Tag: Uk
News Xbox Series S Toaster Begins Showing Up In The UK For Just £29.99
Our first sighting of it in the UK
Back at the start of the year, we accidentally discovered the Xbox Series S Toaster on the Walmart website, and in the following days it became the hot topic in the Xbox community. At the time it was only available in the US via Walmart, but as of this week it's being sold here in the UK - and for now at least, it...
News It's The UK's Turn! Xbox Series X Reduced By Over £100 For Christmas 2023
Update: The prices have gone even lower!
A couple of days ago, we highlighted some of the special Xbox Series X (and Series S) deals that Microsoft had unveiled in the US, and now we're also spotting the same thing here in the UK - including on the official Xbox Store. The gist of it is that Microsoft has discounted the Xbox Series X down to...
News Xbox Series X Heavily Reduced In UK For Black Friday 2023, Multiple 'Free' Games On Offer
Update: Series S also now down to £199!
Update (Fri 17th Nov, 2023): Since we first published this article, more offers have been unveiled that bring the console down to as low as £379! We've added more product links down below as a result. In addition, the Xbox Series S "Starter Pack" has dropped to as low as £199.00 over at EE: <products...
News CMA Criticises 'Tactics Employed By Microsoft' Despite Agreeing To ActiBlizz Deal
Related to the initial investigation
Although the UK Competition and Markets Authority has today agreed to Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the regulator has had some harsh words to share about Microsoft's "tactics" along the way. In an official press release, CMA chief executive Sarah Cardell criticised Microsoft's handling of the...
Guide Amazon Big Deal Days: Best Deals On Xbox Consoles, Game Pass Subscriptions And More
Update: Day 2 is here!
Update: Day 2 of Amazon's Big Deal Days sale is here, bringing new discounts and more tempting savings. Check out the best deals below! Amazon's Big Deal Days sale is finally here, giving us the chance to pick up discounted Xbox consoles, games, controllers, or even a shiny new 4K TV to make your favourite titles shine. The...
News UK CMA Delays Decision On Xbox ActiBlizz Deal Until August
The previous deadline was July 18th
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has announced today that it needs more time to decide on Xbox's latest proposal for the takeover of Activision Blizzard, pushing its deadline back from July 18th to August 29th, 2023. In an official filing on the UK Government website, it's mentioned that there's...
Report Microsoft President To Discuss Activision Blizzard Deal With UK Chancellor This Week
A visit to London is on the cards
There's still a lot going on behind the scenes in regards to the UK CMA's decision to block Xbox's Activision Blizzard merger, with Microsoft President Brad Smith meeting to discuss the deal with UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt this week. Bloomberg is reporting that Smith is in London to give a scheduled talk about the...
News European Commission Explains Why It Disagreed With UK CMA Over Xbox ActiBlizz Deal
"Occasionally, we reach decisions that are not aligned..."
Microsoft has officially appealed against the block of its Activision Blizzard takeover in the UK, with the formal process taking place earlier this week. The appeal is being handled by the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT). This was announced by a Microsoft spokesperson in response to...
News UK CMA Issues Official Response To EU's Activision Blizzard Verdict
"The CMA stands by its decision"
Today's announcement that the European Commission has approved Microsoft's Activision Blizzard takeover hasn't gone unnoticed by the UK CMA, which itself blocked the takeover just a few weeks ago. In an official statement on social media, the CMA said that it recognised and respected the verdict by the
News Xbox Takes Major Step Towards Activision Blizzard Approval In UK
No more concerns about Call of Duty and PlayStation
Xbox's acquisition of Activision Blizzard looks to almost be complete in the UK, as the Competition and Markets Authority has today narrowed its "scope of concerns" relating to the deal, specifically in regards to the "lessening of competition". Basically, the CMA no longer thinks that the deal...
News Xbox Series X|S Fighting To Become The Best-Selling UK Console Of 2022
It's going to be extremely close
We've been seeing great news about Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S sales throughout the year across various regions, and in the United Kingdom specifically, it sounds like it could even become the best-selling console of 2022. This is according to Chris Dring of GamesIndustry.biz, who reports that "just 20,000...
Deals Get Discounts On Top Xbox Games And Game Pass Subscriptions In The Pure Xbox Sale
Up to 70% off for a limited time in the UK
We love a good saving here at Pure Xbox, so we're delighted to be able to offer you discounts (UK) on a number of top Xbox titles for a limited time at our store. From now until 23rd June, you can pick up the following digital games at significantly discounted rates in the UK. Remember that if you have an...
Deals Xbox Series S Falls To Its Lowest Price Yet In The UK, But You'll Have To Act Fast
Go! Go! Go!
If you're still on the hunt for a shiny new console from Microsoft's current generation lineup, this flash sale price for Xbox Series S systems in the UK could be the perfect opportunity for you. World-dominating retailer Amazon currently has stock of the Series S for just £227.50 – down from its usual RRP of £249.99. That's the...
News Xbox Series X Stock Increase Leads To Record UK Sales In December 2021
The biggest month yet for Series X|S in the UK
We recently heard how over 12 million Xbox Series X and S consoles had reportedly been shipped so far, and now GamesIndustry.biz (via GFK) is reporting that over 1 million of those systems have been sold in the UK to date. Most notably, December 2021 was said to have been the strongest month for Series...
Random 20 Years Ago, This Xbox Ad Was Banned From British Television
"When you're new, you have to be clear about what you stand for as a brand"
Xbox turns 20 today, and while we're remembering some of the most amazing Xbox-related games and events of the past two decades, it's perhaps worth mentioning the amazing British TV commercial for the console's launch which was banned following a handful of complaints...
Competition Put Your Darts Skills On the Line with Kinect Contest
Can you hit the bullseye?
Microsoft is giving UK gamers the chance to put their darts skills on the line with a new Kinect Sports: Season Two competition. To enter, download the free Kinect Sports darts Gamerpic before Sunday 18th December and play a single-player darts match on Live between 1pm and 5pm on 7th or 8th January. Three players will be...
News Microsoft UK's Release Dates for Kinect's Biggest Titles
Get informed
You want to know when you can expect some of this year's biggest Kinect games, right? Well then, you've come to the right place, as Microsoft UK has just sent us a press release full of calendar-marking goodness. Here's a round-up of when you'll be able to pick up the brightest lights for your sensor this year. Bear in mind these...
Rumour Fighters Uncaged Preparing for Round 2
Make it stop
Not had enough of the physical torture inflicted by Ubisoft's Fighters Uncaged? Ubisoft has got you covered then, according to a recent release schedule from major retailer Gamestation. The list reveals Fighters Uncaged 2 from Ubisoft, with a release date of 11th November. No further information is given. Gamestation has previously...
News Forza Motorsport 4 Limited Edition is Packed with Extra Cars
Soak it all up
Microsoft just revealed its big Forza Motorsport 4 Limited Collector's Edition, containing 25 extra cars and a stack of other additions to convince you to part with your hard-earned £59.99. Inside the special edition you'll find cars from Lamborghini, Bugatti, Ferrari and more, though it's worth pointing out that most — if not all...
News Game with Olympic Fame in UK Kinect Sports Showdown
Competition commences soon
Feeling confident about your Kinect Sports prowess? Want to put it to the test? Microsoft UK is offering you the chance to do just that by taking on Olympic gold medal-winning sprinters Linford Christie and Mark Lewis-Francis. Winners of the competition will go head-to-head with the sprinters on Kinect's flagship sports...
