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Nintendo Switch 2 Game-Key Cards reveal the death of physical console games

Say goodbye to software on physical media

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The Switch 2 is competing with handheld gaming PCs in one unexpected way

Nintendo isn’t messing around this time, and it’s not only competing with Xbox and PlayStation but also the best handheld gaming PCs.

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The Nintendo Switch 2 has game sharing and a camera — sound familiar?

The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal showed us GameShare and an included camera, something we've seen before in the Xbox One era but it wasn't so well received in 2013.

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Xbox fans, I wasn't ready for $80 games, but Nintendo Switch 2's Mario Kart World just set the tone

Mario Kart World is $80 for a physical copy on Nintendo Switch 2, possibly heralding a storm of price increases for future games from Xbox and others.

Windows Central

This Xbox Edition controller is not only the ultimate Game Pass companion, it's a reminder of handheld gaming's evolution

Mobile gaming has come a long way in the last 25 years. The latest Backbone One Xbox Controller is a nostalgic throwback that serves as a reminder of this evolution.

Windows Central

How the South of Midnight art team achieved its artisan animation style inspired by stop-motion

Art director Whitney Clayton and animation director Mike Jungbluth reveal how the Xbox game's eye-catching look is made.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Direct live: all the Switch 2 reveals as they happen

The latest Switch 2 news as it happens from the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct presentation

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GameSir just showed off its G7 Pro "Xbox Elite" controller, and it looksspectacular

GameSir G7 Pro has uploaded a new trailer for the GameSir G7 Pro, an upcoming third-party controller designed to take Xbox and PC gaming to the next level.

Windows Central

Microsoft Reportedly Testing Xbox UI for PCs, Handheld-Like Features Found on Windows 11 Build

Microsoft wants to transform PC gaming with the simplicity of the Xbox console as a new interface is reportedly under testing.

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Xbox Cloud Gaming seems to now support early access games, starting with South of Midnight

An upgrade to Xbox Cloud Gaming seems to now enable support for early access titles, starting with South of Midnight.

Windows Central

Here are my biggest Nintendo Switch 2 Direct predictions as the rumor mill kicks up questions about the console's price, launch lineup, specs, and more

Here are the biggest questions Nintendo needs to answer in its hour-long Switch 2 Direct on April 2

GamesRadar

The Switch 2 Pro Controller seemingly adds a headphone jack, and that's such a godsend I'm almost willing to forgive Nintendo for being 12 years behind PlayStation and Xbox

Another early detail arrives from an FCC filing

GamesRadar

First signs of dedicated Xbox interface for Windows 11 handheld PCs spotted in latest preview

References to a "full screen experience" that can be booted directly into on startup have been spotted in the latest Windows 11 preview build. A likely sign of things to come for Windows gaming handhelds.

Windows Central

Asus drops teaser for Xbox 'Kennan' handheld — reveals sneak peek days before Switch 2 launch

Asus just dropped a teaser video, which seemingly reveals an Xbox gaming handheld.

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The next-gen ROG Ally looks to be Xbox's first steps toward handheld gaming

Asus has announced a next-gen follow-up to the ever-popular ROG Ally, and an Xbox partnership may be only one of its secret weapons.

Windows Central

South of Midnight release date and launch times confirmed: Preload now and see when early access is available in your region

We Happy Few creators' next major IP, South of Midnight, is almost here. Here's when you can expect to play it in your home region.

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WD Black C50 2TB review: "Imperceptibly similar when compared to the Series X internal drive"

Official expansion cards like the WD Black C50 are highly sought after since there are few ways to increase the storage of the Xbox consoles.

Windows Central

I can trace my nerdom back to the original Xbox and Van Halen's '1984' album as Microsoft turns 50

As Microsoft celebrates 50 years, I look back at the origins of my nerdom, starting with the original Xbox and one of the first albums I ever owned.

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Asus just dropped what smells like an Xbox handheld teaser, but I'm already underwhelmed

Yes, it's April Fools Day, but Asus has shared what looks to be a Xbox handheld teaser that feels like an improved ROG Ally X with pro controller elements.

Player One

Xbox Handheld Coming? ASUS Teases New ROG Ally X Console Speculated to be Developed with Microsoft

A new teaser from ASUS for its ROG Ally X has led to speculations that it has been co-developed with Microsoft's Xbox.

Player One

'Starfield' PS5 Release: Report Claims Port 'Should Be Ready' Any Time Now From Bethesda

Bethesda's Starfield is reportedly ready to release its PS5 port any time, but there is a hold up that's keeping this from happening.

TechRadar

4 things I want to see announced at Microsoft's Copilot event

What Microsoft should announce for its AI assistant at its Copilot event.

TechRadar

Asus just teased that it's 'cooking something up,' and it might just be the rumored Xbox handheld

Asus seemingly just got ahead of Nintendo, by teasing a handheld, which we think might be the rumored Xbox portable.

Windows Central

Rebel against God’s final judgment with 32 of your damned besties in this action roguelike for Xbox and PC

Developed by Thunder Lotus, 33 Immortals tasks a large team of players to rebel against God himself in this epic mash-up of action roguelike gameplay inspired by Dante Alighieri’s famed masterpiece, The Divine Comedy. Available now on Xbox and PC in Game Preview.

Windows Central

The Xbox handheld is actually a next-gen ROG Ally — It's the best hardware crossover I could hope for

A new teaser shows that the Xbox handheld is actually going to be a next-gen ROG Ally.

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