Minimum system requirements for Microsoft Security Essentials Operating System: Genuine Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or Service Pack 3) Windows Vista (Gold, Service Pack 1, or Service Pack 2) Windows 7. If it was greatly cheaper than a standard Xbox pad then it would be a different story, but as it stands, it seems like a relatively small step in a greener direction. Yes, according to the Security Essentials website. Personally, I think it's pretty cool that Microsoft took old Xbox One controllers and CDs, mashed them all up, and made a gamepad mold out of them, but, seeing as the price is identical to getting the charging kit and any other colorway, this comes across as more of an Earth Day gimmick than something more substantial. Ultimately, whether you invest in this new controller is going to depend on how much you enjoy the color scheme. If you want to use Windows Security, uninstall all of your other.

However, Windows Security is pre-installed and ready for you to use at any time. It added new power-saving modes, such as Shut Down and scheduling, which saved more juice than the standard sleep mode. When you get a new device and start up Windows 10 for the first time, the antivirus protection that comes installed with the device is your default security app. Xbox has been making moves in trying to reduce carbon footprint with the Carbon Aware update which went live for all Xbox consoles earlier this year. This isn't the first move that Microsoft has made towards a more sustainable gaming future. (Image credit: Microsoft / Xbox ) Xbox Sustainability X

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