Tag: Microsoft Store
Talking Point What Improvements Would You Like To See Made To The Xbox Store?
We have a few ideas in mind
The Xbox Store (or the "Microsoft Store" if you want to call it that) is a place that we're constantly browsing on a near-daily basis here at Pure Xbox, and it's obviously a crucial part of the console (and PC) experience for all players. This is the place you go to buy new games, buy them on discount, check out the Free...
News Xbox Insider Update Aims To 'Improve' Sale Searching On The Microsoft Store
But we're not sure how just yet
Microsoft's latest Xbox Insider patch notes are now live — for Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead users — and there's an interesting note tucked in here about sales an
News Xbox Is Adding An 'Improved Search Experience' With AI Enhancements
Launching first for Xbox Insiders
We've heard complaints about the search bar across Xbox, PC and the Xbox mobile app for quite a few years now, and Microsoft seems keen to remedy them with the use of AI-assisted tools as part of an "improved search experience". For now at least, it appears this is exclusive to Xbox consoles, and it's only rolling...
News Xbox Is Fixing An Annoying Issue Related To Microsoft Store Updates
This has been hanging around for a while
Have you noticed an issue with Microsoft Store updates on your Xbox console lately? In our experience, the store says it needs an update, but then takes a while to start and gets stuck at 100% for ages. If you've suffered the same thing, we've got some good news to share - the Xbox team is aware of the...
News Xbox Series S Reduced To $199 USD, But You Have To Buy It Via Instagram
You might even get $100 off the Series X, too!
The Xbox Black Friday 2022 deals continue, and this time we've got a particularly bizarre one to report! If you're in the US and you've never bought anything from the "Instagram Shop" before, you can get 20% off the Xbox Series X or S. This technically means you can get the Xbox Series S for $199.99 or...
News Team Xbox Is 'Very Aware' Of The Store's Dodgy Search Function
But hasn't committed to a fix just yet
It's no secret that the Xbox Store isn't perfect for finding content, especially when it comes to searching for games. At times, the search function doesn't work as intended, and you can't really find the games you want without some serious messing about. Well, the good news is that Xbox is aware of the issue,...
News Xbox Is Selling This Incredible Halo Artwork For Charity
Will you bid?
To celebrate Halo Infinite's launch late last year, Microsoft adorned the walls of its London store with a huge oil painting of a Halo battle scene. It looked pretty epic to be honest, and now, the company is auctioning a section of it off, in partnership with Special Effect. Yeah, basically, they've taken the centre of the painting...
News Paysafe Brings Online Cash Payments To The Microsoft Store On Xbox
Available for "millions of customers in 22 European countries"
Microsoft has introduced a new way to pay for goods on the Xbox's version of the Microsoft Store in recent days called 'Paysafe', which allows you to purchase games and subscriptions without the need for a debit or credit card. The way is this works is by picking up a "paysafecard PIN"...
News New-Look Funimation Anime App Coming Soon To Xbox Series X|S
Get ready for a refreshing redesign
Earlier today, the Sony-owned anime streaming service Funimation announced a new-look app for all platforms including the Xbox Series X|S. According to a post on the company's official website, the new design will be released on the Nintendo Switch today and will follow with a next-gen rollout "and more" over the...
News The New Microsoft Store Is Now Available To Everyone On Xbox
Are you impressed with it?
Microsoft began slowly rolling out its brand-new Xbox Store to users back in early August, and as of yesterday (September 24th), it's now officially available to everyone on Xbox One. The new Store is a completely rebuilt experience designed to be faster, safer and easier to use than ever before, featuring a fully...
News Ubisoft's Immortals: Fenyx Rising Arrives This December, According To Microsoft Store Listing
The upcoming release formerly known as Gods & Monsters
A Microsoft Store listing appears to have revealed the release date of another game ahead of schedule. This time around it's for the upcoming Ubisoft title Immortals: Fenyx Rising (formerly known as Gods & Monsters). As previously announced, an update on this open-world action-adventure...
Video The New Xbox Store Features Lightning Fast Navigation
"WHAT an upgrade"
As we noted back on Monday, Microsoft has begun rolling out the brand-new Xbox Store to Insiders over the past week, with the final version set to be released publicly for the Xbox Series X's launch this Holiday. And based on early reports, its early preview version already looks to be a significant upgrade over the current store...
News Microsoft Officially Unveils The Brand-New Xbox Store
Faster, safer and easier to use
Microsoft has today officially unveiled the brand-new Microsoft Store for Xbox, which is a completely rebuilt experience designed to be faster, safer and easier to use than ever before. It will be available for some Xbox Insiders beginning August 5th, and roll out to all users this fall. The company says the new...
News It Looks Like The Microsoft Store Just Revealed The Release Date For Crysis Remastered
Not again!
Oh dear - just a day before the big reveal, it looks like the release date for Crysis Remastered has surfaced online. Once again, Microsoft's online store has let the cat out of the bag. Assuming it is correct, the game will be arriving next month on 23rd July and will apparently require around 7GB of free space. Some screenshots have...
News Excellent 2D Ninja Game The Messenger Launches For Xbox One Next Week
Sharpen your blade
Update: This has now been confirmed by Devolver Digital. Hooray! Original story: If you love ninja-themed video games - especially of the old-school variety - then you absolutely must check out the "excellent" action-platformer The Messenger by Sabotage Studio. According to a listing on the Microsoft Store, publisher Devolver...
News 2D Action RPG CrossCode Arrives On Xbox One This July
And it should be available on Xbox Game Pass
The Microsoft Store has revealed the western release date for the very positively received 2D action RPG CrossCode. It'll be released next month on 9th July (the same day as the Japanese launch) and will be priced at $19.99 USD - pre-orders are also live. The game is receiving a physical release on the...
News Kingdoms Of Amalur Is Officially Getting A Remaster This August
Update: It's official!
Update (Thu 4th Jun, 2020 16:30 BST): It's official! Publisher THQ Nordic and developer Kaiko have announced that Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is coming to Xbox One on August 18. A $109.99 Collector’s Edition will also reportedly be available, featuring a Alyn Shir collectible statue, soundtrack CD, Amalur key chain and...
