It's time! We already got a glimpse of what Sony will be offering once this Holiday season arrives with the PlayStation 4, and now it's up to Microsoft to unveil the future of the Xbox. We've compiled the most important coverage leading up to the Xbox reveal, and we'll be updating this page with all of the breaking news that gets unveiled today during the Press Conference. And hey, we conveniently have the stream ready to watch right below!
We've separated the news into a few handy categories. The Rumor Mill will have nothing but unconfirmed rumors, that may or may not be true. Though given the industry we're in, they're not as easily dismissable. The Newsfeed will contain all officially announced information regarding the next Xbox, as well as comments regarding the system from industry individuals, publishers and developers. We will also add a third section which will include all of the announcements from the Xbox event, so you're caught up with everything there is to know about the future of the Xbox.
Xbox One Live Stream
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Xbox One Specs
- 8 Core CPU
- 8GB System Memory
- 500 GB HDD
- Blu ray Drive
- 802.13n Wireless with Wifi Direct
- HDMI In/Out
- USB 3.0
Xbox One Press Conference
- Xbox logo undergoes a change ahead of today's reveal
- Microsoft's new console revealed: Called 'Xbox One'
- "Xbox On": Xbox One live switching controlled by voice commands
- Xbox One 'Snap Mode' lets you run two apps simultaneously
- Xbox One Guide is a new way to find the shows you want
- Xbox One, Skype, and Kinect get in a ménage à awesome
- Xbox One controller designed by gamers, for gamers
- Xbox One reveal: EA Sports' Ignite Engine powers Madden, FIFA, NBA Live, and UFC
- Xbox One’s LIVE service is more powerful and personal than ever before
- Microsoft Studios shows off Forza Motorsport 5 and Quantum Break on Xbox One
- 15 exclusive games in development for Xbox One
- Halo gets storytelling evolved with a new live action Xbox One TV series
- And the Xbox One's release date is…'later this year'
- An emotional story and new character customization coming to Call of Duty: Ghosts; DLC comes first to Xbox One
- This is what a foot to your face looks like on the Xbox One
- Xbox One won't allow you to play your Xbox 360 games, bummer
- The emotional Call of Duty: Ghosts trailer revealed
- Xbox One is only 'always-on' sometimes — used games are free to play after all
- Onstage Xbox One Kinect commands cause trouble for Xbox 360 Kinect users
- Hilarious YouTube video sums up today's Xbox One event in under two minutes
In the Rumor Mill
- Rumor: Microsoft planning another dashboard update in preparation for next Xbox
- Rumor: Say goodbye to Microsoft Points with the next Xbox
- Report: Next-generation Microsoft console to be called 'Xbox Infinity'
- Is Xbox Fusion the name of the next Xbox?
- Rumor: Respawn's first game exclusive to Xbox 720, always-online requirement
- Rumor: Ryse and a new Forza just two of the next-generation Xbox's launch games
- The Xbox 720's always-on rumors are starting to make sense, living room dominance through your TV
- If rumor is true, the next Xbox gives a big middle finger to gamers not wanting always-on gameplay
- EA: Xbox 720, PS4 'most likely not backwards compatible'
- Rumor: Xbox 720 will require constant internet connection
- Rumor: Xbox 720 may feature a device that 'blocks' used games
- IllumiRoom technology might be used for Xbox 720
The Newsfeed
- Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, Watch Dogs confirmed for Xbox One
- Notch not impressed with Xbox One
- GameStop president: Microsoft and Sony see 'value' in used games
- Crytek's Ryse is the Xbox One's 'Kinect-enhanced' brawler
- Microsoft has a two-part reveal for the next Xbox
- Microsoft prepping for next Xbox reveal (with pics)
- Next Xbox won't require internet to play a single player game
- Peter Molyneux: Next Xbox should focus on 'playing games'
- Next Xbox will encourage replayability with improved Achievements system
- Microsoft confirms that a new generation of Xbox will be revealed May 21
- Deep Silver not interested in PS4 and Xbox 720 at launch
- Watch Dogs and Assassin's Creed 4 coming to Xbox 720, according to Ubisoft devs
- Microsoft employee CV hints at 'cool new features for next Xbox.' Oh, and mentions DRM
- Microsoft aware of Orth's always-on comments, but offers no comment of their own
- GameStop CEO: Xbox 720 a 'very hot, compelling device'
- New Xbox 720 leaks: 'Always on, Always connected,' Kinect required, and mandatory installs
- Jon Blow: Xbox 720 is 'not strictly about games'
- Microsoft acquires 'Xbox Gold' domain names