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Order a custom Xbox Wireless Controller for the Xbox One and Windows PCs. You can customize 8 different sections of the controller. They recently added new colors, metallic finishes and rubberized grips. You can even engrave up to 16 characters free of charge.

Seagate’s external hard drives for video game consoles now go up to 8TB. The Game Drive Hub also has two USB 3.0 ports for charging and connecting controllers and other accessories. It matches the Xbox One S’ style, but it should work with the PS4 as well.

Console modder Ed Zarick’s second Xbox One and PS4 combo console. By using both consoles’ slimmer versions and ditching the monitor, he was able to cram both in a case that’s only slightly larger than either console.

Microsoft’s next console sports an 8-core CPU, a 6-teraflop GPU, 12GB of GDDR5 RAM, and a 1TB HDD. It can run games in 4K HDR at 60fps, plays 4K HDR Blu-Ray discs, and is compatible with Xbox One games and accessories. Launches 11/7/17. Amazon pre-order page here.

Console modder Ed Zarick made a replica of the Iron Man-themed Xbox One that Xbox France gave away in 2016. He designed and 3D printed the raised parts as well as the arc reactor. Check out his build log here. You can grab the design and 3D files on his blog.

A $10/mo. video game subscription service for Xbox One. Unlike PlayStation Now and other similar services, Xbox Game Pass will let you download games so you can play offline. If you want to own a game that’s in its catalog, you can buy it at 20% off. Launches Spring 2017.

Microsoft reminds us that video game commercials don’t always need to be action packed or dramatic. They commissioned a pair of commercials for Halo Wars 2 that sees hero Capt. James Cutter engaging in silly tactical battles with the new villain Atriox.

Just like the Data Bank for the PlayStation 4, Nyko’s add-on for the Xbox One sits on top of the console and lets you plug in 3.5″ storage drives. It should work with any 3.5″ drive that has at least 256GB of space. It has a separate power plug though.

This limited edition console has features inspired by the new Ford GT, such as the on, off and eject disc car sound effects, for the same price as the new 1TB Xbox One. The controller is also available separately for $65.

Console modder Ed Zarick is now accepting orders for his Xbox One and PS4 combo laptop case mod. The PlayBox 4 One Mk. II has a 24″ 1080p Vizio display that has a remote control and apps like Netflix. The HDMI out is optional.

The Xbox One Wireless Elite Controller is all about customization. It has two d-pads, three pairs of thumbsticks of different lengths and four removable rear paddles. You’ll be able to remap all buttons and save up to two profiles.

Come Fall 2015, you’ll be able to play many Xbox 360 games – disc or digital – on the Xbox One. It will support multiplayer and preserve saves, achievements and Gamerscore. Xbox Preview members can try now, though initial list is limited.

The 1TB Xbox One has a matte finish and the updated Xbox One controller, which now has a 3.5mm audio input. A new USB dongle (sold separately) will let you use the controller wirelessly with Windows 10 devices.

Xbox talks to Ford about the 2016 Ford GT, which will be one of the drivable cars in the Xbox One exclusive Forza Motorsport 6. The video is bursting with self-congratulatory babble, but even when muted it’s still worth watching.

Microsoft offers incentives for Xbox One owners to get a Windows 10 device and vice versa. You’ll be able to stream Xbox One games to a Windows 10 PC or tablet, chat with your Xbox friends and easily record and share gameplay videos.

Console modder Ed Zarick managed to cram in the guts of both the Xbox One and the PlayStation 4 in one unit, along with a 22″ LCD. It uses just one power plug, though you can’t have both consoles on at once. More on Technabob.