Game Pass Price Hike Triggers Mass Cancellations and Site Overload

Game Pass Price Hike Triggers Mass Cancellations and Site Overload

Microsoft is facing a major backlash from its gaming community following a recent price increase for Xbox Game Pass. So many users attempted to cancel their subscriptions in response that Microsoft’s own cancellation page temporarily became overwhelmed and inaccessible. The surge in cancellations appears to be part of a broader protest among frustrated gamers. Online […]

Microsoft Aimed for Lower Price on ROG Xbox Ally—But Market Forces Overruled

Microsoft Aimed for Lower Price on ROG Xbox Ally—But Market Forces Overruled

Microsoft reportedly aimed for a more affordable launch price for the ROG Xbox Ally, but rising costs and economic uncertainty forced a last-minute change. Initial leaks suggested that the base model would launch at $549.99 and the premium “X” version at $899.99. However, the final prices ended up being $599.99 and $999.99 respectively when officially […]

Xbox Series X – Microsoft’s Dreamcast? A Crossroads for Xbox Hardware

Xbox Series X – Microsoft’s Dreamcast? A Crossroads for Xbox Hardware

Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden has stirred the console waters by suggesting that the Xbox Series X might be Microsoft’s version of the Dreamcast — Sega’s final foray into the console market before pulling out entirely. According to Layden, the direction Xbox is heading in could mark the beginning of the end for Microsoft’s traditional […]

Asus and Microsoft Unveil ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X: A New Era for Handheld Gaming

Asus and Microsoft Unveil ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X: A New Era for Handheld Gaming

At the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, Asus and Microsoft introduced two groundbreaking handheld gaming devices: the ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Xbox Ally X. These devices aim to redefine portable gaming by combining the flexibility of Windows 11 with a console-like experience. The standard ROG Xbox Ally features an AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor, […]

ASUS and Xbox Team Up for a Powerful Handheld: “Project Kennan” Leaked

ASUS and Xbox Team Up for a Powerful Handheld: “Project Kennan” Leaked

Leaked regulatory documents have unveiled details about ASUS’s upcoming handheld gaming devices, including a new Xbox-branded model developed in collaboration with Microsoft under the codename “Project Kennan.” This Xbox version features a distinctive black design and a dedicated Xbox logo button, differentiating it from the standard white model. The FCC and Indonesian certifications confirm two […]

Xbox Series S/X Sales Estimated Between 27-29 Million Units

Xbox Series S/X Sales Estimated Between 27-29 Million Units

Microsoft ceased reporting direct console sales figures to investors several years ago, making it challenging to determine the exact number of Xbox Series S/X consoles sold. However, Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, has provided an estimate based on their own data. In their latest financial report, Take-Two suggests that as of November […]

Turtle Beach and PDP Unveil New Glow-in-the-Dark Gaming Controllers for Holiday Season

Turtle Beach and PDP Unveil New Glow-in-the-Dark Gaming Controllers for Holiday Season

Turtle Beach Corporation and Performance Designed Products (PDP) have announced a new line of glow-in-the-dark controllers for the Nintendo Switch and Xbox, just in time for the holiday season. The collection includes the officially licensed Boo Hoo, Grand Prix Mario, and Blackout Bowser REMATCH GLOW Wireless Controllers for the Nintendo Switch. Additionally, a Boo Hoo […]

Sony’s Playstation 5 Continues Strong Sales Amidst Industry Turmoil

Sony’s Playstation 5 Continues Strong Sales Amidst Industry Turmoil

Despite ongoing discussions about the gaming industry’s challenges and increasingly wavering confidence in Xbox, Sony’s sales continue to thrive. While the PlayStation 5 may not be selling at the same breakneck pace as before, reports indicate that, as of the end of March this year, it has sold nearly 60 million units. Moreover, when comparing […]

Microsoft Hints at Portable Xbox in Latest Survey

Microsoft Hints at Portable Xbox in Latest Survey

In recent months, speculations have been rife about Microsoft working on a portable Xbox, with sources ranging from insiders to credible journalists, and even hints dropped by the Xbox team themselves. Now, Microsoft is once again dropping hints, this time through a significant survey highlighted by Windows Central. The survey aims to gather insights on […]