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The Xbox app on Windows PC is moving in the right direction, but the pace of crucial usability updates is still critically too slow

Microsoft has updated the Xbox experience on PC a fair bit recently, but far too many basic features are missing. Why is the pace of updates so slow?

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I'm completely impressed by this homemade Xbox gaming handheld — But it makes me long for an official Xbox handheld

Someone built a homemade Xbox gaming handheld and it's impressive.

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Xbox Series X 1TB Digital Edition unboxed and hands-on: Microsoft's three Xbox Series X|S consoles for the holiday are now available, and here are our early impressions

The 2TB Xbox Series X, White Digital Xbox Series X, and 1TB White Xbox Series S are now available at various retailers, with some countries getting availability on October 29.

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Here are some exclusive details on what Xbox Cloud Gaming "Bring Your Own Games" rollout will look like: Regions, game library size, access on iPhone, Android, and more.

Xbox Cloud Gaming is finally getting the ability to purchase games outside of Xbox Game Pass. But how will the rollout work? We have the details.

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Linus Tech Tips told me to buy this $40 ergonomic PC wrist rest accessory, but does it actually work? It didn't for me, but it might for you.

Deltahub Carpio 2.0 PC wrist rest review: Famed tech-tuber Linus Tech Tips personally endorsed this $40 wrist rest accessory, but is it worth it? I've been using it for two weeks and have ultimately found that it falls short of its promises (at least for me).

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Blizzard is on the edge of making World of Warcraft truly amazing for endgame solo players for the first time in 20 years — but balance has been an ongoing nightmare

Blizzard's "Delves" in World of Warcraft have been incredibly fun and rewarding, or horribly painful and depressing, depending on which class you ask. WoW has been designed all up for group play for the past two decades, which is clearly making its new solo dungeon "Delves" a nightmare to balance.

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The director of Final Fantasy 14, Naoki Yoshida, declares, "We would like to release more Square Enix games on Xbox, and there WILL be more of our titles released on Xbox"

In a recent interview with Eurogamer, Final Fantasy 14's Naoki Yoshida discussed Square Enix's desire to strengthen its relationship with Xbox players following its successful launch on Xbox consoles.

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An Xbox Switch as a Series X replacement isn't a crazy idea – but experts are unsure

Xbox is almost certainly working on a gaming handheld, but will it be its next-gen console?

Why including a keyboard with the next-gen Xbox and PlayStation would boost console gaming

Microsoft and Sony are both gearing up for the next generation of Xbox and PlayStation hardware. I think a significant way to shake up the industry would be to include a QWERTY keyboard as standard, enhancing social aspects of games that demand it.

Windows Central

Lenovo Legion Go S: Leaks, rumors, and everything you need to know

Legion Go S is an upcoming new variant of Lenovo's original gaming handheld. Learn all about it.

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I love Xbox but the idea of a cloud-only Game Pass tier is terrifying — here’s why

Microsoft is apparently considering an Xbox Game Pass cloud-only subscription following the service coming to Amazon Fire TV.

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NVIDIA GeForce Now memberships are half off, just in time to check out the "half" integration in the Xbox Store

NVIDIA has discounted all tiers of its GeForce Now game streaming platform, just as Xbox has added the service to the Xbox Store for supported games... Kind of.

Windows Central

Turtle Beach Stealth 600 (Gen-3) headset review: Is this 2024's best affordable multi-platform option?

Turtle Beach Stealth 600 (Gen-3) 2024 review: Is Turtle Beach's staple entry-level wireless headset worth the upgrade? Let's dive in deep to and examine one of the most multi-functional entry-level headsets on the market today.

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For Xbox and Game Pass to go mainstream, perhaps great games won't be enough

With Microsoft hiking Xbox Game Pass prices, a question of viability once again hangs over the service. Increasingly, I think Microsoft, ironically, needs to look beyond games to buoy its service for the long term.

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Microsoft invests in the UK's north, set to build a gigantic 'hyperscale data center'

The north of England will see a sizeable investment by Microsoft in the form of a hyperscale data center southeast of Leeds.

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Elgato Facecam MK.2 review: Pack it up folks, Elgato is on the verge of perfecting the webcam.

Elgato Facecam MK.2 review: Elgato's restless quest to become the default option for work and streaming PC accessories is paying off dividends. I've found myself opting for Elgato products for my entire streaming set up, although Razer had taken the edge for my webcam pick for quite a while. That…

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Xbox handheld all but confirmed by Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer just teased an Xbox handheld. He all but confirmed Microsoft is working on a portable device designed to play Xbox games locally.

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Xbox president Sarah Bond announces three new pieces of Xbox hardware, including the all digital Series X

Xbox hardware is here to stay, as Sarah Bond confirms the next-generation of Xbox consoles are in development along with a reveal of three new Series X|S variants, including the all digital Series X.

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As Xbox handheld rumors swirl, Microsoft starts testing console Wi-Fi feature 10 years too late

Microsoft seems to be flirting with the idea of an Xbox handheld, and the latest Wi-Fi feature for Xbox consoles could be preparation for a new device.

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What does Xbox's 'biggest technological leap' future goal actually mean? An analysis. 🤔

Microsoft is moving forward on a plan to make its future Xbox platform more versatile than ever across Windows PC, cloud gaming, and traditional under-the-tv consoles. How will it all tie together? What does that mean for YOU, the Xbox customer? Here's what we think it's going to look like.

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Microsoft News Roundup: Elon Musk on AI ending humanity, Xbox leadership shake-up, and Windows 10 updates costing a fortune

AI may end humanity and it will cost a lot to get Windows 10 security updates, but at least your Xbox games will keep working until the AI-driven apocalypse. Here are all the biggest news stories from the last week.

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Stuck in the hospital? You can still game on your Xbox, just like Jeremy Sochan of the San Antonio Spurs. Here's how.

Jeremy Sochan of the San Antonio Spurs shows off his slick Xbox setup after a successful ankle surgery. After a little digging, I found out who makes and sells these things. They're cool! Come check them out!

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3 things Xbox's rumored handheld console needs to do to succeed

Xbox is rumored to be developing more than one Xbox handheld console prototype according to Windows Central's Jez Corden.

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Here's the Dragon's Dogma 2 full map revealed

Dragon's Dogma 2 is a huge game, and we have the entire map uncovered for you to see just how big it is. Better jump on an ox cart!

Windows Central

How to use AirPods on Xbox (and other Bluetooth headphones)

If you want to use AirPods or Galaxy Buds on your Xbox natively, this quick workaround with the Xbox app is the closest you’ll get to official compatibility.

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