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
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