The Latest Breaking News from Xbox

The Xbox Wireless Controller X25 is neat, but I've tested a translucent green alternative that works with the Series X and your 2000s console

The Xbox Wireless Controller X25 pays a terrific tribute to the retro console's translucent green roots, but there's already a gamepad that packs more perks.

GamesRadar · Jun 10

I went to the Xbox Showcase, met with Xbox execs, fans, and developers — Something HAS changed ... but for how long?

Xbox is on a tear right now, with a lot of positive momentum. But one question I wanted to ask above all others: are they ACTUALLY in it for the long haul?

Windows Central · Jun 10

"Play your PC games — have backward compatibility": Xbox doubles down on Project Helix's core vision amid uncertainty

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has reaffirmed that Project Helix will support PC games, backward compatibility, and high-end performance, providing greater clarity following recent comments that sparked speculation about the console's future direction.

Windows Central · Jun 10

"Couch co-op is back": Halo and Gears are bringing split-screen back, and I couldn't be happier

Halo: Campaign Evolved and Gears of War: E-Day will both feature two-player split-screen campaign co-op, marking the return of a fan-favorite Xbox feature that many players have missed for years.

Windows Central · Jun 9

‘Not an Allbirds Moment’: Xbox’s CEO says she is grounding the console in gaming roots, not AI

Since stepping into the Xbox CEO role, Asha Sharma has preached a "return of Xbox."

Fortune · Jun 9

"Let us cook.": Xbox's Blade may be alive after all as Arkane puts cancellation rumors to bed

Arkane Lyon has responded to growing concerns over Marvel's Blade after the game was absent from the Xbox Games Showcase. A message from the game's Lead Concept Artist suggests development is continuing despite cancellation rumors.

Windows Central · Jun 9

Halo Campaign Evolved: Everything we know about Master Chief's glow-up

Combat Evolved is back (again).

PC Gamer · Jun 9

Nostalgic anniversary console shows where Xbox went wrong

Fans' reactions show the brand needed to bring back the emotion.

Creative Bloq · Jun 9

Chivalware reimagines Mega Man Battle Network's action RPG combat as a hectic roguelike I'm struggling to put down

Summer Preview | This cyber roguelike isn't floppy, and is well worth disk-covering

GamesRadar · Jun 9

"We're rethinking everything": Rising costs force Xbox to reconsider future hardware as current consoles are "outstripping supply"

Xbox Chief Strategy Officer Mathew Ball has revealed that rising costs are forcing the company to rethink aspects of Project Helix, Xbox's planned next-generation console. Despite strong demand for Xbox Series X and Series S hardware, Xbox is exploring ways to make future hardware more affordable and flexible.

Windows Central · Jun 9