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Dolby Vision Comes to Xbox One — For Select TVs Only

by Andrew Fenn

Dolby Vision video streaming is now available for alpha and beta testers on Xbox One S and X gaming consoles. Only Netflix is supported for now — those signed up to Microsoft’s testing programmes …

Tags:4k| Dolby Vision| HDR - High Dynamic Range| Large Display Monitor| Vol 25 - Issue 34| xBox

Forthcoming Xbox One X Update Adds HDMI 2.1 Features

by Andrew Fenn

Previously announced HDMI 2.1 features coming to Microsoft’s Xbox One X console will arrive soon, as part of an imminent firmware update. New features include variable refresh rate (VRR) and auto low latency mode …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Microsoft| Variable Frame Rate (VRR)| Vol 25 - Issue 30| xBox

Microsoft Signs on to Movies Anywhere

by Andrew Fenn

Microsoft has joined the Movies Anywhere initiative. Once accounts are linked, users who own films bought from companies including Amazon, Apple, FandangoNow, Google and Vudu will be able to watch all of them from …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Microsoft| Mobile Display Monitor| OTT Video| Vol 25 - Issue 30| xBox

Microsoft Developing a Streaming-Only Xbox Console?

by Andrew Fenn

Last month, rumours surfaced that Microsoft is developing an all-new Xbox console for release in 2020. Not only that, but “Scarlett” — the codename given to the new console — actually refers to a …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Microsoft| Vol 25 - Issue 28| xBox

Dolby Vision Streaming Support Coming to Xbox One X and S

by Andrew Fenn

Microsoft has announced that Dolby Vision support for video streaming is on the way to its Xbox One S and X gaming consoles, supporting Netflix on launch. Support for Amazon Video and Vudu will …

Tags:4k| Dolby Vision| HDR - High Dynamic Range| Large Display Monitor| Microsoft| Vol 25 - Issue 27| xBox

Microsoft No Longer Planning to Bring VR Support to Xbox One

by Andrew Fenn

Microsoft has done a U-turn on its plans to bring VR capabilities to Xbox One. Back when it was first announced, “Project Scorpio” — which went on to become the most recent addition to …

Tags:AR/VR| Microsoft| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 25 - Issue 24| xBox

Rumour: New Microsoft Gaming Console(s) to Launch in 2020

by Andrew Fenn

According to new reports, Microsoft is planning to release its next gaming console — codenamed “Scarlett” — in 2020, seven years after the original Xbox One launched. Two mid-generation upgrades have since followed, in …

Tags:Back Panel| Consoles| Large Display Monitor| Microsoft| Vol 25 - Issue 23| xBox

Samsung Launches FreeSync Support for Select 2018 TVs

by Andrew Fenn

Samsung has begun rolling out AMD FreeSync support to some of its 2018 TVs, including its QLED range, allowing for smoother framerates, lower response times and less screen tearing when playing video games on …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Samsung| Variable Frame Rate (VRR)| Vol 25 - Issue 21| xBox

JPR: AMD is Number-One Gaming Graphics Platform (on x86 Devices)

by Andrew Fenn

Jon Peddie Research says that, taking into account all x86-based PCs and gaming consoles, 53% of gamers are now playing on systems powered by AMD Radeon graphics, in spite of the fact that Nvidia …

Tags:AMD| Back Panel| Game Playing| GPUs| Jon Peddie Research (JPR)| Large Display Monitor| Nvidia| Vol 25 - Issue 16| xBox

Xbox One Receiving 120Hz Refresh Support in May Update

by Andrew Fenn

Hot on the heels of 1440p resolution, variable refresh rate, auto low latency mode and HDMI 2.1 features, Microsoft has announced that the Xbox One will receive support for monitors with a 120Hz refresh …

Tags:Game Playing| Large Display Monitor| Variable Frame Rate (VRR)| Vol 25 - Issue 16| xBox

Big Screen TVs for Gaming to be Stutter Proofed

by Jon Peddie

Why should PC gamers have all the fun? Indeed. Just because you can get a large screen 4K UHD beautiful monitor and drive it with a powerful GPU that is used in supercomputer, doesn’t …

Tags:AMD| Consoles| Jon Peddie Research (JPR)| Microsoft| Variable Frame Rate (VRR)| Vol 25 - Issue 10| xBox

Xbox One S and X Consoles to Get FreeSync Support in Spring Update

by Andrew Fenn

Microsoft’s spring update for its Xbox One S and X gaming consoles will add support for variable refresh rate on AMD FreeSync-compatible displays, as well as 1440p resolution output and HDMI 2.1 Auto Low …

Tags:Consoles| Game Playing| HDMI| Large Display Monitor| Variable Frame Rate (VRR)| Vol 25 - Issue 10| xBox