Even Xbox developer kits are getting a big price hike
Even Xbox developer kits are getting a big price hike After raising prices on Xbox consoles and subscriptions, Microsoft is now turning its attention to Xbox developers. Sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans tell The Verge that the company is significantly increasing the price of its Xbox Development Kit (XDK) – the custom hardware used by developers to […]
Microsoft is about to launch free Xbox Cloud Gaming with ads
Microsoft is about to launch free Xbox Cloud Gaming with ads Microsoft is getting ready to announce an ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming. Sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans tell The Verge that the software maker has started testing ad-supported games streaming internally, allowing employees to play select titles free without a Game Pass subscription. […]
Here’s how to get Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at the old price
Here's how to get Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at the old price Microsoft recently announced price hikes for some tiers of Xbox Game Pass, including Ultimate and PC Game Pass. The Ultimate tier, which offers the most games and features (as well as access to PC Game Pass), went from $19.99 per month to $29.99. […]
It’s your last chance to snag the Xbox Series S and X at its current price before they rise tomorrow
It's your last chance to snag the Xbox Series S and X at its current price before they rise tomorrow Sadly, the prices of the Xbox Series X and Series S are set to rise in the U.S. starting tomorrow, October 3rd, 2025. That makes today your last chance to snag an Xbox Series S […]
Welcome to the Xbox $360 era
Welcome to the Xbox $360 era When Microsoft first revealed that it would be giving day-one Game Pass releases to all of its own Xbox games back in 2018, it suddenly turned the subscription service into a must-have for many fans. It was lauded as “the best deal in gaming,” with memes about just how […]
Microsoft revamps Xbox Game Pass plans and hikes Ultimate to $29.99 a month
Microsoft revamps Xbox Game Pass plans and hikes Ultimate to $29.99 a month Microsoft is raising the price of its Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription again and rebranding some of its Xbox Game Pass plans. Starting today, Game Pass Ultimate will be priced at $29.99 per month instead of $19.99 — a 50 percent increase. […]
Forza Horizon 6 is set in Japan and arrives in 2026
Forza Horizon 6 is set in Japan and arrives in 2026 Playground Games is launching the next instalment in the Forza Horizon franchise next year, and this time it’s set in Japan. While I was expecting Forza Horizon 6 to be announced during the Xbox Tokyo Game Show stream later today, the official Forza Horizon […]
A first look at Kojima’s OD Xbox game
A first look at Kojima's OD Xbox game Hideo Kojima first announced he was teaming up with Xbox for a new game in 2022, before a teaser revealed the OD name and some cast last year. We’re now getting a better look at exactly what OD is, in a new three-minute teaser trailer that holds […]
Microsoft is raising prices on Xbox consoles in the US again
Microsoft is raising prices on Xbox consoles in the US again Microsoft is raising the prices of its Xbox Series S / X consoles in the US next month. The Xbox Series X will be priced at $649.99 in the US starting October 3rd, up from its existing $599.99 price. The Xbox Series S will […]
Microsoft’s Xbox Copilot arrives on Windows 11 PCs worldwide
Microsoft's Xbox Copilot arrives on Windows 11 PCs worldwide Microsoft only started testing its new Gaming Copilot in the Windows Game Bar last month, and it’s now starting to roll out to all Windows 11 users today. While the initial preview was limited to certain markets, Microsoft says today’s release has “regional support everywhere except […]