Xbox Series X and Series S streaming apps confirmed
by Andy Bassett
Microsoft recently posted a blog article confirming the home entertainment streaming apps that will be available for its latest consoles and the list includes the Disney+ streaming service, Apple TV, Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
Sony’s latest online PS5 event showcased a number of games coming to the Playstation platform and snuck in the console's price and availability in the last few moments, matching Microsoft’s Xbox Series X in the UK and US.
Xbox Series X price and launch date finally confirmed
by Andy Bassett
Microsoft has announced that November the 10th is the release date and £449 ($499) is the price for its next generation games console, the Xbox Series X.
THX Spatial Audio app brings 360 degree sound to any headphone
by Andy Bassett
The THX Spatial Audio app is now available to add a fully immersive audio experience to any headphone or earbuds and new audio profiles are available for 18 games.
Updated: Is a launch date of 5th November on the cards? Microsoft has confirmed that its Xbox Series X next generation gaming console will launch in November with thousands of games available - unfortunately. that won’t include Halo Infinite, which has been rescheduled for 2021.
Xbox Series X games showcase reveals world exclusives
by Andy Bassett
Microsoft’s online Games Showcase presented its upcoming line up of Xbox games and included a handful of exclusives for its nextgen Xbox Series X console along with a mix of world premieres and updated looks at already revealed games.
Audeze announces the Penrose, its latest wireless gaming headphone which comes in two flavours and features planar magnetic drivers plus a detachable broadcast quality mic.
Dubbed, “The Future of Gaming,” Sony’s pre-recorded online event has showcased a number of games that are in development for its hugely anticipated PS5 console. And it gave the world its first look at the final console hardware.
Bang & Olufsen teams with Xbox for high-end gaming audio
by Andy Bassett
Danish purveyor of high end audio hardware Bang & Olufsen has announced a collaboration with Microsoft to deliver a "high-end audio proposition" for Xbox gaming.
E3 organisers, the Entertainment Software Association, has officially confirmed the cancellation of the gaming calendar’s most prestigious annual event over Covid-19 fears. Where does this leave the AV and tech events such as IFA that are planned for later in the year?
Though much is already known specification wise, a few new features have been revealed along with a hint that gamers won't have to wait for HDMI 2.1 on TVs to get the most out of the Xbox Series X.
CES 2020 News: Panasonic announces SC-HTB01 gaming speaker
by Andy Bassett
Panasonic shows off its SC-HTB01 gaming speaker which appears to take plenty of design and technology cues, such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and DTS Virtual:X, from a typical TV soundbar.
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LG announces new Ultra pro and gaming monitors for 2020
by Andy Bassett
LG has announced a trio of Ultra monitors for 2020 which includes wide screen and space saving models for pros and gamers alike.
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Xbox Series X console rises from Microsoft's Project Scarlett
by Andy Bassett
Speculation over the next Xbox console name comes to an end as the Project Scarlett nom de guerre is superseded by Xbox Series X.
Google Stadia and Pixel Buds launch dates announced
by Andy Bassett
Among a number of product launches including Pixel Buds, Nest Mini, Nest Wi-Fi and Pixelbook Go, Google announced that its Stadia gaming platform will launch on November 19th and the Pixel Buds will be available in spring 2020.
Playstation 5 will launch with 4K disc support during 'Holiday Season' 2020
by Andy Bassett
Although ‘Holiday Season’ is a little less well defined here in the UK compared to the US, Sony has now confirmed that it will indeed be that period in 2020 which sees the release of the Playstation 5.