Following its release on the Xbox One last month, the popular online action-RPG Path of Exile (not to be confused with Conan Exiles) is receiving a pretty big update today. The patch 3.0.1b brings a lot of new features and gameplay improvements including greater degree of control to movement, new item filters, various updates to world areas and more.

You can find below the list of new features, and we invite you to check the lengthy release notes on the the game’s forum to learn more about Harbinger improvements, balance changes and other bug fixes:

New Features:

• Updated the Currency Stash Tab to include new slots for new currencies. Slots have been added for Orbs of Annulment, Annulment Shards, Chaos Shards, Regal Shards, Exalted Shards and Mirror Shards.
• Added a greater degree of control to movement. You will now move shorter distances if you only partially move the control stick in a direction.
• Updated the look of the Passive Skill Tree cursor.
• Added the Portent and Harbinger supporter packs.
• Various improvements have been made to world areas, including the Ossuary and Highgate. A larger set of improvements will be coming in a later patch.
• ‘Abandon Mission’ will no longer be highlighted by default when accepting a Masters mission.
• Added controls information to the Trade Market screen.
• Added the ability to rearrange your stash tabs. Press LB or RB to move your current tab left or right respectively.
• Added a range of new item filters as designed by community member Neversink.
• Added the ability to display server messages such as countdowns to server restarts.
• Added a message that informs the player of loss of privilege when they are forced to leave a group
• You can no longer rebind skills while viewing the Help Panel.
• Hideout decorations are now placed in front of the player when used.
• Added error messages to the map device.
• The Challenge Panel now displays the number of challenges you have completed.
• Seeking a new prophecy now correctly highlights the new one.
• Other inputs will now be ignored while resizing the user interface.
• Updated the controls that are displayed while in the Options menu.
• Updated the controls that are displayed while viewing a Premium stash tab.
• Updated the controls that are displayed while viewing an Essence stash tab.
• Updated the controls that are displayed while using the Map Device.
• Updated the controls that are displayed while using the Trade Market.
• Added a display for the controls available while navigating the Cosmetics panel.
• Added controls information to the Help Panel screen.
• You must now activate the Labyrinth device with A (rather than with X).
• Players will no longer see other users in town areas if their Xbox privileges restrict them
• Updated Tasuni’s Divination Card user interface.
• You can no longer change between panels while in Socketing Mode on an item.
• Lore text no longer overlaps with the control display at the bottom of the screen.
• Added filter options for the Divination Card stash tab.
• Added the option to move directly to the Cosmetics panel from the Shop screen.
• Added the ability to navigate the Cosmetics and Inventory panels using the D-Pad.
• Currency items are now prioritised while looting.
• Updated the Russian and Brazillian Portuguese localisations.
• Unique Fragments now follow the “Map to Maker” rule for allocation.
• Updated class portraits for the Scion and the Ascendant classes.

The award-winning title is currently one of the best free-to-play games you can play on your Xbox One, assuming you’re into the action RPG genre. If you have yet to try it, the game is a 9.19GB download and you can install it on your Xbox One using the download link below.

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At IFA 2017, Microsoft’s partners showed off Windows Mixed Reality headsets which will be heading to store shelves this holiday season. Today it has been revealed that the Dell Visor, one of the many headsets unveiled at IFA 2017, is now available for pre-order (via Venture Beat.)

The futuristic looking Mixed Reality headset can be pre-ordered directly from Dell for the price of $359.99, and there is also a pre-order option which comes with the motion controller bundled in for $459.99. Although Microsoft has said that the headset will also be available in the Microsoft Store and BestBuy, if you pre-order now from Dell, your headset will ship on October 17th.

Dell’s Visor headset is designed to take advantage of the same technology used in the Microsoft HoloLens, including inside-out tracking cameras, with a 360-degree panoramic view. It comes with a white finish, a flip-up visor, well-cushioned head and face padding, thumbwheel band adjustment for personalized comfort, and smart weight balancing that takes pressure off the nose and cheeks.

The headset was called “future proof” by Dell since it can scan surroundings with a camera instead of using sensors throughout the room. So, if you’re tempted to buy, be sure to pre-order now, and guarantee your chance to have the headset in your own hands come late October! Microsoft has released a Mixed Reality PC check app to make sure your PC is ready for the new headsets, or if it’s time to upgrade.

On October 17, the first Windows Mixed Reality headsets from Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo will be available to purchase, with prices starting as low as $299. This will coincide with the release of the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, which will start rolling out to all PCs on this same day.

As we’re just a few weeks away from the big date, it appears that Microsoft has quietly released a new app called Windows Mixed Reality PC Check on the Windows Store (via Aggiornamenti Lumia). As its title hints, this simple app will check your PC specs and tell you if it’s ready for those upcoming Windows Mixed Reality headsets. Whether you pass the test or not, the app will also show you a link to Microsoft’s website where you can learn more about the platform and the first headsets from partners.

To play with Windows Mixed Reality, your PC will need a recent Intel dual-core chip with integrated graphics (DirectX 12 support is mandatory), at least 8GB of RAM and 10GB of storage, a USB 3.0 port and bluetooth 4.0 support for motion controllers. You can learn more about the minimum specs on this page.

We expect Microsoft to communicate more about Windows Mixed Reality over the next few weeks, especially since both Apple and Google are already pushing hard mobile AR on iOS and Android devices. If you’re interested, you can get this Windows Mixed Reality Check app from the download link below.

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Dell has announced the launch of the Precision 5720 All-in-one, the newest addition to its flagship line of Precision devices, in India. 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of Dell’s Precision line in the industry.

The Dell Precision All-in-One 5720 is one of the world’s first VR-ready all-in-one workstation, equipped with AMD Radeon Pro graphics (WX 7100 or WX 4150), and sports a 27-inch UltraSharp 4K Ultra HD display (available with touch option). It can support up to three additional 4K displays at 60Hz or an additional 1x 5K and 1x 4K at 60Hz.

The all-in-one is powered by Intel Kaby Lake and Sky Lake processors – Core i5 or i7, as well as Xeon E3-1200 v6.

The launch of the Precision 5720 All-in-One is a testimony to our belief in the legacy of Dell’s Precision range, which offers the best-in-class experience for creative minds to bring their ideas to life. We are proud to offer the world’s first VR capable AIO supporting professional graphics and staying true to Precision’s legacy of powering some of the greatest projects, for customers who depend on quality design for success – and what better time to do this than the 20th anniversary of the product line.

– Indrajit Belgundi, General Manager – Client Solutions Group, Dell India

Aimed towards creators and power users, the Dell Precision 5720 All-in-One is available in India at a starting price of ₹1,09,000, and is available for purchase on www.dell.co.in.

Microsoft has announced that first-gen Xbox One consoles and Xbox One S consoles will be getting the ability to record 1080p video game footage and save it (if they choose) onto an external hard drive. Currently both consoles can record 720p gameplay footage which is restricted to being saved on the console itself.

The new capability is also being tested today with Xbox Insiders who have installed the new Preview Alpha build available (1710.170910-1900) that began to roll out this morning. Regular Xbox One owners will be able to record 1080p recording later in the year. Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox One X console has already been confirmed to support 4K video game footage.

Do you record your gaming directly on your console or do you use another method? Let us know in the comments below.

Perhaps, feeling the pressure from competitors such as Slack and Microsoft Teams expansion of their native integrations across platforms, web based collaboration tool Trello is making the jump from browsers to the desktop.

Trello is making the move from being a mostly browser based solution to getting native app status on Windows and Mac operating systems.

Announced today, Trello users will now be able to get the same level of quality they received from using the service via the web, as well as native functionality such as desktop notifications, card creation using keyboard shortcuts and Touch Bar support on MacBooks.

As Trello CEO Michael Pryor puts it, “The desktop app has been on our roadmap and something we’ve wanted to do, but as a scrappy startup we couldn’t do everything at once so we decided to focus on making our mobile and web experiences great for our users.”

Now, it would seem that Trello has grown beyond scrappy startup status and has its eyes set on even larger goals as the desktop app reveal is part of a larger integration announcement.

Trello now has support for Stride audio and video conferencing from within the app as well as easier Bitbucket, Dropbox, Paper, and Confluence Cloud set ups.

The macOS version of the app is available now with the Windows app coming tomorrow.

Microsoft’s Edge browser has seemingly been playing a perpetual game of catch up to industry titans such as Chrome, Firefox, and Safari, and that’s mainly due to its relative age but also it’s lack of features for both developers and users.

With the upcoming set of EdgeHTML 16 updates, it seems the developer team is ready to shorten the competition gap as well as bringing new experiences to Windows 10 users.

New Edge features include:

CSS Grid Layout

Microsoft Edge now supports the unprefixed implementation of CSS Grid Layout. Grid Layout defines a two-dimensional grid-based layout system which enables more layout fluidity than possible with positioning using floats or scripts. The example below uses CSS Grid Layout to create the structure for a basic web page.+

CSS object-fit and object-position

EdgeHTML 16 introduces support for CSS properties object-fit and object-position. These properties control the position and size of replaced content within the content box.

In addition to a new CSS grid layout, developers can also look forward to a handful of new tools such as refactored efforts to improve extensibility, ancestor event listeners, DOM mutation breakpoints, CSS at rule support and more.

As for the more consumer facing additions, EdgeHTML 16 enables developers to implement payment request with a new Payment Request API now open to all. Developers can also create more native functioning services without having to dedicate time to solely to the Windows Store by implementing Service Workers.

Service Workers

Service Workers are event-driven scripts that run in the background of a web page. Service workers enable functionality previously only available with native apps like intercepting and handling requests from the network, managing and handling background sync, local storage, and push notifications. Support for service worker is still in development, but you can test out your PWA in Microsoft Edge with our experimental service worker support by enabling the service worker feature in about:flags.

Lastly, Microsoft’s push into VR via its Windows 10 OS can now be seen in the browser development with WebVR.

WebVR has also been optimized to support two different types of experiences.+

Windows Mixed Reality PCs – Desktops and laptops with integrated graphics. When plugged into these devices, our immersive headsets will run at 60 frames per second.
Windows Mixed Reality Ultra PCs – Desktops and laptops with discrete graphics. When plugged into these devices, our immersive headsets will run at 90 frames per second.

To get a full list of APIs being offered in EdgeHTML16, head over to the Microsoft Edge blog for details. On a side note, Windows 10 Insider Previews for the last couple of releases have had bits and pieces o new EdgeHTML 16 elements sprinkled throughout its code as the engineers prepare for a fuller release of these features during the Creators Fall Update release later this year.

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During the Microsoft Edge Summit today, news surfaced that the company was in the processing of implementing a change that could help boosts the Windows Store app numbers for the better.

According to Microsoft MVP Ryan Hayes, Microsoft will now crawl the web looking for reputable progressive web apps to fill the Windows Store.

Microsoft will crawl the web for PWAs and auto-ingests quality ones into the Windows store. Pay attention to PWAs, y'all. #MSEdgeSummit

— Ryan Hayes (@RyannosaurusRex) September 13, 2017

Furthermore, the Microsoft Edge team echoed Hayes’ post by issuing one of their own.

More details about onboarding PWAs into Windows Store in the coming months…! #msedgesummit pic.twitter.com/iJhBNM3NnW

— Microsoft Edge Dev (@MSEdgeDev) September 13, 2017

While the news is projected over the coming months, the Microsoft Edge team also noted that the company’s newest collaborative messaging software Teams is one of the first of these PWA’s soon to be available via the Windows Store.

Microsoft Teams is now a PWA coming soon to the Windows Store @MicrosoftTeams #msedgesummit pic.twitter.com/DPWFuXETwQ

— Microsoft Edge Dev (@MSEdgeDev) September 13, 2017

For the past few years, recent Microsoft platforms have shared in a single collective disadvantage. Be it Windows 8, Windows RT, Windows Mobile or Windows 10 and now Windows 10 S, the single narrative that has plagued their growth potential has centered around a lack of apps.

However, with PWA’s making it to the Windows Store over time, the sales pitch of Windows 10 S becomes that much easier for the company as it can now direct a similar looking Chromebook crowd used who has become used to PWAs, to now reconsider a Windows 10 S device.

After releasing build 16288 for Fast Ring Insiders yesterday, Microsoft is once again pushing out a new build, this time for Windows Insiders who have chosen to Skip Ahead. Build 16362 comes with an improved boot experience and narrator improvements. As always, you can read up on what’s new in this build by checking below.

Hello #WindowsInsiders! We have released Build 16362 to Insiders in Fast ring who joined Skip Ahead! https://t.co/YaI59EzjCi

— Dona Sarkar (@donasarkar) September 13, 2017

What’s new in Build 16362:

• Only available on PCs that are not managed by enterprises: Improved Boot Experience: Use sign-in info to apply settings after a restart or update: Building on our work seen in Build 16251, if you stay on the lock screen for a few seconds before signing in, you will now see your lock screen personalization (such as Windows Spotlight, and/or status information from Cortana, Calendar, Mail, and more). As always, you can customize your lock screen experience using the settings listed under Settings > Personalization > Lock screen.
• Opt-out: Under the Privacy section of the Sign-in options page of your Settings, you can disable and re-enable the feature.
• Narrator Improvements: You can now select the desired audio channel for Narrator speech output! Simply go to Settings > Ease of Access > Narrator and you’ll find a new option to do this at the top of the “Sounds you hear” section.

As always, you should be finding this build now under Windows Update if you’re a Fast Ring Windows Insider who has opted to Skip Ahead. We wish you well in your downloading, and remind you to keep your feedback coming to Microsoft!

Microsoft’s Family feature, which was recently improved with a shared Family Calendar on Outlook.com has just received some Skype love today. If you’re already a part of a Microsoft Family, all your family members who are on Skype will automatically be added to your Skype contact list. Additionally, a “My Family” Group chat will also appear in the messaging app to make it easier to reach out.

“This new Skype feature creates a central location for everyone to send a quick message or jump on a group video call,” the Skype team explained, highlighting the fact that there is no setup required. “Family members will receive a notification when the group is created, and that group will appear in everyone’s conversation history on whatever device they’re using Skype.” If you’re wondering, you can leave this family group or remove family members anytime, without any impact on family membership.

If you have yet to create a Microsoft Family, you can do so on this page. Sound off in the comments if you think this is a nice complement to the Family Calendar on Outlook.com.

Yesterday, Microsoft released Windows 10 build 16288 to the PCs of Fast Ring Insiders across the world. Unfortunately, things did not go as planned, and the Windows Insider team later followed up on Twitter to reveal that there was an issue where some Insiders were unable to download the build.

It was not shared exactly what was causing the issue, but the Windows Insider team provided an update late last night, telling Insiders that a fix has been deployed, and each variant of the build will go live as it finishes publishing. An initial 2 hour time period was given for the build to become available after the fix was deployed, but as of this morning, some Insiders have still not received the build.

So, did you receive build 16288? Or are you still seeing an error code? Did you try anything complex or registry changes to see if the build would download to your PC? Check out this week’s poll and let us know.

Dona Sarkar has said that Insiders should wait until the end of the day today for the fix to update the issue, so if you’re not able to download or install the build now, you might be able to soon. Be sure to vote in the poll above, and let us know your thoughts on this situation in the comments below.

In addition to fresh new Windows 10 Insider builds, Microsoft also released the version 1.3 of Windows Template Studio yesterday. The company’s new UWP app creation tool now supports in app scheme launch, and it also introduces several Template, Wizard and Process improvements. You can find a summary of everything that’s new below, and we invite you to check the dedicated GitHub page for more details about this new release:

New Feature:

• Scheme to launch app (aka myAwesomeApp://myDeepLinksIntoMyApp?foo=bar)

Template improvements:

• Default Windows theme support added to template
• Files are now UTF-8 with BOM to make sure all cultures are supported
• Accessibility support in templates

Improvements to the Wizard:

• Accessibility support in Wizard drastically improved
• Lots of under the hood bug fixes and code improvements
• All needed parts for localization are built-in now (looks like we missed window to get actual localized files)
• Initial VB engine work was added in.
• Bug fixes

Process improvements:

• StyleCop enforcements across Template and Wizard code bases
• Appveyor added for pull requests to be sure we have proper continuous integration checks
• Required work for .NET Foundation

If you already installed it in Visual Studio 2017, the Windows Template Studio extension should be automatically updated on your PC, but you can force the update by going to Tools->Extensions and Updates. Otherwise, you can download the Windows Template Studio extension on this page. According to Microsoft, Fluent Design in the templates, Visual Basic Support and more are coming in future releases, and you submit your ideas or feature requests on the dedicated GitHub.

As Fast Ring Insiders complete the download of preview build 16288 the Windows team would like to issue as word of caution:

On Build 16288, you will notice that the watermark at the lower right-hand corner of the desktop has disappeared. You will also see that the OS now reports as “Version 1709” which is the official version number for the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update release. However, this is NOT the final build as we’re not done yet. We’re just now beginning the phase of checking in final code to prepare for the final release. So we will have more builds to release to Windows Insiders between now and then. And the desktop watermark may re-appear in these builds.

For those attempting to read the Windows 10 tea leaves, it would seem the engineering team would rather be blunt and clear. Be there no confusion about it, there will be at least another build hitting devices before Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is said and done.

On a side note, there does appear to be an issue with the download of preview 16288 that users should be aware of.

Hello Insiders! For those of you who aren't able to download the 16288 PC Fast build, we're investigating the root cause. More info soon!

— Windows Insider (@windowsinsider) September 12, 2017

Visit the link here for more details.

Shortly after unleashing Windows 10 Insider build 16288 for Fast Ring (not Skip Ahead) Insiders, the build has apparently run into some problems. The Windows Insider team just tweeted on the issue:

Hello Insiders! For those of you who aren't able to download the 16288 PC Fast build, we're investigating the root cause. More info soon!

— Windows Insider (@windowsinsider) September 12, 2017

When trying to access the latest build on a Surface Pro 4 currently on 16281.rs3_release here, Windows Update sees the new build, begins initializing for just a few seconds, and then bails out to this message:

Not sure whether this message is the cause of the concern, or if the build has been pulled while the team investigates. Have you been able to successfully download and install build 16288?

UPDATE: The PC build issue is fixed! Each variant will go live as it finishes publishing. ETA ~2 hours for variants to become available.

— Windows Insider (@windowsinsider) September 13, 2017

9/12/13 9:22 PM PT Update: Microsoft has revealed that a fix for this issue has been dispatched. Each of today’s build variants will go live as it finishes publishing, and an estimated time of launch for the variants is about 2 hours. or 10:30 PM PT Microsoft time.

Microsoft’s third annual Edge Web Developer Summit is coming up tomorrow, September 13th, and the company would like you to know that you can watch all the action from the summit all day long on Channel 9! The summit features 15 jam-packed technical sessions and is perfect for web developers who want to get an inside look at the development of Microsoft Edge, and what’s in store for the future of the Windows 10 web browser.

Watch Microsoft Edge Web Summit 2017 live on Channel 9 https://t.co/3Bds6vDxfc pic.twitter.com/owrg5svBPV

— Windows Blogs (@windowsblog) September 12, 2017

The live stream will be available here on Channel 9 beginning at 9:00 AM Pacific time tomorrow. The summit will kick off with a look at what’s new in Microsoft Edge in EdgeHTML16, and there are plenty of sessions planned afterward. Developers can expect to hear more about accessibility, performance, test guidance, and the new tools that can use in Microsoft Edge.

Our own Kip Kniskern will be at the Edge Summit in Seattle, so be sure to keep it locked into OnMSFT all day long tomorrow for all the news and information.

Windows Update has begun hosting Windows on ARM files (via MSPU). Microsoft briefly mentioned Windows 10 on ARM at IFA 2017, with a possible release date in late 2017, possibly early 2018. The MSPU story notes that there were some files supporting Windows 10 ARM64 build 16281 were spotted by one of their tipsters on Windows Update servers.

Interestingly enough, the ARM64 files have different SKUs that are separated by different Windows 10 operating systems, including separate files for Windows 10 S, Enterprise, Pro, and others. Unfortunately, these builds are not individual ISO files, so you can’t just download and install the ISO files. Rather, there are files that are a part of Microsoft’s Windows 10 Unified Update Platform (UUP), so you would have to have all the different UUP files together to be able to make the full ISO file for each individual Windows 10 OS.

Since the files were spotted on the Windows Update server, they might be able to be used as part of the Windows Insider program, just like on Windows Phones and Windows 10 PCs. Of course, Microsoft has already said that current Windows Phones will not be getting Windows 10 on ARM.

Per the MSPU story, here’s a list of the ARM64 file names:

• arm64fre_Client_en-us_lp.esd
• Microsoft-Windows-EditionPack-Enterprise-arm64arm-Package.ESD
• Microsoft-Windows-EditionSpecific-Cloud-arm64arm-Package.ESD
• Microsoft-Windows-EditionSpecific-CoreSingleLanguage-arm64arm-Package.ESD
• Microsoft-Windows-RegulatedPackages-arm64arm-Package.ESD
• Microsoft-Windows-WowPack-CoreARM-arm64arm-Package.ESD

As we already know, the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is coming October 17, 2017. It is possible that Microsoft is planning to release Windows 10 on ARM around the same time. Panos Panay will be delivering the keynote at Future Decoded in London in October and probably announcing a new Surface device too. Hopefully, Windows 10 on ARM devices won’t be far behind.

Microsoft is launching its Surface Hub digital whiteboard in Hong Kong today, which will be the first area in the Greater China region where businesses can get the company’s digital whiteboard (via the South China Morning Post). In addition to Surface Hub, Microsoft is also launching Microsoft 365 in Hong Kong today, its new enterprise offering including Office 365, Windows 10 and Enterprise Mobility + Security.

In a press release, Alain Crozier, chairman and CEO of Microsoft Greater China shared some interesting facts about Surface Hub adoption:

Surface Hub is as transformative to group productivity as the PC was for individuals. More than 50% of Fortune 100 companies now use Surface Hub to capture new ideas and improve collaboration and productivity. In Hong Kong, companies including conglomerates, utility companies and international tech consultancy firms are early adopters of the Surface Hub.

Back in May, Microsoft revealed that Surface Hub was currently being used by more than 2,000 customers in 24 markets across the world, up from 500 customers in July 2016. “Microsoft recognizes the demand for a modern workplace that is digitally-connected, inclusive and engaging, yet secure,” explained Crozier. So far, it seems that Surface Hub is delivering exactly that to businesses around the world.

Along with a series of new displays and accessories, HP today announced new Windows 10-powered EliteBooks and a new Windows 10 all-in-one PC. The devices are built with businesses in mind and feature light design, optimized performance, and more. We’ve divided up the products for you below, so without further ado, here is what you need to know.

HP Elite 1000 Series:

• Certified for Skype for Business.
• Features built in keys to easily manage calls at the touch of a button
• Noise cancellation for optimized audio and video.

HP EliteBook x360 1020 G2: Available September starting at $1,379

• Can be used in five different modes for maximum productivity
• Optional HP SureView for privacy when using display
• 700-nit brightness on display

HP EliteBook 1040 G4: Available in September starting at $1,379

• Ultra slim design
• 14 inch dispay
• Intel Core i7 Quad Core Processor with vPro technology
• Long battery Life

HP EliteOne 1000 AiO: Available in September starting at $1,259

• 2 MP dual-facing pop-up webcam
• 7th Gen Intel Core i7 65W processors
• Optional Intel Optane memory (cache)
• 3.8-inch FHD, or 27-inch 4k display, or a 34-inch diagonal curved display

Although these devices are aimed at businesses, consumers looking to buy new PCs still have a lot to look forward to. At IFA 2017, Dell, Lenovo, and many other laptop and PC manufacturers revealed Windows Mixed Reality headsets and new PCs and hardware for the upcoming holiday season. You can catch up on the news from IFA 2017 by checking our news hub here.

Last month at Gamescom, Microsoft launched a new limited edition Xbox One S Minecraft themed bundle. The Xbox One S bundle featured a custom designed console, a Creeper Xbox controller, a vertical stand, and a transparent underside, and custom Minecraft themed sounds.

While the console is an option for those who are just purchasing a new Xbox, existing owners and fans of Minecraft might have felt a little left out. Well, no need to worry, as Mojang has announced that Minecraft Xbox Controllers are now available for purchase!

The Minecraft Pig ???? https://t.co/1T05zBMGld & Creeper https://t.co/GhGHaXVSEv Controllers we announced last month are now available ???? pic.twitter.com/UB4cNMxRZ6

— Larry Hryb ????????☁ (@majornelson) September 12, 2017

As revealed by Major Nelson, specifically, the Creeper Controller (bundled with the special edition console) is now available for purchase separately for the price of $74.99. There is also a “Pig Pad” controller which can also be purchased for $74.99 as well, complete with a cool Pink color scheme, perfect for the female Minecraft fan.

It’s great to see that Microsoft is always adding more controller options for fans of the Xbox One to enjoy and customize their console with. Which controller do you use with your Xbox One? Let us know in the comments below!

In the sea of upcoming video games to be enhanced for the Xbox One X, not all titles will be able to run in both 4K and 60 FPS. But today, we can add Robocraft Infinity to the list of games that will reach that sweet spot, which already includes Forza Motorsport 7, Middle-earth: Shadow of War, FIFA 18 and more.

Speaking with GamingBolt, Robocraft Infinity producer Phil Davidson shared that “we aim to support both 4k and 60fps when we launch on Xbox One X. This obviously presents new challenges to the team as we’re updating the core game code that is now almost 5 years old but we think you’ll be pleasantly surprised with just how good Robocraft Infinity will look running at 4k.”

For those unfamiliar, Robocraft Infinity will be an enhanced version of the robot building game Robocraft released on Windows a couple of years ago. Indie developer Freejam Games plan to release Robocraft Infinity on Xbox One and Windows 10 in Q1 2018, with special enhancements for the Xbox One X as well as Xbox Play Anywhere support.

“Robocraft Infinity has been based off the original Robocraft code base with numerous improvements made to it, both in terms of performance, usability and features,” explained Davidson. “The core game will run on a dual-core i3 so the more power have had to play with the faster we can make it run. We’re still able to support the low-end machines that will potentially run it on the Windows 10 version while the Xbox One X allows us to support 4K,” said Davidson.

The original Robocraft game already has over 10 million registered players worldwide, and the upcoming Xbox One and Windows 10 release is great news for fans of robot combat. If you’re interested in the game, you can sign up for updates on the dedicated website.