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Matt Brown was formerly a Windows Central's Senior Editor, Xbox & PC, at Future. Following over seven years of professional consumer technology and gaming coverage, he’s focused on the world of Microsoft's gaming efforts. You can follow him on Twitter @mattjbrown.

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Best yokes for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2023

By Matt Brown last updated 3 January 23

MSFS The best yokes for Microsoft Flight Simulator set a new bar for virtual aviation, so we’ve wrapped up our favorite compatible models to elevate your experience.

MSFS

How to transfer photos from iPhone and iPad to a Windows PC

By Matt Brown, Cale Hunt published 23 December 22

Co-existing Transferring photos from your iPhone or iPad to your Windows PC seems like a hassle, but it's really not that bad. Here are a few simple methods that will get your photos where you want them.

Co-existing

The Callisto Protocol hands-on: Handcrafted horror underpins Striking Distance's bold debut

By Matt Brown published 26 October 22

Gaming The Callisto Protocol is the debut project for Striking Distance Studios, and with years of collective talent from Dead Space to Call of Duty, it's readying an impressive first showing.

Gaming

Where to buy Xbox Series X: Restock at Walmart, Best Buy, GameStop

By Matt Brown last updated 26 October 22

Stock Checker Everything you need to know about buying an Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and where to find stock before it runs out.

Stock Checker

Resident Evil 4 remake hands-on: Capcom's horror classic never felt better

By Matt Brown published 20 October 22

Gaming Resident Evil 4 changed the course of the horror genre, and with its impending remake, Capcom looks to recapture that magic for a second home run.

Gaming

Best Amazon Prime Day deals: don't miss these final discounts on top tech like laptops, TVs, gaming, and more

By Matt Brown, Cale Hunt, Chuong Nguyen, Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated 12 October 22

Deals Amazon's Prime Day, or 'Early Access Sale' brings thousands of deals on gadgets and more, and we're rounding up the best around the clock.

Deals

Apple Music launches new app for Xbox consoles

By Matt Brown published 12 October 22

Xbox Apple Music has arrived on Xbox with a new app, bringing the full music-streaming service to the console, with background playback, and other signature features.

Xbox

Xbox Series S down to its lowest price ever — and get a free Xbox controller too

By Matt Brown last updated 9 October 22

Deal of the Day Microsoft's Xbox Series S has dropped to its lowest-ever price at Target, with a free Xbox controller making this an unmissable deal for cheap Xbox gaming.

Deal of the Day

Xbox Elite Controller Series 2 vs. Elite Core: Is it worth the $50 saving?

By Matt Brown published 8 October 22

While Microsoft's new Elite "Core" undercuts its regular Xbox Elite Controller at retail, don't forget to check for the latest deals.

Xbox Live Gold price increase: Where you can still buy 12 Months for $60 (Update)

By Matt Brown last updated 6 October 22

Deal While Xbox Live Gold soon increases to $120 a year, you can still access old Xbox Live Gold pricing through certain retailers.

Deal

Xbox Doritos & Rockstar Energy Promotion

Xbox unveils Doritos & Rockstar promo with exclusive DLC for Halo, Forza, Bethesda games

By Matt Brown published 4 October 22

Xbox Microsoft has partnered with PepsiCo on a new Doritos and Rockstar Energy partnership, granting exclusive rewards in Halo, Forza, and other Xbox titles.

Xbox

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Best joysticks and flight sticks for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2023

By Matt Brown published 28 September 22

Introducing a joystick to your Microsoft Flight Simulator experience further adds to the realism, and we’ve rounded up the best you can buy in one place.

Best keyboards for Xbox One 2022

By Matt Brown last updated 28 September 22

Good news: With native keyboard and mouse support on the Xbox One you can have a controller alternative for gaming.

Grounded launch time: When you can play and how to preload

By Matt Brown last updated 27 September 22

Gaming Obsidian Entertainment releases Grounded this week, providing the full experience for a survival game now years in the works. Here's when it launches and how to prepare for release day.

Gaming

Best controllers for Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud) 2022

By Matt Brown last updated 20 September 22

Transform your phone into an Xbox handheld with these cloud-ready controllers and gaming accessories.

GTA 6 gameplay leaks online in over 90 videos of early footage (Updated)

By Matt Brown last updated 19 September 22

Rockstar Games has responded to a mega leak with over 90 videos of gameplay from the next Grand Theft Auto entry.

GTA 6 leak: Rockstar Games responds to leaked gameplay footage

By Matt Brown published 19 September 22

Grand Theft Auto developer Rockstar Games has responded to recent GTA 6 leaks, stating a "network intrusion" saw assets from the unreleased title illegally downloaded before surfacing online.

Xbox Activision Blizzard deal faces in-depth antitrust probe from UK regulators

By Matt Brown published 16 September 22

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has announced an in-depth probe set to further scrutinize Microsoft's planned Activision Blizzard deal.

Deathloop hits Xbox Series X|S on Sept. 20 with PC Game Pass debut

By Matt Brown published 15 September 22

Microsoft has announced plans to bring Deathloop to Xbox Series X and Series S, accompanied by its Game Pass debut on consoles and PC.

Deathloop headed to Xbox: PlayStation 5 exclusive appears on Xbox store

By Matt Brown published 14 September 22

PlayStation 5 console exclusive Deathloop appears to be headed to Xbox consoles, according to new ads on the Xbox store.

Discord voice chat arrives on all Xbox One, Series X|S consoles in new update

By Matt Brown published 14 September 22

A new Xbox update has introduced Discord on all Xbox consoles, opening up voice chat with millions of users and online communities.

Is Call of Duty going Xbox exclusive? Here's what we know.

By Matt Brown last updated 12 September 22

Microsoft has outlined plans to acquire Activision Blizzard, raising questions around the future of the hit shooter, having spent a decade among the best-selling games in history.

How to expand Xbox One storage with an external drive

By Matt Brown last updated 9 September 22

Get more storage for your Xbox One games with an external USB hard drive, using this handy guide.

NVIDIA RTX 40 series GPUs inbound as ‘GeForce Beyond’ event teased

By Matt Brown published 8 September 22

NVIDIA has teased its GeForce Beyond keynote, set to host news on its new RTX 40-series GPUs, as a part of its GTC event.

G-Sync Compatible monitors: All the best FreeSync options available now

By Matt Brown last updated 7 September 22

Not every monitor is compatible with NVIDIA's G-Sync standard. For those looking to get the most out of their system, we rounded up the best NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible monitors certified so far.

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