 360!
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How to set up HDR gaming on your Xbox One and 4K HDR TV

Wondering how to enable HDR on Xbox One? You're not alone. To help you take advantage of your tech, we've put together a quick-hit guide.
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Xbox One ‘PUBG’ players can now get lost in the desert of Miramar

PUBG's second map, Miramar, has finally arrived on Xbox One. The map originally launched on PC six months ago, just prior to PUBG's Xbox Preview release. The map comes alongside a few new weapons and vehicles created for Miramar's wide open desert spaces. There's also two new limited time DLC packs.
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‘State of Decay 2’ beginner’s guide: Essential tips you need to survive

Undead Labs' State of Decay 2 might look like an action game at first glance, but its deep survival elements make it much more challenging than something like Dead Rising. Here is how to succeed from the very beginning, including tips for fighting zombies and completing open-world objectives.
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State of Decay 2 Review

State of Decay 2 struggles with technical issues, despite its inventive take on the zombie survival genre. Cooperative multiplayer and flexible play may appeal to some, but most should steer clear due to pacing issues and a barrage of bugs, some of which can bring your adventure to a halt.
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All Xbox One and PC games can now be gifted on the Microsoft store

Microsoft has significantly expanded its digital gifting program on Xbox One, allowing players to send all paid games to their friends. All PC games available on the Microsoft Store can also be sent, along with downloadable content. Paid apps will be available for gifting at a later date on both systems.
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‘Destiny 2: Warmind’ review

The improvements to Destiny 2 that come with its second expansion, Warmind, are welcome, and it's a big step up from the last outing, Curse of Osiris. A lot of repetition means this still doesn’t feel like the top of Bungie’s game, though.
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Xbox One sales figures are shockingly low, less than half of the PS4

In an earnings call, EA CEO Andrew Wilson revealed the combined sales of PS4 and Xbox One through 2017 to be about 103 million. Although Microsoft doesn't release sales figures, it's easy to deduce that the Xbox One is trailing the PS4 by a wide margin, and the Nintendo Switch could surge past it, too.
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Xbox One April update brings a slew of new video and streaming options

Microsoft announced that the Xbox One April update is available to all users. The update brings numerous new video options including 1440p resolution for the Xbox One S and Xbox One X. Mixer streams are now more versatile and you can now have audience participation via the Share Controller feature.
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How to join and use the Xbox One Insider Program

The Xbox One Insider Program lets users test new system updates, features, and sometimes even games before they are rolled out to all users. Here's how you can join the free program, what you need to know about its tiers, and how you can move up the ladder to receive even more frequent updates.
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Leaked video shows off customization options for new Xbox avatars

A video uploaded by a former Microsoft designer shows off the elaborate customization options for the refreshed Xbox One avatars. You can modify your avatar's body and facial features, and even their fingernails. It's still unclear when the refreshed avatars will arrive, but it should be soon.
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Ryo Hazuki returns as ‘Shenmue I & II’ launches on PS4, Xbox One, and PC in 2018

The beloved martial arts adventure series Shenmue is being re-released on Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC in 2018. The original games were released on the Sega Dreamcast console in 1999 and 2001, where they gained a passionate following. Watch as martial artist Ryo Hazuki avenges the death of his father.
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‘Jade Empire,’ ‘The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind’ are playable on Xbox One

Microsoft has added several acclaimed original Xbox games to its Xbox One backward compatibility program, including BioWare's Jade Empire and Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. Xbox 360 game Sonic Generations is also playable on Xbox One, and a few other games now have Xbox One X enhancements.
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Complaints prompt Xbox One keyboard support to be nixed from ‘PUBG’

In an attempt to level the playing field, Bluehole Studio will take steps to remove Xbox One keyboard support in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds.
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‘A Way Out’ review

The cooperative story of ‘A Way Out’ sounds good on paper, but never becomes the emotional tale it hopes to be.
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How to team up and sail a galleon like an old salt in ‘Sea of Thieves’

Here's everything you need to know about sail length, speed, and maneuverability to become the best sailor and pirate in "Sea of Thieves."
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Today only: Pick up an Xbox One X and ‘Far Cry 5’ Bundle for just $410

Save $150 on the Xbox One X and Far Cry ' when you bundle them together. This offer only lasts until 8 p.m. PT on March 27.
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Low on space? Here’s how to expand your game console’s storage

You aren't stuck with the storage capacity that came with your game console. Here's how to expand your game console's storage space.
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Microsoft is reportedly rolling out new Xbox One player avatars in April

Microsoft first detailed its new, more customizable and diverse Xbox Live player avatars at E3 2017, but missed its planned target to start rolling them out at the end of that year.
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The final ‘Sea of Thieves’ Xbox One and PC beta is available now

Xbox One and PC users can download the final Sea of Thieves beta now. The beta runs until 6 a.m. ET March 11 and includes a wealth of new content to try.
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Microsoft’s revival of ‘Inside Xbox’ news show kicks off on March 10

Microsoft is bringing Inside Xbox back from the grave. The monthly streaming show debuts March 10 with a look at Sea of Thieves, Far Cry 5, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, and more.
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Here’s how to turn off the Narrator feature on an Xbox One

The Narrator is a great option for Xbox One players who have trouble seeing or reading, but it can be a nuisance for others. Here's how to turn off Narrator on an Xbox One.
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‘Metal Gear Survive’ beginner’s guide

"Metal Gear Survive" tasks you with fighting zombies while you struggle to survive the hellish landscape of Dite -- use these tips to last longer.
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‘Metal Gear Survive’ review

'Metal Gear Survive' tries to build on its beloved predecessor, but it's crammed full of confusing, tedious systems that detract from what might have been a fun idea.
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Fe Review

Fe, the latest out of EA's “Originals” incubator program, paints colorful dreamscapes in which we love to get lost.
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‘Burnout Paradise Remastered’ crashes onto consoles March 16

After months of rumors, Burnout Paradise Remastered is official. The game launches March 16 on Xbox One and PlayStation 4.