New PlayStation hits market ready for battle with latest Xbox

New PlayStation hits market ready for battle with latest Xbox

Sony's PlayStation 5 went on sale Thursday, just two days after rival Microsoft released its newest Xbox, with the next-generation consoles vying for holiday season dominance as the pandemic boosts gaming demand.
Microsoft buys gaming firm ZeniMax Media for $7.5 bn

Microsoft buys gaming firm ZeniMax Media for $7.5 bn

Microsoft on Monday announced it will acquire ZeniMax Media for $7.5 billion, adding muscle to its Xbox arm ahead of a fierce battle in the market for new gaming consoles.
Microsoft adds voice search to Xbox Live

Microsoft adds voice search to Xbox Live

Microsoft on Monday began adding voice search to Xbox Live as it continues to transform its videogame consoles into hubs for online entertainment in digital age living rooms.
Xbox 360 with Kinect shows off new tricks at E3

Xbox 360 with Kinect shows off new tricks at E3

Microsoft on Monday added YouTube, voice commands, television shows and more to its Xbox 360 with Kinect as the hot-selling videogame console matures into an entertainment center for all.