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Subnautica 2 has finally gets a release window at the Xbox Partner Showcase: it's coming to Game Pass in 2025

Subnautica 2 will launch in 2025 on Xbox and PC, with early access available via Game Pass on day one.

Hollow Knight Silksong Re-emerges and Other Games Gone Missing | Spot On

Hollow Knight Silksong listing appeared on Xbox.com on April 1st, optimized for Xbox Series X|S.
The listing doesn't specify the release date but confirms it will be available on Game Pass on day one.

Final Fantasy XIV On Xbox Gets Its Own Currency And Requires Game Pass Core

FFXIV Coins are a new premium currency exclusive to Xbox Series X|S.
Final Fantasy XIV Starter Edition is available for free to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers until April 19.

Final Fantasy XIV's Full Xbox Release Date Confirmed Alongside Free Game Pass Expansions

Final Fantasy XIV coming to Xbox Series X|S with Game Pass perks
Success and evolution of Final Fantasy XIV

Subnautica 2 has finally gets a release window at the Xbox Partner Showcase: it's coming to Game Pass in 2025

Subnautica 2 will launch in 2025 on Xbox and PC, with early access available via Game Pass on day one.

Hollow Knight Silksong Re-emerges and Other Games Gone Missing | Spot On

Hollow Knight Silksong listing appeared on Xbox.com on April 1st, optimized for Xbox Series X|S.
The listing doesn't specify the release date but confirms it will be available on Game Pass on day one.

Final Fantasy XIV On Xbox Gets Its Own Currency And Requires Game Pass Core

FFXIV Coins are a new premium currency exclusive to Xbox Series X|S.
Final Fantasy XIV Starter Edition is available for free to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers until April 19.

Final Fantasy XIV's Full Xbox Release Date Confirmed Alongside Free Game Pass Expansions

Final Fantasy XIV coming to Xbox Series X|S with Game Pass perks
Success and evolution of Final Fantasy XIV
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Monster Hunter Wilds Steelbook Edition Preorders Are Live Now

Monster Hunter Wilds launches on February 28, 2025, with preorder bonuses across multiple editions.
Preorders include exclusive content, enhancing the player experience before the game's release.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Requires Fraction Of Storage Space Versus Last Game

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 significantly reduces installation size via cloud streaming, making it one-fifth the size of its predecessor.

Pick Up PlayStation's Biggest Hits On PC During Its Latest Sale

Sony's PlayStation 5 leads the console market through strong first-party games and strategic PC releases.

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Only Has One 30fps Cinematic Graphics Mode On Console

Hellblade 2 will be locked to 30fps on Xbox Series X|S consoles to emphasize cinematic nature.
Impressive facial animations, realistic textures, and tense combat set Hellblade 2 as a technical showcase.

Xbox Expansion Card Gets Nice Discount, Will Sell Out Quickly

Best Buy has a deal on 1TB Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S for $125, matching the price ever at Best Buy.
Best Buy Drops program offers limited-time deals on restocked items similar to Amazon's Lightning Deals.

Final Fantasy XIV Xbox Open Beta Starts Later This Month

Final Fantasy XIV's open beta for Xbox Series X|S will begin on February 21
The open beta will have the same content as the Free Trial version but without online store purchases

Monster Hunter Wilds Steelbook Edition Preorders Are Live Now

Monster Hunter Wilds launches on February 28, 2025, with preorder bonuses across multiple editions.
Preorders include exclusive content, enhancing the player experience before the game's release.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Requires Fraction Of Storage Space Versus Last Game

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 significantly reduces installation size via cloud streaming, making it one-fifth the size of its predecessor.

Pick Up PlayStation's Biggest Hits On PC During Its Latest Sale

Sony's PlayStation 5 leads the console market through strong first-party games and strategic PC releases.

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Only Has One 30fps Cinematic Graphics Mode On Console

Hellblade 2 will be locked to 30fps on Xbox Series X|S consoles to emphasize cinematic nature.
Impressive facial animations, realistic textures, and tense combat set Hellblade 2 as a technical showcase.

Xbox Expansion Card Gets Nice Discount, Will Sell Out Quickly

Best Buy has a deal on 1TB Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S for $125, matching the price ever at Best Buy.
Best Buy Drops program offers limited-time deals on restocked items similar to Amazon's Lightning Deals.

Final Fantasy XIV Xbox Open Beta Starts Later This Month

Final Fantasy XIV's open beta for Xbox Series X|S will begin on February 21
The open beta will have the same content as the Free Trial version but without online store purchases
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Black Myth: Wukong Isn't On Xbox Yet Due To Sony Exclusivity Deal - Report

Black Myth: Wukong is a PlayStation 5 exclusive, attributed to a non-publicized deal, while Xbox optimization continues.
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Avowed to Run at 30fps on Xbox Series S/X, Feature Multiple Endings: Obsidian

Avowed will release on February 18, 2025, targeting 30fps on Xbox Series X/S to enhance graphical fidelity.

Avowed Will Be 30FPS On Xbox Series X, Allowing For "Juicier" Visual Effects

Avowed aims for a minimum frame rate of 30fps, enhancing visual effects and lighting for a richer gaming experience.

Avowed, Obsidian's Choice-Driven RPG, Launches This Fall

Obsidian Entertainment announced that their upcoming open-world RPG, Avowed, will launch this fall on Xbox Series X/S and PC.
Avowed is set in the same world as the Pillars of Eternity series, but features first-person combat and exploration, similar to Skyrim.
Avowed will be exclusive to Xbox and PC and will be available on Xbox Game Pass on launch day.

Avowed to Run at 30fps on Xbox Series S/X, Feature Multiple Endings: Obsidian

Avowed will release on February 18, 2025, targeting 30fps on Xbox Series X/S to enhance graphical fidelity.

Avowed Will Be 30FPS On Xbox Series X, Allowing For "Juicier" Visual Effects

Avowed aims for a minimum frame rate of 30fps, enhancing visual effects and lighting for a richer gaming experience.

Avowed, Obsidian's Choice-Driven RPG, Launches This Fall

Obsidian Entertainment announced that their upcoming open-world RPG, Avowed, will launch this fall on Xbox Series X/S and PC.
Avowed is set in the same world as the Pillars of Eternity series, but features first-person combat and exploration, similar to Skyrim.
Avowed will be exclusive to Xbox and PC and will be available on Xbox Game Pass on launch day.
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Gamescom ONL - Mecha Break Gets Action-Packed New Trailer, Closed Beta On Xbox Coming Soon

Mecha Break's closed beta on Xbox Series X|S will take place from August 25-27, showcasing its fast-paced mecha multiplayer gameplay.
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from GameSpot
5 months ago
Video games

Path Of Exile 2 On PS5 And Xbox Will Have Couch Co-Op With Cross-Progression

Path of Exile 2 launching on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S simultaneously with PC, featuring couch co-op and cross-play

PS5 Shipped 5X Number Of Xbox Series X|S Consoles In Past 3 Months, Analyst Says

Sony's PlayStation 5 outselling Microsoft's Xbox Series X|S significantly, with 4.5 million units sold in Q1 2024 and 59.2 million total units sold since launch in November 2020.

PS5 Has Outsold Xbox Series X|S 2 To 1, Newly Revealed Sales Data Suggests

PlayStation 5 may have outsold Xbox Series X|S by a 2:1 margin.
Xbox console sales are estimated to be just under 27 million.

Planet Zoo roars onto consoles in March

Planet Zoo: Console Edition will be released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on March 26.
Pre-ordering the game will give players access to three exclusive animals.

Path Of Exile 2 On PS5 And Xbox Will Have Couch Co-Op With Cross-Progression

Path of Exile 2 launching on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S simultaneously with PC, featuring couch co-op and cross-play

PS5 Shipped 5X Number Of Xbox Series X|S Consoles In Past 3 Months, Analyst Says

Sony's PlayStation 5 outselling Microsoft's Xbox Series X|S significantly, with 4.5 million units sold in Q1 2024 and 59.2 million total units sold since launch in November 2020.

PS5 Has Outsold Xbox Series X|S 2 To 1, Newly Revealed Sales Data Suggests

PlayStation 5 may have outsold Xbox Series X|S by a 2:1 margin.
Xbox console sales are estimated to be just under 27 million.

Planet Zoo roars onto consoles in March

Planet Zoo: Console Edition will be released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on March 26.
Pre-ordering the game will give players access to three exclusive animals.
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from Kotaku
5 months ago
Video games

New Xbox Feature Could Save Players Loads Of Time

Games on Xbox Series X/S will soon have an 'Update Pre-Download' feature to avoid delays due to updates.

Xbox introduces new controller calibration tool

The new Xbox Series X|S update includes a controller calibration tool to improve thumbstick functionality.
The calibration tool is essential for users who have repaired or modified their controllers to ensure optimal performance.

New Xbox Feature Could Save Players Loads Of Time

Games on Xbox Series X/S will soon have an 'Update Pre-Download' feature to avoid delays due to updates.

Xbox introduces new controller calibration tool

The new Xbox Series X|S update includes a controller calibration tool to improve thumbstick functionality.
The calibration tool is essential for users who have repaired or modified their controllers to ensure optimal performance.
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PlayStation has shipped 5x more consoles than Xbox last quarter

Sony shipped 5x more PS5 units than Microsoft shipped Xbox Series S/X units in the last quarter.

PlayStation shipped nearly 5x as many PS5 consoles as Xbox did Series X/S in the last quarter, according to estimates

PS5 shipped 4.5 million units last quarter, outdoing Xbox Series X/S sales almost 5x. PS5 lifetime sales are slightly behind PS4's.

Still haven't gotten round to Cyberpunk 2077? You can try it out for free very soon, but not for long

Free trial offered for Cyberpunk 2077 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S
Trial available without subscription, with up to 5 hours of playtime

Kunitsu-Gami: Path Of The Goddess Coming To Xbox Game Pass This Year

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess launching for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC this year with Xbox Game Pass availability on day one.
Gameplay divided into Daytime and Nighttime modes, blending action-adventure and real-time strategy elements.

New Data Seems To Show PS5 Is Outselling Xbox 2:1

The Xbox Series X/S is being outsold by the PS5, possibly at a ratio of 2:1.
Microsoft stopped reporting hardware sales in 2016, making Xbox sales a mystery.

Palworld Could Come To PS5, But Nothing Is Certain Yet

Palworld is currently available on PC and Xbox Series X|S, but may come to PS5 in the future.
Pocketpair is considering implementing cross-play and player vs. player content in Palworld.

PlayStation has shipped 5x more consoles than Xbox last quarter

Sony shipped 5x more PS5 units than Microsoft shipped Xbox Series S/X units in the last quarter.

PlayStation shipped nearly 5x as many PS5 consoles as Xbox did Series X/S in the last quarter, according to estimates

PS5 shipped 4.5 million units last quarter, outdoing Xbox Series X/S sales almost 5x. PS5 lifetime sales are slightly behind PS4's.

Still haven't gotten round to Cyberpunk 2077? You can try it out for free very soon, but not for long

Free trial offered for Cyberpunk 2077 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S
Trial available without subscription, with up to 5 hours of playtime

Kunitsu-Gami: Path Of The Goddess Coming To Xbox Game Pass This Year

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess launching for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC this year with Xbox Game Pass availability on day one.
Gameplay divided into Daytime and Nighttime modes, blending action-adventure and real-time strategy elements.

New Data Seems To Show PS5 Is Outselling Xbox 2:1

The Xbox Series X/S is being outsold by the PS5, possibly at a ratio of 2:1.
Microsoft stopped reporting hardware sales in 2016, making Xbox sales a mystery.

Palworld Could Come To PS5, But Nothing Is Certain Yet

Palworld is currently available on PC and Xbox Series X|S, but may come to PS5 in the future.
Pocketpair is considering implementing cross-play and player vs. player content in Palworld.
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Seagate 2TB Xbox Expansion Card Gets Big Discount

Memory cards for Xbox Series X|S offer easy storage upgrade and quick game loading at discounted prices.

Seagate's 2TB Xbox Storage Expansion Card gets its best discount yet

Xbox Series X/S proprietary storage cards have been marked down for more affordability, enhancing gameplay with faster load times.
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Xbox Storage Expansion Cards On Sale At Amazon For A Limited Time

Xbox Series X|S owners can find deals on expandable storage devices like WD Black C50 and Seagate Expansion Card on Amazon.

Final Fantasy 14 will finally hit Xbox Series X/S on March 21

Square Enix announces Final Fantasy 14 release date on Xbox Series X/S for March 21.
Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can claim Starter Edition at no extra cost between March 21 and April 19.

Xbox Storage Expansion Cards On Sale At Amazon For A Limited Time

Xbox Series X|S owners can find deals on expandable storage devices like WD Black C50 and Seagate Expansion Card on Amazon.

Final Fantasy 14 will finally hit Xbox Series X/S on March 21

Square Enix announces Final Fantasy 14 release date on Xbox Series X/S for March 21.
Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can claim Starter Edition at no extra cost between March 21 and April 19.
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#gaming-accessories

The Best Xbox Headset In 2024

Finding the best Xbox headset is easier in 2024 with many compatible options, like the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X.

The Stellar Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra Xbox Controller Gets First Discount

Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra offers a high-quality alternative to Elite Series 2 for Xbox Series X|S.
Stealth Ultra boasts unique features, long battery life, vast compatibility, and wireless connection.

The Best Xbox Headset In 2024

Finding the best Xbox headset is easier in 2024 with many compatible options, like the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X.

The Stellar Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra Xbox Controller Gets First Discount

Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra offers a high-quality alternative to Elite Series 2 for Xbox Series X|S.
Stealth Ultra boasts unique features, long battery life, vast compatibility, and wireless connection.
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from GameSpot
6 months ago

Get A 1TB Xbox Storage Expansion Card For Only $105 Before It Sells Out

Xbox Series X|S owners have limited options for storage expansion with Seagate and Western Digital Expansion Cards being the most streamlined and functional choices.

PC May Not Be The Last Stop For Final Fantasy XVI

Final Fantasy 16 may not be ending support soon, potentially being ported to other platforms beyond PC.
Potential platforms for FF16 port include Xbox Series X|S or a speculated successor to Nintendo Switch.

Final Fantasy 14 Online on Xbox Series X/S will require a new currency for certain items and services

FFXIV Coins are a new currency for service fees and optional items in Final Fantasy 14 on Xbox.
Different subscription tiers are available for purchase in the game.

Everything We Saw At Xbox's Partner Preview Stream

Xbox showcased upcoming third-party games for Xbox Series X|S.
The Partner Preview showcase was a 30-minute presentation.

Stalker Trilogy Announced, Out Today For $40

Stalker: Legends of the Zone Trilogy released on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
Bundle includes Stalker games Shadow of Chernobyl, Clear Sky, and Call of Pripyat for $40 or $20 each.
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Final Fantasy 14 will require two subscriptions on Xbox

Final Fantasy 14 is coming to Xbox Series X/S consoles, but requires an Xbox Game Pass subscription.
The game will be free to download, but players will still need to pay a monthly fee to play.

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Is A $50 Digital-Only Release

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 will be a digital-only release.
The game will retail for $50 and will be available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Game Pass, and PC.

Final Fantasy 14 will require two subscriptions on Xbox

Final Fantasy 14 is coming to Xbox Series X/S consoles, but requires an Xbox Game Pass subscription.
The game will be free to download, but players will still need to pay a monthly fee to play.

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Is A $50 Digital-Only Release

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 will be a digital-only release.
The game will retail for $50 and will be available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Game Pass, and PC.
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A High-End Modular Xbox Wireless Controller Is Up For Preorder At Amazon

The Victrix Pro BFG wireless controller, previously available for PS5, is now available for preorder for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
The Xbox Pro BFG has a modular design, customizable features, and is compatible with PC.

Palworld Surpassed Fortnite In The US On Xbox This Week

Palworld exceeded Fortnite in daily active users on Xbox Series X|S in the US on January 22.
Palworld players in the US spent an average of 200+ minutes playing the game on that day.
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