
Matt Brown
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.
Latest articles by Matt Brown

Best 4K TVs for Xbox Series X & Series S 2023
By Rebecca Spear, Matt Brown last updated
Xbox TV Play your favorite Xbox Series X|S games with a TV that can keep up visually.

Best joysticks and flight sticks for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2023
By Matt Brown last updated
To the skies 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.

How to fix a 'UPnP not successful' error on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S
By Matt Brown last updated
Simple fix Having issues with Xbox UPnP? Here’s how to fix the “UPnP not successful” error.

How to use a VPN on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
By Matt Brown last updated
Console VPN VPNs are useful security tools, but they are so much more than that. We'll tell you how to set up and use a VPN on Xbox to bypass geo-blocking, while improving security and speeds.

How to expand Xbox Series X & Series S storage with an external drive
By Matt Brown last updated
Give me some space! Xbox Series X introduces some notable changes to how storage and external hard drive's function. Here’s which solution works for you and where to buy your next storage expansion.

Best yokes for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2023
By Matt Brown last updated
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.

How to transfer photos from iPhone and iPad to a Windows PC
By Matt Brown, Cale Hunt published
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.

The Callisto Protocol hands-on: Handcrafted horror underpins Striking Distance's bold debut
By Matt Brown published
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.

Where to buy Xbox Series X: Restock at Walmart, Best Buy, GameStop
By Matt Brown last updated
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.

Resident Evil 4 remake hands-on: Capcom's horror classic never felt better
By Matt Brown published
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.

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
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.

Apple Music launches new app for Xbox consoles
By Matt Brown published
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 Series S down to its lowest price ever — and get a free Xbox controller too
By Matt Brown last updated
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.

Xbox Elite Controller Series 2 vs. Elite Core: Is it worth the $50 saving?
By Matt Brown published
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
Deal While Xbox Live Gold soon increases to $120 a year, you can still access old Xbox Live Gold pricing through certain retailers.

Xbox unveils Doritos & Rockstar promo with exclusive DLC for Halo, Forza, Bethesda games
By Matt Brown published
Xbox Microsoft has partnered with PepsiCo on a new Doritos and Rockstar Energy partnership, granting exclusive rewards in Halo, Forza, and other Xbox titles.

Grounded launch time: When you can play and how to preload
By Matt Brown last updated
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.

GTA 6 gameplay leaks online in over 90 videos of early footage (Updated)
By Matt Brown last updated
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
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
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
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
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
A new Xbox update has introduced Discord on all Xbox consoles, opening up voice chat with millions of users and online communities.
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