Windows on Arm gets native Xbox app as Game Pass titles hit 85% compatibility
Upcoming Arm CPUs from Nvidia could change the performance equation
Free Xbox Cloud Gaming with ads could arrive in the coming weeks
Microsoft is seemingly shifting toward a hardware agnostic model
A modder turned the PS5, Xbox Series X, and Switch 2 into one console
The Ningtendo PXBOX 5 shares cooling, power, and a single HDMI output
Xbox suffers a brutal 69% drop in Pornhub traffic as PlayStation dominates
Yes, some people watch porn on their consoles
Windows 11 is getting faster, smoother, and more "console-like" for gaming
Microsoft promises major performance, power, and graphics optimizations arriving over the next two years
Microsoft is now testing the Xbox full screen experience on all Windows 11 PCs
Third-party tool unlocks the controller-friendly interface for everyone
Red Dead Redemption bound for PS5, Switch 2, and Xbox Series, mobile port coming courtesy of Netflix
Revisit an old classic or explore it for the first time
Xbox sales are down again, but Microsoft doesn't seem worried
Microsoft's gaming strategy is working everywhere except Xbox hardware
Microsoft sets its sights on a universal gaming ecosystem
Nadella details plans for an open Xbox that leverages Windows, AI, and cloud advancements for gamers everywhere
Next-gen Xbox to feature full Windows, backward compatibility, and free online multiplayer
Imagine the Asus ROG Xbox Ally... if it actually played Xbox games
The Halo remake is headed to PlayStation in a major exclusivity shift
Halo: Campaign Evolved will intro expanded story content, split-screen co-op, and high-fidelity
Looking ahead: Microsoft will release its remake of Halo: Combat Evolved on PC and PlayStation 5. The iconic exclusive joins titles like Forza and Gears of War in crossing over, marking another step in Xbox's vision to let players play where they play and challenging an exclusivity paradigm Redmond calls "antiquated."
Microsoft wants Xbox to hit 30% margins, explaining price hikes and layoffs
Game industry average is between 17% and 22%
ROG Xbox Ally X runs faster on Linux than Windows, early testing reveals
Is Windows 11 slowing down the system?
New teardown reveals the Xbox Ally X is built for repairability - if parts actually ship
Battery and SSD could be user-replaceable, potential for Hall-effect sticks
Microsoft confirms next-gen Xbox hardware is in the works, teases first-party handhelds
Reports of Xbox's death were greatly exaggerated
Asus's ROG Xbox Ally X is a handheld powerhouse – and a wallet buster
Asus and Microsoft's ROG Xbox Ally X blends Xbox comfort with PC power, offering superb performance, ergonomics, and a slick full-screen Xbox interface. For $1,000, reviewers agree it's the best Windows handheld yet, though it feels more like a mini-PC than a true console. Meanwhile, the (non-X) ROG Xbox Ally has received mixed reviews, with critics noting weaker battery life and performance.
Microsoft says it isn't giving up on Xbox hardware despite Walmart and Target reports
Don't pull the plug just yet
Microsoft just reminded everyone that streaming games isn't cheap
Redmond swears Game Pass is profitable, but is it enough to cover a $300 million Call of Duty hangover?
Microsoft is testing free, ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming tier with time limits
Possibly launching in the coming months
Xbox Game Pass users may be canceling subscriptions in record numbers after latest price hike
Game Pass Ultimate just went up from $19.99 to $29.99
Microsoft says Xbox Game Pass is profitable – and about to cost a lot more
Ultimate jumps to $29.99 a month as PC Game Pass also gets a steep increase
Bottom line: Microsoft's gamble on gaming subscriptions has reached a turning point. Xbox Game Pass, once an ambitious bet on a Netflix-for-games model, is now officially in the black, pulling in billions. But as it proves sustainable, Microsoft is also restructuring the service and making its priciest tier far more expensive. The shift signals more than just a new billing structure... it's a test of whether players will accept higher costs in exchange for bigger libraries and premium perks.
Microsoft confirms $599 price for ROG Xbox Ally, $999 for high-end Ally X
Coming next month with new Windows interface and pre-compiled shader downloads
Forza Horizon 6 set in Japan, coming to PC and Xbox first in 2026
It will land on PlayStation 5 sometime "post-launch"
Xbox Game Pass sees record expansion, adding 150 studios to its roster
Developers are split on subscription model as Microsoft pens deals with Obsidian and Team Ninja
Xbox Series price hikes return, raising some models by $70
Tariffs push the 2TB Series X to $800 on October 3