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Category: Xbox

Posts and articles about Xbox and Xbox services.

  • Connecting your Microsoft Account to Minecraft

    This is one question that seems to crop up from time to time. People who are playing Minecraft on Xbox and Windows do not seem to have this problem. Mainly because Xbox is integrated into the operating system.

    However, those on Nintendo, and PlayStation have to link their accounts to their Microsoft Account. This guide will walk you though how to link those accounts together.

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  • Xbox App now called Xbox Companion App

    Xbox App now called Xbox Companion App

    Some of you have probably realised that the Xbox App has changed its name to Xbox Companion App. It does the same thing as the Xbox App, but there are some new features!

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  • Xbox Games with Gold – July

    With summer in full swing here in the UK. Most of our time is spent enjoying the nights outside. However, for those nights where the sun is far too hot for us to enjoy, Xbox have our backs with the Awesome line-up of games for July!

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  • Xbox Games with Gold – May 2018

    Xbox Games with Gold – May 2018

    While Summer is nearly upon us. It has been a hot start of May! This month Xbox have got some sweet Games lined up for us in May. Want to find out what they are?

    Well then, cast your eyes on this:

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  • Xbox Games with Gold – April 2018

    Xbox Games with Gold – April 2018

    Easter has not been a good start, for those of us who are living in the UK, so it will probably be a time to sit back and play online. However, looking at our game collection may put us off for a bit. Its a good job Xbox have us sorted with this months line-up of Games with Gold.

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  • Troubleshoot Error (0x409) 0x80070422 on Xbox App

    Introduction

    If your using the Xbox App on Windows 10, you may get a sign in error like this: (0x409) 0x80070422. This indicates that some of the services the Xbox App uses have not been enabled, or not working properly. Thus results with this error code, and you will also notice your unable to sign into Xbox Live through the App and other services could be effected.

    This article will walk you though the steps needed to resolve this error – or attempt to at least 🙂 Please make sure you follow the steps accordingly. If your not confident with following these steps, make sure you ask someone who is confident with doing this.

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  • Changing your profile picture in the Xbox Companion App

    Now, this is news that everyone has been waiting for. The ability to change your picture to a custom picture in the Xbox One App!

    This article will outline, step by step, how to change your profile picture on the Xbox App, for use on Xbox Live. It will walk you though the Xbox App, and even adding your own custom images as profile picture.

    If you wish to learn how to change your profile picture on the Xbox Console, please see this article here:  How to change your Xbox One gamerpic

    Please be aware that you need to:

    1. Be at least 18 or over to have a custom profile picture,
    2. Comply with the Code of Conduct and Terms of Use for Xbox and for Microsoft

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