A news article from Bloomberg reports that J Allard has overseen Microsoft's wireless audio and movie portable player which is said to rival the iPod and to be launched in time for this Christmas!
The news follows a March report from San Jose Mercury News reporter Dean Takahashi that Allard is heading efforts to create a new portable, Xbox branded game console, with other prominent Xbox figures also being involved and some music/video functionality - but it is unclear whether this device is the same as the one cited in the Bloomberg report.
The Bloomberg report does note that Microsoft has hired music industry executive Chris Stephenson, who has reportedly met with representatives from Hollywood studios, the music industry, and television broadcasters in order to get agreements signed to provide licensed content for the new player.
According to the news agency, Microsoft's upcoming digital player, whose creation is being overseen by J Allard as well as Xbox executive Robbie Bach, will include wireless internet connectivity, so users will be able to download music without a computer – a feature not currently supported by the iPod.
It’s not a secret that Sony and its line of PS4 video games have dominated the gaming market over the last few years. In the meantime, Nintendo Switch has sold its gaming consoles at a record pace since its launch in 2017. As such, Microsoft has a huge ground to cover to rise against Nintendo’s hype and Sony’s record sales.
Here are five reasons to buy an Xbox One console instead of PS4 in 2019.
1. Backward Compatibility
Microsoft has done an amazing job making all the Xbox 360 games compatible with Xbox One. Some of these games are enhanced for Xbox One X, offering better framerates and higher resolutions than the original versions. Today, you can play hundreds of games from the older systems in your new Xbox One Console when you’re not playing bingo games. Click Queenbingo.co.uk to get the best bingo sites on the internet.
2. Xbox Games Are Twice As Thrilling As PS4 Games
While Play Station 4 is more popular than Xbox, the Xbox Live Gold makes Microsoft’s offering more interesting than other offerings on the market. As such, Xbox Live Gold – the premium service for playing games online – has been considered superior to the PS network for a long time. Though Sony has done their best to bridge the gap over the last few years, Microsoft has continued to excel y giving away four game titles every month. On the other hand, Sony has reduced the number of monthly freebies to two, though some players argue that Sony’s free games are better than Microsoft’s.
3. Xbox One X is a Monster
Xbox One X is among the most powerful gaming consoles on the market. It simply performs better than other systems including the PS4 Pro, and it also looks better than most consoles, speaking purely from a cosmetic perspective. For gamers who enjoy True 4K images, Xbox One X is the best system for you. From a hardware perspective, Xbox One is simply better than any other system out there. The system supports HDMI 2.1, meaning it’s compatible with Dolby Atmos as well as other new home theater tech. That gives it an edge over PS 4.
4. Xbox Game Pass Is The Real Deal
Microsoft’s game subscription, the Xbox Game Pass is probably the most valuable secret weapon in the gaming arena today. For just $10, you can gain access to an impressive array of games, including new titles like “The Shadow of Tomb Raider.” Microsoft is also thinking about expanding this service beyond the Xbox console.
5. New Gaming Studio Acquisitions Are Changing The Exclusive Landscape
Over the last few years, Microsoft has been on a major buying spree, acquiring several game-development studios in a bid to increase its Xbox exclusives. However, it remains a mystery whether these studios will be developing games for Xbox One or the upcoming generation of gaming consoles from the company. Either way, te exclusive landscape is changing in the future.
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Microsoft is proud to announce the arrival of a new console in the Xbox 360 family. Launching on 30 August for a recommended retail price of $729.95 AU, the sleek black Xbox 360 Elite video game and entertainment system comes with a 120 GB hard drive, a high-definition* multimedia interface (HDMI) port, a HDMI cable, a black wireless controller, and an Xbox LIVE headset.
Initially available in limited quantities, the Xbox 360 Elite joins the Xbox 360 and Xbox 360 Core consoles to offer consumers three choices this spring. The Elite console complements the existing Xbox 360 hardware portfolio to fully cater for a wide range of consumer wants and budgets.
To complement the sleek black finish of the Xbox 360 Elite, additional Xbox 360 Elite accessories, such as the black Xbox 360 Wireless Controller, Xbox 360 Play & Charge kit and the Xbox 360 rechargeable battery, are sold separately.
Lik-Sang.Com have received from the mighty Datel the first evaluation sample of their next product to come: a new 4GB "harddrive" solution for the Xbox 360. Will it rock or will it suck? Will it float or will it sink? We're about to find out soon.
One thing is for sure, if you are waiting for a third-party HDD for your core Xbox 360 system because you are pissed at both the high price and low availability of the official Microsoft unit... well, this is not yet what you have been begging for. This new device is connected to the 360 via the USB connection, same as any other portable PC hard drives or USB drives would be, and it does not offer the same range of options as the official HDD does (no game saves, no going online, only media files transfer). It also offers only 4GB of space, same as the very popular HDD that these guys just outted for the PSP. In fact, it uses the same Magicstor 4 gigs microdrives inside. From our point of view, the coolest thing about it is probably the greenish power button drawing on the top of the product. Or arguably the fact that a green glowin' light comes out of the USB connector when you slot it in your console [wow]. Lik Sang is not convinced if this gimmick will prove to be cool enough for geek-chic circles and hardcore gamers out there. But then again, Datel is probably aiming at the pick-my-games-at-supermarket-with-my-salad crowd on this one. Price point is expected to be above the 100 US$ mark [did I start the article saying the Microsoft 20 gigs drive was expensive?] and Datel plans to launch before the end of February.
Razer (@Razer) introduced a new way to play on console today with the Razer Turret for Xbox One, a wireless keyboard and mouse combo designed for Xbox One. For a limited time, the Razer Turret is available to pre-order only at Microsoft Store. Get yours today.
Built for reliable gaming on the couch, the Razer Turret for Xbox One offers a fast and stable 2.4 GHz wireless connection via a single dongle for the mouse and keyboard, and battery life of up to 40 hours on a single charge.
With Xbox Dynamic Lighting and Razer ChromaTM technology, console gamers now have access to the largest ecosystem of lighting, with up to 16.8-million color options and lighting effects for their keyboard and mouse. Additionally, Razer has been working with developers to bring Xbox Dynamic Lighting and Razer ChromaTM support in-game, offering immersive experiences on supported titles such as “X-Morph-Defense”, “Vermintide 2” and more.
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The Bloomberg report does note that Microsoft has hired music industry executive Chris Stephenson, who has reportedly met with representatives from Hollywood studios, the music industry, and television broadcasters in order to get agreements signed to provide licensed content for the new player.
