Leak shows redesigned disc-free Xbox Series X for 2024
FTC documents reveal a cylindrical, disc-free Xbox Series X with 2 TB storage, Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 and a redesigned controller.
Xbox Game Pass Core launches with 36 games
Microsoft replaces Xbox Live Gold with Game Pass Core on Thursday (14), offering 36 launch titles and the same multiplayer benefits.
Is Renting Console Games from the Gray Market Worth It?
Renting digital game accounts for Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch carries legal and practical risks that often outweigh the cost savings.
Microsoft partners with Mega to sell buildable Xbox 360 replica
A buildable, non-functional Xbox 360 replica by Mega, including a Halo 3 case and controller, launches Oct. 8 exclusively at Target for $150.
Microsoft ends Kinect production officially
Microsoft has stopped manufacturing the Kinect hardware but existing devices and the SDK will remain supported; partners will offer alternative solutions.
What is Xbox Game Pass and how it works
Xbox Game Pass is Microsoft’s subscription that gives PC and Xbox players access to a rotating library of downloadable and cloud-playable games for a monthly fee.
Xbox 360 digital store closes July 29, 2024
Microsoft will shut down the Xbox 360 online store on July 29, 2024; purchased games remain downloadable and online play may continue if publishers support servers.
Xbox Game Bar adds Microsoft Teams streaming feature
Microsoft introduces “Microsoft Teams Play Together” to Xbox Game Bar, enabling Teams video-call streaming of gameplay with up to 20 participants.
Xbox rolls out eight-strike system for social and multiplayer bans
Microsoft introduces an eight-strike enforcement system that can suspend Xbox social and multiplayer features for up to a year.
Which console to buy: PS5, Xbox Series, or Nintendo Switch?
Compare hardware, exclusives, online services, special features and price to decide between PS5, Xbox Series (X|S) and Nintendo Switch.