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The PS5 Pro's eye-watering price point is actually Xbox's fault, apparently. "A lack of direct competitor."

An analysis from Ampere has blamed Sony's PS5 Pro price point on a "lack of competition," owing to Microsoft's decision to opt out of a mid-gen Xbox Series X.

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Surprise! Xbox's new Game Pass Standard loses games previously used to sell the service like Starfield and Diablo 4

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GamesRadar

New Xbox Game Pass Standard details emerge and it's not looking good

Xbox Game Pass Standard does not include releases like Starfield, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, and lots of other titles.

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Game Pass Standard officially arrives on Xbox — and it’s a bittersweet change

Game Pass Standard just launched and it's gained some perks — while losing one major one.

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As Sony announces the $700 PS5 Pro, the internet unleashes the memes — and even the Xbox is catching strays

We knew the Sony PS5 Pro wouldn't be cheap, but its $699.99 price point has the internet reeling. Here's a round-up of the best memes.

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Is STALKER 2 on Xbox Game Pass?

STALKER 2 is shaping up to be one of 2024's most-anticipated games, but is it on Xbox Game Pass? Here's what you need to know.

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Sony's 'PS5 Pro' beats Xbox to the AI graphics punch with its 'PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR)' feature — but it's $699.99

Microsoft is once again on the back foot with gaming consoles, as its "world's most powerful console" is no longer the world's most powerful. Sony's PS5 Pro has the Xbox Series X beaten on paper, complete with AI upscaling tech for boosted performance. But oh boy, it ain't cheap.

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As Sony reveals the PS5 Pro, Xbox is quietly building a cloud gaming dominance that could see it lead a $40 billion industry in just ten years

A recent analysis from Bloomberg describes how Xbox Cloud Gaming could end up being at the forefront of a $40 billion industry in just ten years, if Microsoft manages to stick the landing.

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Stalker 2 isn't published by Microsoft, but the company has still been "so supportive" to its devs: "It would have been much different without them"

Microsoft hasn't enforced any "demands" when it comes to Stalker 2's release date

GamesRadar

Amid Astro Bot hype, Psychonauts studio shoots down speculation that it's reviving dormant Xbox platformers like Crash or Banjo: "We want to make our games"

Double Fine is still, thankfully, working on its own ideas

GamesRadar

The new and mysterious Xbox and Activision studio 'Elsewhere Entertainment' has expanded hiring across into Sweden "to craft a franchise with an enduring legacy"

A short while ago, Activision and Microsoft unexpectedly announced a new studio "Elsewhere Entertainment," based in Poland. Now, the studio has begun hiring across into Sweden as well, which is one of the world's leading regions for video game development.

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Mojang's future plans for Minecraft include more frequent updates, the death of the Mob Vote, a PS5 version, and more

Minecraft is one of the largest and most successful video games of all time, and Mojang Studios has detailed its future plans to keep it that way.

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Forza Horizon 5's latest update encourages you to hide from everyone, which a lot of us do in real life already

Playground Games has detailed what players can expect from the new Hide & Seek game mode, and unveiled the next batch of new cars.

Windows Central

The GameSir G8 Galileo Plus controller is a solid choice for Xbox Cloud Gaming, and it even fits folding phones

The GameSir G8 Galileo controller is now available in a Bluetooth edition. We revisit this Hall-effect controller for Xbox Cloud Gaming and explore how it compares to its USB-C version.

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"We hope you enjoy the show." Phil Spencer is really making sure we tune into the Xbox Tokyo Game Show

Xbox Tokyo Game Show returns on September 26. Today, Xbox put out an announcement from Phil Spencer to ensure we tune in to the show. Here's how to watch it and when it airs in your time zone.

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Xbox Has a Growing Problem With Game Delays and No One Is Sure Why

'Enotria: The Last Song' is the latest in a growing trend of games unable to meet their Xbox launch dates, with no clear reason why.

Windows Central

PlayStation's 'Astro Bot' is a shoo-in for Game of the Year, will Xbox ever have a family-friendly answer?

Astro Bot launched on PlayStation 5 to glowing reviews today, with many outlets giving it a 10/10 rating. It's fun for the whole family, but where is Xbox's answer outside of Minecraft?

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Best cheap Xbox games for budget home entertainment

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Nintendo needs to release the Switch 2 soon or risk getting buried by competition

It's hard to believe that Nintendo will actually unveil the Switch 2 this month, but the company needs to do it soon or risk getting absolutely buried by its newfound competition.

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It looks like typing in Windows 11 with an Xbox controller is about to get easier as Microsoft gives it a boost

Microsoft is testing a new on-screen keyboard layout for Xbox controllers in Windows 11, hoping to improve typing and navigation functionality.

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The making of the accessible Xbox Adaptive Joystick and thumbstick toppers: "Any decision we have to make, we make the decision that creates more flexibility"

Preview | "Flexibility is really one of the hallmarks"

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Black Myth: Wukong Xbox delay not due to Xbox Series S limitations, Microsoft says

One of the biggest gaming hits in years sold 10 million copies in its first three days, but is not yet out on the Xbox. Here’s why

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With Xbox's State of Decay 3 on the horizon, updates for its predecessor are ending after 6 years: "We’re excited to devote ourselves to making the next game even better"

Six years after the game's launch, Undead Labs is ending support for State of Decay 2 as it shifts to focus on developing its sequel, State of Decay 3.

Windows Central

Is Age of Mythology: Retold on Xbox Game Pass?

Age of Mythology: Retold is finally here, but is the remake of the beloved RTS on Microsoft's Game Pass service? We've got the details.

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Enotria devs thank Phil Spencer himself for "helping to resolve our situation" after indefinitely delaying the Soulslike's Xbox port

"We are now working closely with Microsoft"

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