Some independent game stores may not carry used Xbox One games

With rumors swirling about a used-game fee for retailers, indie stores have their doubts about the Xbox One.

Microsoft confirms $99 Xbox 360 + Kinect subscription deal

The rumors are true. Microsoft confirmed today that it will offer a $99 Xbox 360 console and Kinect bundle (with a $15 monthly subscription fee) in its retail stores.

The deal will be available via the above online coupon, which …

Microsoft acknowledges color-space problem with Xbox 360 update

The last Xbox 360 update delivered to users in December brought with it a problem with color output for some users.

Larry Hyrb, director of programming at Microsoft’s Xbox division, tweeted that the company is “aware of the color space …

Xbox Live stats for 2011 show players skipped out on some great games

Last year was a banner year for quality video games, with superb sequels (Batman: Arkham City, Portal 2), interesting new intellectual properties (L.A. Noire) and the return of some old friends (Mortal Kombat, Deus EX: Human Revolution, Rayman Origins).

Not …

Microsoft launches Xbox Live app for iPhone users

Microsoft has released its official Xbox Live app for Apple’s iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch (iOS) devices.

The free app will allow users to log into their Xbox Live accounts and see their avatars, gamerscores, communicate with friends, and other functions …

Xbox Live users unable to get online, linked to new dashboard update

[Update: at 1245 am Dec. 7 -- Access to Xbox Live restored. Some features such as Zune and Xbox Live Marketplace having difficulties.]

If you were planning on getting the new Xbox Live Dashboard update today, you’ve either …