Microsoft adds final 76 titles to its backward compatibility program

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Microsoft is adding 76 more games to its Xbox backward compatibility program. This batch will be the last one, as Xbox Compatibility Program Lead Peggy Lo explained, it "reached the limit of our ability to bring new games to the catalog from the past due to licensing, legal and technical constraints." The update includes the entire Max Payne series and F.E.A.R. franchise, Star Wars: Jedi Knight II, and Skate 2.

All the titles added will support Auto HDR on the Xbox Series X and Series S consoles. The Xbox Series X and Xbox One X will render the games at four times their native resolution, while the Xbox Series S will do so at three times. And the Xbox One S and Xbox One will do that at double the resolution. Eleven titles will get FPS Boost, which improves framerates up to 60 frames per second, and 26 existing games in the library will also get the feature. 

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Microsoft offers 20th Anniversary Special Xbox accessories

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We know Microsoft and adidas are working together on a unique pair of sneakers commemorating the Xbox's 20th anniversary. But Microsoft also has new Xbox gaming accessories you can with your console. 

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Microsoft and adidas partner to create limited-edition Xbox sneakers

Microsoft is commemorating the 20th year of the Xbox console with limited-edition Xbox sneakers it's made in collaboration with adidas. The sneakers have the Xbox logo on them and come with translucent green details. It looks like Microsoft will use this version for giveaways. But there will be a different Xbox-inspired sneaker available for purchase later this year. 

"This is just the beginning of our partnership with adidas, and over the next few months, we'll continue to mark our 20th anniversary by launching additional sneakers inspired by past and present Xbox console generations, including the first-ever sneaker available for purchase by our fans later this year," explains James Monosmith, a marketing manager at Xbox.

Source: The Verge

Microsoft tests new Xbox night mode

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Microsoft is experimenting with a new night mode for its Xbox consoles. The company is trying it out with Xbox Insiders in the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring. Its features include dimming the screens, controller LED brightness, and even the Xbox power button. There are other customization options like different dimming levels and an optional blue light filter. You can even set an Xbox to switch to the system dark mode and disable HDR when the night mode is enabled.

As with night or dark modes in other systems, the Xbox night mode can be set to a schedule, either manually or automatically, enabling at sunset and disabling at sunrise.

Source: The Verge