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Microsoft and AMD bring FreeSync to Xbox One
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Both Xbox One S and Xbox One X

Microsoft said that its Xbox One S and Xbox One X will be getting AMD's FreeSync 2, a offering variable refresh rate over HDMI on supported displays.

Xbox One S Wi-Fi comes from MediaTeK
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Monday, 29 August 2016 10:05

Xbox One S Wi-Fi comes from MediaTeK


2.4 and 5GHz and even 802.11ac

MediaTek has some decent network products and Asus and Xiaomi have a few midrange routers based on its SoC (system on a chip). Now it looks likely that Microsoft’s One S will use two MediaTek SoCs for  wireless connectivity. 

Xbox One S is gain with no pain
Published in Gaming
Thursday, 11 August 2016 15:23

Xbox One S is gain with no pain


Tear-down experts say slighht cost increase but much better features

Beancounters at IHS claim that the new Xbox One S delivers for consumers in terms of improved performance and features for very little extra cost.

Microsoft Xbox One S playable at E3 2016
Published in Gaming


Refreshed console and controller available in August


At E3 2016 this week in Los Angeles, Microsoft made its new Xbox One S console playable on the show floor for attendees to try out the revised Bluetooth controller before the console officially hits store shelves in August.

Some Xbox One games play on PC
Published in Gaming
Tuesday, 14 June 2016 12:03

Some Xbox One games play on PC


Xbox Play Anywhere puts pressure on PlayStation 4

Microsoft just dropped a bomb on PlayStation 4 announcing that Gears of War 4 will be able to play on both PC and Xbox via Xbox Play Anywhere program. 

Microsoft announces Xbox One S console
Published in Gaming
Tuesday, 14 June 2016 03:56

Microsoft announces Xbox One S console


4K output, Ultra HD Blu-ray drive, starts at $299


On Monday during its E3 press conference in Los Angeles, Microsoft announced a redesigned, smaller version of its Xbox One console that will go by the name Xbox One S. The refreshed console is 40 percent smaller than the original and features a much-needed Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive, support for 4K (3840x2160p) video output over HDMI 2.0a and support for High Dynamic Range (HDR).