'Call of Duty' Is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 Soon, Says Report—What to Expect? The Nintendo Switch 2 is getting Call of Duty real soon, according to reports. Here's what players may expect when it comes. Player One · Dec 23, 2025
How to play all Fallout games on handhelds like Xbox Ally X — the best settings to maximize performance and battery life From Fallout 1 to Fallout 76, this guide breaks down the exact steps, fixes, and settings needed to get every Fallout game running smoothly on Windows handhelds. Windows Central · Dec 18, 2025
OPINION: The Xbox Ally X handheld is too rough for me right now, but I see the vision — and I'm still extremely excited for Xbox's next-gen The Xbox Ally X offers powerful handheld gaming, yet early setup issues, software problems, and what I call "jank" show it needs serious refinement before it can shine. Windows Central · Dec 14, 2025
Diablo 4 Teaser From The Game Awards 2025 Hints at 'More Than Just an Expansion' — Fans Buzz Industry giants, including Blizzard developers are hinting at a potential Diablo 4 DLC reveal at The Game Awards. Should fans expect something? International Business Times UK · Dec 1, 2025
'Status Pro X' earbuds review — The best (and most expensive) earbuds I've ever used, and they're worth every penny The Status earbuds were all over Instagram for years, and I overlooked them, but became increasingly curious after using other Hi-Res certified headphones. Now I'm in love. Windows Central · Nov 27, 2025
Microsoft built a Windows 11 shell for Xbox and gaming — so why can’t we get one for phones? They called me mad, they called me crazy. But hear me out. What if we had a Windows 11 "shell"-style experience for smartphones and tablets? It's time to go full circle, Microsoft. Windows Central · Nov 21, 2025
Xbox President Sarah Bond discusses the future — "Hardware is absolutely core to everything we do at Xbox. Our most valuable players love the hardware experience." Despite doubts about Xbox's future, Xbox President Sarah Bond isn't worried. She describes a future hardware platform that is both powerful, running all of your existing console games as well as PC games on top. Windows Central · Nov 17, 2025
I'm re-reviewing the Xbox Ally after a month of daily use — Everything I love, desperately want fixed, and why it really is an Xbox The Xbox Ally has totally changed my gaming habits, and honestly, other leisure habits too. But the criticisms are valid, particularly so if you're trying to use this more like a PC than an "Xbox." Windows Central · Nov 17, 2025
Xbox Ally 2026 update roadmap — Improvements for gaming on Windows 11 and next-gen Xbox in detail The Xbox Ally is pretty decent out of the box, but there's a lot to fix up and improve. Here's what we know is coming for the Xbox Ally in 2026, which also offers a glimpse at the next-gen Xbox, too. Windows Central · Nov 10, 2025
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite (Xbox, PC) headset review — At the apex of headset luxury This is a gaming headset that can literally do it all. Simultaneous USB-C source mixing, support for every platform on Earth, next-level audio quality, and endless battery life. Serious specs come with a serious price tag, though. Windows Central · Nov 8, 2025
Microsoft’s CEO compared Xbox to TikTok — and the internet is confused for the wrong reason (here's why) Yes, Xbox competes with TikTok and other forms of social media. But the reason TikTok is winning is because Microsoft refuses to be more social and culturally open — It's no surprise Roblox and Steam are eating Xbox's lunch. Microsoft is VERY uncool. Windows Central · Oct 31, 2025
Xbox has a partner preview event slated for November, with Xbox Play Anywhere as the headline act Xbox is still trucking along, with a partner preview event scheduled for November. Microsoft will also have a presence at The Game Awards in December, and a new Developer_Direct in January. Windows Central · Oct 27, 2025
Microsoft's ambitious new Xbox: Your entire Xbox console library, the full power of Windows PC gaming, and no multiplayer paywall The new Xbox platform is said to be a "premium" experience, and now we have some details on what it'll look like. Windows Central · Oct 27, 2025
Your Xbox Ally X doesn't run at potential out of the box — Here are 6 tweaks every ASUS ROG gaming handheld owner should make The Xbox Ally X needs to be tweaked a little before it can run games at its most efficient and smoothest capability. Here is everything you should do to maximize your Xbox Ally X's potential. Windows Central · Oct 24, 2025
Windows Central · Oct 24, 2025 Phil Spencer says next-gen Xbox is first-party — the Xbox Ally hints at what’s next Phil Spencer has confirmed that Microsoft is developing the next Xbox console, describing it as a first-party device and hinting that it builds on the Xbox Ally’s cross-platform vision. As Xbox faces mounting pressure to hit ambitious profit targets and redefine what “next-gen” means, the company’s future hardware could blend…
Windows Central · Oct 23, 2025 How to change TDP settings on your ROG Xbox Ally — and why you should Have you found that games are running slower than advertised on your Xbox Ally? For new users, it does a poor job of explaining its power modes. Here's how they work, and what they do.
Windows Central · Oct 21, 2025 I genuinely think the Xbox Ally and 'Ball x Pit' has boosted my mental health Ball x Pit is the most addictive game I've played since Vampire Survivors, and it takes it to the next level with the Xbox Ally and Play Anywhere, since it's now inescapable for me.
Windows Central · Oct 15, 2025 ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X and Xbox Ally review roundup — Here's what critics are saying about Microsoft's new partner gaming handhelds Reviews for the ASUS Xbox ROG Ally X and Xbox Ally handhelds are pouring in, with plenty of praise, as well as some criticisms.
Windows Central · Oct 15, 2025 How to change VRAM on the Xbox Ally (and why you absolutely should) For those jumping into the wonderful world of the Xbox Ally and PC gaming handhelds, there's one setting you should absolutely change out of the box.
T3 · Oct 7, 2025 Xbox squashes rumours that it's pulling out of consoles Future Xbox consoles and handhelds are in development, Microsoft says
Windows Central · Oct 4, 2025 Game Over Xbox Game Pass — the one-size-fits-all plan has destroyed what made it great Will my own cancellation, a quiet, aching goodbye to the service that once felt like home, even matter to the margin-injected company?
Windows Central · Oct 4, 2025 Report: Microsoft gave up $300 million in Call of Duty sales as a result of Game Pass How much is the true cost of Game Pass when Call of Duty is involved?
Windows Central · Oct 3, 2025 Backbone gaming controllers launch in trendy pink and purple exclusively at Target Backbone is partnering with Target to launch two exclusive controller variants inspired by cozy gaming. The Backbone Pro is getting a Pink Edition priced at $169.99, while the Backbone One is getting a Purple Edition for $99.99. Both models offer the same features as the standard versions but with fresh…
Windows Central · Oct 2, 2025 Microsoft’s Copilot branding sparks internal doubts — but Satya Nadella believes "a billion users of each" will clear up confusion Microsoft is doubling down on its Copilot marketing strategy to reduce confusion among users. For instance, enterprise PCs will ship with Microsoft 365 Copilot preinstalled.
Windows Central · Oct 1, 2025 After price change, Xbox Game Pass users are canceling subscriptions so fast that Microsoft's website is struggling to keep up — and I don't blame them Microsoft has majorly revamped Xbox Game Pass with new tiers, new features, and a big price hike for Ultimate — and the latter has angered many fans.