<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Xbox-series-x ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/tag/xbox-series-x Thu, 07 May 2026 18:05:14 +0000 en <![CDATA[ The all-new Xbox achievement update is rolling out now to everyone — here’s what's changed ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/the-all-new-xbox-achievement-update-is-rolling-out-now-to-everyone-heres-whats-changed djkHGijiYbsDddbuXRzsGZ Thu, 07 May 2026 18:05:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Too many of us are eager to take Xbox for granted": Despite sentiment online and fears for the future — I've never been happier and more satisfied to be an Xbox gamer. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/too-many-of-us-are-eager-to-take-xbox-for-granted bTQFoqkjfEjBUPYMdnYtYL Thu, 07 May 2026 17:09:47 +0000 Thu, 07 May 2026 17:28:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox continues its brand refresh with a slick new boot-up animation that leans into nostalgia and the return of "Team Green" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-continues-its-brand-refresh-with-a-slick-new-boot-up-animation rM3vXB5KqmZwbHGUXPrh6m Wed, 06 May 2026 18:00:30 +0000 Thu, 07 May 2026 10:40:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Halo Infinite is not done yet”: A surprise update dropped out of nowhere and it raises new questions about the game’s future ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/halo-infinite-is-not-done-yet-a-surprise-update-dropped-out-of-nowhere-and-it-raises-new-questions-about-the-games-future KuZ8Dxm6TTq8wPZV5CBPSN Tue, 05 May 2026 20:14:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft highlights fan voting site as Xbox VP calls on players to choose which classic games should return via backwards compatibility ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-highlights-fan-voting-site-as-xbox-vp-calls-on-players-to-choose-which-classic-games-should-return-via-backwards-compatibility bLdfNUEsbYAZEWuYyUmA5e Sat, 02 May 2026 13:35:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox added its new logo to dynamic backgrounds faster than I expected, as CEO Asha Sharma confirms: "Dropping today" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-added-its-new-logo-to-dynamic-backgrounds-faster-than-i-expected tsNat9SveYmcMCgCXtMJEe Fri, 01 May 2026 16:08:42 +0000 Sat, 02 May 2026 14:25:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox's new April Update brings awesome improvements to Xbox and PC, including one I've wanted Microsoft to add for years — here's what's new ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xboxs-new-april-update-brings-awesome-improvements-to-xbox-and-pc-including-one-ive-wanted-microsoft-to-add-for-years yDtjbjkPUYxp24pfmfmPJC Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:57:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Just got hit with Xbox One flashbacks": Did PlayStation just adopt bits of the hated Xbox DRM policy from 2013? 🤐 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/just-got-hit-with-xbox-one-flashbacks-did-playstation-just-adopt-bits-of-the-hated-xbox-drm-policy-from-2013 3p3yJeNkVYCxcYvy8hWMeT Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:34:45 +0000 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:21:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ranking the biggest Xbox "problems" on Asha Sharma's to-do list: Exclusives, Xbox Helix, Game Pass, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/ranking-the-biggest-xbox-problems-on-asha-sharmas-to-do-list-exclusives-xbox-helix-game-pass-and-more Gwccx6c49Q9rjQa76snA3S Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox is cleaning house for next-gen, and Social Clubs were just in the way: Is it moving further away from its social roots? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-cleaning-house-for-next-gen-social-clubs-just-in-the-way C7rWCgPo9MzqmM9xtS9sWR Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:01:57 +0000 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:05:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ It's time for Xbox to stop apologizing for its existence ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/its-time-for-xbox-to-stop-apologizing-for-its-existence drf9J2UcewtuKxjpwVxFY6 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:59:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox’s latest update rolls out with smart improvements that strengthen the platform, but the real test is sustaining momentum ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xboxs-latest-update-is-now-live-for-everyone-and-i-think-theyre-getting-a-lot-right-but-can-they-keep-up-the-momentum QoeJJ5cAndH5uZA6cLuyBm Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:15:58 +0000 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:01:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your Xbox Storage Expansion Cards can have a life after the console; as it turns out, you can use it as PC storage ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/your-xbox-storage-expansion-cards-can-have-a-life-after-the-console-as-it-turns-out-you-can-use-it-as-pc-storage p7DoaKKY9UbB3G82BUBrJP Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:50:23 +0000 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:10:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Xbox users spend more than PS5": Grand Theft Auto V leak reveals GTA Online earnings — as consoles dominate PC ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/grand-theft-auto-v-leak-reveals-gta-online-earnings TdBsQ8sdVVPPbuHWwmzvaH Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:10:55 +0000 <![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[ “I couldn’t enjoy it fully until now”: Crimson Desert’s once‑exclusive PS5 mode finally arrives on Xbox — and I’m ready to dive back in ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/i-couldnt-enjoy-it-fully-until-now-crimson-deserts-once-exclusive-ps5-mode-finally-arrives-on-xbox-and-im-ready-to-dive-back-in 9kwiQGrhvj7GyF6v59yfMA Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:36:21 +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[ Modder turns their Xbox Series X into an RTX 5060 gaming PC, giving me serious Project Helix vibes ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/modder-turns-their-xbox-series-x-into-an-rtx-5060-gaming-pc-giving-me-serious-project-helix-vibes fLW9PXQJetyqXnubL3Aa6Y Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:36:44 +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