Kids bored at home? Treat them to an Xbox One S or Xbox One X on the cheap
The Xbox One S All-Digital Edition, Xbox One S, and Xbox One X are perfect for keeping kids entertained. Get them for up to $200 off at eBay and BrandsMart.
Gaming Deals: Keep the kids entertained with a cheap PS4 or Xbox One
Are your kids bored at home? Treat them to a shiny new gaming console, such as the Xbox One or the PlayStation 4. We listed here cool deals of up to $220 off.
Upgrade your Xbox One’s game storage for as little as $52
Save more Xbox One game files than ever with discounted WD and Seagate external hard drives on Walmart and Best Buy for as low as $52 with savings up to $20.
The best new games to play on Xbox One, PS4, and Nintendo Switch
Dozens of great games have recently released on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch. No matter what you're looking for, one of these games should fit the bill.
Stuck at home with bored kids? Distract them with an Xbox One S for only $140
Stuck at home with bored kids? eBay has a deal on the Xbox One S All-Digital with three great games: Sea of Thieves, Fortnite Battle Royale, and Minecraft.
Kids bored at home? Treat them to a PS4 or Xbox One on the cheap
Are your kids bored at home because of self-isolation? Keep them busy and entertained with a PS4 or Xbox One. We've found deals reaching up to $162 off.
The Xbox Series X is faster than your gaming PC. Now what?
Microsoft's Xbox Series X console packs 12 Tflops of GPU compute power, more than Nvidia's RTX 2080. What does that mean for the age-old PC vs. console battle?
Xbox Series X’s Smart Delivery lets Xbox One owners upgrade games for free
Xbox Series X will utilize a new Smart Delivery feature that allows Xbox One players to upgrade their games to Series X without needing to repurchase them.
Microsoft and Nike team up to create Jordan-inspired Xbox One
Microsoft and Nike have teamed up to create a slick, custom Xbox One and matching controllers inspired by Nike’s new Air Jordan III Retro U sneakers.
‘Metro: Exodus’: News, rumors, and everything we know
Five years have passed since we last visited the post-nuclear war wasteland of the Metro series from 4A Games. But like the Dmitry Glukhovsky book trilogy that Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light were based on, a third game is on the horizon. Metro: Exodus takes players out of the tunnels.
Leaked Xbox Series X photo shows ports, suggests less focus on home theater
A leaked photo of an Xbox Series X prototype unit gives us a clear glimpse at the unit's ports. Unlike earlier leaks, which turned out to be unofficial renders, this Xbox Series X leak is up close and brightly lit. The details are obvious and give us our best look at an Xbox Series X prototype yet.
Microsoft just opened up the Xbox Console Streaming preview to all Xbox Insiders
Microsoft has opened up the preview for Xbox Console Streaming between the Xbox One and Android phones or tablets to all Xbox Insiders, who can now test out the service in all Xbox One-supported countries. This will heat up the game streaming space in the lead-up to the Xbox Series X launch.
This is your last chance to score these $150 Xbox One S bundles before Christmas
Christmas is less than a week away, so while it’s starting to get late to order last-minute gifts online, it’s not too late to take advantage of deals like these $150 Xbox One S console bundles – and this could be your last chance to score one of these consoles at this price before Santa arrives.
Forza Horizon 4 joins the battle royale party with 72-player The Eliminator mode
Forza Horizon 4 introduces The Eliminator, a 72-player battle royale mode that comes free with the game's Series 17 update. Players start out with level-1 cars that they can upgrade by acquiring air-drops or winning head-to-head challenges against other racers, all within a shrinking map.
Best Cyber Monday gaming deals 2019: Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo
Cyber Monday gaming deals have arrived and boy oh boy they don't disappoint, with both the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on sale for next to nothing. So if you haven't had the chance to pick up either console yet, Cyber Monday 2019 is the time to pull the trigger (pun totally intended).
Xbox Game Pass will soon add Final Fantasy games from VII to XV
Microsoft will add 10 Final Fantasy titles to Xbox Game Pass in 2020, from Final Fantasy VII to Final Fantasy XV. The list does not include the MMOs Final Fantasy XI and Final Fantasy XIV, but the addition of the latter to the subscription service is in the works, according to Xbox boss Phil Spencer.
Gamers spent a staggering $9.18 billion in the third quarter of 2019
The video game industry is big business, and the latest report reveals that gamers spent $9.18 billion in the third quarter of 2019. That's up slightly compared to the same quarter in 2018. Digital sales were the biggest winners, along with gaming services and mobile games. Hardware sales declined.
Microsoft xCloud vs. Shadow: Which is worth your hard-earned money?
Game streaming services look to be the next big thing in PC gaming, giving users remote access to high-end hardware on low-powered devices. Microsoft's xCloud and Shadow figure to be major players in the game streaming competition. We decided to pit Microsoft xCloud vs. Shadow to help you make a decision.
Hungry for some swag? Microsoft, Taco Bell team up to give away gaming consoles
It's all treats and no tricks from Microsoft this Halloween as the gaming giant teams up with Taco Bell to give away a variety of Xbox-themed goodies, including a limited-edition Xbox One X gaming console that features the iconic bell sound associated with the fast-food chain.
Xbox One S All-Digital Edition review: No-Disc Dystopia
The Xbox One S All-Digital Edition removes the disc drive and lowers the cost as a result, but the money you save isn’t worth losing physical games. The slightly more expensive Xbox One S will still be the better value in the long run when factoring in used game purchases and retailer sales.
Push back the Swarm menace in Gears 5 with these tips and tricks
Gears 5 differs from its predecessors in several ways, and you might struggle when first starting out. Our tips and tricks will help you beat the Swarm in no time, and do it without your buddies having to revive you over and over again. Of course, a little skill on your part is required, too.
Gears 5 review: A much-needed win for Xbox
Gears of War 4 showed The Coalition could trace from Epic Games' work, but Gears 5 proves that the studio is capable of creating an innovative game all by itself. Huge leaps in storytelling, fantastic competitive multiplayer, and several cooperative options all add up to one of the best games on Xbox One.
The Gears 5 campaign gets personal, adds more chaos to the bulletstorm
Gears 5 continues to build on what it established in Gears of War 4, adding open world segments, a new implementation of JACK, and a special focus on telling a more personal story. While the campaign makes refinements to the series' successes, it feels more like the groundwork for what comes next.
From Escape mode to story, here’s everything we know about Gears 5
The Coalition's second game in the Gears franchise drops the "of War" and will bring some big changes to Microsoft's flagship cover shooter. From a new cooperative mode called Escape to the new story to a peculiar crossover, here's everything we know about Gears 5 ahead of its September 10 launch.
Inside Xbox reveals big changes to Gears 5 Horde Mode at Gamescom 2019
Microsoft and The Coalition officially revealed the Horde mode for Gears 5. It mixes up the formula with the addition of Ultimate abilities and power taps force you to change your location. The mode launches with the game, which will also feature a traditional campaign and competitive multiplayer.
Here’s what to expect for the best Prime Day gaming deals in 2020
Prime Day had a lot of great gaming deals, and other retailers also ran their own sales to steal Amazon's thunder. Here's a run-down of the best gaming deals we saw for Prime Day 2019 along with a forecast of what we expect to see in 2020.
343 Industries threatens to ban illegal testers of Halo: Reach beta on PC
The first flight for the beta of Halo: Reach on PC finally launched to a limited number of Halo Insiders. However, some fans are apparently too eager to catch their first glimpse of the game and have resorted to illegal distribution of the test, prompting 343 Industries to threaten the banhammer.
Gears 5 Escape hands-on: If the entire game is this good, get hyped
We played Gears 5's new cooperative Escape mode at E3 2019, and it's looking very, very good. Squads of three enter a Hive and have to work together to escape. Unique character classes and difficulty modifiers make Escape feel modern, and the cover shooting gunplay has received some welcome advancements.
Xbox Project Scarlett launches Holiday 2020 with Halo Infinite
fMicrosoft officially got the ball rolling with premieres, updates, and a few surprises during the Xbox briefing. Near the end, the company set the stage for next-gen home console gaming by revealing hardware details for Project Scarlett and a 2020 release window alongside Halo Infinite.
Xbox’s Project Scarlett console is awesome, and it doesn’t matter
Microsoft has set a release date for Project Scarlett, its next-generation game console. It promises incredible performance, stunning 8K visuals, and lightning-quick load times -- but none of that matters. The console's relevance is waning.
Gears of War 5 Escape mode revealed at Xbox E3 briefing, release date set
Gears of War 5 launches in late 2019 and one of the game's developers took the stage during the Xbox E3 briefing to shed some light on the new title. The new co-op Escape mode was teased and there will be a couple of opportunities before launch where players can test the game out.
E3 2019 Xbox press conference round-up: New console and new Halo confirmed
Microsoft held its annual E3 press conference on June 9. The Xbox E3 2019 press conference featured more news on Project Scarlett and Project xCloud, as well as plenty of games like Halo Infinite, Gears 5, The Outer Worlds, Cyberpunk 2077, Psychonauts 2, and many more.
Cyberpunk 2077 release date announced, Keanu Reeves to play a character in game
The wait to learn Cyberpunk 2077's release date is over. A cinematic trailer was shown during the Xbox briefing before introducing a character played by Keanu Reeves. Reeves himself then took the stage to introduce a quick gameplay trailer that showed the 2020 release date for the open-world RPG.
E3 2019: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass PC go live ahead of Xbox briefing
Microsoft has launched Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass PC ahead of its E3 2019. Both new subscriptions were announced earlier this year, but only now are available for gamers to join. And both are only a buck for the first month.