Xbox Cloud Gaming is coming to cars through LG's in-vehicle platform
LG's automotive platform is also receiving a native Zoom app
A next-gen Xbox-PC hybrid could cost double the PlayStation 6
Microsoft's console-PC experiment may drive Xbox prices to gaming PC levels
Rumor mill: Microsoft has promised that its next Xbox will bridge the gap between console and PC by supporting games from third party storefronts and older Xbox generations. But new reports suggest publisher licensing and a shifting business model could derail that vision, potentially driving hardware prices far higher than players expect.
The rising cost of play: AAA games, consoles, and GPUs surge in cost
Game console prices defy tradition, climbing instead of dropping
Microsoft set to improve PC gaming with advanced shader delivery, up to 85% faster game starts
No more "compiling shaders"
Asus ROG Xbox handheld launches October 16 with Steam Deck-like optimizations
Pricing remains uncertain likely due to tariffs
The big picture: Microsoft has finally set a release date for its first Xbox handheld gaming PC, built in partnership with Asus. But while the devices aim to bring Steam Deck – style simplicity to the somewhat messy world of portable Windows gaming – streamlining optimization, shader compilation, and even layering in AI – their future still hinges on a volatile factor outside Microsoft's control: shifting US tariffs that make final pricing a moving target.
Microsoft's AI gaming assistant, Copilot for Gaming, rolls out to Xbox Insiders on PC
Voice mode, screenshot support, and game tips included
PlayStation 6 and next-gen Xbox could target Radeon 9070 XT and RTX 5080 graphics performance
Big ray tracing and memory optimizations expected
After laying off 15,000 employees, Microsoft reveals Xbox Game Pass revenue hit nearly $5 billion
Microsoft's overall revenue and net income both increased
Xbox adds age checks in UK to comply with Online Safety Act
Microsoft restricts Xbox social features in Britain as new law takes effect
Sony ad reveals plan to bring PlayStation titles to Xbox, Nintendo, and PC
The listing named Xbox, Steam, the Epic Games Store, Nintendo, and mobile as part of its multiplatform strategy
Microsoft drops Xbox first-party game prices from $80 to $70 after backlash
The Outer Worlds 2 is now $70
Next-gen Xbox may feature 10-core AMD Zen 6 chip, leaked die shot suggests
10 Zen 6 cores, 20 threads, and a 384-bit memory bus
Xbox Insiders can now stream console games directly to PC, including titles not on Game Pass
The selection has expanded to over 250 games
Microsoft slammed for awful AI-generated Xbox job post, weeks after laying off 9,000 workers
At least a human knows which way a monitor screen faces
Asus ROG Xbox handhelds could start at €599, and go up to €899 for premium model
Both models could open for pre-order in August
Microsoft says Game Pass is profitable, but layoffs fuel new scrutiny
The numbers may not account for the development cost of first-party games
Arkane founder warns Game Pass is "unsustainable" and could harm the gaming industry
Game Pass is great for players – and terrible for the industry, says Colantonio
Xbox app now lets Windows Insiders launch games from Steam, Epic, and more
Insiders get a sneak peek at Microsoft's new handheld gaming interface
Next-gen Xbox and PlayStation 6 expected in 2027, powered by AMD's UDNA graphics
UDNA architecture could double RX 9070's ray tracing and AI efficiency
Something to look forward to: If rumors prove accurate, Sony and Microsoft may once again align on GPU architecture for their next-generation consoles, this time leveraging AMD's upcoming UDNA graphics platform. The expected performance gains in ray tracing and AI upscaling suggest a significant shift that could outpace current PC GPUs on a per-compute-unit basis. With both companies also exploring handheld form factors and staggered launch timelines, these developments offer an early look at the hardware strategies shaping the next phase of the console cycle.
Next-gen Xbox to support Steam, Epic, and more – consoles will run on AMD chips
Next Xbox devices could blur the line between PC and console
The Witcher 4's console-first development could hit roadblocks with the Xbox Series S
Reaching 60 fps on the machine will be "extremely challenging"
Microsoft's own Xbox handheld is "essentially cancelled"
The next-gen Xbox is still in the works
The Outer Worlds 2 is officially Microsoft's first $80 game
"Celebrate capitalism by pre-ordering today"
Microsoft pauses work on Xbox handheld to focus on third-party Windows gaming devices
The project is not canceled, though
The next Xbox might run Windows with Steam support and full backward compatibility
A major shift in Xbox hardware and software strategy?