The Xbox’s signature achievement “ping” sound has remained the same since it was first introduced with the release of the Xbox 360, but soon, it will be receiving a major update. That’s right — after ...

Thanks to a new update from Microsoft, Xbox One gamers will now receive a unique pop-up notification and sound for unlocking rare achievements in games. Console manufacturers are constantly working to ...

The latest update for the the Preview Program on Xbox One has added a new animation and sound for rare Xbox achievements. The rarity of the achievement also displays. Larry Hryb, Xbox Live's Major ...

A new animation and sound will now play when you unlock a rare achievement on Xbox One. Microsoft has rolled out a new update to members of the Preview Programme on Xbox One. Among the new features ...

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For the achievement fanatics who have paroxysms of manic violence when they don't hear the friendly Xbox achievement chime for more than an hour, Dr. Major Nelson has your cure. Download the ...

Time to upgrade the neglected system. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Few things in gaming are more satisfying than the sweet ...

The Xbox 360’s beloved achievement notification system was a last minute addition that almost didn’t happen. Isn’t it a great feeling when you’re playing an Xbox 360 game and you hear that little beep ...