You may have heard the term Universal Plug and Play, or UPnP, thrown around in Xbox forums or network settings and wondered what it is. It's actually a networking protocol that lets devices on your ...

Microsoft announced on Oct. 1 a new set of changes for Xbox Game Pass that will affect across all three tiers of the service, including folding Windows PC games into every tier — and raising the price ...

Gamers play a higher number of titles on Xbox in an average month compared to PlayStation or Steam, new data has found. This is according to Ampere Games Analytics, which found that in August 2025 ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The Xbox Series S, which is an all-digital version of the Xbox ...

Pre-orders are now live for the handheld console across various online retailers, with more expected to appear. When will the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X be released? Both versions of the ROG ...

Phil Spencer has been the head of Xbox (now officially the CEO of Microsoft Gaming) for over a decade now. And up until very recently, I’d argue that under his watch, the brand really did put players ...

In an unexpected twist, Microsoft has announced a price hike for its Xbox Series X|S consoles, effective October 3, driven by escalating U.S. tariffs. The Series X climbs to $649.99, a stark ...

Xbox console prices are going up in October, making an Xbox Series X $649.99. Xbox console prices are going up in October, making an Xbox Series X $649.99. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, ...

September 25, 2025 "Just called Costco about Xbox stock," Destin's post on X reads. "I was told that they will no longer be carrying Xbox consoles. 'We don't have plans going forward to carry an Xbox ...

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate jumps to $29.99 per month, a 50% hike. Essential and Premium plans get upgrades without price increases. Gamers slam the changes, with cancellations crashing Microsoft's site.

Handhelds ROG Xbox Ally pre-orders are now live, here's where to buy the new handheld ahead of release Games Check out the best Amazon Prime Day gaming deals 2025 still available PlayStation The ...

Update 10/14: While stock of the less-powerful Xbox Ally is holding steady, it looks like stock for the more-powerful Xbox Ally X is starting to dwindle. It's currently sold out at Microsoft Store and ...