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2021
Xbox announces Deals Unlocked 2021 sale
Xbox announced its Deals Unlocked 2021 sale, offering discounts on digital games, accessories, gaming PCs and other products. The article says the sale was due to run from June 11 through June 17, 2021.
2021
Microsoft announces Xbox and Bethesda games showcase
Microsoft announced that Xbox and Bethesda would combine their conferences for a 90-minute games showcase scheduled to stream on June 13.
2021
Microsoft releases Xbox 20th-anniversary video
Microsoft released a short video looking back at Xbox's development to celebrate the brand's 20th anniversary.
2021
Microsoft announces Xbox 20th-anniversary merchandise
Microsoft said it was launching Xbox 20th-anniversary merchandise in its web store; the article reports that the items were available through the Xbox Gear Shop.
2021
Xbox releases April game update
Microsoft released the April Xbox game update, adding achievement support to the mobile app and improvements for Game Pass subscribers on Xbox consoles.
2021
Crash Bandicoot 4 launches on new console platforms
Activision announced that Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time became available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on March 12, 2021.
2021
Xbox completes acquisition of ZeniMax Media
Xbox completed its acquisition of ZeniMax Media, the parent company of Bethesda Softworks, following regulatory approvals in the US and EU.
2021
Sega announces Judgment release for additional platforms
Sega and developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio announced that Judgment would launch for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Google Stadia on April 23. The announced version includes 60 frames per second, faster load times, and all DLC.
2021
Xbox launches FPS Boost for selected backward-compatible games
Microsoft launched FPS Boost for Xbox Series X/S users, initially enhancing the frame rates of five games. The feature also applies to those games on Xbox Game Pass where available.
2021
Microsoft announces Xbox Wireless Headset availability
Microsoft announced the Xbox Wireless Headset, a new accessory for Xbox Series X and Series S, and said it would be available globally from March 16 at a price of $99.
2021
Microsoft announces Lunar New Year game sale
Microsoft announced a Lunar New Year sale offering discounts on selected Xbox and PC games, with discounts of up to 55% on Xbox games and up to 75% on PC games. The sale was stated to run through February 15.
2021
Saweetie and Xbox partner for Saweetie Bowl
Saweetie partnered with Xbox for the inaugural Saweetie Bowl, a Madden NFL 21 gaming competition. The charitable game raised $10,000 in donations for the Snoop Youth Football League.
2021
Sony San Diego announces MLB The Show 21 launch on Xbox platforms
Sony San Diego's MLB The Show 21 was announced as launching on Xbox One and Xbox Series X on April 20, alongside its PlayStation release.
2021
Xbox head apologizes over Xbox Live Gold pricing situation
Xbox head Phil Spencer apologized for the customer reaction to the previous Xbox Live Gold price increase, calling the episode a learning opportunity. The article reports that Xbox had reversed its decision to raise membership prices.
2021
Microsoft announces proposed Xbox Live Gold price increases
Microsoft announced proposed increases to Xbox Live Gold membership prices, including a doubling of the annual price from $60 to $120; the reported price change did not last a day before Microsoft reversed it.
2020
Target offers a gift-card promotion
Target is holding a limited promotion offering 15% off one eligible PlayStation Network, Xbox, or Nintendo eShop gift card when customers buy another.
2020
Microsoft expands refunds for digital Cyberpunk 2077 purchases
Microsoft announced an expansion of its refund policy to offer full refunds to customers who purchased Cyberpunk 2077 digitally from the Microsoft Store. The article describes the policy change amid player dissatisfaction with the game's experience on older consoles.
2020
Xbox launches holiday sale on more than 800 games
Microsoft launched a holiday sale on just over 800 Xbox One digital games, with discounts; the sale runs until January 3.
2020
PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo announce shared safer-gaming commitment
PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo announced a shared commitment to safer gaming experiences and adopted a unified set of principles focused on prevention, partnership and responsibility.
2020
Xbox rolls out November 2020 system update
Microsoft began rolling out the November 2020 system update for Xbox consoles late on November 30. The update added dynamic backgrounds for Xbox Series X/S and included other system improvements.