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Xbox One Adds New Avatars And Alexa Support With Latest Update

Microsoft has been constantly upgrading the Xbox One and in their latest update they have added support for Cortana and Alexa. Cortana is Microsoft’s personal assistant and Alexa is that of Amazon. The Xbox Skill feature allows interaction with your Xbox using Alexa or Cortana devices. You can ask the assistants to start a game and they will start the device, log in and launch the game as well. One needs to download Xbox Skill to use the features. It is also being offered with an Amazon Echo Bundle. The home speakers can also reduce or increase volume.

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Xbox has also introduced new avatars which focus on inclusiveness. This features all ranges of body types. One can choose any type of outfit which he or she wishes to. They also represent people with disabilities and allow avatars to have crutches, wheelchairs etc. These avatars were shown at last year’s E3 where the release date was set for Fall, 2017. Microsoft has been one year late to bring these features.

What this means for the industry

Microsoft and Amazon’s close partnership is interesting to see as both have their own assistants and this partnership could mean that they can interact with each other. Dolby Vision HDR streaming across supported televisions has also been enabled. This allows a user to stream Netflix from their device. In the future, there is a possibility that other streaming services will join the bandwagon. Microsoft is also adding Dolby Vision to the Xbox One becoming the only other than Apple TV 4K and Google’s Chromecast Ultra to support both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. Tell us how this will help all you Xbox One users and if it is a welcome change or not.

The October update is available for all Xbox One, One X and One S devices.

October 12, 2018
Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale: Top Deals On Video Games

The Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale is here and we are super stoked! Here are some of the best deals on video games we could find!

Microsoft 1 TB Xbox One X Console

Free Game: PlayerUnknown’s BattleGrounds Bundle

PlayerUnknown Battlegrounds is one of the most popular games at the moment and this Xbox One X console comes bundled with it. This console will be available at a 13% discount amounting to Rs 43990 from its original price of Rs 50590.

Xbox One Wireless Controller with Bluetooth (With 3.5 mm Jack) (Black)

Compatible with Xbox One and Xbox One S and compatible with Windows 10 via Bluetooth. The controller now features a 3.5 mm stereo headset jack that lets you plug your favourite gaming headset right into the controller. Now the controller can be updated wirelessly instead of needing to connect a micro USB cable (each sold separately).

The console which is available for Rs 5390 will be available at Rs 3799 during Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale.

Sony PS4 Slim 1TB Console (Free Games: TLOU and DS4) with Marvel’s Spider Man (PS4)

Can’t wait to run along walls and swing through Manhattan in the upcoming Marvel’s Spider-Man? This special bundle includes a fully customized Amazing Red 1TB PS4 Pro console featuring the iconic Marvel’s Spider-Man spider, a matching DualShock 4 wireless controller, Marvel’s Spider-Man game on Blu-ray disc, and digital content.

The console will be available at Rs 37289 during Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale.

Nacon Wired Compact Controller for PS4 (Grey) PlayStation official Licensed Product

Wired Compact Controller for PlayStation4 Nacon’s Wired Compact Controller packs in an impressive range of features, including a touch pad, stereo headset jack and vibration motors. The ergonomic design provides complete comfort for all ages, even during marathon gaming sessions.

The wireless controller which is available for Rs 4990 will be available at Rs 2999 during the offer.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 – Standard Edition (PS4)

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 delivers the biggest Day 1 Zombies offering ever, with three full experiences at launch: IX, Voyage of Despair and Blood of the Dead. Featuring gritty, grounded, fluid Multiplayer combat, the biggest Zombies offering ever at launch and Blackout, where the universe of Black Ops comes to life in one massive battle royale experience

The video game which is available for Rs 4699 will be available at Rs 3999 during the offer.

Marvel’s Spider Man (PS4)

The game features an experienced Spider-Man with several years of crime fighting under his belt, Peter Parker has sheer mastery of his powerful spider-sense, dynamic skills, acrobatic abilities and new suit. This is an all-new Spider-Man universe, featuring familiar characters in unfamiliar roles, Take control of a complex dual life, as a young adult with great powers… and evolving relationships. Swing freely through Marvel’s New York City in epic action set-pieces filled with a rich narrative and relatable characters.

The video game which is available for Rs 3999 will be available at Rs 3499 during the offer.

God of War – Standard Edition (PS4)

It is a new beginning for Kratos. Living as a man outside the shadow of the gods, he ventures into the brutal Norse wilds with his son Atreus, fighting to fulfil a deeply personal quest. Vicious, Physical Combat – With an intimate, over-the-shoulder free camera that brings the action closer than ever, combat in God of War is up close, frenetic, and unflinching. Kratos’ axe —powerful, magic and multi-faceted – is a brutal weapon as well as a versatile tool for exploration. Get your copy during the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale!

The video game which is available for Rs 3999 will be available at Rs 1999 during the offer.

October 9, 2018
Xbox One X And One S Will Soon Support 1440P Streaming

Here is a good news for both Xbox One X and Xbox One S console gamers. According to Kevin Gammill, the Xbox program manager, both the Xbox One and Xbox One S will receive an update to support native 1440p content streaming. There is no mention of the actual time frame, with the next software update the feature could be rolled out.

Xbox One X and Xbox One S are the most powerful gaming consoles from Microsoft to date. However, both models downscale the content from 1440p to 1080p, which makes us to play the games at a lower resolution.

Many questions recently around the timing of our 1440p support. Those of you in our early preview ring should be pleasantly surprised very soon if you have an Xbox One S or Xbox One X.

— Kevin Gammill (@CmdrDesslock) February 16, 2018

Specifications:

The Xbox One X is powered by 12 GB LPDDR5 custom GPU with 8 GB RAM and 1 TB storage. The device does support 4K UHD Blueray optical discs with HDR 10 and Dolby Atmos. Additionally, dual HDMI, thripple USB 3.0, and an ethernet port are also included. Wireless connectivity features like dual-band WiFi and WiFi direct will enable seamless streaming across the devices.

The Xbox One S comes with a slightly compact form factor with 8 GB DDR3 RAM and 500 GB storage. The support Blueray optical discs with HDR 10 remains the same with Dolby Atmos audio. This one also has a similar choice of ports, the only difference is in actual performance.

Both models are powered by the same 8-core Jaguar CPU, the One X has a clock speed of 2.45 GHz, whereas the One S’s speed is limited to 1.75 GHz. In terms of pricing the One X retails for US$ 499, whereas the One S retails for US$ 249.

Conclusion:

If you are looking for a gaming console with native 4k streaming capability, then Xbox One S and Xbox One X are the ones, to choose from. If compact One S offers a great value for money, One X offers impeccable performance. The 4k capability just takes the console gaming performance to next level.

February 19, 2018
Microsoft Launches Xbox One S

At the E3 Conference, Microsoft has launched new console dubbed the Xbox One S. Available in a new “robot white” color, the Xbox One S is 40 percent smaller than the original Xbox One.

It also includes a built-in power supply, and now finally can be placed horizontally or vertically with an optional stand.

The new console will have one of the three USB ports and the pairing button to the front of the Xbox One S alongside the newly added IR blaster. There is no more a Kinect port, however, Kinect for Xbox One will still be compatible with Xbox One S via the Xbox Kinect Adapter for USB connection.

Xbox One S will be available in select markets starting early August for $399 USD, with the 1TB Xbox One S for $349 USD and the 500GB Xbox One S for $299 USD arriving thereafter. The Xbox One Vertical Stand will also be available for standalone purchase for $19.99 USD.

June 14, 2016