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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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