Latest articles by Jez Corden
Microsoft was right to park the Xbox handheld for Kennan and Windows 11 PC gaming
Xbox SteamOS has presented Windows with its first credible challenge in decades, and Microsoft needs to rise to the occasion.
EXCLUSIVE: Xbox's handheld has been side-lined, but the Xbox Series X "2" is safe
Xbox Xbox's handheld ambitions continue unabated, but the focus is shifting towards improving Windows 11 for third-party handhelds — for now. The Xbox Series X successor is totally safe, with development continuing at full pace.
Xbox Showcase 2025 preview: What to expect
Xbox It's that time again. The Xbox Showcase is upon us, set for sail on June 8th. What can we expect to see? I have some ideas — without hard spoilers.
Best mobile controllers for Xbox and NVIDIA GeForce Cloud Gaming
Xbox Take full advantage of the best Xbox Cloud Gaming experience with our list of the best xCloud-supported controllers.
Best Xbox headsets in 2025
🎧 Xbox 🎧 The Best Xbox headsets in 2025, updated with the latest and greatest for your ears and KDR.
Best Xbox accessories in 2025
Xbox Want to enhance your Xbox experience? These are the best Xbox accessories money can buy to pair with your Xbox Series S, X or Xbox One.
First direct comparisons suggests SteamOS destroys Windows 11 for gaming
PC Gaming The first direct and natively supported comparison between identical Windows 11 and SteamOS gaming hardware is here. And it's pretty much a bloodbath for Microsoft.
"Is my work killing kids?" Microsoft engineer asks in email that led to keyword bans
Microsoft This un-named Microsoft engineer sent a company-wide email debating Microsoft's dealings with Israel, which could have got certain keywords banned for internal comms.
Xbox may have finally seen some solid YoY hardware growth, leapfrogging Nintendo
Xbox Finally, some good news for Xbox's hardware ecosystem. With the Nintendo Switch waning, Xbox Series X|S saw some green shoots ahead of full price rises.
The biggest unanswered questions about Xbox's next-gen consoles
Xbox The 10th generation of mainstream video game consoles kicks off with the Nintendo Switch 2, but what's Xbox's answer going to look like?
Nacon Xbox 'Revolution X Unlimited Controller' review
Xbox The "NACON Revolution X Unlimited" is a solid Xbox gamepad incorporating Hall Effect sticks, various customization options, and a bright and responsive LCD configuration screen.
I found a 20 year old World of Warcraft video I made when I was 18, and it's like a time capsule
Gaming This past week saw the 20 year anniversary of the legend Leeroy Jenkins World of Warcraft meme, which was among the internet's most early user-generated video gaming memes.
No, the next-gen Xbox does not run on Arm — here's what you need to know
Xbox Could the next Xbox have an Arm chip in it? Here's what our sources are telling us.
Diablo 4 Season 8 "Belial's Return" is a low point for the live service
Gaming Diablo 4 Season 8 "Belial's return" just isn't fun, and increasingly spotlights that Blizzard needs to rethink its approach.
Best Xbox hard drives for expanded storage
Xbox Running low on storage? Check out the best external hard drives for Xbox Series X|S console in order to expand your space for more games.
Time for flowers — The Xbox Game Bar for Windows 11 is getting better
Xbox After years of graft, Microsoft's Xbox apps on Windows 11 PCs and gaming handhelds are becoming increasingly hard to criticize.
'No Rest for the Wicked' might force the Ori studio to "shut down" — lead dev
Gaming "No Rest for the Wicked" is a hardcore action RPG with precise combat and absolutely stunning art, however, its difficult early access development cycle has overshadowed the potential.
Windows Phone just got its first AI ChatGPT-style app. No, really.
Windows Phone Homebrew developers keeping Windows Phone 8.1 alive from beyond the grave are working hard to keep the platform in line with the times.
Windows Central's Best Xbox Controllers of 2025 and Beyond
Game On! Get the best Xbox controller to make the most of your gaming time
Xbox handheld leaks in new photos of the PC gaming partnership with ASUS
Xbox The rumored "Kennan" partner handheld between Xbox and ASUS seems to have leaked, showcasing more Xbox-style grips and a dedicated Xbox button.
Xbox Series X review (2025)
REVIEW Years of non-stop gaming on the Xbox Series X has been more than enough to prove the console's worth.
"Diablo 4 still has a lot of untapped potential," Blizzard developers on the future
Gaming Diablo 4's Season 8 is here, and recently we caught up with lead Diablo 4 designers Colin Finer and Deric Nunez to learn about the near future of one of the world's most popular ARPGs.
Microsoft Bing is stealing tens of millions of Google's users according to new data
Bing Despite the memes about Bing's search quality, it seems Google's search algorithm changes prioritizing reddit and AI answers could be driving users to check out Microsoft's oft-derided search engine instead.
