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Microsoft is finally fixing the Xbox PC app’s biggest frustrations with a much-needed speed boost
I’ve used the Xbox app with a mouse and with a controller, and it always felt built for whichever one I wasn’t holding. Well, it looks like Microsoft finally wants to fix that. Microsoft said on Thursday that Xbox Insiders can start testing a redesigned, faster Xbox PC app today. A matching refresh is also […]
Microsoft hints that its next Xbox could be more than one console
Microsoft may be preparing to rethink what an Xbox console actually looks like. Rather than building a single successor to the Xbox Series X|S, the company appears to be developing a broader range of hardware under the Project Helix name. The revelation came from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma in an interview with BBC News at […]
The new ROG Xbox Ally X20 Anniversary Bundle makes the PS5 Pro look cheap
Xbox’s handheld ambitions are getting more expensive – much more expensive. After already pushing into premium territory with the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X, Microsoft and Asus are preparing another version that could make even the PlayStation 5 Pro look like a relative bargain. According to an X post from Asus, the new ROG […]
Xbox is celebrating 25 years by dressing your console in nostalgia
Xbox is nearing its quarter-century of oversized controllers, achievement hunting, and Halo nights. To celebrate its 25th birthday, Microsoft is letting players open a few birthday presents early. The company has released a free collection of gamerpics, profile backgrounds, themes, and a dynamic Xbox console background created by community artists Klobrille and Ben Kenobi. The […]
You can play Xbox games for free if you don’t mind watching ads
If you’re curious about Xbox Cloud Gaming but don’t want another monthly subscription, Microsoft may have a new option for you. The company is testing a free, ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming for Xbox Insiders, allowing eligible players to stream select games they already own without a Game Pass membership. However, you will have […]
Here’s every game you can download on Xbox next week
Xbox has shared a rundown of next week’s releases, and the list includes 24 new games coming between July 6 and July 10. The list is led by two major AAA titles, three important additions to Game Pass, and a long list of smaller indie games. Two AAA pre-orders lead the way this week Assassin’s […]
The next Xbox era may begin with the painful question of the console’s price
Xbox is putting unusual pressure on its own console business, and a new post on Xbox Wire gives players a clear reason to expect an increase in Xbox prices. Microsoft says storage and memory prices are increasing rapidly, while Xbox is currently unable to produce as many consoles as players want. He also said the […]
Xbox CEO removed Copilot AI for consoles to refocus the platform on gameplay-first experiences
Microsoft’s AI push has just hit a surprising lull. But surprisingly, this time it’s on Xbox. The company is officially pulling back on one of the game’s most talked about features, and the timing speaks volumes about its direction. Why did Xbox cancel Copilot AI for gaming? Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has confirmed that Microsoft […]
Xbox Mode is present on all Windows PCs, providing a full-screen experience
To counter Linux’s dominance in handheld gaming devices, Microsoft is showing off Xbox mode, a lighter, gaming-focused version of Windows. Last month, Microsoft surprised Windows users by announcing that Xbox mode would also be coming to Windows PCs and laptops. And that day has arrived. Xbox Mode is finally rolling out to Windows 11 PCs, […]
Xbox Game Pass could become more pocket-friendly with Discord tie-ins
Xbox Game Pass may be getting a more budget-friendly route, and Discord could be the vehicle Microsoft uses to make it happen. The company announced a new Discord and Xbox Game Pass partnership earlier this week. Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma said the two companies were working together again “as we continue to make Game […]