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Xbox chief marketing officer Yusuf Mehdi has claimed that Microsoft will not make a loss on each Xbox One it sells. Console platform holders have traditionally taken a hit on hardware in the hope of regaining any losses via software sales. Nintendo is the notable exception to this rule, although …
Read More »Microsoft admits surprise at extent of Xbox One negativity
Was I surprised that people had a reaction to it? No. I mean, we knew it was going to be a controversial decision. Was I surprised how negative the reaction was going to be? Yes.” That’s the admission of Xbox One strategy boss Albert Penello, who admitted to Rev3Games (as …
Read More »Xbox One to sell at a profit
Console will at worst break even at launch, claims Yusuf Mehdi
Read More »Xbox One indie scheme now accepting devs
Microsoft's bid for the indie community kicks off this week
Read More »Digital game trade-ins will return to Xbox One at some point
Microsoft still hopes to re-introduce some of its more ambitious online plans for Xbox One at some point in the future. Specifically, this includes both the ability to trade-in digital Xbox One games and the option of allowing assorted family and friends to access a user’s purchased games – both …
Read More »Free Forza 5 bundled with Day One Edition Xbox One
Some UK retailers are now offering the choice between Xbox One Day One Edition bundles including either FIFA 14 or Forza 5. Microsoft announced at Gamescom that those who pre-order the console in Europe would receive a free copy of EA’s FIFA 14. Then on Monday Microsoft altered its stance, …
Read More »Xbox One to get digital trades and loans
Microsoft senior director Albert Penello says company will bring back family sharing 'when time is right'
Read More »Microsoft lists qualifying 360 games for Xbox One $10 upgrade program
Microsoft has revealed the grouping of Xbox 360 games participating in its Xbox One $10 upgrade program. The firm’s previously announced trade-in upgrade plan will be offered to a short list of big name AAA titles – games you’d expect would most likely see a high volume of upgrades, including …
Read More »Xbox One launches worldwide November 22nd
Microsoft's next-gen console gets simultaneous release date in 13 territories including UK and North America
Read More »Xbox One release date confirmed
The Xbox One has, at long last, got a confirmed global release date. The machine will be released on November 22nd in the UK and US. That means it will arrive AFTER the PS4 in America (November 15th) but BEFORE it in Europe (November 29th). November 22nd is also the …
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