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Make the perfect play with these PlayStation 4 sports games

http://bit.ly/32GrxfU Sports games have wide appeal, letting you live your fantasy of crafting the perfect team and leading your favorite players to victory. They give you a way to enjoy your favorite sport during the off-season or try games that would be impossible, or at least illegal, in the real world. Whether your a hardcore fan or a casual competitor, the PlayStation 4 has a wide selection of titles to choose from. Featured favorite Rocket League Why play soccer with people when you can do it with customized Battle-Cars? Face your friends in the arena through local multiplayer and online play that lets you also share games with people playing on PC. The impressive physics engine is easy to pick up while adding realism to the fantasy sport. $25 at Amazon Pop a wheelie FutureGrind Staff Pick A sci-fi version of freestyle BMX, FutureGrind challenges you to master tricks and speed while avoiding electrocuting yourself by riding on the wrong rail. Each model of bik

The best FreeSync monitors for your Xbox One

Microsoft supports FreeSync on Xbox One consoles, adjusting refresh rates on the fly to reduce screen tearing and stuttering in gaming. While hundreds of special FreeSync-compatible displays are on the market, Xbox One consoles are limited to a subset with HDMI support. We've rounded up our top FreeSync monitors compatible with Xbox One across all price tiers. Best overall Staff favorite Samsung C27HG70 The Samsung C27HG70 leads the pack with a strong roster of features complementing the Xbox One. FreeSync 2 support is the standout, improving colors with HDR support. It also boasts a curved panel, 1440p resolution, and 48-100Hz FreeSync HDMI frequency for clear, fluid gameplay. $430 at Amazon Budget FreeSync Acer KG271 Value pick The Acer KG271 is another strong 1080p pick, scaling to 27 inches. It hits a 75Hz FreeSync frequency for smooth Xbox One gameplay, paired with a solid image. It's a great entry-point for console FreeSync without breaking the bank. $176 at Amazon

Xbox Series X: Everything you need to know

Here's everything you need to know about the next-generation Xbox console from Microsoft: Xbox Series X. The Xbox Series X was unveiled at The Game Awards on December 13, 2019. The beastly, monolithic device represents "Project Scarlett," as a flagship console set to power the next-generation of console games. While official details are still relatively limited, various interviews, rumors, leaks, and trailers help us begin to paint a picture of what next-gen looks like for Xbox fans, and Microsoft in general. Here's everything we know so far about the Xbox Series X. Xbox Series X : Power and specs The Xbox Series X hasn't been fully detailed in terms of specs, but Microsoft has offered us some target comparisons, and we've had some leaks of our own that suggest this is a truly beastly system. Ultimately, Microsoft is generalizing the power increase as "four times" higher than the Xbox One X , given that direct comparisons are difficul

Will the Xbox Series X support virtual reality (VR)?

http://bit.ly/387meHt Best answer: Sadly, no. Right now, there are no plans to include VR on the Xbox Series X. PlayStation alternative: PlayStation VR bundle ($590 at Amazon) PC alternative: Samsung HMD Odyssey+ ($293 at Amazon) So, uh, why not? Considering Microsoft has its very own VR platform in the form of Windows Mixed Reality, you'd think VR would be a no-brainer on the Xbox platform, including the next-gen Xbox Series X . Sadly, it simply isn't the case for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, Microsoft isn't convinced there's a profitable market for VR as of yet, with attach-rates on the PlayStation VR headset, perhaps the cheapest entry point for the medium remains invariably low. Here's what NPD analyst Mat Piscatella had to say on the topic recently. The data suggest that Phil Spencer is spot on with his assessment of VR gaming. Perhaps someday this market can develop, but it's been years and the overwhelming majority of games

Kingdom Hearts games run at 4K 60 FPS on Xbox One X

http://bit.ly/32w2Brx They look and play amazingly well. What you need to know Kingdom Hearts is an incredible third-person action series from Square Enix. It fuses many Disney and Final Fantasy franchises into one unique experience. The two recent releases appear to be running at 4K resolution and 60 frames per second on Xbox One X. You can purchase both Kingdom Hearts games through the Microsoft Store . A few weeks ago, "Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 and 2.5 ReMix" and "Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue" were spotted on the Microsoft Store for Xbox One. The games subsequently launched on the console last week, but many gamers were curious as to how they perform on Microsoft's machine, particularily the Xbox One X . We were able to test them out recently and can confirm that they appear to be 4K resolution or very close. What's even better is that they run at 60 frames per second (FPS) on Xbox One X. Many gamers thought that the titles, si

How to sell your old Xbox to buy a new Xbox One X

http://bit.ly/2PqiASl The original Xbox One launched back in 2013, now followed by a range of successors, and recently topped with Xbox One X. If you're looking to upgrade to this 4K gaming beast, unloading your old console is an easy way to fund a replacement. With millions of markets, we've wrapped up our top tips for getting the most money from your old Xbox One. Products used in this guide Save on 4K: Xbox One X 1TB Console – Fallout 76 ($299 at Amazon) Budget gaming: Xbox One S 1TB Console ($205 at Microsoft) Keep it clean: AmazonBasics Microfiber Cleaning Cloth Pack ($15 at Amazon) Spotless: Endust for Electronics Compressed Air ($13 at Amazon) Best time to sell your Xbox One console In previous years, mid-generation Xbox hardware focused on delivering a new form factor, with minor features thrown in to entice new buyers. Ultimately, the core gaming experience has stayed the same until the Xbox One X. With the Xbox One X, this marked a significant cha