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Microsoft originally discontinued its Xbox One X and digital Xbox One S ahead of the Xbox Series X launch in 2020

Microsoft has stopped making Xbox One consoles - report

Microsoft has stopped manufacturing all Xbox One consoles to focus on producing its next-generation consoles, the Verge reported today, citing a senior executive of the gaming division.

Business • 13 Jan 22

Industry trackers suggest sales of the PS4 are around double that of the Xbox One

Playstation 4 sales hit 40 million

PlayStation 4 sales have hit 40 million units, being snapped up at a record-setting pace, according to manufacturer Sony.

Technology • 27 May 16

The new Xbox One will come with 1TB of storage and an improved controller

New double memory Xbox One set for release

Microsoft has unveiled an Xbox One console with double the memory space that will hit the market as the E3 video game extravaganza gets under way next week.

Business • 10 Jun 15

Games reports 83% jump in total sales in the six weeks to January 4

New consoles boost Christmas sales at Game

Game has reported a significant rise in Christmas sales helped by new console launches ahead of a possible return to the stock market.

Business • 15 Jan 14

Xtravision came in for criticism after forcing pre-order customers to make an additional purchase

Xtravision reverses policy on Xbox One pre-orders

Xtravision has reversed its policy on pre-ordered Xbox One consoles and said it regretted any “upset or inconvenience” it may have caused.

Business • 26 Nov 13

Microsoft's Xbox One is first out the traps in Ireland, but Sony's Playstation 4 has the advantage

Xbox One kicks off Irish console war

Pre-orders are one thing, but Microsoft’s new console will struggle to attract new gamers, writes Niall Kitson.

Business • 22 Nov 13

Microsoft's Xbox One will launch in 13 countries on 22 November

Xbox One to launch in Ireland on 22 November

Microsoft’s Xbox One games console is to launch in Ireland on 22 November, exactly one week before Sony’s competing device arrives on shelves.

Business • 04 Sep 13

Microsoft had previously suggested small developers would not be able to self-publish their games

Microsoft to open Xbox One to indie developers

Microsoft is to reach out to independent computer games developers to encourage them to produce games for its new Xbox One games console.

Business • 20 Aug 13

Microsoft's Xbox One was initially planned to require regular access to the internet

Microsoft makes u-turn on Xbox One features

Microsoft has reversed plans to implement a number of features on its upcoming Xbox One gaming console after a wave of criticism online.

Business • 20 Jun 13

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