AMD hints Microsoft could launch its next-gen Xbox in 2027
AMD hints Microsoft could launch its next-gen Xbox in 2027 Microsoft confirmed last year that it’s working on a next-gen Xbox console in partnership with AMD. Now, AMD is hinting that the next Xbox console, which will use custom AMD chips, could be launching in 2027. “Development of Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox, featuring an AMD semi-custom […]
Xbox Cloud Gaming’s new design teases the future of Xbox console UI
Xbox Cloud Gaming's new design teases the future of Xbox console UI Microsoft has started testing a refreshed web experience for Xbox Cloud Gaming that looks even more console-like. Xbox Insiders can now try out the preview UI, which includes updated navigation features, plenty of new animations, and a refreshed design. It all feels like […]
Microsoft’s free Xbox Cloud Gaming is coming soon with ads
Microsoft's free Xbox Cloud Gaming is coming soon with ads Microsoft has been testing its ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming service over the past few months, as I exclusively revealed in October. Now, the software giant is getting close to testing the free streaming option with Xbox Insiders. Over the weekend, Microsoft updated its Xbox app […]
Xbox’s Developer Direct returns on January 22nd with Fable and Forza Horizon 6 gameplay
Xbox's Developer Direct returns on January 22nd with Fable and Forza Horizon 6 gameplay Microsoft’s annual Xbox Developer Direct event is taking place on January 22nd this year. The fourth Developer Direct will provide a closer look at two of Microsoft’s biggest Xbox games this year, Forza Horizon 6 and Fable, as well as a […]
8BitDo’s new wireless Xbox controller has swappable ABXY button switches
8BitDo's new wireless Xbox controller has swappable ABXY button switches 8BitDo’s second officially licensed wireless Xbox controller is also its most expensive gamepad to date. The 8BitDo Ultimate 3E Controller for Xbox follows last August’s Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox – Rare 40th Anniversary Edition with some excellent upgrades, less branding, and a big price […]
Microsoft’s ugly sweaters return with Clippy, Xbox, and Zune brown options
Microsoft's ugly sweaters return with Clippy, Xbox, and Zune brown options Microsoft is bringing back its ugly sweaters for the holiday season. After taking a break for 2024, the company has an “Artifact” holiday sweater with lots of retro iconography, an even uglier Zune brown option, and even a green Xbox version. Clippy was the […]
Xbox Crocs are real
Xbox Crocs are real Microsoft is loving Crocs at the moment. After releasing Windows XP-themed Crocs earlier this year, the software maker is now putting an Xbox controller on your feet with a new limited edition pair of Crocs. Available on November 25th for $80, the Xbox Crocs mimic the Xbox One X’s controller with […]
You can now try the Xbox Full Screen Experience on any PC, laptop, or tablet
You can now try the Xbox Full Screen Experience on any PC, laptop, or tablet Microsoft is bringing the Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE), which adds a console-like UI while navigating through your game library on a PC with a controller, to laptops, desktops, and tablets. FSE launched with the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally […]
Windows handhelds are getting the new Xbox Full Screen Experience tomorrow
Windows handhelds are getting the new Xbox Full Screen Experience tomorrow Microsoft will start rolling out its new Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE) to Windows-based handhelds on November 21st. The full screen mode for the Xbox app originally shipped on the Xbox Ally devices last month, providing a more console-like navigation experience on top of […]
Windows on Arm is now ready for gaming thanks to some big changes
Windows on Arm is now ready for gaming thanks to some big changes Last year Qualcomm promised that games would “just work” on its Snapdragon X Elite laptops, but in my testing I found that was far from the case. Now, a year on, Windows on Arm is a lot more ready for gaming, thanks […]