Microsoft Reveals ‘Xbox Series X’ Name, Details
Looking ahead to next year’s holiday season, Microsoft formally unveiled Thursday the name and further details of its forthcoming next-generation Xbox console — called the Xbox Series X. The new gaming platform, which previously went by the code name Project Scarlet, will launch around the…
Microsoft Teases Upcoming Xbox Code Named `Scarlett’
Microsoft used an E3 2019 press event to announce basic plans to launch a next-generation video game consoles under the code named Xbox Project Scarlett. Plans in play under Scarlett include multiple consoles Microsoft’s next generation video game hardware offerings. Phil Spencer, Microsoft gaming executive…
Microsoft, Sony Spearhead Group To Improve HDR Gaming
Sony and Microsoft, the two biggest names in console video gaming, last week revealed that they have joined forces to improve the state of high dynamic range (HDR) video gaming through the formation of a new HDR Gaming Interest Group (HGIG). The two competitors recently…
Microsoft Joins Movies Anywhere Content Locker Camp
Good news for Xbox fans and owners of Windows 10 computer products. Microsoft has joined the Movies Anywhere digital movie locker program that is gradually replacing the UltraViolet for content access across distribution services. Unlike UltraViolet, Movies Anywhere uses Disney’s digital Key Chest encryption system…
Microsoft Unveils Xbox One X High-Powered 4K Gaming Console
Microsoft used the video gaming industry’s E3 Show in Los Angeles this week to unveil its long-awaited Xbox One X gaming console, which the company is calling the most powerful of its kind. The console will hit store shelves worldwide on November 7th and…
HD Guru Helps Deck The Halls With Ultra HD Blu-ray Players
Looking for more high quality 4K Ultra HD movie and TV content to play on your new television set? It might be time to invest in a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player. First introduced last spring, the category is rapidly becoming the playback device…
BDA: Ultra HD Blu-ray Sales Surpassing Expectations
The BDA’s Dan Schinasi (left) and Don Eklund (right) demonstrate HDR from 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Ultra HD Blu-ray is bringing new life to physical media as sales of hardware and software continue to surpass expectations. According to the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA), 2016 marks…
Xbox One S To Get Dolby Atmos Update
Microsoft revealed Wednesday during a slew of announcements for its Surface event in New York that the Xbox One and the latest Xbox One S gaming console (with 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray support) soon will be adding the ability to playback Dolby Atmos 3D…
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