
Alexander Cope
Alexander Cope is a gaming veteran of 30-plus years, primarily covering PC and Xbox games here on Windows Central. Gaming since the 8-bit era, Alexander's expertise revolves around gaming guides and news, with a particular focus on Japanese titles from the likes of Elden Ring to Final Fantasy. Alexander is always on deck to help our readers conquer the industry's most difficult games — when he can pry himself away from Monster Hunter that is!
Latest articles by Alexander Cope

Best Xbox gaming keyboards in 2025
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Gaming We've compiled a list of the very best Xbox gaming keyboards to pair with your current-gen Xbox Series X|S console, for more control in-game.

Grab four awesome games for massive discounts at Battle.net for a limited time
By Alexander Cope published
Deals Blizzard Entertainment has a special treat for Halloween, as it's selling four critically-acclaimed titles for gargantuan 30-60% discounts that will last for the next few days.

One of Razer's best and affordable Xbox controller chargers is 20% off
By Alexander Cope published
Deals Razer's Universal Quick Charge Stand is a phenomenal Xbox accessory, boasting a smart design, compatibility with various Xbox controllers, and quick recharge speeds – and it's now on sale for less than $24 on Amazon.

This Mini PC deal is so good you might skip building your own
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Deals I've tested several Geekom mini PCs and have found these devices to be reliable and convenient. Right now, you can use our special code to get a great deal on an already discounted mini PC.

Your desk just got boring—until this RGB-fuelled Razer keyboard went on sale
By Alexander Cope published
Deals From gaming marathons to late-night work sessions, this mechanical beast is now cheaper and flashier than ever

Still using a clunky hard drive? Samsung’s T7 SSD just got cheaper and way faster
By Alexander Cope published
Deals The Samsung T7 external SSD is now $38 off at Amazon, making this 2TB harddrive more affordable than ever for folks for an external SSD to keep their games and documents safe.

Razer's premium mobile controller just got an "Ultra" affordable deal
By Alexander Cope published
Deals Amazon is hosting a 30% discount for the Razer Kishi Ultra, giving players a chance to enjoy one of mobile gaming's greatest controllers with sublime controls and ergonomics for a cheaper price.

One of our 5-star-rated Xbox headsets just got a 'Razer' sharp 35% discount
By Alexander Cope published
Deals The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro, one of the most decorated Xbox gaming headsets we gave a rare perfect review score to, has received a generous 35% discount on Amazon.

Monster Hunter Wilds was a mess — now it’s a must-play, and it’s on sale
By Alexander Cope published
Deals After months of updates, Capcom’s latest hunt is smoother, tougher, and more rewarding than ever.

PC Game Pass gets a 3‑month discount — and it might be the best Xbox deal right now
By Alexander Cope published
Deals Newegg’s 16% discount and Microsoft’s new perks make the PC tier a smarter pick for many players.

This Xbox Game Pass bundle is so good you might skip buying a console
By Samuel Tolbert last updated
Deals The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Xbox Game Pass Ultimate bundle is the perfect way to try out Xbox Cloud Gaming, and it's on sale right now.

Microsoft's Surface Pro 12-inch is still at one of its lowest prices ever right now
By Zac Bowden last updated
Deals Microsoft's new Surface Pro 12-inch has been on the market since the spring, and it's now the lowest price it's ever been with a $150 saving to be had for Amazon Prime members.

Prime Day discount brings HyperX CloudX headset to its lowest price yet
By Alexander Cope last updated
Deals The affordable and high-quality HyperX CloudX gaming headset for Xbox and PC is enjoying a modest 20% on Amazon for Amazon Prime Day, and the deal is still live even though the event is over.

Atlus' latest JRPG could be the studio’s next big franchise and it's sale is still live
By Alexander Cope last updated
Deals Metaphor: ReFantazio, the newest JRPG IP from the creators of the Persona and Shin Megami Tensei franchises, is still on sale for a 57% discount on Walmart even though Amazon Prime Day is over.

Need an Xbox controller, but you're on a tight budget? Then this Gamesir controller is for you
By Alexander Cope published
Deals GameSir's lauded G7 SE Wired Controller for Xbox and PC has landed a generous 28% discount at Walmart now that Amazon Prime Day is over.

Swindle the Xbox Game Pass price hike with these deals
By Alexander Cope published
Deals Access hundreds of Xbox titles for cheaper fees before Microsoft's price hike of Xbox Game Pass takes effect

One of Razer's best wired Xbox controllers is now less than $62 for Amazon Prime Day
By Alexander Cope published
Deals Responsive, comfortable, and built for serious play — this is the controller we’d choose every time.

One of the best Surface Laptops has gotten a 25% discount on Amazon
By Alexander Cope published
Deals Amazon is providing us with a special 25% discount for the lucrative Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 that will save you hundreds of dollars for this short Amazon Prime Day event.

Get 4TB Seagate storage card for Xbox at $120 off
By Alexander Cope published
Deals Seagate's huge 4TB Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S has received a special Amazon Prime Day 24% discount that will only last for two days

One of the best budget Xbox Expansions is now 20% cheaper on Amazon
By Alexander Cope published
Deals Amazon has gotten a special deal for WD_Black's 1TB Expansion Card for Xbox consoles, making its price 20% cheaper for a limited time thanks to Amazon Prime Day.

Take a deep look at World of Warcraft: Midnight's new gameplay systems
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming Blizzard Entertainment shows off all the new exciting features coming to World of Warcraft: Midnight in this expansive deep dive.

Chrono Trigger-inspired Xbox/PC exclusive JRPG gets a new trailer
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming Threads of Time's Tokyo Game Show 2025 trailer shows off more of this game's beautiful HD-2D pixel art, snippets of its story and characters, and footage of its promising turn-based combat

I may have found my Vault Hunter with Borderlands 4's latest DLC announcement
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming Gearbox Software appeared at Tokyo Game Show 2025 to show a teaser trailer for Borderlands 4's newest Vault Hunter, C4SH, who will be added to the game in its 1st DLC Story Expansion pack.

Xbox Design Labs shows off Ninja Gaiden 4-themed Xbox controllers
By Alexander Cope published
News To hype Ninja Gaiden fans up for the highly anticipated fourth entry in the series, Xbox Design Lab has cooked up special Xbox controllers themed after Ninja Gaiden 4, which are available right now.
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