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Random Xbox Fans On Twitter Are Reminiscing About The Good Old Xbox 360 Days
It seems like such a long time ago
Xbox 360 has randomly started trending on Twitter today, and it's sent us down a nostalgic rabbit hole that's put a collective tear in our eyes for all the happy memories. Just a quick scroll down the trending mentions has had us revisiting the glory days of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer, to...
Random Have You Seen Xbox's TikTok Account? It's Quite Something
It's already acquired almost 2 million followers
You might not be aware that Xbox launched on the ultra-popular social media platform TikTok in September of last year, and the brand has enjoyed huge success since then, acquiring almost 2 million followers and over 15 million likes. It's a very different social media strategy than Xbox employs on...
News Xbox's Social Media Team Has No Interest In Fighting With PlayStation
It's a matter of "respect" for the fans
We've seen Xbox boss Phil Spencer discussing on numerous occasions over the past year how much he dislikes the idea of a modern console war between Xbox and PlayStation, and the Xbox social media team is right with him. Speaking as part of a Socialbakers webinar (as highlighted by AList), Steven...
Random This Xbox Series X Espresso Machine Is The Thing Of Dreams
Make it happen, Microsoft!
Before you ask - no, it's not real. Unfortunately, this elegant Xbox Series X espresso machine is simply a concept created by Fakes Forge on Twitter, but now that we've seen it, we really, really want one. In fact, fans loved this design by Fakes Forge so much that someone ended up animating what it would look like in...
Random We're Feeling The Nostalgia With This OG Xbox Series X Skin
This one's for the old-school fans!
We love a good Xbox Series X skin, and this one particularly caught the eye of many Xbox fans on Reddit over the weekend (thanks GamesRadar). As you can tell, it's based on the original Xbox design! Reddit user marszciano posted it to the message board, where it drew plenty of praise: Unlike
Random The Big Question, Is Phil Spencer Hiding New Xbox Secrets On His Shelves?
Only time will tell
Xbox boss Phil Spencer made one of his first appearances of the year as part of the Microsoft AI and Gaming Research Summit earlier today, but Xbox fans have been focusing mostly on the objects behind him on his shelves. Fans have pointed out that Spencer has, among other things, a Nintendo Switch back there, along with a Kojima...
Random The Official Xbox Controller Cake Has Been A Huge Success
We've all been stuffing our faces with it!
It was in September last year that Microsoft partnered with the Finsbury Food Group to launch an official Xbox Classic Controller Cake in the UK, and it's been revealed to be a surprisingly large seller so far. As reported by the Evening Standard, the Xbox cake was actually the firm's biggest-selling...
Random This LEGO Hollow Knight Set Needs To Become A Reality
It’s a thing of beauty!
LEGO appears to be slowly venturing into the games world with more and more sets available. Most recently we had the confirmation that a Sonic The Hedgehog set was being commissioned, after being supported by many fans. Hollow Knight seems to be another game attracting attention from many LEGO aficionados, and it’s easy...
Random The Internet Is Disgusted With This Xbox Cheese Dust Photo
"Pass the controller?"
We all know that Xbox has a very strong Twitter game, and this latest effort has gone viral over the past 24 hours, showing someone passing a controller to a player who very clearly has a hand covered in cheese dust. Ew. At the time of writing, the photo has amassed well over 25k likes, and we've seen all sorts of...
News 16 Years Ago Today, Xbox Decided To Recall Millions Of Power Cords
The issue affected just over 14 million consoles
Remember the mid-2000s? Remember the days of the original Xbox? Then you may recall the time Microsoft recalled 14.1 million power cords after it was found they had the potential to catch fire. As reported by CBS News back in 2005, the mass recall was made after 30 customers had reported they had...
Random Someone Thinks They've Spotted More Hidden Xbox Secrets In This Photo
At this point, who knows?!
Microsoft just loves playing with us, huh? Last year, the big secret was that Xbox boss Phil Spencer was hiding the Xbox Series S on his shelf months before it was announced, and most recently, the company included the all-new Xbox Wireless Headset in an Xbox Series X commercial - again, months before it was announced. As...
Random Xbox Fans Now Want To See A Laser Green Series X Controller
"C'mon Xbox, you know what we want!"
Microsoft just recently unleashed the Pulse Red Xbox Series X and S controller to complement the black, white and blue versions already available, and now some Xbox fans want to see a green version arrive next. Reddit user LoganH1219 has made a mock-up of what this might look like, classified as a 'Laser Green'...
News Xbox Secretly Showed Us The New Wireless Headset Months Ago
They got us again!
Last year, Xbox discreetly teased the Xbox Series S months before its initial reveal without any of us noticing. Well, something similar has happened again, this time with the recently announced Xbox Wireless Headset. As brought to our attention by Xbox's very own social media manager, Stein, last year's Xbox Series X|S l
Random This Shrek 2 Valentine's Day Xbox Bundle Is Super Rare
"About as obscure as it can get!"
Valentine's Day 2021 might have come and gone, but we've still got a really cool discovery to share with you! This comes courtesy of XboxDarkRoom on Twitter, who collects historical Xbox items and information. According to Xbox DarkRoom, this Shrek 2 Valentine's Day bundle (which comes bundled with perfume),...
Random Does Your Series X Look Like This? Xbox Fans Have Figured Out Why
It happens to the PS5 as well!
Does your Xbox Series X happen to look like this? Do you use a humidifier in your home? Then it's very likely the two are connected, with multiple reports of this issue spotted over the past few months. Various social media users have nervously taken to the web to detail their findings, and seemingly every single time...
Random Check Out This Awesome Halo Themed Tesla Model 3
"My other car is a Warthog"
GM of Xbox Games Marketing Aaron Greenberg recently teased the idea of a Halo x Tesla crossover, but for now, this fantastic Halo-themed Tesla Model 3 by Twitter user Bighungry2x is the closest we're going to get! Bighungry2x actually posted images of his Tesla on Twitter all the way back in June, but they've since come...
Random This Homer Simpson Xbox Series X Is Just Perfect
But does it play Bonestorm?
"Is it about my cube?" Yes, a Simpsons mega fan has decided to customise their Xbox Series X to include none other than Homer Simpson himself, and we think they did a perfectly cromulent job on the design! Here's a look at Reddit user NeverSlights's creation in full: As you might imagine, the Reddit comments are...
Random This Father-Son Video Game Memory Collection Is The Sweetest Gift
We're not crying, you're crying!
There's nothing quite like playing Xbox games with your friends and family, and one grateful son has taken things a step further, gifting his father with a special videogame memory collection for Christmas. The story has attracted massive attention on Reddit, where Flacksguy shared various screenshots of his gift...
Random Xbox Users Struggling To 'Quit' Games Due To Menu Update
"This is evil"
Given Microsoft's long-running history with computer operating systems, it's no surprise the Xbox team loves to regularly make adjustments to the Xbox UI to enhance the overall experience. Sometimes, though, these changes aren't always well received. Case in point - one of the more recent updates that you might have already spotted...
Random Someone Built An Xbox Series X In Planet Coaster With Three Themed Rides
And it's available on the Frontier Workshop
For every creative building game on Xbox, you can bet that someone has tried to build an Xbox console in it. Planet Coaster: Console Edition is no exception, as evidenced by this awesome design by Olda Robot! According to them, this massive build features 35,760 pieces and took over 34 hours to put...
Random Xbox Fan Turns Broken Controller Into Decoration 'For The Man Cave'
Talk about a cool idea!
What do you do when your Xbox controller finally gives up the ghost? The majority of us would simply throw it away, but one creative Reddit user decided to make great use of the mangled accessory. As you can see from the images above and below, they combined the controller with a shadow box to create a superb looking...
Random Disposed Xbox Controller Named The Culprit In UK Waste Fire
Remember to recycle small electrical devices and batteries
While causing mayhem in games is a given, the real world calls for more caution, as the results of one waste lorry fire caused by a single Xbox controller have undoubtedly proven in Buckinghamshire, England. Buckingshamshire Council posted on Twitter the effects of one disposed Xbox...
Random This Xbox Series X Han Solo Skin Is A Thing Of Beauty
Who's scruffy looking?
We've seen some truly beautiful custom designs for the Xbox Series X over the past few months, but this Han Solo in carbonite console is a stunning fan creation, especially for Star Wars aficionados! Using the Xbox Series X's fridge-type design, Han Solo has been perfectly recreated onto the front panel, complete with his...
Random This 'Xbox Series Z' Mock-Up Has Blown Up On TikTok
Is this what a handheld Xbox would look like?
It's long been speculated about what a potential Xbox handheld would look like, and TikTok creator ImKashama has created a mock-up design of the "Xbox Series Z" which has gone viral on the platform over the past 24 hours. As you can see in the video below, pressing the big Xbox button on the "Xbox...
Random Xbox Canada Shows Off 'One-Of-A-Kind' Canadian Tuxedo Controller
"Making great controllers is in our jeans"
The Xbox team is always coming up with absolutely stunning designs for its controllers, but this latest one that appears to be nothing more than a funny social media joke at this stage may not necessarily be everyone's cup of tea. Introducing the "Canadian Tuxedo" controller for Xbox Series X|S and PC...
Random Microsoft Has 'Great' Coffee, According To YouTuber iJustine
In case you were wondering...
A lot of people enjoy a coffee or two...(or more) to help them get through the day, and YouTuber iJustine is no different. As part of this year's "digital" CES 2021 - all about tech, the Xbox fanatic and co-host of this event shared a selfie of herself on set holding a "Microsoft" coffee and noting how "great" it...
Random Ed Boon Reveals The Character He Probably Won't Add To Mortal Kombat
"I don't want people coming up with ways to cut my head off"
One Mortal Kombat character Ed Boon doesn't want fans to request anymore is himself. Yes, if you were hoping to see the co-creator of the most violent fighting series one day join Sonya Blade, Raiden and co it seems it won't be happening. This was revealed during an interview on the...
Random Quantum Break Predicted Today Would Be The 'End Of Time'
"There is one detail that haunts me. 2021."
Not to bum you out or anything, but remember 2016 Xbox One console exclusive Quantum Break? The game's plot predicted that the 'End of Time' would arrive in 2021, and specifically today, January 5th. Lots of people have been highlighting the same screenshot which shows main character Jack Joyce staring at...
News IKEA Creates Xbox Series X & PS5 Cutouts For Measuring With
Just to make sure they fit
It was back in September that Microsoft decided to unleash paper placeholders for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on the public, and now IKEA is reportedly doing the same thing with in-store mock-ups. As you can see in the image below, the retailer has created full-sized versions of the Xbox Series X and PlayStation...
Random Xbox Sends Fortnite Streamer Ninja Replica Of Halo's Gravity Hammer
And he's giving an extra one away!
At this year's Game Awards, Epic Games announced Halo's Master Chief would be coming to its battle royale Fortnite. To celebrate this special occasion, the Xbox team sent the world's most popular Fortnite streamer Ninja a life-sized Gravity Hammer from the Halo series. In Fortnite, Master C
Random #Cyberbug2077 Begins Trending On Social Media As Players Encounter More Glitches
It's not a good look for CDPR's latest release
In response to all the bugs, glitches, performance issues and crashes players have been encountering in Cyberpunk 2077, the hashtag #Cyberbug2077 is now trending on the social media platform Twitter. At the time of writing, there are now more than 17,000 tweets. Of course, not all of them are entirely...
Random Ever Wanted An Edible Chocolate Xbox Controller? Your Dreams May Be Answered
It looks pretty sweet
If you've ever looked at your controller and thought it would be better as an edible object, then you may want to check out this chocolate Xbox Series controller. Xbox social media manager Stein has shown off a delicious looking chocolate controller on Twitter made entirely of solid chocolate, even proving so by taking a bite...
Random Pulling A Sickie On Cyberpunk 2077's Launch Day? Xbox Is On To You
It's okay, we won't tell
Looking to take the day off on Thursday December 10 to play Cyberpunk 2077? Well you might want to rethink that as Xbox has its eye on you. In a fun jab at players intending to take the day off work or call in sick later this week, the official Xbox Twitter account has acknowledged everyone who's planning on being...
Random New Xbox Series X Ad Reveals Master Chief Is Actually A Cat
You've got to be kitten me
Microsoft has today unveiled the latest step in its Xbox Series X 'Power Your Dreams' campaign, which includes a short film centred around the dreams of MoonLiteWolf - all powered by her experience playing the Xbox Series X. Created by Oscar-winning director Taika Waititi, the video is a trippy experience which recounts...
Random This Custom Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox Series X Is A Thing Of Beauty
Bringing a slice of Night City to the home
Let's be honest, the basic design of the Xbox Series X isn't particularly exciting, but it does open opportunities for owners to get creative if they have the tools and knowhow to do so. We came across this stunning custom made Cyberpunk 2077 console made by Twitter user GameReaper187, which really uses...
Random What Happened To User Reviews On The Xbox Store?
Looks like they're being phased out
For the longest time, the Microsoft Store on Xbox (console) allowed fans to leave reviews and ratings on games, but it looks like Microsoft has quietly removed this feature over the past couple of months. Various Xbox fans have pointed out that they're now unable to leave reviews for new releases on Xbox One and...
Random The Internet Had Some Fun With That Xbox Series X Smoke Story
"Today I caught my boy smoking!! Unbelievable!"
The big story of the day yesterday centred around a few viral videos appearing to show the Xbox Series X emitting smoke, later believed to have simply been faked with a vape pen. It's been a weird week... And of course, the internet had a field day with this one. We've been stumbling across loads of...
News Customer Reportedly Receives Xbox One X Instead Of Xbox Series X
"Yes, I triple checked the order"
There's been a lot of talk about whether the Xbox console naming convention is too confusing with the arrival of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and even the retailers seem to be getting mixed up! Yesterday, an Xbox All Access customer took to Reddit to report that they'd received their Xbox Series X...
Random Can You Smell What The Rock Is Cooking? It Could Be An Xbox Series X
If this photo is anything to go by...
If you've been browsing social media over the weekend, you might have seen a photo doing the rounds online of the Fast & Furious star and former pro wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson holding an Xbox Series X on set somewhere. Nobody seems to be able to verify if it's the real deal and some are even saying...
Random Master Chief Had An Evil Twin In Guillermo Del Toro's Halo Movie Pitch
"brother against brother"
At one point in Halo's history, it was going to be a live-action movie directed by Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro. While we know Hollywood likes to do things differently, during a chat with IGN recently, Halo: Combat Evolved environment artist Paul Russel shared some worrying details about what this movie might have...
Random Snoop Dogg Shows Off His New Xbox Series X Fridge
Update: And so does YouTuber iJustine
Update: YouTuber iJustine has also now posted a video of her receiving the huge Xbox Series X fridge, complete with a console style unboxing! You can check it out above. Original story: Sony has recruited Travis Scott as a "strategic creative partner" to help promote the PlayStation brand, so who does...
Random The New Xbox App's Shade Of Green Is Causing Mild Frustration
"Why Xbox, why?"
Here's a story we didn't think we'd ever be reporting on! Ever since the release of the new Xbox mobile app for iOS users earlier this week, some fans have been pointing out a particularly off-putting aspect of its design - its shade of green is different from the other Xbox apps on the platform. It's the end of the world as we...
Random Ever Played Xbox On A Smart Fridge? This Guy Has
An unorthodox use of Xbox Cloud Gaming
It was inevitable following the release of Xbox Cloud Gaming for Android users last month that fans would find ways to play their games in unorthodox ways, but none of us probably would have guessed that someone would be playing DOOM Eternal on a Samsung Smart Fridge. But, as you can see below, that's exactly...
Random Xbox Taiwan Pokes Fun At PS5 With Funny Social Media Post
A picture is worth a thousand words
The official Xbox Taiwan Facebook page recently posted some photos of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S side-by-side and as lovely as both systems look, it's what's in the background of one of these pics that's caught everyone's attention. Notice that building...yep, right down the middle of the shot. Remind...
Random We're Loving This 3D Printed Xbox Series X Piggy Bank
It even lights up!
Here's a cool little discovery we found on Reddit! A user by the name of NotIansIdea took to the message board yesterday to share his new piggy bank - an Xbox Series X style piggy bank! This was designed and 3D printed for him by his brother-in-law for his birthday. Here's what he had to say about the gift, which apparently took...
PSA You Probably Shouldn't Lick The Xbox Series X Or Its Controllers
"I can't believe I have to post this"
If you got early access to Microsoft's next-generation Xbox, what would you do with it? Play some games, right? While plenty of members of the press who have received the system ahead of its release are doing exactly that, apparently a handful of individuals are also licking the new console... Yep, they're...
Random Design Director At The Initiative Teases Upcoming Xbox Game
And we've still got no idea what it is
After months of rumours and speculation, there's still no proper information about what The Initiative is working on. The most we really know, at this stage, is based on a rumour the studio has been working on a game that "plays in the Perfect Dark universe" but might not be "exactly" Perfect Dark. Now, Drew...
Random The Internet Thinks Microsoft Is Buying Sega Now
Update: No acquisition news at the Tokyo Game Show, confirms MS
Update: Microsoft has confirmed it has no plans to announce any acquisitions at this week's Tokyo Game Show. Original story: It doesn't take much to ignite a rumour nowadays and after Microsoft acquired the parent company of Bethesda earlier this week, some people on the
News The New Xbox Consoles Include References To A Certain U.S. City
Carrying on the tradition
If you've ever looked closely at the side of your Xbox One X or the back of your Xbox One S, you might have noticed the words "Hello from Seattle" - a clear reference to where the Xbox team is based in Redmond. And with the release of the next-generation Xbox consoles this November, it's been confirmed that Microsoft is...
Random Former Bungie Composer Shares A Look At Ultra-Rare 'Halo The Movies' DVD
Originally meant for employees only
Here's a cool little YouTube upload for Halo fans! Former Bungie composer Martin O'Donnell, who famously worked on the first few Halo games and the original Destiny, has unveiled this ultra-rare "Halo The Movies" DVD. The DVD was made 18 years ago in 2002, and is an internal Halo compilation intended only for...
