Microsoft announces Xbox Nano Controller for $49.99, releasing Nov 4
Microsoft announces the Xbox Nano Controller, a pocket-sized 3.5-ounce controller priced at $49.99, launching on November 4, 2026.
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Microsoft unveils Surface Laptop Ultra with NVIDIA RTX Spark
Microsoft reveals the Surface Laptop Ultra with NVIDIA RTX Spark, starting at $2,599 and shipping October 16, 2026.
Forza Horizon 6 reportedly launching on PS5 in January 2027
Forza Horizon 6 is reportedly coming to PS5 on January 26, 2027, with a physical disc release and standard pricing.
Ninja Theory faces closure after Xbox fails to sell studio
Ninja Theory faces likely closure and begins employee layoffs after Xbox confirms that failed attempts to sell the studio left no other options.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma officially confirms Xbox is not for sale
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has firmly denied rumors that Xbox is up for sale, confirming the brand's long-term future under Microsoft.
Satya Nadella defends Xbox restructuring and ongoing layoffs
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella addresses Xbox layoffs and ongoing corporate restructuring on the Sources Podcast.
Satya Nadella Praises Xbox Streamlining Following Mass Layoffs
Satya Nadella defends Xbox's ongoing streamlining and studio restructuring under CEO Asha Sharma following massive layoffs across Microsoft's gaming arm.
Activision planning complete reboot of Halo franchise
Activision is reportedly planning a complete reboot of the Halo franchise, abandoning existing lore and cancelling games in development.
Microsoft: Windows 11 preview features and new Xbox gaming releases
Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 preview updates with Emoji 17.0 and key remapping alongside new Xbox gaming launches.
Microsoft releases September patch for 972 bugs amid Bing ads rollout
Microsoft issues a record September patch for 972 vulnerabilities while Windows 11 users report unexpected promotional ads via the Bing Wallpaper app.
Xbox tests dynamic Game Pass pricing and confirms Forza Horizon 6 for PS5
Microsoft tests dynamic Xbox Game Pass pricing while officially confirming Forza Horizon 6 for a PlayStation 5 release later this year.
Xbox Game Pass tests dynamic pricing and announces 10 departures
Xbox Game Pass tests dynamic pricing for subscriptions while announcing that 10 titles, including Cyberpunk 2077, will leave the service on September 15, 2026.
Microsoft Faces AI Copyright Suits While Launching WinUI 3 Development Tools
Microsoft sued by news outlets over AI training data while releasing new WinUI 3 developer tools for building native Windows 11 apps with AI assistance.
Microsoft Project Zenith and Acemagic Gorgon Halo Mini-PC Unveiled
Microsoft reveals Project Zenith Windows 11 for AI developers, while Acemagic debuts a powerful AMD Ryzen AI mini-workstation at IFA 2026.
Xbox imposes monthly cloud gaming time limits across all tiers
Xbox introduces strict monthly time limits for cloud gaming across all Game Pass tiers due to server cost pressures and AI workloads.
Xbox: TCL TV app, disc-to-digital testing, and UK console sales jump
Xbox expands cloud gaming to TCL TVs, tests disc-to-digital conversion for Insiders, and experiences a 34% UK console sales spike.
Microsoft Caps Xbox Cloud Gaming to 15 Hours Monthly on Game Pass
Microsoft will end unlimited Xbox Cloud Gaming in November, capping Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to 15 hours of monthly streaming.
Sony and Microsoft reject consumer refund demands over US tariffs
Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo reject consumer demands for refunds from multi-million dollar U.S. tariff payouts following a Supreme Court ruling.
Windows 11 to auto-enable Memory Integrity, impacting PC gaming
Microsoft will auto-enable Memory Integrity on eligible Windows 11 PCs, bringing stronger security alongside potential gaming performance impacts.
Nexon nears deal with Blizzard to develop new StarCraft games
Nexon is reportedly close to signing a deal with Blizzard to develop new titles in the StarCraft franchise ahead of BlizzCon.
Xbox Game Pass removes Cyberpunk 2077 and 9 other titles on Sept 15
Xbox Game Pass removes Cyberpunk 2077, Dead Cells, and 8 other games on September 15, alongside a new wave of incoming titles.
Razer Raiju V3 Pro launched and Xbox Game Pass September 2026 lineup
Razer launches the Raiju V3 Pro controller for PS5 and PC, while Microsoft reveals the September 2026 Xbox Game Pass additions and departures.
Xbox CEO teases family of devices for next-gen Project Helix
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma teases a family of devices for the next-gen Project Helix console, following up on its March 2026 announcement.
Microsoft pitches major Xbox IP film and TV rights to Hollywood studios
Microsoft is pitching major Xbox franchise rights like Halo and The Elder Scrolls to Hollywood studios for film and TV adaptations.