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Xbox Developer_Direct coming on January 18, with studios including MachineGames, Ninja Theory, and Obsidian discussing Indiana Jones, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Avowed, and more
By Samuel Tolbert published
Direct! An Xbox Developer_Direct presentation is being held on January 18, with new information on games like Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Indiana Jones, and more.
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Hyperkin announces new retro-styled Xbox controller with Hall Effect triggers and analog sticks
By Alexander Cope published
Retro Controller Hyperkin has announced they are recreating the original Xbox's "Controller S" for modern Xbox consoles and upgrading it with modern Hall Effect components.
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List of Xbox Series X, Series S games with 120 FPS
By Samuel Tolbert last updated
Gaming One of the biggest new features of the Xbox Series X|S consoles is the ability to play games at 120 FPS. Here's a list of Xbox Series X and S games with 120 FPS support.
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Best Xbox controller deals in January 2024
By Samuel Tolbert last updated
🎮Deals When you grab a new controller, you don't want your wallet to hurt. Here are the best Xbox controller deals of the month.
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The Xbox backlash continues as another console 'exclusive' is reportedly being explored for PlayStation 5
By Jez Corden published
Sail away After this weekend's backlash to rumors of Hi-Fi Rush being ported systems beyond Xbox, now another game is reportedly slated for PlayStation.
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This Halo Infinite Forge map remakes one of the series' biggest campaign missions so perfectly it requires two downloads
By Brendan Lowry published
IWHBYD... Thanks to Forge, one of Halo: Combat Evolved's biggest and best levels is now playable in Halo Infinite.
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Xbox Series S review (2024): The best choice for gamers on a budget
By Jennifer Young published
Review The Xbox Series S is a cheap and cheerful console for the current Xbox generation, but not without some minor drawbacks
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Square Enix offers a timeline for when to expect Final Fantasy XIV open beta on Xbox Series X|S
By Alexander Cope last updated
FFXIV Open-Beta Get your Xbox Series X|S ready as the open beta for Final Fantasy XIV on Xbox shall begin during FFXIV Endwalker's Patch 6.5x cycle.
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Final Fantasy XIV gets a new Xbox open beta date window, alongside new Job announcements, playable races, and more
By Alexander Cope published
FFXIV Fanfest Japan Pictomancer and Beastmaster Jobs, female Hrothgar, a new start date for the Xbox Open Beta test, and more have been announced at 2024's Final Fantasy XIV FanFest in Japan
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