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The Xbox Series X is becoming a rarer sight across Europe. As Xbox sales crater, Microsoft is sending fewer consoles to the continent. Is the Series X a victim of the company's multi-platform strategy?

Gamers may want to avoid a recent Xbox controller firmware update if it's not too late. Version 5.23.5.0 has been causing reports of unexpected analog stick movements. An Xbox support agent explained that a new virtual dead zone feature is causing the problem.

Fortnite cloud gaming is smooth enough for players to remain competitive. The most dedicated gamers log endless hours on the streaming service. A new Better xCloud discovery suggests future restrictions for the free-to-play Fortnite.

Xbox co-creator Seamus Blackley is not surprised by the struggles of the PSVR 2. The PS5 is outselling the Xbox Series X, but not every risk Sony PlayStation has taken has paid off. In a recent podcast, Blackley explained why console-based VR gaming has yet to find complete acceptance.

The Xbox Velocity Green Core wireless gaming controller is 40% off on Amazon, reaching its record-low price. With a bold green aesthetic, the Xbox Core wireless controller features a new hybrid D-pad, button mapping, textured grips, triggers, and joysticks and offers up to 40 hours of playtime on a single charge.

Microsoft appears to be preparing to say goodbye to its once-popular videoconferencing app, Skype. A note found in a recent build suggests that Microsoft Teams is set to become the successor to the platform Microsoft acquired in 2011.

Microsoft's Xbox Games Studios chief has announced that its reboot of the Fable game series has been delayed by a year. The game, which is being developed by Playground Games, is coming more than half a decade since 2010's Fable 3.

The giant maps and monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds stress the PS5 and Xbox Series X. Even with improvements since the open beta, the game produces pixelated textures and muted lighting.

Cash isn't the only way customers have been paying for Xbox Game Pass subscriptions. Microsoft Rewards has been fueling gaming addictions since 2005. Sadly, the program will soon become less generous for faithful Xbox supporters.

Microsoft's first-party Xbox controller is widely used on many platforms, but it's not without some drawbacks. The upgraded Sebile controller has returned in a new leak, with features similar to the DualSense.

Scuf has jumped into the Hall effect race with its Valor Pro controller for Xbox and PC. It is a wired controller but brings a few features that will surely improve the gaming experience on the Xbox Series consoles.

Microsoft rolled out the Windows 11 24H2 update in October last year, but just recently, the company has made some changes to the compatible CPU list. Many previously eligible Intel CPUs aren't officially supported anymore, but this only affects OEMs wishing to roll out a new Windows 11 laptop or computer.

Xbox Cloud Gaming allows gamers to play anywhere, but not necessarily to play everything. Game Pass Ultimate subscribers who purchased the Avowed Premium Edition have to wait until its release date to stream the title. Why is the game not available on Microsoft's cloud gaming service?

The Series X is feeling neglected, but Microsoft hasn't axed future gaming systems. Plans for a new Xbox console are progressing even with the company invested in other platforms. How might the console turn around Microsoft's dwindling hardware sales?

Gamers hoping that Avowed can match the success of Pillars of Eternity have reason to be optimistic. The first leaked Avowed review praises the Obsidian Entertainment RPG for its colorful visuals, customization, and replay value.

Earlier this month, Microsoft put up a misleading guide about uninstalling Edge. After facing a backlash, however, the company quietly removed the page and redirected it to something that doesn't pretend to be an uninstall guide.

Before a little-publicized Windows update went live, private browsing was less secure than most users realized. How have Microsoft and Google stopped the OS from recording passwords and other sensitive data?

Xbox’s newly launched Pulse Cipher Special Edition wireless controller is 15% off on Amazon, reaching its first all-time low price. With a transparent red aesthetic, the Pulse Cipher wireless controller features red diamond-shaped rubberized grips, dark red accents across the bumpers, buttons, and two-tone thumbsticks. It offers up to 40 hours of playtime on a single charge.

It seems Microsoft has indeed changed its stance about running Windows 11 on unsupported PCs. Just recently, it removed the official TPM bypass guide, and now, it's flagging a free system requirements bypass tool as a potential malware.

With the release of Windows 11 21H2, Microsoft offered an official workaround to bypass the TPM and CPU requirement of the OS. This guide has now been removed.

Exclusive Xbox games are quickly becoming a rare breed. Forza Horizon 5 is the latest first-party title to make its way onto the PS5 this spring. PlayStation gamers will have access to the same stunning Mexican scenery, and DLC Xbox and PC players have been enjoying.

Microsoft is quick to jump on DeepSeek R1 integration for developers as it is bringing a distilled version of the AI to Snapdragon X powered systems. This will allow developers to more effectively create AI-powered applications that run on device.

The latest PlayStation vs Xbox sales numbers reveal stark contrasts, as the Series X has fallen further behind. Microsoft is pinning its hopes on Xbox Game Pass and Cloud Gaming, while Sony and Nintendo remain more hardware-centric. With Microsoft switching strategies, will there ever be another Xbox console?

Doom: The Dark Ages brings new gameplay mechanics, a 30-foot mech, and a dragon, but skips on the multiplayer component. id Software has decided to keep this Doom game strictly single-player and make it the best campaign ever.

Microsoft has been working on a solution for congested Xbox storage. Some Xbox Insider Program members can now connect more massive USB drives. Sadly, this method of storage expansion still can't boot Series X games.

The Stargate AI investment project is equity-funded by MGX, OpenAI, Oracle, and Softbank, and partners with Arm, Microsoft, and Nvidia to create the necessary AI infrastructure to maintain America's leadership and dominance in the field of AI.

The most significant Windows updates often wreak havoc on perfectly functioning PCs. While upgrading has benefits, the Windows 11 24H2 update is causing headaches for gamers, students, and workers. How long before 24H2 becomes mandatory?

CheckMag The combination of the Snapdragon X processor and Windows 11 24H2 has given the Windows on ARM platform a significant performance boost. But do older ARM laptops also benefit from the improved version of Windows 11?

Microsoft is adding some AI features to its Microsoft 365 service, which includes access to the online versions of Microsoft Office. However, the company is raising prices 33-42% for subscribers across the board for those that want the feature.

A new, critical vulnerability in Microsoft Windows makes it possible for hackers to spread malicious code via emails. Simply viewing an email in the preview window is enough for the malware to take root. Microsoft has released security updates to this end that should be installed immediately.

The Xbox Elite Series 2 Core wireless game controller is 25% off on Amazon, reaching its all-time lowest price. The gaming controller features rubber-coated adjustable-tension joysticks and triggers and offers up to 40 hours of playtime on a single charge. It is compatible with everything from Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One to Windows PC, Android, and iOS devices.

While an Xbox gaming handheld may be years away, Microsoft has confirmed that it has plans to combine Xbox and Windows gaming experiences for the currently available handhelds.

Designed with the help of Microsoft, the Incase Compact Ergonomic Keyboard features a Copilot key for one-touch access to the Copilot AI in Windows 11, Office, and Edge. The split design helps reduce the incidence of repetitive stress injuries.

The 8BitDo wired controller is a solid alternative to the original Xbox controller. Three custom profiles with customizable sticks, triggers, button mappings, and vibration maximize customizability.

Thanks to header spoofing, bad actors are now able to send out fake Google Calendar invites that will fool the average user. The invites appear to be from legitimate entities, and are used to steal users' personal information and credentials.

Microsoft's AI chief envisions conversational AI replacing traditional web browsers within three to five years while also focusing on reducing AI hallucinations and developing emotionally intelligent AI companions.

iFixit and Microsoft have extended their collaboration with the availability of genuine parts for the Xbox Series S and Series X consoles on iFixit. In addition to genuine parts, there are also step-by-step repair guides explaining how to fix your console.

Google has released a new version of its Drive for Desktop program that contains native ARM64 binaries. As a result, Google Drive for Desktop is now available across recent Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus and Snapdragon X Elite machines like the Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7.

Microsoft has confirmed that the 24H2 update for Windows 11 may cause some Ubisoft games to stop responding and, in some cases, cause an unresponsive black screen. The company says it's working with Ubisoft to fix the issues.

AI may have made development faster, but what other positive benefits can be gained by using Github's AI coding assistant, Copilot? With a study sample of 202 developers, GitHub set out to assess the readability, reliability, maintainability, and conciseness of code written with and without the help of Copilot.

An update to the entire line-up of Xbox software interfaces is re-introducing previously removed features and adding some console-like optimisations to the Xbox App for Windows in the process. The new UI changes should make the Xbox gaming experience feel far more uniform across different gaming hardware and improve the usability on gaming handhelds, like the Asus ROG Ally.

Microsoft is kicking off Black Friday early, with discounts on everything from Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Alan Wake 2, and Spirit of the North to the entire Assassin's Creed franchise, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, and many more. The Black Friday sale will last until December 2, and many of the deals are applicable for both console and PC versions of the games.

OpenAI has expanded access to the ChatGPT Windows app, which now includes support for free-tier users. The app brings key features from the web version including Instant Answers, Advanced Voice, ChatGPT Search, and more.

Microsoft is pushing Windows Mail and Calendar users to use other services, including the new Outlook for Windows program. From January 1, the Redmond-based company will stop supporting the applications and will prevent anyone from sending or receiving emails altogether.

Meta has announced that it is making its open-source LLM (Large Language Model) Llama accessible to U.S. government agencies and contractors for national security applications. The company is partnering with Amazon, IBM, Microsoft, Oracle and others to make this happen.

The state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) will debut autonomous AI in the energy sector. Backed by G42, Microsoft and AIQ, the company says this will lead to "operational improvements".

Microsoft's new Copilot+ PCs are not just focusing on AI capabilities. A recent comparison from Microsoft demonstrates performance and battery life improvements over popular 5-year-old Windows PCs.

OpenAI has announced ChatGPT search, allowing users to search the web effectively. However, a recent report suggests that the resulting outputs closely resemble those generated by Bing.

Microsoft has again delayed the controversial Recall feature for Copilot+ PCs to December. The feature was supposed to roll out in June this year, but Microsoft moved the release date to November after backlash from users.

Microsoft will charge users $30 for security updates if they plan to keep using Windows 10 past its end-of-support date (Oct 10, 2025). Enterprise customers must pay $61 for one year, $122 for a second and $244 for three years.