NEWS: Support Virtual Agent is Here to Help

After a successful Insider testing period, we’re delighted to announce that Support Virtual Agent is now rolling out to all players in the US. We’d like to thank Insiders for their help in testing and providing feedback for this new feature.

Support Virtual Agent is an AI-powered feature built to help Xbox players more efficiently solve their support-related gaming issues, and it is rolling out to select Xbox Insiders on support.xbox.com today. Support Virtual Agent can quickly access information from support.xbox.com to answer questions relevant to Xbox console and game support issues. Xbox Insiders located in the United States and with English selected as their preferred language can begin previewing the Support Virtual Agent today by visiting support.xbox.com while signed into an account that is registered with the Xbox Insider Program.

We value the feedback from Xbox Insiders for this preview experience and any feedback received will be used to improve the Support Virtual Agent. As you interact with the Support Virtual Agent, you can provide feedback via the “thumbs up” or “thumbs down” button on each of the responses or provide feedback directly via the “Give feedback” button at the bottom of the page.

How to Use Support Virtual Agent

Starting today, Xbox Insiders will see the Support Virtual Agent on the “Contact us” page on support.xbox.com. Sign in with the same account you registered with the Xbox Insider Program, then you’ll see a new option to ask our new Support Virtual Agent a question.

Once you click on “Ask a question,” you will see the Support Virtual Agent launch in a new browser window. You can ask the agent questions via text or voice, and it will answer with relevant information from support.xbox.com. If the Support Virtual Agent cannot solve the issue, you can request to speak with a live support agent as long as it is within Xbox Support’s normal hours of operation.

During this preview, you can also customize your support experience by clicking on the ellipsis menu icon and choosing between two different Support Virtual Agents.

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NEW RELEASES: New Xbox Games for December 16 2024 to January 3 2025

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NEW RELEASES: New Xbox Games for December 9 to December 13 2024

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GAME PASS CORE: Coming to Game Pass Core December 4 2024

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XBOX GAME PASS: Coming to Xbox Game Pass for December 2024 & Early January 2025

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NEWS: Forza Horizon 4 Being Removed from Digital Stores Dec 15 2024

Some how I missed this huge News announcement.  This was originally announced on June 25 2024:

Due to licensing and agreements with our partners, Forza Horizon 4 will be delisted from digital platforms (Microsoft Store and Steam) on December 15, 2024. This means the game and its additional content will no longer be available for purchase through online stores.

• Before the delisting date, the Festival Playlist’s flow will change as follows:
• Starting July 25, we will have the final series for the game in Series 77 which will include the last Festival Playlist that ends on August 22.
• After Series 77 ends on August 22, you will no longer be able to access the playlist screen, except to see the festival playlist history. When booting the game, you will be taken to the Festival Site screen rather than the Festival Playlist.
• Even though there won’t be any more Festival Playlists after Series 77 (August 22), you will still be able to see the Forza Events screen which will include a selection of daily and weekly challenges. Completing these challenges and Forzathon Live Events will earn you Forzathon Points that you can exchange for Backstage Passes.
• We will update the Backstage Pass Cars list with all the remaining cars that have previously been Festival Playlist Exclusive after Series 77.

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HOW TO: Delete Xbox 360 Backwards Compatible Game Saves on Xbox One & Series X|S

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HOW TO: How to Delete Game Saves From Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One (Updated)

Have you ever tried to load a game save, only to be met with an error stating the game save is corrupted?

Have you ever wanted to start a game from scratch but the game in question does not have the option remove the old game save data?

Simply uninstalling the game will not remove game saves.  If you have uninstalled the game it must be reinstalled to remove any game saves.

WARNING: ONCE YOU DELETE A GAME SAVE FROM EVERYWHERE, IT IS FINAL. THERE ARE NO RECOVERY OPTIONS.

Also, this can not be use to reset stats or multiplayer games like COD or Battlefield that type of data can not me removed, if you do this for a game of this type, you'll just lose your single player campaign.  This will not remove achievements either.
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NEW RELEASES: New Xbox Games for December 2 to December 6 2024

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NEW RELEASES: New Xbox Games for November 25 to November 29 2024

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NEWS: Stream Your Own Game with Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta)

Today, millions of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members are enjoying Xbox Cloud Gaming to play top titles from the Xbox Game Pass catalog on various devices. We’ve also heard your excitement about having more flexibility to stream games you own beyond the Game Pass catalog.  Starting today, I’m excited to announce that we’re allowing Game Pass Ultimate members to stream select games they own through TVs and browser on supported devices like smartphones, PCs, and tablets, in all 28 countries where Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) is available. This is just the beginning. Next year, we’re excited to bring this feature to Xbox consoles and the Xbox app on Windows. 

50 Great Games Available Today, With More to Come  

We are happy to announce that over 50 great games are now available for streaming. Our library of cloud-playable titles will continue to grow, as we work with our partners around the world to bring you a diverse and expansive selection of great games across devices. You can stream any version of these games below that you own, for example Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition. 

Ready to Get Started? Here’s How:

Game Pass Ultimate members can stream select cloud-playable games you own, even if they’re not included with Game Pass Ultimate, directly on various devices. This includes Samsung Smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV devices, Meta Quest headsets as well as other browser supported devices like PCs, smart phones, and tablets. For more details, see below or check out our support page. 

On your PC, phone, tablet, handheld, and most devices with access to a web browser: 

• Use a supported browser like Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Apple Safari. 
• Navigate to https://xbox.com/play. 
• Sign into your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership.  
• Look for “Stream your own game” to discover games you can play right now, and others you can stream after purchasing them. 
• Connect a supported controller. Controllers like the Xbox Wireless Controller, Xbox Adaptive Controller, PlayStation DualSense, or DualShock 4 controller are all compatible. On PC, some games will also support mouse and keyboard input. 
• Start playing! 

On supported TVs and VR headsets: 

• Download and launch the Xbox app (on supported Samsung TV, Amazon Fire device) or the Xbox Cloud Gaming app (on Meta Quest 2, 3 or Pro).. 
• Sign into your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership.  
• Look for “Stream your own game” to discover games you can play right now, and others you can stream after purchasing them. 
• Connect a compatible Bluetooth-enabled wireless controller. Controllers like the Xbox Wireless Controller, Xbox Adaptive Controller, PlayStation DualSense, or DualShock 4 controller are all compatible. 
• Start playing! 

If you’re not an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member yet, you can join here to start playing hundreds of great games across console, PC, and cloud. Games you digitally purchase for streaming can also be downloaded and played on an Xbox console.  

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XBOX GAME PASS: Coming to Xbox Game Pass Late November 2024

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NEW RELEASES: New Xbox Games for November 18 to November 22 2024

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NEWS: Phil Spencer confirms that Microsoft is working on an Xbox handheld (Rumor?)

Microsoft is officially exploring the handheld gaming market, with Xbox chief Phil Spencer recently confirming that the company is working on prototype devices. In an interview with Bloomberg, Spencer revealed that Microsoft is assessing its options and taking early steps toward developing a handheld. He noted that, although there’s nothing definitive yet, the team’s expectation is to eventually enter the handheld category. To guide the design process, Spencer has tasked his team with analyzing existing handheld devices to shape Microsoft’s own vision.

While Spencer expressed enthusiasm, he set clear expectations by stating that any final handheld console is likely still a few years away. During the 2024 Summer Game Fest, he responded to questions about handheld gaming rumors, suggesting that he personally supports the idea of an Xbox handheld: “So we should have a handheld? I think we should have a handheld too,” he remarked, while stopping short of confirming an active project.

Microsoft’s recent moves reflect a broader strategy to reach gamers on multiple platforms, a philosophy Spencer reiterated in the Bloomberg interview. As part of this approach, Microsoft has already begun rolling out Xbox titles on other systems and, according to Spencer, there are no “red lines” limiting their willingness to bring more Xbox games to PlayStation. This shift highlights Microsoft’s commitment to making Xbox content more widely accessible, regardless of the device or platform, as they seek to meet players wherever they are.

Spencer’s statements come as Microsoft navigates a rapidly evolving gaming landscape, where handheld devices like the Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and ROG Ally have captured attention. By exploring this path, Microsoft is positioning itself to potentially offer its own unique device, possibly linked to its Game Pass service and cloud gaming initiatives, giving players new ways to engage with the Xbox ecosystem beyond traditional consoles.

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NEW RELEASES: New Xbox Games for November 11 to November 15 2024

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XBOX GAME PASS: Coming to Xbox Game Pass Early November 2024

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NEW RELEASES: New Xbox Games for November 4 to November 8 2024

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NEW RELEASES: New Xbox Games for October 28 2024 to November 1 2024

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NEW RELEASES: New Xbox Games for October 21 to October 25 2024

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XBOX GAME PASS: Coming to Xbox Game Pass Late October 2024

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NEWS: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Call of Duty: Warzone Coming to the Cloud with Game Pass on October 25

We’ve shared our vision to deliver great gaming experiences for players across devices. Today, we’re excited to continue bringing new opportunities to enjoy some of your favorite games wherever you are. We’re thrilled to reveal that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be playable with Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) for Game Pass Ultimate members at launch and will begin rolling out to players on October 25, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. PT. In addition, we’re also bringing Xbox Cloud Gaming support to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Call of Duty: Warzone for Game Pass Ultimate members on the same day.

This is a first for the Call of Duty franchise, and a win for the community. Players will be able to access multiple Call of Duty games with Xbox Cloud Gaming for the first time, and Game Pass Ultimate members will be able to enjoy Call of Duty in more places than ever before, including on their consoles, PCs, mobile devices, select Samsung TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Meta Quest devices. This opens up even more ways to play Black Ops 6 starting on day one at launch.

Three Great Call of Duty Experiences with Xbox Cloud Gaming

• Launching on October 25, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is an action thriller set in the early ’90s, a period of transition and upheaval in global politics. Featuring a mind-bending narrative that is signature Black Ops; Black Ops 6 also provides adrenaline-pumping Multiplayer action and the return of Round-Based Zombies. Post-launch, players can look forward to even more exciting maps and groundbreaking experiences dropping into both Multiplayer and Zombies. Learn more and upgrade to the Vault Edition at CallofDuty.com.
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III will also be available with Xbox Cloud Gaming for Game Pass Ultimate members starting October 25, 2024. Modern Warfare III launched with Game Pass in July 2024 and delivered a single player Campaign, Multiplayer mode, and an open world Zombies experience. Modern Warfare III gives fans access to a full package of incredible content, including a variety of post-launch content.
• Call of Duty: Warzone is a massively popular free-to-play battle royale experience. Team up, drop in or fly in solo to be the last squad standing to win. Play a variety of game modes including special limited-time modes with friends throughout the year. Game Pass Ultimate members will be able to experience massive battles via streaming with Xbox Cloud Gaming starting October 25, 2024.

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NEW RELEASES: New Xbox Games for October 14 to October 18 2024

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NEW RELEASES: New Xbox Games for October 7 to October 11 2024

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HOW -TO: Are Xbox services down? How to check server status

Bugs and errors in video games and live service platforms can catch you by surprise, especially if there’s seemingly no way to fix the issue. Occasionally, Xbox will encounter server-wide errors that affect thousands, potentially millions of players, with a fix taking some time to appear.

In the meantime, you can check Xbox’s server status to see if it’s a server-side problem or a client-side issue you can fix within minutes.

How to check Xbox server status

The two main ways to check Xbox’s server status are to view the official Xbox Status support page, social media such as the Xbox Support X account, or third-party sites like Downdetector if you suspect the support page isn’t up-to-date. More often than not, at least one of these resources will reveal issues with Xbox’s services, with specific categories such as account and login problems, cloud gaming bugs, or store and subscription errors, if any exist.

In most cases, you’ll have to wait until Microsoft resolves these issues. Occasionally, the solution is as easy as restarting your Xbox, turning your router on and off, or double-checking your Xbox account to see if it’s an account-related problem. However, the most common situation is that it’s a server-side error on Xbox’s end that Microsoft has to step in and fix before you can play your games again.

Xbox’s Status page, in particular, has detailed coverage of various services, with the list below highlighting each:

• Accounts and Profile
• Friends and Social Activity
• Cloud Gaming and Remote Play
• Games and Gaming
• Online Safety and Family
• Store and Subscriptions
• Sharing and Broadcasting
• Devices and Networking
• Multiplayer Gaming
• Support and Services
• Apps and Mobile

Each section has its own current issues section, if any, and Xbox’s status on the situation. If there is an issue they’re aware of, you’ll find a timeline mentioning the outage report, Xbox identifying the problem, and when they resolve it. It’ll also mention areas you may be unable to access, such as account sign-in, multiplayer gaming, or purchases.

If Xbox’s server status pages show that everything is operational, there’s a chance your error or issue is a game-specific bug or an issue with your console. In this case, you may have to run some troubleshooting with your Xbox, such as seeing if it’s a hardware issue or diving into a particular game’s server status to see if the error only impacts one or two games.

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XBOX GAME PASS: Coming to Xbox Game Pass Early October 2024

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NEW RELEASES: New Xbox Games for September 30 to October 4 2024

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SYSTEM UPDATE: Xbox September Update – Game Bar Compact Mode Now Available & More

We’re continuing to bring new ways to make Xbox better based on your feedback. This month’s update has brand-new experiences across PC gaming, Xbox apps, consoles and more. Read on for all the details:

Xbox Consoles

Pre-download Your Games and Start Playing When the Update Is Live

No more waiting for game updates to download. Now you can jump in and start playing right when the update goes live. To start using this new option on your console go to My Games & Apps > Manage > Updates where you’ll be able to see all available pre-downloads. This feature is supported by some of your favorite games now, including Sea of Thieves, Minecraft, Cassette Beasts – and expect many more titles to support it soon.

New Wish List Notifications for Free Play Days and More

Is your wish list up to date? Because it’s about to get even more helpful. Your wish list already lets you keep track of your most wanted games, Free Play Days, add-ons and more, and notifications will help you keep track of when those long-awaited games pop up. With the new update, when a game on your wish list is released, enters the Game Pass library, or becomes available as part of a Free Play Day promotion, you will now receive console notifications. These notifications can be enabled or disabled per your preference in your wish list notification settings.

PC Gaming

Game Bar Compact Mode Is Now Available for All PC Players on Windows.

In August, we announced that Game Bar Compact Mode, a new mode optimized for smaller screens and Windows handhelds, was available to Xbox Insiders.

Today, we’re excited to share that all PC players can now enjoy Game Bar Compact Mode on their favorite Windows devices. You can view recently played games, access common game launchers and other gaming utilities, and explore the Widget Store, where you can discover and manage widget applications.

With Compact Mode enabled, access to widgets and navigation is simplified to ensure you can get to the content you want as easily as possible on smaller screens. Compact Mode is also optimized to navigate with a controller, and you can quickly switch between widgets with left and right bumpers (LB/RB).

We also added a new feature in Game Bar Compact Mode to allow you to quit a game that is running by going to the Home widget, selecting the game and pressing close – giving you a faster option than quitting from the game itself or navigating out to your desktop. To turn on Compact Mode, go to Game Bar Settings and, under the General tab, switch on the Compact Mode toggle.

We’re just getting started with Game Bar and can’t wait to share new improvements such as modernizing the look and feel and adding support for virtual keyboard navigation with future updates. You can learn more about Game Bar Compact Mode by visiting the feature overview page.

More Game Management Options Coming Your Way Via the Xbox App on PC

As we announced back in August, we are continuing to enhance game management experiences in the Xbox app on PC. This time, we have made additional improvements to save you download space and time managing your library of games on PC.

• Easily view and install all add-ons upon game installation.

Now you can view and install all add-ons related to the game that you are installing, regardless of when you acquired them or if they were part of the same bundle. This helps you see all content related to the game you are installing at a glance, instead of having to navigate the app to see and install the different add-ons or content tied to the game you want to play.

• Ability to manage all your game content in one place.

If your installed game has add-ons or additional content, we’ll display it all in one place. This is also beneficial to manage any additional content you might have acquired after you added a game to your collection. To access this new view, right-click on any game that you have installed either going to your library or the left navigation panel. Then click on “Manage” and go to the new “Add-ons” section.

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NEW RELEASES: New Games for September 23 to September 27 2024

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NEW RELEASES: New Xbox Games for September 16 to September 20 2024

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NEWS: New Xbox Friends and Followers Experience

Beginning this week, starting with Alpha Skip-Ahead users on Xbox consoles, and users that have joined the PC Gaming preview on Windows PCs and handheld devices, Xbox Insiders will be able to preview an updated friends and followers experience! With updated relationships, and new privacy and notification settings, you can start managing your social experiences with Xbox just the way you like, from any device.

Friends and followers

We’re thrilled to announce the return of friend requests! Now, you can easily send, accept, or delete friend requests, making it simpler to connect with others. Friends are now a two-way, invite-approved relationship, giving you more control and flexibility. Meanwhile, following someone remains a one-way connection, allowing you to stay updated with their shared content, whether it’s another player, club, or game.

Getting started is easy

Existing friends and followers will update automatically with this change. You’ll stay friends with people who had also added you as a friend previously and continue following anyone who hadn’t.

To start managing your friends and followers on Xbox consoles, press the Xbox button to open the guide and head to the People tab. Here, you can find all your existing friends in the Friends list, accept (or delete) new friend requests, or find someone new and send a friend request of your own.

It’s just as easy from all the devices you’re already using! Starting with Xbox consoles, Windows PCs and handheld devices, and coming to the rest of your devices later, you’re never far from your friends.

Managing your social experience

With these updates, we are also adding new privacy and notification settings, letting you decide who can send you friend requests or follow your account and which notifications you receive.

You can manage who can send you friend requests, or follow your account, directly from your Xbox console by navigating to Settings > Account > Privacy & online safety > Xbox privacy, then select View details & customize > Friends, followers & clubs to customize your settings. You can also update your notification preferences on Xbox consoles from Settings > Preferences > Notifications.

Additionally, you can manage your settings online by navigating to Privacy & online safety and signing in. Here, you can customize all your privacy settings, then select Submit when you’re done.

To learn more about managing your settings, visit: Manage Xbox online safety and privacy settings.

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NEW RELEASES: New Xbox Games for September 9 to September 13 2024

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XBOX GAME PASS: Coming to Xbox Game Pass Early September 2024

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NEW RELEASES: New Xbox Games for September 2 to September 6 2024

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SYSTEM UPDATE: Xbox August 2024 Update Is Rolling Out with Updates to Cloud Gaming, Consoles, PC Gaming, and Accessories

Team Xbox is bringing new ways to make Xbox better based on your feedback. This month’s update has brand-new experiences across Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta), consoles, PC gaming, and wireless controllers.

Xbox Cloud Gaming

Xbox app on Fire TV now available on Fire TV Stick (1st Gen) and Fire TV Cube (2nd Gen)

Earlier in the year, Xbox announced a collaboration with Amazon where Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members in over 25 countries can play games directly from the Xbox app on select Fire TV devices via cloud gaming, giving people even more choice in how they play their favorite games. Now, alongside the Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) and Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen), the Xbox app on Fire TV is available for customers with a Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Gen) and Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen). This expansion offers players even more choice in how they play their favorite games on devices they already own.

Players will have the opportunity to play current games in the Game Pass Ultimate catalog. To get started, download the Xbox app on your eligible Fire TV device via the Amazon Appstore. Once you install and open the app, you’ll be prompted to sign in with your Microsoft account. If you’re already an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member, you’ll have instant access to stream and play any of the hundreds of cloud-enabled titles in the Game Pass Ultimate library.

Not a member yet? You can easily sign up for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate through the app.

Then, all you have to do is connect a compatible Bluetooth controller and you’re ready to start gaming! The Xbox Wireless Controller, Xbox Adaptive Controller, DualSense or DualShock 4 controllers all work seamlessly. Once connected, you’re all set!

Xbox Consoles

Happening Now – Find your Discord friends and channels from your Xbox

It’s now easier to get updates when one of your Discord friends is playing, chatting, or streaming. Now you can jump into voice chat with them or watch their stream – all on your Xbox console, without having to use the Discord app on PC or mobile.

If your Xbox and Discord accounts are linked, you can opt-in to have your Discord friends included in your Friends list on the Xbox guide by re-linking your accounts. Once you relink your Xbox profile and Discord account, head to the Friends list of the Xbox guide.

Your Discord friends will show up on the right side under “Happening now” whenever they’re playing a game or chatting in Discord voice.

Watch Discord streams on your Xbox console

You can now watch anyone who is streaming directly on your Xbox console when you’re connected to a Discord call or in a voice channel! Are you having an epic moment you want to share? You can stream your gameplay to your Discord friends, too.

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NEW RELEASES: New Xbox Games for August 26 to 30 2024

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GAME PASS CORE: Additions to Xbox Game Pass Core August 21 2024

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XBOX GAME PASS: Coming to Xbox Game Pass Late August 2024

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NEW RELEASES: New Xbox Games for August 19 to 23 2024

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NEW RELEASES: New Xbox Games for August 12 to 16 2024

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XBOX GAME PASS: Coming to Xbox Game Pass Early August 2024

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NEW RELEASES: New Xbox Games for August 5th to August 9th 2024

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NEW RELEASES: New Xbox Games for July 29 to August 2 2024

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NEW RELEASES: New Xbox Games for July 22 to July 26 2024

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XBOX GAME PASS: Coming to Xbox Game Pass Late July 2024

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NEW RELEASES: New Xbox Games for July 15 to July 19 2024

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NEW RELEASES: New Xbox Games for July 8 to July 12 2024

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XBOX GAME PASS: Coming to Xbox Game Pass Early July 2024

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NEW RELEASES: New Xbox Games for July 1 to July 5 2024

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NEWS: Xbox Gaming Coming to Amazon Fire TV

At Xbox, we’re committed to bringing the joy and community of gaming to everyone.  Today, we’re announcing a collaboration with Amazon where Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members in over 25 countries can play games directly from the Xbox app on select Fire TV devices via cloud gaming, giving people even more choice in how they play their favorite games.

The Xbox app will soon be available on the Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2023) ($59.99) and Fire TV Stick 4K (2023) ($49.99). For people new to console gaming, or for those looking for another way to play, it’s a great low-cost, convenient, and portable option to enjoy a huge library of incredible games.

To get started, players just need a Fire TV Stick, a Bluetooth-enabled wireless controller, and an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership to gain instant access to hundreds of phenomenal games, including Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, Starfield, and Forza Horizon 5, among others.

Plus, Bethesda Game Studios’ beloved Fallout games are also available with Game Pass Ultimate, including Fallout 76 and Fallout 4. Fallout fans will be able to play these games on select Amazon Fire TV devices alongside the acclaimed Fallout TV show on Prime Video, which released in April.

NEW RELEASES: New Xbox Games for June 24 to 28 2024

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XBOX GAME PASS: Coming to Xbox Game Pass Late June 2024

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NEW RELEASES: New Xbox Games for June 17th to 21st 2024

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SYSTEM UPDATE: The Xbox June Update Is Rolling Out

Team Xbox is bringing new ways to make Xbox better based on your feedback. This month’s update has brand-new features and experiences across consoles, wireless controllers, PC gaming, and Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta).

Xbox Console Updates

Personalize Your Home Backgrounds Even More

Do you have a favorite dynamic background? Or do you prefer to look at game art? Before today’s rollout, you had to decide whether you wanted to enjoy that dynamic background vs. rotating through all the game art. Now you can mix and match – no need to compromise. You can find the new options under Settings > General > Personalization > My Background > Show selected game art.

Want even more options? There’s also a new setting that lets you adjust your dynamic background color without changing your profile color.

Easily Connect Your Xbox to Your Wireless Networks

Switching between Wi-Fi networks just got a whole lot easier for your Xbox. You can now remember up to 10 wireless networks that you’ve used before and hop on them without typing the passwords again. It’s also easy to forget and disconnect from the wireless networks you’re done with. No need to remember the Wi-Fi from your trip – unless you plan to go back! To check this out, go to Settings > General > Network settings > Manage wireless networks > Manage my networks.

Manage Your Subscriptions Directly From Your Console

You can now update your subscription plan or turn on recurring billing within your console settings. Go to Settings > Account > Subscriptions, select your subscription, and then choose Change subscription. Once you’re there, you’ll be able to select the options that work best for you. 

Some Experiments You Might See on Your Console

We’re always experimenting and looking for ways to make your console experience even better. This month, you may notice updates such as the ability to find people using console search, updates to the Game Pass page layout and style, and additional information to search card results and flashcard store buttons. As we roll out these experiments, a random subset of players will be able to give them a try.