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Microsoft has made it impossible to be a fan of Xbox, Surface, and Windows itself
Microsoft With Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and CFO Amy Hood placing unrealistic expectations on Xbox and Windows, the damage is becoming increasingly untenable.
Microsoft is closing down Xbox studio The Initiative, with Perfect Dark killed as well — joining Everwild
Xbox Microsoft is closing down The Initiative, after 7 years. The partnership with Crystal Dynamics will end, and "Perfect Dark" will be cancelled.
Xbox is cancelling Rare's 'Everwild' as part of broader cuts — with 'Perfect Dark' and more possibly impacted as well
Xbox As part of broader cuts to the Xbox division, Rare's Everwild and ZeniMax Online Studios' new MMORPG have been canceled.
Microsoft's layoffs to top 9,000 people, impacting around 4% of the firm's entire workforce
Microsoft Microsoft has begun global layoffs as previously reported, with staff impacted in various departments from Azure to Xbox.
The Xbox Meta Quest 3S is fine — but a partnership with XREAL would have been cooler
Xbox The Xbox Edition Meta Quest 3S is cool, but you know what's even cooler? The XREAL glasses. Here's why I think Microsoft should've partnered with XREAL instead of Meta (or why not both?!)
Windows Central's Best Xbox Controllers of 2025 and Beyond
Game On! Get the best Xbox controller and make the most of your gaming time.
After a year of waiting, Microsoft's Meta Quest 3S "Xbox Edition" is here
Xbox Last year, Microsoft revealed it was working on an Xbox edition Quest VR headset with Meta, of Facebook fame. Was it worth waiting for over a year? Our review.
Xbox app to integrate 'leading PC gaming stores' for Xbox Insiders
Xbox PC Although the blog post doesn't say which PC stores are going to be integrated, at the very least, you'll be able to access Battle.net games directly from the Xbox PC app from next week.
Poll: Is Xbox heading in the right direction? Cast your vote.
POLL A flurry of positive and intriguing announcements has given Xbox some positive momentum. Or has it?
Microsoft killed Xbox VR — and this latest PSVR news shows why they were right
Xbox One of the most popular virtual reality games in the world is ending support for PlayStation VR, showcasing the struggles of the nascent paradigm. Xbox VR wouldn't have stood a chance.
Xbox has turned a corner — the future for Microsoft's gaming platform looks incredibly bright
Xbox With the next-gen Xbox formally revealed, how are you, Xbox customer, feeling about Microsoft's gaming direction as of June 2025?
Xbox announces multi-year AMD partnership for next-gen, with full support for your existing games
Xbox Xbox President Sarah Bond shared an update on Xbox consoles today, confirming their ongoing partnership with AMD for first-party hardware, while committing to supporting your existing console library on next-gen systems.
So, just how much will the Xbox Ally cost? Here's what we know so far.
Xbox Microsoft hasn't yet revealed the price tag on the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X, but don't expect it to be light on your wallet.
Here's how we know Xbox Game Pass may be going up in price
Gaming Death, taxes, and subscription service price increases. The three horsemen of inevitability. A new code string suggests Xbox Game Pass is next.
From The Editor's Desk — Windows Central wants to hear from you!
WinC From the editor's desk? In 2025? In this economy? We have some cool news to share about the future of Windows Central, and we want to hear from you.
PSA: Yes, the Xbox Ally is an Xbox, but it's mostly a full Windows PC
Xbox Since I'm seeing reams of misinformation online, I'm here to combat it in my small, humble way. You don't need to be into Xbox to enjoy the Xbox Ally.
Backbone Pro review: Easily among the best Xbox Cloud gaming controllers, but it ain't cheap
Xbox The Backbone Pro adds Hall Effect inputs, a sleeker ergonomic profile, and big compatibility for maximum play. But is it worth the hefty price of admission?
Upcoming Xbox games in 2025 and beyond
Gaming What's coming to Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One in the future? Here are the biggest and brightest games we're looking forward to.
Xbox Games Showcase 2025 (🔴LIVE): As it happened
Xbox This year's big Xbox bash commences on Sunday June 8, 2025, at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST. Here's all the announcements as they happen.
Xbox Ally gaming handheld: Everything we know so far
Xbox Codenamed Kennan, the Xbox Ally is Xbox's first OEM partner handheld, but what exactly is this shiny new device going to be like? We have some details.
Xbox reveals early Windows 11 revamp efforts to boost PC gaming
Windows 11 The new Xbox app and Windows 11 collaboration reduces Windows' idle power consumption by up to two thirds, and frees up to 2GB of RAM for gaming.
Revealed: Microsoft and ASUS debut "Xbox Ally" gaming handhelds
Xbox Powered by AMDs Z2E and Z2A, the two handhelds promise boosted battery life, and a much-improved Windows gaming experience, exclusive to these devices (for now).
Why are Xbox Series X|S, 360 ... and Windows Phone games showing up on the Xbox PC store?
Xbox PC Microsoft seems to have broken something, because reams of dead games are showing up on Xbox PC libraries everywhere.
