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Alongside the long list of games announced during its first Xbox Developer Direct showcase of 2025, Microsoft officially announced its rumored Xbox gaming handheld. The brand has partnered with ASUS to announce them as ROG Xbox Ally handheld, and these will be available to purchase later this year during the holidays. Microsoft has announced two new handhelds – the ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Xbox Ally X. These new models essentially build upon the existing ROG Ally handhelds and you can learn more about them in detail below.
With the latest State of Play and 2025 Summer Game Fest showcases behind us, it is now time for Xbox to take center stage. As we reported back in April, the major Xbox Game Showcase is scheduled to go live today to cap off the major summer gaming presentations, and all starts very soon. Tune in below.
We just spotted a deal that gets you an Xbox Series S 1TB in the Robot White colorway down at $379.99 shipped at Walmart via Antonline. This is one of the first deals we’ve seen for this console since Microsoft announced a significant price hike on Xbox consoles last month, which raised the price of the 1TB Series S to $430. Although it briefly dropped to $360 at Amazon after the price increase, it’s now selling there for around $400. However, Walmart currently has the best deal if you’re looking to grab one without paying full price. Head below for more details.
We are now tracking a deal at Amazon that drops Microsoft’s new 15-inch Surface Laptop 7 Copilot+ PC Platinum colorway to $899.99 shipped. This is originally a $1,300 machine that has fetched as much as $1,205 in recent months at Amazon. Today’s deal delivers a solid $400 discount on its original price, landing it $50 below its previous all-time low. This is the lowest price we have tracked for this particular model to date, and you can learn more about it below.
As part of its now-live PC gear sale, Woot is offering Microsoft’s Surface Pro 11 Copilot+ PC with Snapdragon X Plus chip down at $762.29 Prime shipped with a 90-day Woot warranty (a $6 delivery fee will apply otherwise). After seeing several discounts over the last few months and completely selling out, this particular model is now back in stock and has lately been fetching its full price at Amazon at $1,000. Today’s deal on Woot, however, shaves a solid $238 off its price, landing it $38 below its previous all-time low. This is the lowest price we have tracked for this Copilot+ PC, and you can learn more about it below.
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Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 in October 2025, and if you’re still running it, you could be left without crucial updates and protection. Right now, you can upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for only $14.97 (regularly $199). Sure, you’ll stay protected and up to date, but the real reason to switch is the new features that will make you enjoy using your PC again.
We just spotted a deal at Amazon that drops Microsoft’s Xbox controller in Pulse Cipher colorway down to $54 shipped. This model originally launched earlier this year with a $75 price tag, but it quickly dropped to the $64 mark — where it has generally stayed with occasional jumps back to the original price. Today’s deal takes an extra $10 off its usual going rate, marking the lowest price we’ve tracked so far. Head below for more details.
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We first heard about an Xbox-branded gaming handheld earlier this year in March when the rumor mill started churning out reports about Microsoft working with an OEM partner for it. Now, a fresh set of leaked images have shown up online, giving us our first look at what appears to be ASUS’ ROG Ally 2 handheld. There are two different models posing for these photos, and one of them features a dedicated Xbox button, which further fuels the rumors of an Xbox-branded handheld. Head below for a closer look and more details of these handhelds.
Microsoft has taken to the official Xbox Wire to announce that Gears of War: Reloaded is landing on Xbox, Steam and PlayStation 5 this summer. Reloaded, as the name suggests is a complete remaster of the original Gears game from nearly 20 year ago now, and Xbox is ready to launch it across all platforms (other than Switch 1/2) as well as Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass.
Microsoft has now confirmed it is raising the price of all Xbox Series X|S consoles alongside $80 list prices on physical games. In an official announcement made this morning, Microsoft Xbox brand announced sweeping price hikes across its latest-generation gaming hardware alongside first-party peripherals like controllers and headsets as well as some of its upcoming games.
It’s that time of year and the massive annual Xbox Games Showcase has now been announced. While much of the gaming world awaits news on Switch 2 pre-orders finally go live in North America, Microsoft has taken to the official Xbox Wire to announce this year’s Xbox Games Showcase – it will once again be a double feature starting with the main event followed by a dedicated The Outer Worlds 2 Direct show. Details below.
The PC gaming handheld space has seen rapid growth over the last couple of years since Steam Deck’s debut, and it looks like Microsoft is finally getting ready to enter the race with its own model. According to a new report, Microsoft is said to be working with an OEM partner to launch an Xbox-branded handheld later in 2025. The report further mentions Microsoft’s plans to launch full next-gen Xbox consoles in 2027. Hit the jump for more details.
After what ended up being quite a fun Xbox Developer Direct showcase yesterday, with the debut reveal of NINJA GAIDEN 4 and the release of the NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black remake, not to mention a good long look at the new DOOM: The Dark Ages, the Xbox Lunar New Year sale is now in full swing. The all-digital sale is serving up over 850 games and DLC pack deals at up to 50% off starting as low as $1. You’ll find all of the latest EA sports titles, GTA V (I know everyone has this already, but just in case), Atomic Heart, COD titles, Halo The Master Chief Collection, Dragon Age Veilguard, Star Wars Outlaws, and much more. Check out all of yesterday’s gameplay footage from the first Xbox Developer Direct of the year right here, and head below for more of today’s best game deals.
A couple weeks ago Xbox announced the first Developer Direct of the year, and that day is today. Zeroing-in on major upcoming Xbox releases from some of its closest third-party development partners, the Developer Direct showcase is set to give us a look at more than a few major upcoming releases, most of which likely landing this year, and it all starts very soon.
The first official Xbox Developer_Direct showcase of 2025 has now been set in stone. For those unfamiliar, the Developer_Direct streams are where Xbox gives its third-party devs a chance to showcase their upcoming new titles and the first new looks of the year are set to stream live later this month, including a trip to id software for a more detailed look at DOOM: The Dark Ages. Head below for additional details.
At the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), LG and Microsoft have revealed that an Xbox app will be integrated into LG’s smart TVs at some point later this year. Once this goes live, the folks with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription will be able to stream games from the Xbox Game Pass library on select LG TVs via the LG Gaming Portal. This announcement solidifies Microsoft’s continued efforts to push gaming beyond its Xbox consoles, trying to turn every screen and device into an Xbox.
Folks looking to shore up their Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription ahead of the holidays are in luck today as Woot has brought back its notable deal on the 3-month sub/extensions from earlier this month. This one sold out quite quick last time so jump in now if you’re interested. Regularly $50 and fetching as much on Amazon right now, you can now secure three more months for $28.99 with free digital delivery using code GAMEPASS at checkout. Details below.
Update: The new Xbox Wireless Headset is now up for pre-order at Best Buy and Amazon.
Just after the debuted of the official Call of Duty Black Ops 6 controllers ahead of the game’s release later this week, Microsoft has unveiled the next-generation Xbox Wireless Headset. It is said to come along with “key enhancements to elevate your audio experience to new heights” and is now available for purchase with a $109.99 MSRP directly from Xbox, over at Best Buy, and the Microsoft Store – we are still waiting on the Amazon listing as of right now. Head below for more details.
As we previously reported, Xbox is set to go live today with a nearly 30-minute showcase of new games, trailers, and updates. While this is not one of its massive showcases, like the one we got over the summer, we have been promised a “no-fluff, all-games broadcast” today loaded with nothing but wall-to-wall games, by the sounds of it. Either way it all starts now and you can follow along with us below the fold.
Just ahead of the worldwide debut of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 next week, the Xbox Wire has now unveiled a special edition collection of controllers and the COD Black ops 6 Xbox Series X console wrap. The collection includes a Xbox Wireless Controller as well as an Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 and the Xbox Series X Wrap, each designed to “capture the tension and intrigue of the ’90s spy thriller theme, with visual elements that immerse players deeper into the game’s world.” Get a closer look down below.
It’s been over a few months since Xbox graced us with its “future of gaming” summer showcase, and even longer than that since the last Xbox Partner Preview, but that all changes later this week. Over on the official Xbox Wire, an official announcement for the next Xbox showcase has surfaced some three days before the October Xbox Partner Preview will air around the world. In the latest installment of the ongoing Xbox Partner Preview series, we are set for a “no-fluff, all-games broadcast” come Thursday, October 17, and we will detail what to expect down below.
Update: The new transparent Xbox Ghost Cipher wireless gamepad is now up for pre-order at Best Buy and Walmart as well.
Much like what it did with its Vapor line, Microsoft is expanding its official transparent Cipher Xbox gamepads beyond the sweet Sky blue model we featured recently starting today. Taking to the Xbox Wire, Microsoft has now officially unveiled the complete lineup of new transparent Elite Series 2 Cipher gamepads with see-through top-cases “letting you relive the magic of seeing the inner workings of your favorite gadgets.” All of the new models and elements will be available as part of the Xbox Design Lab where users can effectively design their very own wireless Xbox controller alongside the new Ghost Cipher Special Edition clear and gold model you can score right now via the official storefront. Head below for more details.
Update: The new transparent Xbox Wireless Controller – Sky Cipher Special Edition is now seeing its first deal on Amazon at $64.
Xbox seems to think transparent tech is just starting to make a comeback, and it’s looking to get in on the action with the new special edition Sky Cipher gamepad. The new transparent Xbox controller certainly follows a long line of new see-through tech we have been featuring for what feels like years now, but either way, it’s pretty sweet looking if you ask me and it’s now available for pre-order ahead of the August 13 release date. Head below for more details and a closer look at the new see-through Xbox gamepad.
Following the reveal of three new Xbox consoles at the 2024 Game Showcase in June, the 2TB Galaxy Black special edition Xbox Series X is now available for pre-orders at $599.99 shipped. This new Special Edition Series X model, which is also available to pre-order directly from Xbox, is scheduled to release on October 15 alongside the 1TB Robot White Xbox Series S and 1TB Robot White Digital Xbox Series X. Head below for more details.
Starting today, Xbox Insiders can test Microsoft’s new Xbox Game Pass tier for just $1. The new tier called the Xbox Game Pass Standard will replace the Game Pass for Console option, and it’ll land at $14.99/month once it fully launches. This new tier was first revealed back in July alongside the price increases for Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers. It is not quite ready for prime time just yet, but the Xbox Insiders can get an early taste for just $1 and provide feedback.
Courtesy of Xbox Wire, we now have a complete list of what’s landing on — and leaving — Xbox Game Pass in August. This month we have a new day-one release, along with two classics coming to Game Pass in the first half of the month to fill your download queue. We also have a few games leaving the subscription before the Xbox Game Pass price hike next month. Shore up your subscription into the future with a 3-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription at $27 instead of $60, and then head below to get the full details.
We all know Call of Duty Black Ops 6 is set to take center stage this fall on October 25 – check out the latest gameplay showcase here, but the official Xbox Wire just announced that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III is coming to Game Pass on July 24, that’s tomorrow. To get gamers ready for the latest installment in the series, Xbox has now announced COD MW3 will be making its way to Game Pass for Console, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Ultimate in less than 24 hours time.
Update: I guess we should have seen this coming, but Xbox has now let Deadpool design a controller for Wolverine as well in celebration of the upcoming film. It’s about as cheeky as the last one and you can get some additional images down below.
We have seen some fun and wild custom, special edition Xbox controllers over the years for sure, but only Deadpool himself could pull this one off. In anticipation of the Marvel Studio Deadpool & Wolverine flick hitting the silver screen later this month, Deadpool and the Xbox squad have teamed up on the “the Cheekiest Xbox Controller” that everyone will “want to get their hands on.” Head below for more details on how to score the custom Merc with a Mouth (and a perfectly rounded posterior) controller.
Amazon’s Fire TV sticks, especially the flagship 4K Max model, have been popular among 9to5Toys readers, but they are about to get another sweet new feature to add even more value, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. While we did previously see Xbox bring its Game Pass cloud service directly into the Samsung Gaming Hub on its smart TVs, today’s announcement marks one of the first times it will expand beyond that. This all starts next month and you can get all of the details down below.
Today’s Xbox Game Showcase 2024 was loaded with exciting new world premieres and updates on fan-favorite franchises – DOOM: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, a new METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER trailer, the Perfect Dark gameplay reveal, and the Gears of War: E-Day – as well as the official reveal of three new Xbox Series X|S consoles. We spotted leaked rumors and imagery previously on a potential all-white, all-digital Xbox Series X, and we now know it is indeed a real thing. It will also be joined by a new Series S configuration as well as the 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition Series X. Head below for more details.
While the 2024 Summer Game Fest seemed a far more tame and slightly less exciting event than year’s past, despite some major reveals and patented Keighley world premieres of course, the June gaming events are just starting and next up is Xbox. As we covered previously, Xbox announced its big summer event(s) back at the end of April and that day has now arrived. At the time we correctly guessed the double-feature Xbox is hosting today would be capped off with a Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct but that won’t air until after the main event goes live. It all starts today at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET and we will be watching along with you down below.
After Nintendo shut the doors on its Wii U and 3DS shops, we are just a couple months away from Microsoft doing the same thing for Xbox 360. As previously announced last summer, Xbox has a scheduled “change coming to the Xbox 360 experience,” which is a careful way of saying it will no longer operate the Xbox 360 Store on the console and the Xbox 360 Marketplace. This means Xbox will stop supporting the “ability to purchase new games, DLC, and other entertainment content” – don’t worry you’ll still be able to play all of the stuff you already own – come July…so it might be time to stock up. Best of all, Xbox is putting a massive selection of these older titles on sale from now through July 29 to help the cause. More details below.
The major summer game show schedule is starting to fill out now with confirmation of the big-time Xbox Games Showcase set for June 9, 2024. After Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest was confirmed for June 7 followed by the Ubisoft Forward showcase, Microsoft has now taken to the Xbox Wire to serve up some light details on this year’s double-feature. Head below for more.
Amazon is now offering the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for $2,241.33 shipped. This configuration sports an Intel Core i7 chip alongside 1TB of SSD storage and 32GB of memory as it drops from the usual $2,800 price tag. This is 20% off and a new all-time low on this configuration at $159 under the previous offer. If you’re not sold on the new AI-backed laptops that were revealed at CES 2024, this is one of the more premium machines around with a unique form-factor to match. We break down just what exactly is new this time around with the second-generation laptop in our launch coverage. Then head below for the full scoop on the elevated configurations.
Today, we have an update on the Xbox Mastercard via the official Xbox Wire. Back in September Xbox announced its official partnership with Mastercard, giving Xbox Insiders a chance to score one and the bonus goodies it came along with. Fast forward to today, and now the Xbox Mastercard is available to everyone in the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii with no annual fees. If you missed out on our original coverage, be sure to head below for all of the details along with updates on some of the new perks.
Today we are tracking some notable and relatively rare deals on 3-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions (or extensions). Newegg is now offering the subscription down at $40.99 with free digital deliver using code SSDRA43 at checkout for today only. And Target has the same subscription selling for $39.99. However, CDKeys – a trusted online digital dealer we have featured around here many times – it also offering the same 3-months for $30.69 with free digital delivery, which is easily the best deals floating around right now. While we have seen them drop lower in the past, they don’t often dip below $30 these days. Regularly listed at $50 via some retailers, 3-month subs are almost always available for $45 via Amazon. More details below.
Update: The Nocturnal Vapor Xbox Wireless Controller is now marked down at Amazon to $54.93 shipped from the regular $69 price tag.
Microsoft has now taken to the official Xbox Wire to reveal the new Nocturnal Vapor Special Edition Xbox Controller. Just after the debut of its S.P.E.C.I.A.L. edition Vault Boy Fallout Xbox Wireless Controllers, the limited South Park: Snow Day bundles, and the new misty Vapor gamepads before that, Xbox is now inspiring gamers to “own the night” with the new moody Nocturnal Vapor Special Edition Xbox Wireless Controller. Now available for pre-order directly from Microsoft and at Amazon, you can get a closer look and more details down below.
About a month go we reported on rumors of potential upcoming all-white, all-digital Xbox Series X and now, recently surfaced imagery is fueling the fire further. While there was no mention of this machine back when Phil Spencer and friends hinted an upcoming ultra-powerful next-gen hardware and maybe even an upcoming Xbox handheld machine, but, if recent leaks are to be believed, Microsoft does look to be readying the release of a new version of the existing Xbox Series X with a fresh coat of all-white paint for this summer. Head below for more details.
New special edition South Park Xbox Series X bundles are here, but you’ll have to try to win one. After seeing the new special edition Dune model and the official SpongeBob Xbox Series X console bundle after that, Microsoft has now unveiled its next custom console job in celebration of the release of South Park: Snow Day today. The infamous and beloved animated characters from the show are debuting in their latest console experience starting today, and Microsoft has now revealed these four unique Xbox Series X consoles and matching controllers, each featuring the iconic South Park characters. head below for more details and a closer look.
Amazon is now offering the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for $676.58 shipped. This drops the Platinum model with 256GB of SSD storage down from the usual $800 price tag. It’s the third-best we’ve seen, and the lowest in months. The other styles are also on sale at Amazon for a tad more, while all the savings come matched at Best Buy for members. We break down just what exactly is new this time around with the third-generation laptop in our launch coverage. Then head below for the full scoop.
Update: The Series S toaster is now live once again at $40 via Walmart after going out of stock for a couple months.
A new Xbox toaster has arrived. After folks trolled Microsoft way back at the launch of its current-generation consoles about the Series X looking like a fridge, the Xbox Series X mini fridge was made a reality, and now, the Series has been made into a toaster. Like an actual toaster that works and imprints your breakfast toast with the Xbox logo I mean. You can buy one right now at Walmart for $40 too. Head below for more details on the official Xbox toaster.
As promised with an official announcement earlier this week, today’s Xbox Partner Preview Game Showcase is about to kick-off. Xbox hosted its first Developer Direct showcase of the year back January, giving gamers their first good look at the new Indiana Jones game, among other things, but today it is turning its attention to its Partner Preview show. We will be getting about a half hour of “fresh looks” at new games coming to Xbox and Windows and it all starts very soon. Follow along with the show down below.
After the unveil of the special edition Dune and SpongeBob Xbox consoles, and just ahead of tomorrow’s Partner Preview Showcase, today Microsoft is debuting its new Fallout Xbox Wireless Controllers. Microsoft is expanding its vault of Xbox Design Lab options with the all-new Fallout Xbox Wireless Controller featuring the beloved Vault Boy and iconography from the series. Head below for a closer look.
After hosting its first Developer Direct showcase of the year back in January, Xbox has now announced its first Partner Preview show of the year. Set to go live later this week, Microsoft has taken to its Xbox Wire to officially announce the next Xbox Partner Preview with a “fresh look at games for Xbox and Windows.” Hinting at a mix of new and upcoming games from Capcom, Nexon, EA, and others, the show will feature more than a dozen new trailers. Head below for more details on the next Xbox games showcase.
A new SpongeBob Xbox Series X console is on the way, and this isn’t just some contest – you’ll actually be able to buy one. Xbox, Best Buy, Paramount Game Studios, and GameMill are now officially joining forces to serve up the new special edition Series X console with a matching controller completely decked out in SpongeBob art. According to today’s official announcement via the Xbox Wire, the special Best Buy Drop will be available for purchase later this week. Head below for a closer look and more details.
