https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/who-needs-xbox-elite-controller-when-this-plays-betterWindows Centralen"The pro-aim function is like cheat mode for shooters": Who needs Xbox's Elite controller when this cheaper joypad plays better?2026-04-10T11:46:03Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KJ89CYxvA58yZUDpNoBkpX.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/stratix-xbox-cloud-gaming-app-for-apple-tvWindows Centralen"This genuinely puts what Microsoft makes to shame": Someone built the best-looking app for Xbox Cloud Gaming — on Apple TV2026-04-10T11:29:15Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/76thS2TPSnkf9K9Bp5XdbY.pnghttps://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-says-windows-11-bugs-are-resolvedWindows CentralenMicrosoft says Windows 11's bugs are all "resolved": At least the ones it knows about — and new bugs are impossible to avoid2026-04-10T11:10:04Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/omcUeouRteVKrkRxCa3wDe.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/age-of-empires-2-red-bull-wololo-londinium-recordsWindows Centralen"A lot of games from 27 years ago don't hold up" — How one of Microsoft's biggest titles ever is beating viewer records in a 2026 esports renaissance2026-04-10T10:37:08Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YpJpED5LegiqpE2nYF4G2i.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/mozilla-accuses-microsoft-dark-patterns-to-force-copilot-on-windows-11-usersWindows Centralen"Repeated choices to serve their business over their customers": Mozilla accuses Microsoft of using 'dark patterns' to force its Copilot AI on Windows 11 users2026-04-10T10:32:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VZawPgvkK6w7X3wCL6TT6G.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows/microsoft-terminates-developer-accounts-veracrypt-wireguard-windscribeWindows Centralen"Not every 'WTF micro$oft' moment is a slam dunk": Microsoft terminated developer accounts for VeraCrypt, WireGuard, and Windscribe — What really happened?2026-04-10T10:14:13Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/C7KjW5PFGdXzqinoHDyx3H.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/ive-died-more-times-than-i-can-count-this-side-scrolling-roguelike-is-an-id-xbox-triumph-say-hi-to-absolum-your-new-addictionWindows Centralen"I’ve died more times than I can count": This side-scrolling roguelike is an ID@Xbox triumph. Say hi to 'Absolum,' your new addiction. 2026-04-10T07:27:14Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rYQYE4qF7TcoEYomBxV7LQ.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/the-original-xbox-was-going-to-be-a-lot-like-project-helix-says-ex-microsoft-gaming-vpWindows CentralenThe original Xbox was going to be a lot like Project Helix, says ex-Microsoft gaming exec — here's why the first plans for a console-PC hybrid didn't work out2026-04-09T22:30:25Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Gtr95NuKMK556VQ6bW8dx6.jpghttps://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-farWindows Centralen"We are rocking on bringing new Xbox console features!": Xbox is soliciting ideas for new features directly. Here are the best suggestions so far. 2026-04-09T22:26:41Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/robGTzxmbXkQyJcTiMZBqS.pnghttps://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/former-microsoft-xbox-vp-says-ai-is-the-big-question-mark-for-the-future-of-gamingWindows CentralenFormer Microsoft Xbox VP says AI is "the big question mark" for the future of gaming — he believes "There won't be a line where it's 'AI' and 'not AI' anymore"2026-04-09T19:30:46Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b6ZMFs2RzHABLis7ywerwB.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-and-xbox-are-now-prioritizing-user-feedback-in-a-huge-pivot-but-why-nowWindows CentralenWindows and Xbox are now prioritizing user feedback in a huge pivot ... but why now? I can't help but be suspicious — it smells a bit like panic. 2026-04-09T17:13:29Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wqtsyV68fTaFo6f4ti4Qt6.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/this-is-exactly-the-kind-of-thing-driving-me-away-from-windows-even-edge-users-dont-want-this-new-featureWindows Centralen"This is exactly the kind of thing driving me away from Windows": even Edge users don't want this new feature2026-04-09T16:17:52Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fnHesQY5Lwnr3ZVV8M8bxD.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-handheld-owners-finally-get-the-one-feature-theyve-begged-for-and-it-instantly-fixes-one-of-the-platforms-most-annoying-problemsWindows CentralenXbox handheld owners finally get the one feature they’ve begged for, and it instantly fixes one of the platform’s most annoying problems2026-04-09T15:51:14Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N5fdNV4vyfpMTCn27wMocm.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/monitors/crt-revival-oled-gamingWindows Centralen"The CRT revival is real": I'm amazed by the community efforts to keep CRT gaming alive — and how OLED could be its renaissance for modern gamers2026-04-09T15:13:54Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xMMqizPNv2excRNvipiowF.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/gaming-just-got-smoother-on-snapdragon-you-can-finally-customize-your-gaming-gear-on-windows-on-armWindows Centralen"Gaming just got smoother on Snapdragon": You can finally customize your gaming gear on Windows on Arm2026-04-09T13:06:15Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KBywGYtarqRfxQrCCZBxgm.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-finally-begins-removing-copilot-from-notepad-on-windows-11-but-the-ai-still-persistsWindows CentralenMicrosoft finally begins removing Copilot from Notepad on Windows 11 — but the AI still persists2026-04-09T11:38:47Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mo7FfoTydEY87Gb69Khm5Q.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-discoveries-point-to-duet-a-possible-companion-to-tritonWindows CentralenFresh Xbox discoveries point to "Duet" codename: A possible companion to "Triton" and more Game Pass subscription tiers?2026-04-09T11:35:27Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JZC2kPLci4PQVikaD6gPBh.jpghttps://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-thisWindows CentralenNASA's Artemis II photos will give your Xbox dashboard a serious glow-up, and I didn't even know you could do this2026-04-09T11:28:38Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FsCWpDVrwPgW8nTwL5wuFY.pnghttps://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/mice/logitech-unconventional-design-will-save-your-wrists-and-improve-your-workflowWindows Centralen"I can't recommend this mouse enough": Logitech's unconventional design will save your wrists and improve your workflow2026-04-09T10:50:47Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pURVNqe4gQiuDKK7Bsbx36.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-broke-windows-11-search-by-trying-to-fix-itWindows CentralenMicrosoft broke Windows 11 search by trying to fix it: Here's what happened2026-04-09T10:40:24Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iSfZLRtdr9rYXFF8StFJcN.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-insider-meetups-returning-in-2026Windows Centralen"Listening to how we can keep making it better for you": Windows Insider meetups are coming back after years away, connecting Windows 11 users with Microsoft2026-04-09T10:29:10Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nZoaJHkLBorruaHjWbJdTk.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/google-chrome-adds-vertical-tabsWindows Centralen"Reclaiming my screen's real estate": Google Chrome is finally launching vertical browser tabs to catch up with Microsoft Edge2026-04-09T10:09:43Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XjNpoVPejfFAcTebCkjruL.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/ex-microsoft-gaming-vp-reveals-why-xbox-was-greenlit-despite-how-unlikely-it-wasWindows CentralenEx-Microsoft gaming VP reveals why Xbox was greenlit despite how “unlikely” it was — “they saw it as a hedge against the threat” of Japan in tech2026-04-08T22:23:02Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mPEAwc2UfCZNyxzXk2XW2h.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/oop-xboxs-halo-campaign-evolved-release-date-may-have-just-leaked-thanks-to-a-retailers-mistakeWindows CentralenOop, Xbox's Halo: Campaign Evolved release date may have just leaked thanks to a retailer's mistake — it might have a Deluxe Edition with Early Access, too2026-04-08T20:56:24Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XwitfJMVK4RZcjWGyuidUA.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/still-one-of-my-favorites-this-dependable-2-in-1-is-discounted-again-while-modern-laptops-remain-scarceWindows Centralen “Still one of my favorites”: This dependable 2‑in‑1 is discounted again while modern laptops remain scarce 2026-04-08T20:07:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tcq9Vrgbk6QCuLX8CHwMsZ.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-is-finally-giving-achievements-a-huge-update-with-several-new-features-2026-aprilWindows CentralenXbox is finally giving Achievements a huge update with several new features — “We stood up a dedicated team to focus on fan feedback”2026-04-08T19:45:09Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yDr4xpSdDw7pjP8BK433sV.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-now-requires-less-ram-and-cpu-than-linux-ubuntu-26-04-ltsWindows Centralen“Wait, Windows uses less?”: I break down the surprising requirement that flips the Linux vs. Windows script2026-04-08T19:09:18Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iKMgTni9xe5eGrQMkghFvH.pnghttps://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/openai-chatgpt/chatgpts-refusal-to-admit-mistakes-is-getting-out-of-hand-and-this-exchange-proves-itWindows CentralenChatGPT’s refusal to admit mistakes is getting out of hand, and this exchange proves it2026-04-08T18:32:19Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3gcWqixeFoSYT5sbAKysn.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/steamgpt-ai-datamined-updateWindows Centralen"I know that a lot of PC gamers are resistant to AI": SteamGPT shows up in datamined Steam files, suggesting Valve plans to add AI to help in these two key areas2026-04-08T18:27:53Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8kch8PtY6gCPBffMdbgiik.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/if-you-bought-an-xbox-controller-since-december-microsoft-says-you-might-be-eligible-for-free-batteriesWindows CentralenIf you bought an Xbox controller recently: Read this — Microsoft says you might be eligible for free batteries. 2026-04-08T16:15:58Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YF6vFS6i9xgfJZGxWQpw7c.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/dell-is-scrubbing-its-failed-premium-brand-from-existence-but-who-cares-when-you-can-save-almost-usd900-on-an-xps-14Windows CentralenDell is scrubbing its failed Premium brand from existence, but who cares when you can save almost $900 on an XPS 14?2026-04-08T15:55:23Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/L3zEVxPic8F2B2uQc5sMPj.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/intel/intel-raptor-lake-ddr4-cpu-benefits-pc-gamingWindows Centralen"Raptor Lake will continue to be abundantly available": Intel exec makes a case for its older chips as RAM prices soar, but are they actually worth buying in 2026?2026-04-08T14:51:06Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/C4p7DQz6bi8z4d6xCk8mgY.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/forza/heres-a-closer-look-at-the-gigantic-forza-horizon-6-japan-map-easily-the-greatest-in-the-series-historyWindows CentralenHere's a closer look at the gigantic Forza Horizon 6 Japan map, easily the greatest in the series' history2026-04-08T14:04:01Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LUE2fr3KDPbD7FZvJDAH4c.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/nvidia/opennow-geforce-now-app-alternativeWindows Centralen"I hope NVIDIA's legal team lets this slide": I dive into OpenNOW, an open-source GeForce Now alternative that's trending in cloud gaming — for good reason2026-04-08T13:55:11Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eMBqFaoaEPbtShMyHmSJDj.jpg