The Latest Breaking News from Xbox

Xbox announces another console price hike, this time $100 more for the 512 GB and $150 for 1TB

The cheapest Xbox Series S now costs what the disc-equipped Xbox Series X cost at launch 6 years ago

GamesRadar · Jun 25

Microsoft and Xbox announce another console price hike, and this one is steep — things may get even worse in 2027, all thanks to AI and memory shortages

The cost of Xbox Series X|S consoles is about to climb by $100 or more, with Microsoft announcing new price hikes amid tech's ongoing hardware crisis.

Windows Central · Jun 25

Xbox console prices are about to rise for the second time in a year, just before GTA 6 — so you really don't want to miss this Xbox Series X deal at Walmart while it lasts

Rising by at least $100 and up to $150, depending on the version

TechRadar · Jun 25

Compulsion Games begins an unknown number of layoffs at the studio behind South of Midnight and We Happy Few

The developers behind South of Midnight and We Happy Few face ugly news.

Windows Central · Jun 25

As Xbox studios brace for a "reset," South of Midnight developers from Compulsion Games begin looking for work

Some devs have been with the studio for years

GamesRadar · Jun 25

GTA 6 Pre-orders are going live: All the places to buy GTA 6 and Standard vs Ultimate edition explained

GTA 6 is now available to pre-order from midnight here's where you can grab it

Windows Central · Jun 25

GTA 6 price finally revealed as Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders open today; Rockstar details Ultimate Edition and launch bonuses

Rockstar Games has unveiled Grand Theft Auto VI's pricing and launch editions, with the Standard Edition set at $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition at $99.99. Pre-orders open June 25 for a November 19 release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Early buyers receive the Vintage Vice City Pack, and…

The Economic Times · Jun 25

Move Over, Jack Sparrow, They’re Making A 'Sea Of Thieves' Movie

'Sea of Thieves,' one of Microsoft's biggest gaming successes in the last few years, is getting a surprising big-screen adaptation.

Inverse · Jun 24

Is Xbox CEO Asha Sharma right that "gaming is unaffordable" for many? We asked you — and you had a scathing message for Microsoft in your answers

We asked our readers if they agreed with Xbox CEO Asha Sharma that gaming has become unaffordable for many, and their answer has been loud and clear.

Windows Central · Jun 24

New Xbox update lets you make your gamertag longer so it "feels like you" — backwards compatible Xbox 360 games and Cloud Gaming got some huge buffs, too

Microsoft and Xbox have released a new update for the platform that allows you to make longer gamertags, stream games you're updating, and more.

Windows Central · Jun 24