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Latest Xbox accessibility features include controller pairing without touching the console
Microsoft announced a slew of accessibility updates for Xbox players on consoles and PCs, including a way to pair a new controller without touching the console.
Will Shanklin10.18.2023
Modern Warfare III and Diablo IV won't come to Game Pass until 2024
Activision Blizzard is waiting for Microsoft's acquisition to be finalized before adding recent and upcoming titles to Game Pass.
Mariella Moon10.10.2023
Cuphead is adding free behind-the-scenes bonus content
Cuphead developer Studio MDHR is celebrating the game’s sixth anniversary by giving Xbox and Windows players free behind-the-scenes content.
Will Shanklin09.28.2023
Meta Quest 3 will gain official Xbox Cloud Gaming support in December
You'll soon be able to play the likes of Starfield and Halo Infinite on a giant, virtual 2D screen while wearing a Meta Quest 3 headset.
Kris Holt09.28.2023
All the hilarious corporate BS you might have missed in the Xbox leaks
It's the day after the largest document leak in Xbox's history, and now that the important news is on the record, we can all take a step back and process the ridiculousness of the whole situation.
Jessica Conditt09.21.2023
Xbox head Phil Spencer responds to a day of massive leaks
Xbox head Phil Spencer has spoken publicly — and semi-privately — about today's big document leak for the first time.
Jessica Conditt09.20.2023
Everything we learned from the biggest leak in Xbox history
A huge leak has revealed a ton of details about Xbox's internal workings and future plans, including information on an updated Series X. Here are the biggest things we learned.
Kris Holt09.20.2023
Microsoft reveals the first 36 titles in the Xbox Game Pass Core library
Microsoft is replacing Xbox Live Gold with Xbox Game Pass Core on September 14. It has now announced the 36 games that players can access at the outset with their membership.
Kris Holt09.13.2023
Forget cash back: Microsoft's Xbox Mastercard exclusively earns game discounts
Microsoft announced a new Xbox Mastercard today. Cardmembers can earn points on purchases to redeem on games in the Microsoft Store. The card will launch exclusively for Xbox Insider Program members in the US on September 21, but it will open to all US-based Xbox users next year.
Will Shanklin09.12.2023
Forza Motorsport preview: A warm welcome for casual racing fans
I’ve had a lot of fun tinkering around in the first few hours of Forza Motorsport’s serious, car-obsessed world.
Jessica Conditt09.12.2023
This Xbox 360 building set is a nostalgic, Halo-infused thrill
Mega Bloks is releasing a 3:4 scale replica of the Xbox 360, complete with the console itself, a controller, and copy of ‘Halo 3.’ It has a removable hard drive, working lights, an interactive interior and a moving disc drive, among other easter eggs and treats. It officially releases in October.
Lawrence Bonk09.09.2023
Butt-ugly Starfield ship defeats the enemy AI's perfect aim
A Starfield player has created what they claim is an “unbeatable" spacecraft after figuring out that the enemy AI targets the center of ships.
Kris Holt09.08.2023
Sega's summer showcase delivered exciting updates to some of its most iconic franchises
At its summer showcase, Sega previewed an exciting lineup of upcoming games including Sonic Superstars, a new Persona 5 spin-off, a strategic co-op rogue-lite and more.
Sam Rutherford09.07.2023
Xbox’s reporting system for abusive-voice chat arrives this week
Microsoft is set to launch its abusive voice reporting feature for Xbox consoles. Announced in July, it lets gamers submit inappropriate remarks heard while playing multiplayer titles. The system captures a 60-second clip saved to the console; you then have 24 hours to complete the report. The feature arrives this week in the September update for Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One. However, it’s initially limited to the “select English-language markets” of the US, UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
Will Shanklin09.06.2023
Xbox Series S is now available in Carbon Black with 1TB of storage
There’s a new Xbox console available. Microsoft just launched a new version of the digital-only Xbox Series S console in a bold “Carbon Black” color with twice the available storage, 1TB compared to the standard 512GB that ships with other SKUs. It costs $350, features the same matte finish as the more expensive Series X and ships with an official Xbox Wireless Controller. The new console is available at just about every brick-and-mortar and digital retailer.
Lawrence Bonk09.02.2023
Starfield review: You will like some of it
Starfield has moments of beauty, but it features just as many instances of drudgery and disconnection in its main quest line. Playing on pre-release code on Xbox Series S, these issues are only exacerbated by chugging framerates, low-resolution set pieces and roughly one hard crash every five hours. Starfield is big and largely bland, and while it gets some open-world gameplay aspects right, it doesn’t offer anything new for the sci-fi or RPG genres.
Jessica Conditt09.01.2023
Baldur's Gate III is coming to Xbox this year after a Series S compromise
Larian Studios has confirmed that Baldur's Gate III is coming to Xbox later this year after reaching an agreement with Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer. The game won't support split-screen co-op on Xbox Series S, but it will on the Series X.
Kris Holt08.25.2023
Microsoft's official Xbox wireless controllers drop to $44
If you've been looking to pick up a spare gamepad for your Xbox Series X/S or PC, Microsoft's official Xbox Wireless Controller is on sale for $44.
Jeff Dunn08.25.2023
Razer's Kishi V2 controller gets an Xbox edition with themed colors and more
Razer is releasing an Xbox Edition of its popular Kishi V2 mobile gaming controller. The device will be available in two SKUs, for iPhone and Android phones, and brings plenty of Xbox-centric features into the mix. For instance, the controllers boast iconic Xbox branding and a white colorway to tie it all together.
Lawrence Bonk08.24.2023
'NBA 2K24' introduces a LeBron era and more updates
It will be available for the PS5 and Xbox Series X and S.
Sarah Fielding08.22.2023