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Seven years after the launch of the Elite Series 2, the next iteration of Microsoft’s premium controller appears to be sitting in the wings. Configurations and 3D component files for an unannounced pro-grade controller codenamed Edessa...
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Following the announcement that Microsoft would be slashing hundreds of jobs across Halo Studios, other first-party studios, and the Xbox Gaming Studios management and central functions layer, it was fair to question if the company might...
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Microsoft's Xbox disc-to-digital program has exited the Xbox Insiders Program, so anyone can now utilize the feature to convert disc games into digital licenses for use on Xbox consoles or even PCs. Per Microsoft's official announcement...
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Over on the NeoGAF forums, which are popular among gaming industry insiders, credible leaker Kepler_L2 appeared in a thread claiming that the PlayStation 6 would have performance surpassing NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5080, citing support for dual-issue compute as the reason why. Kepler did not back...
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Sony has caught a lot of flak from fans after it announced that it’s no longer going to be producing game discs for its PlayStation consoles beyond January 2028. Microsoft, meanwhile, is taking a different approach with the Xbox. It just...
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Microsoft’s Xbox gaming division is the midst of a big reset as outlined earlier this year when the company laid off hundreds of employees and shed several smaller studios. The next phase of this shakeup is now in motion and will see more...
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According to patent documents originally spotted by Respawn First, Microsoft is studying ways to enhance in-game advertisement solutions. Specifically, Microsoft showcased a context-aware ad system that times ad interruptions to specific...
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It’s only been about two weeks since Hideo Kojima rocked the gaming world with the announcement that the much anticipated Physint, which is the successor to the iconic Metal Gear series, would now be happening in collaboration with...
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During its first few years of existence, Xbox Game Pass was often referred to as the best deal in gaming, but Microsoft has been chipping away at the service’s benefits. First, the company decided to no longer offer new entries in the Call...
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If you have submitted a customer support ticket to Xbox recently, there is a chance that the person reviewing your issue, offering guidance, or trying to help you troubleshoot a problem, is Microsoft’s chief executive officer for Xbox...
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After Hideo Kojima's infamous split from Konami following the release of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, fans of the legendary Metal Gear series were left waiting for Kojima's next big stealth project. While Death Stranding and Death...
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SteelSeries has stepped into the luxury gamepad market with the Aeon Pro controller, a high-end option tailored specifically for gamers who frequently switch between PC and Xbox platforms, and perhaps more importantly, have money to blow...
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Say a sad goodbye to unlimited Xbox cloud play, folks, because Microsoft will soon be enforcing strict monthly playtime caps for Xbox Game Pass subscribers while simultaneously opening up cloud access to non-subscribers.
Beginning this...
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In an interview with the BBC, Xbox division CEO Asha Sharma had a lot to say about the current state of gaming hardware, and let slip that Project Helix is not a single console.
Specifically, when the BBC reporter asked Sharma if...
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Microsoft's rumored disc-to-digital program is coming to fruition as an opt-in for Xbox Insiders on the Xbox Series X and Xbox One consoles. It doesn't apply to all games across the Xbox One and Xbox Series X consoles and at least for now...
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Hold on to your Allen keys, Microsoft and IKEA have just unveiled a nine-piece home furnishings lineup called YXSTABY. Unveiled at the Gamescom 2026 show, the collection merges gaming vibes with the living room by turning a recognizable...
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U.S. video game spending tanked in July as soaring hardware prices and a rapid shift toward digital downloads crushed traditional retail sales, which haven't been this bad since 1995.
The gaming market faced a major slump last month...
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Microsoft is celebrating the Xbox’s 25th anniversary and plans to release a limited edition Xbox Series X25 sporting the classic translucent green colorway that many fans fondly remember. The celebration isn’t stopping there, though, as...
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To celebrate the launch of Gears of War: E-Day, Microsoft will be offering two limited edition Xbox wireless controllers. The red Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition Xbox controller variant is already available, starting at $89.99 USD on...
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Newly leaked photographs of the unannounced Xbox Elite Series 3 controller have appeared after a previous major leak in May. While the original Reddit post to the r/Controller subreddit made by user u/ssuberlex has been deleted along with...
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Xbox players were affected by a glitch two weeks ago that prevented them from enjoying their games, even if they were attempting to play using a physical copy. The incident came at a time when gamers were already upset by Sony’s decision to move into an all-digital future and served to stir up...
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When the Switch 2 launched last year, it seemed like a prime opportunity for Microsoft to bring selection of its back catalog to the popular handheld. To date though, it’s been more of a drip than the deluge of games many expected...
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