Tag: Guides
Guide Stalker 2: Best Performance Options & VRR Settings On Xbox
How to get the best out of your Xbox experience
Stalker 2 is officially landing on Xbox Series X and S today, and we have a few performance options and Xbox settings worth going over here to get the best out of your experience. First off, let's talk gameplay modes. On Xbox Series X we have a 30FPS Quality mode and a 60FPS Performance mode. Over on...
Guide Stalker 2: Best Controller Settings On Xbox Series X And S
Get yourself ready for the Zone!
Stalker 2 hits Xbox Game Pass today, and while this marks the series' first day one launch on console, the game's controller settings do feel a little finicky out of the box. So, we've spent a good few hours playing around with how Stalker 2 controls on Xbox, and we have some recommended settings here for Series X...
Guide Stalker 2: Release Date, Release Times & Download Size On Xbox Game Pass
The big day is almost here!
After a bunch of delays, Stalker 2 is turning out to be one of the most anticipated Xbox Game Pass titles for the end of 2024 - and the good news is that its release date is right around the corner! So, ahead of that launch, we're going to tell you everything you need to know about Stalker 2 and its Xbox Game Pass...
Guide Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024: Release Date, Release Time, Download Size & Gameplay Info
Everything you need to know for takeoff
We've got another Xbox first-party release right around the corner! Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is almost ready for takeoff on Xbox Series X|S and PC, and the best bit is that it's also included with Xbox Game Pass at launch. But what exactly is it? What makes it different from the Microsoft Flight...
Guide Is Death Stranding 2 Coming To Xbox? Here's Everything We Know So Far
Will DS2 come to Xbox?
Since the surprise release of Death Stranding Director's Cut on Xbox Series X|S, we've seen lots of speculation about the sequel - and whether Death Stranding 2: On The Beach could one day come to Xbox as well. With how Kojima Productions has handled the first game, there's a good chance DS2 will arrive on Xbox eventually -...
Guide When Will The Xbox Black Friday Sale 2024 Be Revealed?
Up to 1000+ discounts set to be included!
The Xbox Black Friday 2024 sale is almost upon us, during which hundreds of Xbox digital titles are expected to be discounted for a couple of weeks, possibly even extending into December 2024 as well. The official date of the sale hasn't been announced at the time of writing, but it should be just a few...
Guide Black Friday Xbox Deals 2024: Consoles, Games, Xbox Game Pass, Accessories And More
Early deals are now live!
It's that time of year again, folks – yes, Black Friday is right around the corner, and early Black Friday deals are already starting to appear! Kicking off on Friday 29th November and running right through until Cyber Monday on the 2nd December, this year's sales are already starting to offer up some great deals and...
The best Xbox presents and stocking-fillers!
Yes, it's that time of year once again, folks! If you're looking for the very best Xbox gift ideas or the top Christmas presents for gamers this year, we've got you sorted right here on this very page. Below, you'll find all sorts of stocking fillers and video game-themed gift ideas that'll make perfect...
Guide Best Xbox Series X Games
The very best Xbox Series X and Series S games
What are the best Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S games? Since launching back in 2020, the next-gen consoles have already built up a cracking catalogue of must-play games. Below we've listed what we consider to be the very best gaming experiences currently available on Microsoft's newest crop of...
Guide Best Xbox Series X Controllers And Accessories
Enhance your Series X experience
If you've been lucky enough to pick up an Xbox Series X or S, you'll no doubt be on the lookout for the very best Xbox accessories to make your gaming time as epic as possible. If you're all sorted when it comes to finding the best 4K TV for gaming and a great Xbox headset, a new controller should be the next...
Guide Xbox Series X Stock: Where To Buy Xbox Series X|S In November 2024
Xbox console stock checker for UK and US
More and more Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles are starting to appear at retail, meaning it's thankfully a lot easier to secure one than it was when the consoles first launched. If you're wanting to get your hands on one, you're in the right place. Below, we've rounded up all the links you'll need...
Guide Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta: Release Date & Release Times For Xbox Series X|S
Yes, we've got a surprise on the way very soon!
Update (Thu 31st Oct, 2024): Ahead of this test launching later today, Capcom has set preloads live for the Monster Wilds Open Beta. You can grab it now via the Xbox Store, and the beta file is coming in at just under 15GB on Xbox Series X. Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta (Xb
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In November 2024
Including some MAJOR day one additions!
Looking for a complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in November 2024? It can be pretty difficult to keep track of all the comings and goings in the world of Xbox Game Pass every week, so we've put together this handy guide to provide an overview of what's coming to Xbox Game Pass in November, as well...
Guide All Xbox Series X|S Games That Support 120FPS
Take advantage of super high framerates
One of the cool features of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S is the ability to play games at up to 120 frames per-second, providing a new level of smooth performance never before seen in Xbox history. Originally, this feature was only limited to a set number of titles, but that number has grown as more...
Guide Black Ops 6 Not Working On Game Pass? Here Are Some Tips To Fix It
PC in particular seems to be affected
Alright, so Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is now officially available as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, but as we'd expect with a big release like this, we've come across a few people who've been unable to get it working in the early hours. The main issue sees to be with the PC version of Black Ops 6, which is...
Guide Where To Buy The Seagate Storage Expansion SSD Card for Xbox Series X|S
And regular HDDs if you're on a budget!
If you're anything like us, that 1TB internal SSD storage that came with your Xbox Series X is filling up at an alarming rate. Xbox Series S owners may struggle even more with only 512GB of internal storage to play with. Thankfully, Microsoft has teamed up with Seagate to offer an SSD Expansion Card for Xbox...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In October 2024
Nothing more expected before the end of the month
Looking for a complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in October 2024? It can be pretty difficult to keep track of all the comings and goings in the world of Xbox Game Pass every week, so we've put together this handy guide to provide an overview of what's coming to Xbox Game Pass in October,...
Guide Black Ops 6 Preload Now Live - How To Download On Xbox One & Series X|S
Get ready for the Game Pass launch!
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches this week on Xbox Game Pass, and the team has now set preloads live across all platforms. The game is coming in at around 100GB on Xbox Series X - where you can download Black Ops 6 right now and get ready for Friday's launch. It's also available to preload on Xbox Series S and...
Guide Xbox Game Pass In 2025: The Full List Of Everything Announced So Far
The complete list of all games
Xbox Game Pass is already starting to fill up for 2025, and if you're looking for a list of everything coming to Game Pass in 2025, you've come to the right place! Below, we've picked out the complete list of games announced for Xbox Game Pass in 2025 so far, and we'll keep updating this as more are announced ahead of...
Guide Call Of Duty Black Ops 6: Release Date, Release Times & Xbox Game Pass Details
Everything you need to know for BO6
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is one of Microsoft's biggest releases of the year, with the game's arrival fast approaching at the end of October. It's safe to say there's been quite a bit of hype behind this one - especially with its inclusion in Xbox Game Pass on day one. So, we're going to round up all of the...
Guide Xbox Partner Preview Showcase (October 2024): Date, Start Times, And What To Expect
A new event to look forward to this week
As announced a few days ago, Xbox is hosting the third edition of its "Partner Preview" event this week, giving us a closer look at a bunch of third-party games that are either newly-released, or will be coming to Xbox at some point. In this guide, we've got all the details you need for October 2024's...
Guide Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (October 2024)
The month continues with more new freebies!
A new month means a new selection of Xbox Game Pass Perks, and although we're hoping for more surprises over the final couple of weeks, we've already got lots of freebies to bring to your attention - including two free movies! <related ids="172766"> Admittedly, some of these are actually carrying...
Guide New World Aeternum: Xbox Release Date, Release Times, FAQ & Early Impressions
Amazon's new open-world RPG launches this week
We've got some cool Xbox releases on the way this week, including one that should prove particularly popular in the form of Amazon Games' New World: Aeternum. This is a game that was all the rage a few years ago, and to be honest we never thought we'd see it on Xbox - but now we're just a few hours away...
Guide Xbox Dolby Atmos Games: New 'Master List' Reveals Over 100 Supported Titles
Based on multiple years of testing
We've mentioned a few times how some of Microsoft's tags on the Xbox Store don't always align with reality - as a result, it's hard to create proper lists for things like mouse and keyboard games and Xbox Play Anywhere titles. This is also the case for Xbox games that support Dolby Atmos, but fortunately, a group...
Guide Off The Grid: Xbox Release Date Details, And How To Get Early Access On Series X
This game is quickly going viral
Have you heard about this game called Off The Grid yet? It's been getting a lot of attention over the past few days, with some of the biggest video personalities lining up to stream it, and you can actually play it for free right now on Xbox. That said, it's been a bit of a weird release so far, and the full version...
Update: Black Friday up next!
Update: And that's the end of another Amazon Prime Day event! Be sure to check out our guides to the best deals this Black Friday and the best gifts to give this Christmas for more shopping inspiration: <related ids="124034,157170"> Original Article [Tues, 8th Oct]: Amazon Prime Day is back once again, with its...
Guide Undisputed: Release Date And Release Times For Xbox Series X|S
Details for the standard and Deluxe WBC editions
The reviews have officially landed for the upcoming launch of Undisputed today, and here at Pure Xbox we've had plenty of good things to say about it - it's just so nice to have a proper boxing game on Xbox again! We know there's a lot of demand for this one, so we thought we'd put together a quick...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: Easy Achievements & Fastest Completions
20+ games with easy Xbox achievements to boost your Gamerscore
What are the best Xbox Game Pass Games for earning quick, easy Xbox achievements? Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service is on fire these days with a steady stream of AAA big-hitters and excellent indie titles being released on an almost weekly basis. There are, quite literally, too many...
Guide Is Silent Hill 2 Remake Coming To Xbox? Here's Everything We Know So Far
It's PlayStation-only for now, but not forever
Will Silent Hill 2 come to Xbox one day? Well, Konami's upcoming remake is a highly anticipated PS5 and PC title launching this month, but at the moment those are the only confirmed platforms. However, one of the game's pre-release trailers suggests that might change in the future. So, here's...
Guide How To Start The Starfield Shattered Space DLC / Expansion
You've bought it, and now here's how to access it!
Update: We're seeing a lot of reports from players who have been unable to start the Starfield Shattered Space DLC so far. The most popular issue that people are running into features an untextured planet and the words "Lookup Failed". We haven't come across a 100% fix at the time of writing, but...
Xbox console exclusive games you can enjoy in 2024
What are the best Xbox exclusives you can play in November 2024? The Xbox ecosystem has been home to some truly stellar Xbox exclusives over the years, top-notch titles that you'll only find on Microsoft's family of consoles and PC. What's more, the vast majority of these titles are now available...
Guide Starfield Shattered Space DLC: Release Date, Release Times, Price & Upgrade Details
The game's first expansion launches TODAY!
Starfield: Shattered Space is almost here! Yep, just about a year on from the Xbox Game Pass launch of Starfield, Bethesda is about to drop the game's first major expansion in just a few hours' time. So, with the launch looming, we're here to break down absolutely everything you need to know about this new...
Guide How To Download The Free NHL 25 Trial With EA Play & Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
10 hours of ice time
It's almost time for another season of hockey, and that means NHL 25 is on the horizon! The game's EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate free trial goes live this Friday, allowing members to check out 10 unrestricted hours. Keep in mind that NHL 25 isn't coming to Xbox One for the first time this year, so the free trial only...
Guide Xbox At Tokyo Game Show 2024: Date, Start Times, And What To Expect
It's time for another Xbox showcase!
It's almost time for another Xbox showcase, folks! This week marks the arrival of Xbox's Tokyo Game Show 2024 event, which promises a series of reveals and updates for Xbox's first-party and third-party titles. Let's hope it's a good one! In this guide, we've collected all the information you need to know about...
Guide EA Sports FC 25: Release Date, Release Times & Xbox Game Pass Details
Early access begins this week!
It's that time of year again, folks! We've got another football game on the way this month in the form of EA Sports FC 25 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and as usual they're rolling it out across an early access schedule first. We've been struggling to keep track of these EA Sports FC 25 release dates...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: Which Of The Four Tiers Is Best To Sign Up For?
It's all getting a bit confusing now
Following the recent arrival of Xbox Game Pass Standard, there are now four tiers of Game Pass that you can subscribe to as of September 2024, and knowing which is the best one to join can be pretty tricky at first glance. Let's break them down, shall we? Xbox Game Pass Core is the cheapest version of the...
Guide All Xbox Games With Mouse & Keyboard Support
The latest keyboard & mouse list for Xbox One, Series X, Series S
Update: Our latest update to this list has added the likes of Stalker 2, Death Stranding, MechWarrior 5: Clans, Robin Hood - Sherwood Builders, Predcessor, FragPunk, Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged, Castlevania Dominus Collection, Soulstice, Risk of Rain 2, Call of...
Guide Xbox Game Pass Standard: Full List Of 369 Games Included At Launch
A large list for the new tier of Xbox Game Pass
Today marks the official arrival of Xbox Game Pass Standard - a brand-new tier for the service that's available for £10.99 / $14.99 per-month, sitting right in the middle between the Xbox Game Pass Core and Ultimate offerings. The idea behind XGP Standard is to provide online multiplayer access along...
Guide Xbox Game Pass In 2024: The Full List Of Everything Announced So Far
The complete list of all games
Xbox Game Pass continues to fill up for 2024, and if you're looking for a list of everything coming to Game Pass in 2024, you've come to the right place! Below, we've picked out the complete list of games announced for Xbox Game Pass in 2024 so far, and we'll keep updating this as more are announced throughout the...
Guide Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 - All Dataslates Locations
How to find every Dataslate in Space Marine 2
You want Dataslates locations in Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2? We've got 'em for you! As part of our big playthrough of Space Marine 2 for the Pure Xbox review recently (in which we gave it an "Excellent" 9/10 score), we decided to note down all of the Dataslates locations to help you get a head start...
Guide Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 - Release Date, Release Times And Early Access Details On Xbox
Everything you need to know for the big launch!
Earlier this week, we unveiled our official review of the upcoming Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 here at Pure Xbox, and we called it "one of the best action games we've played in a long while". In other words, we love it! There's obviously a lot of buzz about this one amongst the Xbox community...
Guide Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (September 2024)
And don't forget about Persona 3 Reload either!
A new month is here, and that means a new batch of Xbox Game Pass Perks for September 2024! It's still early days, but we're already seeing a few Xbox Perks for the likes of Predecessor and NHL 24 that you might be interested in. The big thing you'll want to remember about this month is that the...
The hottest picks for RPG action on Xbox consoles in 2024
What are the best Xbox RPG games you can play in November 2024? The RPG genre has exploded in popularity in recent years, edging its way into mainstream gamer consciousness like never before. As a result, where Western RPGs have historically been pretty hard to come by, they're now...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In September 2024
The full list of confirmed games so far
Looking for a complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in September 2024? It can be pretty difficult to keep track of all the comings and goings in the world of Xbox Game Pass every week, so we've put together this handy guide to provide an overview of what's coming to Xbox Game Pass in September, as...
Guide Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta Download Size, Start Times & Xbox Game Pass Details
Everything you need to know about the COD Beta
Call Of Duty's first Xbox Game Pass beta is upon us - with the Black Ops 6 early access beta being included in the subscription this weekend. Alternatively, pre-ordering the game will also grant early beta access, if you're not subscribed to Microsoft's service. We know lots of yo
Guide All Of These 60+ Games Are Included With Ubisoft Plus On Xbox
Assassin's Creed Shadows is also coming soon!
Update (August 27, 2024): Ubisoft Plus is continuing to grow on Xbox! Star Wars Outlaws is now available in its Ultimate Edition form ahead of the game's general release on August 30th, and the Ultimate Edition of Assassin's Creed Shadows is also scheduled to arrive this November. It's a good time to be...
Guide New Xbox Games Release Dates In 2024
2024's upcoming Xbox launch dates
What new Xbox games release dates in 2024 are coming up? If you're looking for a list of 2024 Xbox release dates, including for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, you've come to the right place. 2024 is shaping up to be a massive year for the platform when it comes to new releases and Xbox Game Pass, with...
Guide Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024: Schedule, Where To Watch And What To Expect
We have a huge show ahead of us!
It's almost time for Gamescom 2024! Europe's biggest gaming convention begins this week in Germany, and we're expecting plenty of announcements and fresh reveals for a large number of upcoming Xbox games. While some of those announcements will likely come during Xbox's own livestreams this week, Opening Night Live...
Guide Xbox Game Pass Core: Full List Of Games (August 2024 Update)
Here's everything you can play on Game Pass Core
Back in September 2023, Microsoft finally phased out Xbox Live Gold, replacing it with Xbox Game Pass Core as a new entry-level tier to its subscription service. Unlike Games with Gold, which has now been scrapped, Xbox Game Pass Core grants subscribers access to a select list of games separate to...
Guide Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (August 2024)
Updated for the middle of the month!
Yes, it's time for the latest batch of Xbox Game Pass Perks for August 2024! As we hit the middle of the month, we've got a few new Perks to add to the list for the likes of MultiVersus, XDefiant and The Elder Scrolls Online! Here's the latest list of available Xbox Game Pass Perks for August 2024: Apex...
