Every once in a while, Microsoft is kind enough to reward Xbox Game Pass subscribers with a collection of Xbox games available to play for free for a limited time through the subscription service's ...

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Were you lucky enough to grab an Xbox before the price hikes? If you did, you perhaps threw in an extra controller while you were at it. Or you may have received an Xbox controller for Christmas.

If you’ve ever squinted at your ROG Xbox Ally X’s screen and thought that it could be a little sharper, Xbox (and Microsoft) heard you, loud and clear. In April 2026, the handheld gaming PC will get a ...

What we know so far: Microsoft confirmed late last year that it is internally testing a free, ad-supported tier for its cloud gaming service. Recent leaks indicate that testing is moving quickly ...

Loading screens point to an imminent test of ad-supported Xbox streaming. Loading screens point to an imminent test of ad-supported Xbox streaming. is a senior correspondent and author of Notepad, who ...

Xbox is preparing an ad-supported cloud gaming option for players without Game Pass. The move aims to cut costs, boost server use, and expand access as the hardware prices are increasing alongside the ...

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Microsoft appears to be preparing a new ad-supported tier for its cloud gaming service, and early signs of it are already showing up for some gamers. The move could open up Xbox Cloud Gaming to a much ...

Microsoft's latest Free Play Days promotion for Xbox platforms has landed, and this one brings seven EA Sports titles to try out over the weekend. The weekend is fast approaching, and the first Free ...