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fromEngadget
11 hours ago

Xbox is hosting a partner showcase on November 20 at 1PM ET

Xbox will host a third-party partner showcase on November 20 featuring trailers for 007 First Light, Tides of Annihilation, Reanimal, and Game Pass news.
#next-gen-console
fromWGB
3 weeks ago
Gadgets

Next Xbox Will Be "very premium and high-end curated experience", Says Microsoft

fromWGB
3 weeks ago
Gadgets

Next Xbox Will Be "very premium and high-end curated experience", Says Microsoft

fromGameSpot
15 hours ago

Asus To Ramp Up Rog Xbox Ally Production After Initial Sales Exceed Expectations

These high-ended variants are currently in short supply. We are working closely with key component suppliers to ramp up production and fill the demand gap that exists. Our goal with the Rog Ally is for it to remain a core pillar within the Asus gaming portfolio,
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fromGameSpot
1 week ago

Best Third-Party PS5 Pro Controller Is On Sale For Lowest Price Ever

With the included tool, you can quickly remove the Pro BFG's faceplates to alter the control layout. The modular design allows you to configure the Pro BFG's thumbsticks to match the PlayStation or Xbox layouts (parallel or offset). It also comes with four thumbstick caps, four stick grates, and three D-pad styles: 8-way, 4-way, and the solid square model shown in the promotional images. The module on the right side can be swapped out for the six-button fight pad.
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fromGameSpot
1 week ago

Save On Xbox And Halo Gaming Chairs With These Early Black Friday Deals

Haworth’s Xbox-branded ergonomic gaming chairs and an Upside sit-to-stand desk are on early Black Friday discount, while cheaper non-licensed alternatives exist on Amazon.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

Xbox May Be Dying, But Consoles Games Are Alive And Well, Says Analyst

Xbox brand faces uncertainty while major console titles, including multiplatform and live-service games, continue achieving strong PlayStation 5 sales.
#handheld-gaming
#halo
#microsoft
fromWGB
3 weeks ago
Tech industry

New Report Says Microsoft Is Pushing Xbox To Hit 30% Profit Margins (Which Is Crazy)

fromEngadget
3 weeks ago
Business

Microsoft reportedly ordered its Xbox division to boost profits to an unrealistic level

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fromTheregister
2 months ago

Microsoft asks British Xbox fans to prove their age

Microsoft requires UK-based Xbox users to complete age verification to access social features, citing compliance with the UK Online Safety Act.
Video games
fromEngadget
3 months ago

Microsoft has ended 'active development' on Contraband

Contraband's development is on hold as Microsoft consolidates and cuts jobs within its gaming division.
fromWGB
3 weeks ago
Tech industry

New Report Says Microsoft Is Pushing Xbox To Hit 30% Profit Margins (Which Is Crazy)

fromEngadget
3 weeks ago
Business

Microsoft reportedly ordered its Xbox division to boost profits to an unrealistic level

#multiplayer
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago
Video games

Microsoft Might Finally Kill One Of The Worst Things About Console Gaming

fromKotaku
3 weeks ago
Video games

Microsoft Might Finally Kill One Of The Worst Things About Console Gaming

Video games
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago

Microsoft CEO Hints Next Xbox Could Be Like A PC

Microsoft plans the next Xbox to blur console and PC distinctions, focusing on system innovation, cross-platform gaming, and interactive media to compete with short-form video.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Halo on PlayStation might be what Xbox needs to survive

Xbox is shifting from an exclusives-first model toward multi-platform releases and platform-agnostic distribution to preserve relevance amid layoffs, cancellations, and a weak release slate.
#console-pricing
#game-pass
fromEngadget
1 month ago
Video games

Xbox's remaining Game Pass additions for October include Baldur's Gate 1 and 2 and The Casting of Frank Stone

fromEngadget
1 month ago
Gadgets

Why I'm breaking up with Xbox

Microsoft raised Xbox console and Game Pass prices sharply in 2025, undermining the previous strong value proposition for Xbox owners.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

Xbox Users Reportedly Play More Games Than PS5 Or Steam Players, And There's One Big Reason Why

Game Pass causes Xbox users to sample nearly six games on average (August 2025) but Xbox users log fewer monthly play hours than PS5 and Steam players.
fromEngadget
1 month ago
Video games

Xbox's remaining Game Pass additions for October include Baldur's Gate 1 and 2 and The Casting of Frank Stone

fromGameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

Xbox Users Reportedly Play More Games Than PS5 Or Steam Players, And There's One Big Reason Why

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fromWGB
3 weeks ago

Phil Spencer Talks AI Use At Xbox: "I really leave it up to the teams"

Xbox has no top-down mandate to use AI; creative teams choose tools, while AI is heavily used for security, moderation, and parental controls.
#profit-margins
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fromGameSpot
3 weeks ago

Microsoft's Sky-High Profit Goals For Xbox May Be Doing More Harm Than Good - Report

Xbox is pursuing a 30% profit-margin target, prompting layoffs, cancellations, price increases, Game Pass changes, and a shift toward lower-risk, higher-revenue titles.
Video games
fromWGB
3 weeks ago

Xbox Development Kits Price Hike Is Yet Another Weird Microsoft Move

Microsoft raised Xbox development kit prices from $1500 to $2000 (33%), risking fewer developers supporting Xbox and harming the platform's future.
Tech industry
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Microsoft increases the price of Xbox dev kits by $500

Microsoft raised the Xbox Development Kit price from $1,500 to $2,000, a 33% increase, adding to several 2025 Xbox price hikes and ecosystem cost rises.
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fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Even Xbox developer kits are getting a big price hike

Microsoft raised Xbox Development Kit prices from $1,500 to $2,000, a 33 percent increase, citing macroeconomic developments.
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fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Seagate's 1TB Storage Card Is Now Practically Free Storage for Xbox at $0.10 per GB - Kotaku

Seagate 1TB Xbox expansion card provides fast, Xbox-compatible storage with internal-SSD performance, currently discounted to $130 and including a 3-year limited warranty.
fromGameSpot
4 weeks ago

Xbox President Reconfirms Next-Gen Xbox Hardware Is In Development

We are 100% looking at making things in the future. We have our next-gen hardware in development,
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#the-outer-worlds-2
fromKotaku
1 month ago

More Power, Higher Price: PS6 And Next-Gen Xbox Leaks Are In Full Swing

The next-gen console race is on but it might not be like any of the ones we've seen in the past. Amid Microsoft's multiplatform pivot and re-embrace of PC gaming, the next Xbox and Sony's PlayStation 6 might be more different than we expect. According to the latest batch of reporting and rumors, both new gaming consoles could be out in 2027, but one might be a lot more expensive than the other.
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fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Xbox Shoots Down Another Hardware Rumor

Microsoft affirms major US retailers remain committed to selling Xbox products despite console price increases, Game Pass hikes, and rumors about hardware abandonment.
#tokyo-game-show
#forza-horizon-6
#costco
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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

Xbox portable with a DVD drive, salvaged LCD, and controller sliced in half is fit for the Mad Max world - Yanko Design

A DIY maker converted an original Xbox into a hot-glued, duct-taped handheld that runs Doom using salvaged parts and about ten minutes of battery.
fromGadgets 360
1 month ago

Microsoft Raises Prices of Xbox Series S/X Consoles in the US Again

Microsoft is raising the prices of Xbox consoles in the US less than five months after it announced a price increase globally. Starting October 3, the lower-end Xbox Series S will cost $20 more, while the price of Xbox Series X will go up by $50. The Xbox parent attributed the price increase to "changes in the macroeconomic environment." In the US, the price of the 512GB model of Xbox Series S is going up from $379.99 to $399.99,
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fromEngadget
1 month ago

Microsoft is making Xbox consoles even more expensive in the US

Starting on October 3, Microsoft says Xbox consoles will be getting yet another price bump, this time ranging anywhere from a $20 increase on the company's entry-level model to $70 for a special edition model with 2TB of storage.
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Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Game Pass Core, Which Rarely Adds More Games, Is Adding Three More Soon

Game Pass Core adds Cities: Skylines - Remastered, Disney Dreamlight Valley, and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide on October 1, expanding its catalog for $9.99 per month.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Xbox Is Making It Easier To Pick Back Up Games On Console, PC, And More

Xbox play history now syncs across consoles, PC, and ROG Xbox Ally, allowing recently played and cloud-enabled games to appear and resume on any device.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Xbox's cross-device play history is bringing your recently played games to any screen

On Thursday, Xbox announced that it's widely rolling out cross-device play history, so that even if you're on a different Xbox console, Ally handheld, or PC, your recently played game list will remain the same, so you can jump right back in where you left off. The change, which first started testing with Insiders last month and is now rolling out to everyone, also includes putting cloud-playable games in your recently-played list.
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fromComputerworld
2 months ago

Eldorado Expands Its Digital Offering with Digital Video Game Gift Cards

Eldorado now offers instant-delivery digital video game gift cards, including Xbox cards, with global access, multi-currency support, and verified-supplier security.
#rog-ally
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

What Does Xbox's Future Look Like As This Generation Draws To A Close?

"As we wrap up this journey with the Xbox Series X and Series S, the mission behind these consoles echoes everything I've learned over 30 years--to create technology that's powerful, purposeful, and beautifully integrated into people's lives," wrote Carl Ledbetter, Partner Head of Design at Xbox.
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#gaming
fromKotaku
3 months ago
Video games

Ori Developer Not Prioritizing Xbox For Its New Action-RPG Soulslike's Console Launch

fromKotaku
3 months ago
Video games

Ori Developer Not Prioritizing Xbox For Its New Action-RPG Soulslike's Console Launch

#gears-of-war
fromGameSpot
2 months ago
Video games

Gears Of War Co-Creator Is "Thrilled" That The Franchise Isn't Xbox Exclusive Anymore

fromGameSpot
2 months ago
Video games

Gears Of War Co-Creator Is "Thrilled" That The Franchise Isn't Xbox Exclusive Anymore

fromKotaku
3 months ago

Ice Cube's Minecraft Ad Is Much Better Than War Of The Worlds

Fresh off the release of his horrifically received sci-fi movie War of the Worlds, Ice Cube is now helping Minecraft players in a new social media campaign.
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fromGadgets 360
3 months ago

Turn 10 Studios Confirms Support for Forza Motorsport Despite Cuts

Forza Horizon 5 and Forza Motorsport will continue to receive updates and support from developers Turn 10 Studios and Playground Games.
#contraband
Video games
fromEngadget
3 months ago

How to watch Gamescom 2025 and what to expect

Gamescom will showcase new games with Xbox broadcasting live from the show floor over two days.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 months ago

Helldivers 2 Boss Says Game Coming To Xbox Was Sony's Idea

Helldivers 2 will be available on Xbox Series X/S, marking a significant cross-platform move by PlayStation.
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

Microsoft Cancels Xbox Game Pass Day-One Release Contraband - Report

Contraband, a co-op game by Avalanche, has been cancelled amid ongoing game cancellations and layoffs at Microsoft.
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

Xbox Is An Increasingly Unstable Platform For Anyone To Invest In

Xbox's recent layoffs suggest a company struggling with identity and stability, with repeated job cuts failing to build trust or goodwill after previous successes.
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#8bitdo
fromWGB
3 months ago

Sony Job Listing Openly Talks About Bringing Games To Xbox And Switch

Whoever lands the job will play a critical leadership role in shaping and executing the global commercial strategy for PlayStation Studios software titles across all digital platforms beyond PlayStation hardware, including Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox, Nintendo, and mobile.
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Video games
fromWGB
3 months ago

The Outer Worlds 2 Will Cost $70 After All, As Microsoft Reverses $80 Decision

The Outer Worlds 2 will retail at $70 instead of $80, and future releases will also be priced similarly.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 months ago

The Biggest PlayStation Game Of 2025 Is A Four-Year-Old Former Xbox Exclusive

Forza Horizon 5 has outsold major PS5 titles after becoming available on Sony's console.
#cloud-gaming
fromGameSpot
4 months ago

Xbox's Recent History Of Missing And/Or Canceled Games

The announcement of new game projects often leads to excitement, but months or years of silence follows. Titles frequently arrive without gameplay or only a logo.
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Video games
fromKotaku
4 months ago

Xbox Is Done Selling Movies And TV Shows

Xbox has ceased selling movies and TV shows, focusing instead on gaming and streaming alternatives.
fromGadgets 360
4 months ago

Donkey Kong Bananza, Grounded 2 and More: The Biggest Games in July

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 overhauls two classic titles, featuring modern mechanical enhancements and graphical improvements, along with original and new maps for an expansive experience.
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fromGameSpot
4 months ago

Xbox Insiders Can Now Stream Xbox Console-Only Games On PC

Microsoft expanded its 'Stream your own game' feature, now allowing Xbox Insiders to stream console games on PC.
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Xbox tests letting you stream your own games on PC

Xbox is expanding its game streaming capabilities by allowing Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to stream their Xbox games directly from the Xbox PC app, enhancing accessibility.
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fromCreative Bloq
4 months ago

Terrible AI-generated Xbox job ad shows Microsoft needs help

Xbox faces backlash over AI-generated content amid layoffs and canceled projects, highlighting poor optics.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
4 months ago

Xbox Executive Criticized for Suggesting Laid-Off Employees Use AI to Process Job Loss

AI tools were suggested for aiding laid-off employees, sparking outrage.
Critics deemed the advice insensitivity amidst job cuts and AI-related job displacement concerns.
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