<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Xbox-series-s ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/tag/xbox-series-s Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:51:25 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Forza Horizon 6 full achievements list appears online ahead of release, revealing all 57 challenges and the full 1000 Gamerscore breakdown ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/forza/forza-horizon-6-full-achievements-list-appears-online-ahead-of-release-revealing-all-57-challenges-and-the-full-1000-gamerscore-breakdown u89T3e4ZDF5Cmb96dsaYQ5 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:51:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Metro 2039' confirmed for "Xbox First Look" show: New format will spotlight games throughout the year. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/metro-2039-confirmed-for-xbox-first-look-show-new-format-will-spotlight-games-throughout-the-year Qih7GoumKyJhjUfhjfcZcH Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:07:38 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:12:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Let's talk about it: Which Xbox console is the best-looking of all time and why is it the Xbox One X? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/lets-talk-about-it-which-xbox-console-is-the-best-looking-of-all-time-and-why-is-it-the-xbox-one-x WoFPjeyJtbPgqv38r6LKY3 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:07:05 +0000 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:47:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ "We are rocking on bringing new Xbox console features!": Xbox is soliciting ideas for new features directly. Here are the best suggestions so far. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/we-are-rocking-on-bringing-new-xbox-console-features-xbox-is-soliciting-ideas-for-new-features-directly-here-are-the-best-suggestions-so-far QvnRERGTACxr58YNTeFE8i Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:26:41 +0000 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:34:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ NASA's Artemis II photos will give your Xbox dashboard a serious glow-up, and I didn't even know you could do this ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/nasas-artemis-ii-photos-will-give-your-xbox-dashboard-a-serious-glow-up-and-i-didnt-even-know-you-could-do-this 77Eh3DLUwnseydTUoLLmPN Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:28:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why did Microsoft end 'This is an Xbox' marketing? Microsoft responds — "It didn't feel like Xbox." ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/why-did-microsoft-end-this-is-an-xbox-marketing-microsoft-responds-it-didnt-feel-like-xbox VecTWWxCrfgUfHEDjbq5Si Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:30:16 +0000 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:18:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sony raised PS5 prices in key regions and Xbox instantly became the cheaper console, creating one of the funniest value swings in years ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-slashed-prices-in-key-markets-right-after-sony-bumped-ps5-costs-creating-one-of-the-most-perfectly-timed-your-move-moments-in-recent-console-history JDZzaHTUAsDSb2DrytfDFi Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:48:45 +0000 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:00:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox is getting one of the best Steam games from 2024 — and it's free ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-is-getting-one-of-the-best-steam-games-from-2024-and-its-free fWWy9fMmiKqQfB78nVj6Mn Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:52:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Mode is now officially rolling out, while console players will start to see their cloud save sync status ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-mode-is-now-officially-rolling-out-while-console-players-will-start-to-see-their-cloud-save-sync-status 5rKmiHrjCcDqJomdPCpqfR Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:23:34 +0000 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:47:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Two weeks ago you asked — now it’s shipping”: Xbox rolls out fan‑requested personalization upgrades ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/two-weeks-ago-you-asked-now-its-shipping-xbox-rolls-out-fan-requested-personalization-upgrades FoxTQgtw6zhNcap3AGVTLg Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:54:42 +0000 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:24:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ One of the biggest Genshin‑style hits on the planet might finally be coming to Xbox ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/one-of-the-biggest-genshin-style-hits-on-the-planet-might-finally-be-coming-to-xbox G5LshPMFUaH2um865d4Wwn Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:28:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Performance settings for this RPG show Xbox players what to expect — Series S might be a mistake for Crimson Desert ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/crimson-desert-performance-settings-xbox-series-s-might-be-a-mistake bPkicFoiLDSvQxkuhP4EBb Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:42:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Resident Evil Requiem is dominating the Xbox charts as the series' fastest-selling entry — I guess we do buy games after all ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/resident-evil-requiem-is-dominating-the-xbox-charts K3QN3DpA7kE7TT4JcyUjHi Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:16:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The February Xbox update quietly unlocks a big win for older consoles, brings ROG Ally upgrades, and much more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xboxs-february-update-quietly-unlocks-a-big-win-for-older-consoles 8H6ky54JceWBvKcTGsh63R Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:10:44 +0000 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:30:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ After fan pressure on Xbox exclusives, new CEO says — “hear you” ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/after-fan-pressure-on-xbox-exclusives-new-ceo-says-we-hear-you 8A4dMnhsty8Yh6AtkyoDP7 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:45:46 +0000 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:03:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox staff are now internally testing a new ROG Xbox Ally feature — which is also slated for Xbox next-gen ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/next-gen-xbox-feature-in-early-testing-internally Lyxj9Aeh9SjGz96qc7gsrV Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:01:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:37:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Mario Kart at 4K60 on an Xbox Series X — because someone wanted Nintendo’s legal team to wake up spicy ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-user-runs-mario-kart-at-4k60-on-series-x-politely-dares-nintendo-to-sue aN86FoPY3rJVPXhU4QyhHZ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:55:41 +0000 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:58:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ PlayStation isn’t the only one getting perks — Marathon promises Xbox and Steam perks too ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/playstation-isnt-the-only-one-getting-perks-marathon-promises-xbox-and-steam-perks-too dAuheZGFHykbbetfLhD7KF Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:36:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox is quietly shutting down a pretty major console feature — here's when it's going away ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-is-quietly-shutting-down-a-pretty-major-console-feature-heres-when-its-going-away GgwEFcquWyfxfmbNR9Mze7 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:56:18 +0000 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:56:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is this former PlayStation exclusive hinting at a possible Xbox version? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/is-this-former-playstation-exclusive-hinting-at-a-possible-xbox-version baK6F8Xdahe82qXjUC3Qv7 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:32:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ The next Xbox is coming in 2027, and the strategy behind it is a bigger deal than people realize ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/exclusive-the-next-gen-xbox-2027-locked-in-most-ambitious 3aJFuSfD2y4ghzD2KW8yJf Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0000 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:07:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth' Xbox Play Anywhere launch date slated for June 3, 2026 — more details on Part 3 coming later this year ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-xbox-play-anywhere-launch-date-slated-for-june-3-2026-more-details-on-part-3-coming-later-this-year KQ5eG9UEyoMRen8p7BVce7 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:31:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Epic wants its store on the next‑gen Xbox — and Microsoft might actually let it happen ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/epic-wants-to-bring-its-store-to-the-next-gen-xbox-as-it-begins-to-show-serious-growth-weve-been-talking-to-the-folks-at-microsoft NyUeBzMsgwo2qyQFVbioHS Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:37:48 +0000 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:08:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox gamers may soon get access to a Switch emulator — Nintendo lawyers won’t be happy to see "Ryujinx" on Series X|S ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-gamers-may-soon-get-ryujinx-switch-emulator P5gHCRb4mWuoxd2tLaaicj Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:53:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best Xbox games coming in February include Resident Evil, Yakuza, Dragon Quest, and more — the choices are stacked ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/best-xbox-games-coming-in-february-2026 TZ7GacEA8hAmTLaLsiJ3vG Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:18:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ If the next Xbox is a PC, Microsoft needs to prove it can avoid Windows’ biggest problems ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/the-next-xbox-is-a-pc-with-all-of-windows-strengths-will-it-come-with-its-weaknesses-too FgmSZhJEDuSnKXa2G2Ka3X Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:20:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ 80% of game devs plan to target Windows PC in survey — with only 40% for PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2, and 20% for Xbox. It's lucky the next Xbox is a PC then, eh? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/80-percent-of-game-devs-plan-to-target-windows-pc-in-survey-with-only-40-percent-for-ps5-and-nintendo-switch-2-and-20-percent-for-xbox-its-lucky-the-next-xbox-is-a-pc-then-eh yLVC8PfT5M39PpM7pQtyFL Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:21:20 +0000 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:12:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox’s new cloud gaming dashboard feels like a sneak peek at the platform’s future (and may be hiding a secret) ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/hands-on-the-new-xbox-cloud-gaming-dashboard-is-clean-fast-and-the-future DUJo4et2fDhhCDNQ3K9tBc Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:01:07 +0000 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:04:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Play Anywhere continues to have a "AAA" problem — why are most publishers uninterested in supporting Xbox's future? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-play-anywhere-continues-to-have-a-aaa-problem-why-are-most-publishers-uninterested-in-supporting-xboxs-future vKLAxcYw6yWieiPRbW8zge Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:16:38 +0000 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:42:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ PlayStation might be massively outselling Xbox hardware, but user engagement may tell a different story — Why even Sony can't ignore Xbox's shooter audience ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/playstation-might-be-massively-outselling-xbox-in-hardware-but-active-engagement-may-tell-a-different-story-the-shooter-box-stereotype-may-be-real cm4Aictse3MRZFTePcX26a Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:02:34 +0000 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:54:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox in 2026 — What to expect from Team Green this year, and beyond ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-in-2026-what-to-expect-from-team-green-this-year-and-beyond 6xT3pV6UDFU2QqeeE4T57A Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:25:16 +0000 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:17:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Divinity: Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition Xbox Series X|S version is now live with 60 FPS — and it's a free upgrade for existing owners ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/divinity-original-sin-2-xbox-series-xs-60-fps-free-upgrade 6CBnwTyrU65emtb9oB3zX9 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:33:34 +0000 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:10:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Best Games of 2025 — The Windows Central team ranks our favorite titles across Xbox and Windows PC ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-best-games-of-2025 Qgv8XYnZSrHMK8fqGrWoF6 Sat, 13 Dec 2025 16:24:43 +0000 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:06:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Black Friday disappointed Xbox buyers — here’s why second-hand consoles make sense and how to buy one safely ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/black-friday-disappointed-xbox-buyers-heres-why-second-hand-consoles-make-sense-and-how-to-buy-one-safely CnK6AqfGYUBqUt6CVR9avj Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:19:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Like Red Dead before it, Yakuza is now facing free upgrade issues on Xbox Series XS, with Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio offering an update ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/like-red-dead-yakuza-is-also-having-free-upgrade-issues-on-xbox-series-x-s-ryu-ga-gotoku-studio-offers-an-update JC6wZYPmEDJD5Gt6ch3XNb Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:04:57 +0000 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 23:09:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Surprise! 'Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater' grabs the Xbox Play Anywhere tag, joining other Konami titles like Silent Hill 2 and ƒ ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/surprise-metal-gear-solid-d-snake-eater-grabs-the-xbox-play-anywhere-tag-joining-other-konami-titles-like-silent-hill-2-and-f KwwtqNEUjhKy29NbPhN7sD Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:22:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Obsidian's Xbox survival game Grounded 2 gets a December update bringing cheerful holiday decorations — and PC gets DLSS, too ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/grounded-2-december-2025-update-holiday-decorations-dlss UdeU9UuCqhDquxK2f4D8YS Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:02:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft is reportedly partnering with Foxconn to expand Xbox manufacturing by "4.8 million" devices per year — as Grand Theft Auto 6 looms ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-is-reportedly-partnering-with-foxconn-to-expand-xbox-manufacturing-by-4-8-million-devices-per-year-as-grand-theft-auto-6-looms ZaGDxQYDsu62AomfXup2GL Thu, 04 Dec 2025 04:59:42 +0000 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:30:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Cloud Gaming datamine reveals Microsoft has been quietly removing "Stream Your Own Games" — and a possible new Xbox dashboard? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-has-been-quietly-removing-games-from-xbox-cloud-gaming Y26bPVSjMJ7cDS94q9YFJ4 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:43:03 +0000 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:45:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Game Pass gets Mortal Kombat 1, this long-awaited science-fiction shooter, and more in December — here's what is included in the year's last batch ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-game-pass-december-2025 M38SiyZwHPLQqjantbQbu7 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:04:20 +0000 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 23:06:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ ID@Xbox chief Chris Charla talks to us about Microsoft's indie game dev program — "We don't want bringing games to Xbox to be a lengthy, painful process." ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/id-xbox-chief-chris-charla-talks-to-us-about-microsofts-indie-game-dev-program-we-dont-want-bringing-games-to-xbox-to-be-a-lengthy-painful-process PWtKNynCWiYDPmBUGDv8y Sat, 29 Nov 2025 11:55:36 +0000 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 16:30:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ LIVE: Step into gaming history: limited‑edition Xbox Crocs now available for fans who want to wear their fandom ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/limited-edition-xbox-crocs-november-2025 ZnscNh2dZahua5Z9HFCuLh Mon, 24 Nov 2025 21:53:16 +0000 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 21:10:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox library and games not showing up? — You're not alone, and Xbox Support is investigating the problem. (Update: Fixed!) ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-library-not-showing-up-error-nov-21-2025 rEiqTxk3sTESL69VpciHZY Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:37:43 +0000 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 23:06:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Game Pass gets Marvel Cosmic Invasion and more as November ends — but grab these departing games, too ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-game-pass-november-2025-wave-2 9CNSR4wfHkEx5qRSQA9SJN Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ As STALKER 2 is set to arrive on PS5, the developers thank Xbox for helping support the game — "A match happened that ultimately made millions of players happy" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/stalker-2-devs-thank-xbox-support YUhnXVjKiFC6PLjcHENr7B Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:19:53 +0000 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:19:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Demonschool, SpongeBob SquarePants, and more — all the new Xbox games arriving this week (Nov. 17-23) ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/all-new-xbox-games-november-17-through-november-23-2025 upGd7TmajCFCvexsTCcdEA Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:12:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox President Sarah Bond discusses the future — "Hardware is absolutely core to everything we do at Xbox. Our most valuable players love the hardware experience." ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-president-sarah-bond-discusses-the-future-hardware-is-absolutely-core-to-everything-we-do-at-xbox-our-most-valuable-players-love-the-hardware-experience 8JaG5XDGJNnk5XBNfo29FB Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:39:13 +0000 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:46:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Next‑gen Xbox games are coming — here’s how Microsoft is helping devs build them ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-is-preparing-for-next-gen-with-a-ton-of-new-xbox-gdk-dev-features-heres-whats-new gVcnDhqMYfMxKgHSjpoTmK Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:44:00 +0000 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:48:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 launches on Game Pass alongside cozy indies — all the new Xbox games arriving this week (Nov. 10-16) ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/all-new-xbox-games-november-10-through-november-16-2025 sFsfFLANgybZSaQhw22y2D Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:14:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Halo Infinite is dead. Its next big update is planned to be its last — Halo Studios says it's been a "legendary run" as the team shifts to other Halo titles. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/halo-infinite-operation-infinite-final-content-update kCdaFmrGMb9kBLJDb2oB2G Fri, 07 Nov 2025 22:45:34 +0000 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:09:12 +0000