Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order will become available to EA Play subscribers on November 10, 2020, the same day that EA Play is being added as a perk for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, meaning that Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is coming to Xbox Game Pass, sort of. Announced by EA, 2019's Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order will be one of the many bonuses of EA Play that both Xbox Series X/S (via backward compatibility) and Xbox One owners subscribed to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will be able to take advantage of. EA Play also offers exclusive in-game challenges, rewards, discounts, member-only content, early trials of new EA games, and instant access to a collection of other EA titles with The Play List. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/11/15/star-wars-jedi-fallen-order-review"] For those on PC, members with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate of PC subscription will be able to download Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and other EA games on December 10, 2020. In our review of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, which was released in 2019, we said, "It’s been ages since we got a great single-player Star Wars action game, but Jedi: Fallen Order makes up for a lot of lost time. A strong cast sells a dark story while keeping things fun and loyal to Star Wars lore, and fast, challenging combat mixes with energetic platforming, decent puzzles, and diverse locations to explore for an all-around amazing game." This news arrives on the same day as the reviews for both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, which will be released on November 10, 2020, for $499 and $299, respectively. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-ign-star-wars-game-review&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order will become available to EA Play subscribers on November 10, 2020, the same day that EA Play is being added as a perk for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, meaning that Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is coming to Xbox Game Pass, sort of. Announced by EA, 2019's Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order will be one of the many bonuses of EA Play that both Xbox Series X/S (via backward compatibility) and Xbox One owners subscribed to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will be able to take advantage of. EA Play also offers exclusive in-game challenges, rewards, discounts, member-only content, early trials of new EA games, and instant access to a collection of other EA titles with The Play List. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/11/15/star-wars-jedi-fallen-order-review"] For those on PC, members with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate of PC subscription will be able to download Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and other EA games on December 10, 2020. In our review of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, which was released in 2019, we said, "It’s been ages since we got a great single-player Star Wars action game, but Jedi: Fallen Order makes up for a lot of lost time. A strong cast sells a dark story while keeping things fun and loyal to Star Wars lore, and fast, challenging combat mixes with energetic platforming, decent puzzles, and diverse locations to explore for an all-around amazing game." This news arrives on the same day as the reviews for both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, which will be released on November 10, 2020, for $499 and $299, respectively. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-ign-star-wars-game-review&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Fortnite could be playable again on iOS through a reported upcoming version of cloud streaming service, Nvidia GeForce Now, which would allow Epic Games to bypass the iOS App Store on iPhones. Nvidia GeForce Now is a cloud streaming service that allows users to play their games wherever they have internet access. It's already available on PC, Android, and Mac. According to the BBC, a new version that runs on the Safari browser is expected to launch before the winter holidays, which could offer an avenue for iPhone users to play Fortnite on their phones once again. Nvidia has yet to comment on the report. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/13/fortnite-1984-apple-parody-video-short"] Because Nvidia GeForce Now would go through Apple's web browser, Safari, instead of through its iOS App Store, the 30% commission cut Apple charges for software on its App Store would be a moot point. It's this 30% commission cut that saw Epic and Apple clash over the iOS version of Fortnite to begin with. Epic decided to bypass this cut by altering the price of Fortnite V-Bucks in a new direct payment system in response to Apple's "exorbitant" App Store fees earlier this year. This eventually turned into a legal battle that later made its way in-game as an event for all players. As of today, Fortnite is not available on iOS. Epic has been working to get its 116 million iOS players back into Fortnite and Nvidia GeForce Now might be the solution. This is all theory as of right now as neither Epic nor Nvidia have commented on the possibility, but there's no reason why Fortnite wouldn't be playable through the service. As with any cloud gaming, there is the possibility of lag, which in a game like Fortnite, could be problematic. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=how-much-does-each-major-retailer-take-from-a-games-sale&captions=true"] Using the service to play Fortnite on iPhones could be free as Nvidia GeForce Now offers a basic tier of service for free. This is limited to one-hour sessions though, which could present another hurdle for iPhone players. For now, however, it's a waiting game. During that wait, check out this Fortnite vs. Apple parody ad created by Epic and then then read about how Epic might be weaponizing Fortnite fans against Apple. If you're not familiar with the Epic vs. Apple court case, catch up on one of the latest rulings where a judge said Apple doesn't need to put Fortnite back on the App Store for now. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Wesley Leblanc is a freelance news writer and guide maker for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @LeBlancWes. 

Fortnite could be playable again on iOS through a reported upcoming version of cloud streaming service, Nvidia GeForce Now, which would allow Epic Games to bypass the iOS App Store on iPhones. Nvidia GeForce Now is a cloud streaming service that allows users to play their games wherever they have internet access. It's already available on PC, Android, and Mac. According to the BBC, a new version that runs on the Safari browser is expected to launch before the winter holidays, which could offer an avenue for iPhone users to play Fortnite on their phones once again. Nvidia has yet to comment on the report. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/13/fortnite-1984-apple-parody-video-short"] Because Nvidia GeForce Now would go through Apple's web browser, Safari, instead of through its iOS App Store, the 30% commission cut Apple charges for software on its App Store would be a moot point. It's this 30% commission cut that saw Epic and Apple clash over the iOS version of Fortnite to begin with. Epic decided to bypass this cut by altering the price of Fortnite V-Bucks in a new direct payment system in response to Apple's "exorbitant" App Store fees earlier this year. This eventually turned into a legal battle that later made its way in-game as an event for all players. As of today, Fortnite is not available on iOS. Epic has been working to get its 116 million iOS players back into Fortnite and Nvidia GeForce Now might be the solution. This is all theory as of right now as neither Epic nor Nvidia have commented on the possibility, but there's no reason why Fortnite wouldn't be playable through the service. As with any cloud gaming, there is the possibility of lag, which in a game like Fortnite, could be problematic. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=how-much-does-each-major-retailer-take-from-a-games-sale&captions=true"] Using the service to play Fortnite on iPhones could be free as Nvidia GeForce Now offers a basic tier of service for free. This is limited to one-hour sessions though, which could present another hurdle for iPhone players. For now, however, it's a waiting game. During that wait, check out this Fortnite vs. Apple parody ad created by Epic and then then read about how Epic might be weaponizing Fortnite fans against Apple. If you're not familiar with the Epic vs. Apple court case, catch up on one of the latest rulings where a judge said Apple doesn't need to put Fortnite back on the App Store for now. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Wesley Leblanc is a freelance news writer and guide maker for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @LeBlancWes. 

Lucasfilm has released a brand new trailer and poster for the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special, coming to Disney+ on November 17. The new trailer offers fans a sneak peek at the animated special, which features multiple characters from different timelines meeting for the first time in what promises to be an exciting Star Wars mashup. The clips reveal Rey and the rest of the heroes preparing for Life Day by kitting out the Millennium Falcon with a whole load of festive food and decorations, which receive a Wookie roar of approval from Chewbacca. Before long, however, Rey is hurled into a cross-timeline adventure that sees her come into contact with The Mandalorian, Baby Yoda, and many other iconic heroes and villains across the galaxy. Check out the action-packed new trailer below: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/11/05/lego-star-wars-holiday-special-official-trailer"] Together with the exciting new trailer, Disney released a colourful new poster for the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special, featuring a row of Porgs admiring the LEGO Millennium Falcon, which is decked out with holiday lights and surrounded by the special's star-studded cast of characters, including the likes of Rey, Kylo Ren, Poe, Finn, and Rose Tico, who is said to have a "really prominent role throughout the story." [caption id="attachment_2434365" align="alignnone" width="864"] Image credit: Disney Plus[/caption] The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special is a production of Atomic Cartoons, the LEGO Group, and Lucasfilm. It is directed by Ken Cunningham and written by David Shayne, who is also co-executive producer. James Waugh, Josh Rimes, Jason Cosler, Jacqui Lopez, Jill Wilfert, and Keith Malone are attached as additional executive producers on the project. The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special hits Disney+ on November 17, the same day that the original Star Wars holiday special aired on CBS in 1978. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.

Lucasfilm has released a brand new trailer and poster for the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special, coming to Disney+ on November 17. The new trailer offers fans a sneak peek at the animated special, which features multiple characters from different timelines meeting for the first time in what promises to be an exciting Star Wars mashup. The clips reveal Rey and the rest of the heroes preparing for Life Day by kitting out the Millennium Falcon with a whole load of festive food and decorations, which receive a Wookie roar of approval from Chewbacca. Before long, however, Rey is hurled into a cross-timeline adventure that sees her come into contact with The Mandalorian, Baby Yoda, and many other iconic heroes and villains across the galaxy. Check out the action-packed new trailer below: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/11/05/lego-star-wars-holiday-special-official-trailer"] Together with the exciting new trailer, Disney released a colourful new poster for the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special, featuring a row of Porgs admiring the LEGO Millennium Falcon, which is decked out with holiday lights and surrounded by the special's star-studded cast of characters, including the likes of Rey, Kylo Ren, Poe, Finn, and Rose Tico, who is said to have a "really prominent role throughout the story." [caption id="attachment_2434365" align="alignnone" width="864"] Image credit: Disney Plus[/caption] The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special is a production of Atomic Cartoons, the LEGO Group, and Lucasfilm. It is directed by Ken Cunningham and written by David Shayne, who is also co-executive producer. James Waugh, Josh Rimes, Jason Cosler, Jacqui Lopez, Jill Wilfert, and Keith Malone are attached as additional executive producers on the project. The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special hits Disney+ on November 17, the same day that the original Star Wars holiday special aired on CBS in 1978. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.

It's finally time! With the launch of the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, we are going to have loads of content coming out over the next few weeks to satisfy all your next-gen needs. To give you a good sense of what's on the horizon, we decided to create a schedule that we'll update with all of our biggest next-gen content. From previews and unboxings to reviews and features, we have a ton of coverage planned that we're super excited to share with you, and this schedule will be the convenient and easy guide to it all. We hope so, anyway! We have received a lot of questions about the timing of game and hardware reviews. We will share what we can below, and keep this page updated. Note that many game publishers choose to not make the timing of their press embargoes public.

IGN's Next-Gen Console Launch Coverage Schedule

Our next-gen launch content started at the end of October with our Xbox Series X and PS5 console unboxings. You can expect plenty of in-depth features, guides, next-gen console, game and hardware reviews, and livestreams beginning November 5th and continuing full force ahead. Here is our current next-gen consoles launch schedule so far:

Thursday, November 5

6 am PT:

• Xbox Series X Review
• Xbox Series S Review
• Xbox Series X Controller Review
• Xbox Series S Has 364GB of Usable Storage Space

7 am PT:

• NBA 2K21 PS5 Exclusive Hands-On Preview
• How the Xbox Series X and Series S Controller Share Button Works
• Xbox Series X/S Quick Resume Works Even If You Unplug the Console

9 am PT:

• Xbox Series X: Live Showcase & AMA - Unlocked (live stream)

11 am PT:

• Xbox Series X Review AMA with Ryan McCaffrey on IGN’s Twitter

3 pm PT:

• Xbox Series X Review Q&A with Ryan McCaffrey on IGN’s Instagram

Friday, November 6

5 am PT: 

• PS5 Review
• PS5 DualSense Controller Review
• Sony Pulse 3D Wireless Headset Review
• Spider-Man: Miles Morales Review
• Astro's Playroom Review
• How Long Is Spider-Man: Miles Morales
• Beyond Episode 673 - PS5 Console, Spider-Man, Astro's Playroom Review Impressions
• How Long Is Astro's Playroom

6 am PT: 

• PS5 vs. Xbox: The Final Reviews - Next Gen Console Watch
• PS5 Load Times Compared to PS4 Pro

9 am PT:

• PS5 vs Xbox: Which Does What Best

3 pm PT:

• PlayStation 5 Review Q&A with Jonathon Dornbush on IGN’s Instagram

Monday, November 9

3 am PT: 

• Assassin's Creed Valhalla Review

6 am PT:

• Bugsnax Review

10:00 am PT: 

• IGN Plays Assassin's Creed Valhalla on Xbox Series X Livestream

Tuesday, November 10

6 am PT:

• PS5 Spider-Man: Miles Morales Performance Analysis

7 am PT:

• Where to Buy Xbox Series X|S Right Now

8 am PT:

• Must-Have Xbox Series X Accessories and Where to Get Them

9 am PT:

• Xbox Series X|S Full Wikis Guide

5 pm PT:

• Unlocked - Xbox Series X Launch Day Edition

Wednesday, November 11

9 am PT:

• The Best Last-Gen Games to Play on Xbox Series X and PS5

4 pm PT:

• Assassin's Creed: Valhalla Review Q&A with Brandin Tyrrel on IGN's Instagram

Thursday, November 12

9 am PT:

• PS5 Day One Livestream Walkthrough and AMA (Presented by Hulu)
• PlayStation 5 Full Wikis Guide

9:30 am PT:

• Things PS5 Does Great (and Things That Should be Fixed)

3 pm PT:

• Beyond - PS5 Launch Day Edition
• Spider-Man: Miles Morales Review Q&A with Jonathon Dornbush on IGN's Instagram

Friday, November 13

6 am PT: 

• Next-Gen Console Watch: Special Launch Week Episode

9 am PT:

• PS5 vs. Xbox: Overall Graphics and Performance Comparison

10 am PT:

• Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Live Stream

12 pm PT: 

• Game Scoop Launch Week Episode

Monday, November 16

10 am PT:

• New IGN show premiere - Review Crew: Assassin's Creed

Tuesday, November 17

12:30 pm PT:

• How Do PS5 & XSX Handle User Privacy?

Wednesday, November 18

9 am PT:

• What the Xbox Series X Does Great (and What It Should Fix)

11:30 am PT:

• PS5 vs. Xbox: Which Has Better Streaming Video Apps?

Thursday, November 19

6 pm PT:

• IGN Friendsgiving: Among Us Charity Stream with Special Guests

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Next-Gen Console and Video Game Release Date Schedule

If you're wondering when to expect the Xbox Series X/S and PS5 launch or which games are due to come out before, during, and following this console launch, we've got you covered. From indie gems like Bugsnax and expansions like Destiny 2's Beyond Light to massively anticipated titles like Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Cyberpunk 2077, here is our next-gen console and video game release date schedule:

November 6

• Dirt 5

November 10

• Xbox Series X
• Xbox Series S
• Xbox Series X/S Controller
• Destiny 2: Beyond Light
• Assassin's Creed Valhalla
• Yakuza: Like a Dragon

November 12

• PlayStation 5
• PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
• DualSense 5 Controller
• Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
• Astro's Playroom
• Bugsnax
• Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition
• Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered
• Sackboy: A Big Adventure
• Demon's Souls Remake
• The Pathless
• Godfall
• Super Mario Bros. Game and Watch

November 13

• Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory
• Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War Single-Player
• Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War Multiplayer
• Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War Zombies

November 20

• Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

December 3

• Immortals: Fenyx Rising

December 4

• Madden 21 (next gen port)
• FIFA 21 (next gen port)

December 8

• Destiny 2 (next gen port)

December 10

• Cyberpunk 2077

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It's finally time! With the launch of the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, we are going to have loads of content coming out over the next few weeks to satisfy all your next-gen needs. To give you a good sense of what's on the horizon, we decided to create a schedule that we'll update with all of our biggest next-gen content. From previews and unboxings to reviews and features, we have a ton of coverage planned that we're super excited to share with you, and this schedule will be the convenient and easy guide to it all. We hope so, anyway! We have received a lot of questions about the timing of game and hardware reviews. We will share what we can below, and keep this page updated. Note that many game publishers choose to not make the timing of their press embargoes public.

IGN's Next-Gen Console Launch Coverage Schedule

Our next-gen launch content started at the end of October with our Xbox Series X and PS5 console unboxings. You can expect plenty of in-depth features, guides, next-gen console, game and hardware reviews, and livestreams beginning November 5th and continuing full force ahead. Here is our current next-gen consoles launch schedule so far:

Thursday, November 5

6 am PT:

• Xbox Series X Review
• Xbox Series S Review
• Xbox Series X Controller Review
• Xbox Series S Has 364GB of Usable Storage Space

7 am PT:

• NBA 2K21 PS5 Exclusive Hands-On Preview
• How the Xbox Series X and Series S Controller Share Button Works
• Xbox Series X/S Quick Resume Works Even If You Unplug the Console

9 am PT:

• Xbox Series X: Live Showcase & AMA - Unlocked (live stream)

11 am PT:

• Xbox Series X Review AMA with Ryan McCaffrey on IGN’s Twitter

3 pm PT:

• Xbox Series X Review Q&A with Ryan McCaffrey on IGN’s Instagram

Friday, November 6

5 am PT: 

• PS5 Review
• PS5 DualSense Controller Review
• Sony Pulse 3D Wireless Headset Review
• Spider-Man: Miles Morales Review
• Astro's Playroom Review
• How Long Is Spider-Man: Miles Morales
• Beyond Episode 673 - PS5 Console, Spider-Man, Astro's Playroom Review Impressions
• How Long Is Astro's Playroom

6 am PT: 

• PS5 vs. Xbox: The Final Reviews - Next Gen Console Watch
• PS5 Load Times Compared to PS4 Pro

9 am PT:

• PS5 vs Xbox: Which Does What Best

3 pm PT:

• PlayStation 5 Review Q&A with Jonathon Dornbush on IGN’s Instagram

Monday, November 9

3 am PT: 

• Assassin's Creed Valhalla Review

6 am PT:

• Bugsnax Review

10:00 am PT: 

• IGN Plays Assassin's Creed Valhalla on Xbox Series X Livestream

Tuesday, November 10

6 am PT:

• PS5 Spider-Man: Miles Morales Performance Analysis

7 am PT:

• Where to Buy Xbox Series X|S Right Now

8 am PT:

• Must-Have Xbox Series X Accessories and Where to Get Them

9 am PT:

• Xbox Series X|S Full Wikis Guide

5 pm PT:

• Unlocked - Xbox Series X Launch Day Edition

Wednesday, November 11

9 am PT:

• The Best Last-Gen Games to Play on Xbox Series X and PS5

4 pm PT:

• Assassin's Creed: Valhalla Review Q&A with Brandin Tyrrel on IGN's Instagram

Thursday, November 12

9 am PT:

• PS5 Day One Livestream Walkthrough and AMA (Presented by Hulu)
• PlayStation 5 Full Wikis Guide

9:30 am PT:

• Things PS5 Does Great (and Things That Should be Fixed)

3 pm PT:

• Beyond - PS5 Launch Day Edition
• Spider-Man: Miles Morales Review Q&A with Jonathon Dornbush on IGN's Instagram

Friday, November 13

6 am PT: 

• Next-Gen Console Watch: Special Launch Week Episode

9 am PT:

• PS5 vs. Xbox: Overall Graphics and Performance Comparison

10 am PT:

• Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Live Stream

12 pm PT: 

• Game Scoop Launch Week Episode

Monday, November 16

10 am PT:

• New IGN show premiere - Review Crew: Assassin's Creed

Tuesday, November 17

12:30 pm PT:

• How Do PS5 & XSX Handle User Privacy?

Wednesday, November 18

9 am PT:

• What the Xbox Series X Does Great (and What It Should Fix)

11:30 am PT:

• PS5 vs. Xbox: Which Has Better Streaming Video Apps?

Thursday, November 19

6 pm PT:

• IGN Friendsgiving: Among Us Charity Stream with Special Guests

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/30/marvels-spider-man-comparison-ps4-2018-vs-ps5-remaster-2020"]

Next-Gen Console and Video Game Release Date Schedule

If you're wondering when to expect the Xbox Series X/S and PS5 launch or which games are due to come out before, during, and following this console launch, we've got you covered. From indie gems like Bugsnax and expansions like Destiny 2's Beyond Light to massively anticipated titles like Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Cyberpunk 2077, here is our next-gen console and video game release date schedule:

November 6

• Dirt 5

November 10

• Xbox Series X
• Xbox Series S
• Xbox Series X/S Controller
• Destiny 2: Beyond Light
• Assassin's Creed Valhalla
• Yakuza: Like a Dragon

November 12

• PlayStation 5
• PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
• DualSense 5 Controller
• Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
• Astro's Playroom
• Bugsnax
• Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition
• Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered
• Sackboy: A Big Adventure
• Demon's Souls Remake
• The Pathless
• Godfall
• Super Mario Bros. Game and Watch

November 13

• Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory
• Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War Single-Player
• Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War Multiplayer
• Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War Zombies

November 20

• Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

December 3

• Immortals: Fenyx Rising

December 4

• Madden 21 (next gen port)
• FIFA 21 (next gen port)

December 8

• Destiny 2 (next gen port)

December 10

• Cyberpunk 2077

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Xbox Series X’s Quick Resume feature, which is also available on the Xbox Series S, is arguably its most ‘magical’ new offering. It allows you to quickly swap between multiple games without booting them up fresh, and resume playing from where you left off. It's perfect for getting a few rounds of Halo in with your friends between longer stretches of a big campaign game, without losing progress. The best bit, though? Quick Resume remembers where you were even if you unplug the console.

So how do you use it? Quick Resume doesn’t require any set up. It’s part of the default feature set of the Xbox Series X|S, and works from the moment you open a game. To ‘engage’ Quick Resume, simply stop playing a game and head back to the Dashboard. Boot up a second game, play around with that for a while, and then re-open your previous game. A ‘Quick Resume’ logo will appear in the upper-right corner of the screen as the game loads, which takes around five or so seconds. You’ll then find yourself in exactly the same spot as you were when you left the game. Recent games primed for Quick Resume can be identified in the Guide Menu by a small icon next to the game name.

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You can have multiple games ‘stacked’ in Quick Resume, but there is a limit. While Microsoft has not revealed an upper limit, I find that the system caps out at five games, with the game I haven’t played in the longest time being the one that has to boot from scratch again. It may be that this limit depends on the games being stacked, though.

Most impressive, though, is Quick Resume’s ability to activate after the Xbox has been fully shut down and unplugged or turned off at the power outlet. As an example anecdote, I was able to Quick Resume a game of Gears Tactics that I hadn’t touched for several days, during which the console was fully powered down and unplugged multiple times.

Also anecdotally, the system hasn’t been 100% reliable, with a couple of games during testing eventually resetting after a full unplugged power down, but as my testing has been conducted pre-release there may still be kinks in the system that will be ironed out before retail launch. For the most part, though, Quick Resume after unplugging has worked as intended, and it’s as impressive (and witchcraft-like) as it sounds.

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Our testing has also shown us exactly how the Xbox Series controller's new Share button works, and that the Xbox Series S will have 364GB of usable storage space.

We've reviewed both new Xbox consoles today. We awarded Xbox Series X an 8/10 review, calling it "a quiet, compact, laser-targeted games machine that should make 4K/60fps gaming the wonderful new norm, but it currently lacks must-play games." Series S got a 7/10 review, saying it "could shine as a second console, but it's hard to recommend as your primary gaming platform due to its 1440p resolution and claustrophobic storage capacity."

The Xbox Series X and S are coming on November 10. Xbox Series X retails at $499 USD / £449 / $749 AUD, while Xbox Series S comes in at $299 USD / £249.99 / $499 AUD. Xbox Series X and S are currently sold out ahead of launch but, with more units promised, keep an eye on our Xbox Series preorders page - and if you want to know everything about the consoles before you nab one, we have our Xbox Series X and S guide.

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Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer.

 

The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S both have a new, improved controller that features a Share button. This new button, located under the Menu and View buttons, allows you to instantly capture moments of gameplay, without the need to scroll through menus or use any voice commands. Need to know exactly how it works? IGN is here to help.

By default, tapping the Share button once will immediately take a 4K screenshot of whatever is on your screen at that moment. Holding the Share button for a few seconds will record a 1080p video of the last 30 seconds of gameplay, a feature known as ‘Record what happened’. You’ll know when these functions have triggered as an Xbox notification will pop up to tell you that the screenshot/clip has been saved to your library.

You can quickly find your newly saved screenshots and clips by opening the Capture & Share menu. Tap the Xbox Guide button on the controller to open the Guide Menu, and you’ll see a notification indicator over the tab on the right of the window that features the same logo as seen on the Share button. This is the Capture & Share menu, and if you scroll over to it you’ll be able to see your new screenshot/clip in the ‘Recent Captures’ section.

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The Capture & Share menu can be used to take screenshots and capture a clip of gameplay, too, if you’d rather not use the Share button. It can also be used to start a recording if you plan on capturing a longer session than the few seconds saved by the ‘Record what happened’ function of the Share button.

Additionally, the Capture Settings menu allows you to reconfigure what the Share button does. If you find you prefer to capture longer sessions, you can re-assign a long press of the Share button to start recording, rather than capture the most recent few seconds. ‘Record what happened’ can also be changed to record either the last 15, 30, 45, or 60 seconds of gameplay. This gameplay can be recorded in 1080p or 720p, but only in SDR.

Once you have a fair few games installed, you might need to keep an eye on how much space you have for captures, however. We now know that Xbox Series S will have 364GB of usable storage space, while Xbox Series X will have 802GB available.

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In other Xbox Series news, we've also explained how the excellent Quick Resume function will work, even if you unplug the console.

We've reviewed both new Xbox consoles today. We awarded Xbox Series X an 8/10 review, calling it "a quiet, compact, laser-targeted games machine that should make 4K/60fps gaming the wonderful new norm, but it currently lacks must-play games." Series S got a 7/10 review, saying it "could shine as a second console, but it's hard to recommend as your primary gaming platform due to its 1440p resolution and claustrophobic storage capacity."

The Xbox Series X and S are coming on November 10. Xbox Series X retails at $499 USD / £449 / $749 AUD, while Xbox Series S comes in at $299 USD / £249.99 / $499 AUD. Xbox Series X and S are currently sold out ahead of launch but, with more units promised, keep an eye on our Xbox Series preorders page - and if you want to know everything about the consoles before you nab one, we have our Xbox Series X and S guide.

[poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer.