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Microsoft’s dynamic approach to the gaming landscape has long been a topic of both industry intrigue and consumer debate. In recent months, a decisive change in strategy has emerged, signaling a significant pivot: Microsoft is putting its own portable Xbox hardware development on hold in favor...

The highly anticipated emergence of a dedicated Xbox handheld has hit a notable road bump as Microsoft recalibrates its priorities in the face of increasing competition and transformative shifts in the portable gaming landscape. According to multiple independent sources and recent industry...

Microsoft’s evolving strategy for handheld gaming—a space that’s rapidly heating up—signals more than just tactical patience. It offers a window into the company’s long-term vision for both the Windows ecosystem and its position in the portable gaming market, especially amid rival platforms like...

Microsoft’s journey into the handheld gaming market has been a subject of intense speculation, hope, and strategic recalibration for both the company and gaming enthusiasts. Recent revelations indicate that ambitious plans to release a native Xbox handheld have been temporarily shelved, with...

For years, speculation about Microsoft entering the gaming handheld market has captivated both tech insiders and the Xbox community at large. Official hints from Xbox executives, coupled with industry leaks, have further fueled these rumors, suggesting Microsoft was actively developing a...

As rumors swirled and anticipation built for a dedicated Xbox handheld device, new insights from internal Microsoft strategy have shifted the battleground for next-generation mobile gaming. Behind the scenes, the green team is steering its focus away from a first-party native Xbox handheld—at...

Artificial intelligence continues to redefine the landscape of interactive entertainment, and its newest conquest—gaming-focused AI assistants—has set the industry abuzz. Microsoft's Copilot for Gaming, now in limited beta, is at the forefront of this technological wave, promising to blend...

Microsoft’s long-anticipated foray into artificial intelligence-powered gaming tools has taken a major step forward with the early rollout of Xbox Copilot for Gaming on mobile devices. Targeting Xbox gamers across iOS and Android, Xbox Copilot aims to interweave productivity, personalization...

Every year, the Xbox Games Showcase has developed into one of the most pivotal events in the gaming industry calendar, not simply as a stage for Microsoft but also as a barometer for the future trajectory of the entire Xbox ecosystem. As anticipation builds for the 2025 edition, scheduled for a...

For years, PC gamers and casual players alike have lamented input lag when trying to enjoy web-based games using a GamePad. The experience, while functional, has been notably less responsive than using a keyboard or mouse, detracting from the seamless gameplay many expect. Now, Microsoft is...

Microsoft Build 2025 arrived with a flourish, setting the stage for a new era in the company’s bold efforts to redefine productivity, cloud, AI, and the Windows experience itself. At the heart of this year's developer conference in Seattle, the theme echoed clearly: agentic AI, with an emphasis...

The May update for Xbox and PC gamers is making waves as it reimagines how users interact with Microsoft's ever-expanding ecosystem. With headline features such as GeForce NOW integration in the Xbox app, a redesigned and more functional Game Bar, and sweeping enhancements to the Rewards...

Late May has proven to be a momentous period for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, marking one of the most content-rich stretches since the inception of the service. Microsoft’s introduction of new titles, along with the much-talked-about Retro Classics and cloud gaming enhancements, underscores the...

In a move that has electrified both retro gaming enthusiasts and fans of modern subscription services, Xbox has announced the launch of "Retro Classics" for all Xbox Game Pass subscribers. This initiative brings back more than 50 legendary Activision games—some of which haven't been accessible...

Microsoft’s ambitious vision for its Xbox mobile store has hit yet another legal and logistical roadblock, reigniting debates around competition, app store monopolies, and the very future of gaming on mobile platforms. The tech giant had previously teased a major launch for its dedicated Xbox...

Speculation around Microsoft's future hardware plans is a perennial topic among gaming and tech communities. The prospect of an Arm-powered next-gen Xbox has recently set forums alight, after a Qualcomm job listing was spotted referencing support for “next generation of Surface and Xbox products...

As rumors swirl and speculations grow louder in anticipation of Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox console, an unexpected ripple coursed through the gaming and tech communities with a recent job listing on Qualcomm’s website. This listing seemed, on its surface, to suggest the unthinkable: that...

Microsoft’s May 2025 Patch Tuesday arrives amid heightened security concerns, delivering a comprehensive suite of 74 security fixes that span the company’s sprawling product family, including Windows, Office, Azure, and Microsoft Defender. As cyberattacks steadily increase in both sophistication...

The past week in the Microsoft ecosystem was marked by a slew of major announcements, product unveilings, and behind-the-scenes developments, signaling yet another wave of innovation and transition for the world’s largest software company. From Windows 11’s redesigned Start menu—finally...

For years, the evolution of cloud gaming has been marked by incremental leaps in convenience, compatibility, and control options. For staunch Windows and Xbox enthusiasts, each new feature added to the Xbox ecosystem is an event worth watching. In a recent move, Microsoft’s Xbox Insider Build...