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Windows 11 just changed the name of Xbox mode (kind of)

Xbox mode is now XBOX mode in the latest Windows Insider builds. The update is part of a rebrand of XBOX that's rolling out.

Windows Central · Jun 29

Despite Sony saying GTA 6 "plays best on PS5," Xbox says it's "had record orders" of Rockstar's new game: "People should wait for real data"

Don't count Microsoft's console out yet

GamesRadar · Jun 29

Microsoft's Changes to Xbox Game Pass May be for the Worse, Claims Insider

The Xbox Game Pass is reportedly getting drastic changes to its features and offerings, according to an insider.

Player One · Jun 29

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'GTA 6' PS5 Pre-Orders Reportedly Outpace Xbox by 8-to-1 as Early Sales Debate Intensifies

"GTA 6" pre-orders reportedly favor PS5 over Xbox by 8-to-1, fueling debate despite Microsoft's urging fans to wait for official sales data.

Player One · Jun 29

Spyro is back with a new game, but the team bringing him to life had to overcome a near‑collapse to finish the project

As pressure to right the XBOX ship continues to bear down on the studios that make our favorite games, the recent reveal of Spyro: A Realm Beyond proves that full-stop closure of established studios isn’t the only way to balance the books. Instead of closing, Toys for Bob was able…

Windows Central · Jun 28

As the rising costs of RAM crush the notion of gaming as an affordable hobby, what are PC gamers and Xbox fans supposed to do?

Gaming costs are soaring as RAM and storage prices rise, leaving PC and Xbox players with few options beyond discounts, used hardware, or cloud gaming.

Windows Central · Jun 28

"This doesn’t represent pre-order data," Xbox disputes reports of PS5 crushing GTA 6 preorder demand

Xbox clarifies that affiliate links aren't sales data, refuting viral claims of PS5's 8-to-1 lead in GTA 6 preorder

Windows Central · Jun 27

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As hardware like the Steam Machine gets more expensive, GTA 6 will have fans "eagerly" spending, analyst says

"Why spend $1,000 on a new console when you can spend only a fraction on one of the best franchises around?"

GamesRadar · Jun 27

GTA 6 shows signs of life, Bungie in crisis, and why one Xbox developer is excited to still be bringing its game to PS5

For members of the GamesRadar+ Community, here's six stories we recommend you read this weekend

GamesRadar · Jun 27

Xbox Price Hike Is Coming Due to RAM Crisis, But Here's Why You Shouldn't Buy Now

Microsoft's price hike on current-gen Xbox consoles is coming, but there is no reason to rush now to enjoy the old pricing.

Player One · Jun 27

I'm buying a PS5 Pro now before the price goes up –here's why that's likely

Take heed from the Xbox boss's announcement

T3 · Jun 27

PlayStation 5 sales keep plummeting as hardware prices show no sign of dropping

Thanks, AI.

Destructoid · Jun 26

GTA 6 launch means "demand will likely outstrip supply" for consoles in November, warns major retailer

Xbox will have a "severe limitation" on stock

GamesRadar · Jun 26

New report reveals the Nintendo Switch 2 is the second fastest-selling video game hardware in US history, as Xbox and PS5 unit sales struggle

The Nintendo Switch 2 has hit a new sales record in the US in its first 12 months of release, but Xbox and PS5 console unit sales have seen a steep decline.

TechRadar · Jun 26

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The Independent UK · Jun 26

Xbox dramatically increases price of consoles and says industry is ‘struggling’

Microsoft and other console makers have been hit by global crisis

T3 · Jun 26

Think Xbox's price rise is bad? New boss confirms it could double by end of next year

We're in for a fairly torrid gaming time

TechRadar · Jun 26

New report suggests retailers may run out of PS5 and Xbox stock 'around the launch of GTA 6' — 'Demand will likely outstrip supply during the year end period'

Retailers could run out of stock for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Series S consoles during the holiday season due to the upcoming release of GTA 6.

T3 · Jun 26

GTA 6 disc version could be coming after all – trusted leaker suggests Grand Theft Auto VI physical disc edition will follow after launch

GTA 6's digital code in a box pre-orders could be replaced with an actual disc, it's said

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MyLifeXP · Jun 26

Why Microsoft Is Making Xbox More Expensive Starting August 1?

You've finally decided it's time to buy an Xbox. Maybe you've been saving up for months or waiting for the right deal. But before you hit that "Buy Now" button, there's something you should know. Microsoft is increasing Xbox console prices worldwide from August 1, and the reason may surprise…

Euronews · Jun 26

Microsoft and Apple raise prices as AI-driven chip shortages hit Xbox, Macs and iPads

Microsoft and Apple are raising prices for Xbox consoles, Macs and iPads as the AI boom sends memory chip costs soaring, with prices increasing by up to $300 (about €265) and as much as 25%, depending on the product.

GamesRadar · Jun 25

As Steam Machine and Xbox are latest to fall to the RAMpocalpyse, Micron CEO says RAM shortages won't ease until 2028, probably

The leading memory producer says "tight conditions" will continue through 2027, "gradually improve" in 2028

Tom’s Guide · Jun 25

Microsoft blames "components crisis" for rising Xbox prices amidst AI greed, which was partly caused by...Microsoft?

Xbox announced new price increases for the Xbox Series X and S and sunsetting of the 2TB version.

PC Gamer · Jun 25

It's not layoffs, but you can see them from here: Numerous Compulsion Games employees are looking for new jobs

The sudden influx of "open to work" posts suggests that fears of major Xbox layoffs in the near future are well founded.

The Economic Times · Jun 25

Xbox to raise console prices worldwide from August

Groups representing automakers, retailers, electronics firms and others had ‌warned earlier ⁠this ⁠month that the increasing demand for memory chips could lead to dramatic price hikes in U.S. consumer goods and disrupt supply chains.

Dot Esports · Jun 25

XBOX hikes console prices by up to $150, 2TB model discontinued

$100 bump for 512GB models, and $150 for $1TB ones.

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