Tag: xbox live
Microsoft reverses Xbox Live price hike, will add free multiplayer for some games
In one of the first positive Friday night news dumps I can remember, Microsoft has not only reversed course on its poorly-received plan to raise the price for Xbox Live, it’s adding a treat. Soon, for free-to-play games (like Fortnite or Apex Legends… Source
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Microsoft withdraws Xbox Live Gold price hike following uproar from users
Updated at 10:26PM PT, January 22: Microsoft is backtracking on the planned price hike of Xbox Live Gold, less than 24 hours after making the announcement as the gaming giant attempts to mend its relationship with fans. “We messed up today and you were right to let us know. Connecting…
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Xbox Series S is all about Game Pass
Microsoft has finally announced its budget next-gen Xbox, the $299 Xbox Series S. That price is appealing, but the cuts to storage and graphical power… not so much.We know that the Xbox Series X will be $500, and history has shown that gamers will th… Source
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Microsoft stops offering 12-month Xbox Live Gold memberships
Microsoft hasn’t just discontinued most of its outgoing Xbox One consoles — it also scrapped one of the staples of online Xbox gaming. The company confirmed to TrueAchievements (via IGN) that it stopped selling 12-month Xbox Live Gold memberships. Yo… Source
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Microsoft will now pay up to $20k for Xbox Live security exploits
Think you’ve found a glaring security hole in Xbox Live? Microsoft is interested. The company announced a new bug bounty program today, focused specifically on its Xbox Live network and services. Depending on how serious the exploit is and how complete your report is, they’re paying up to $20,000. Like…
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