Did you recently buy a brand-new Xbox controller, only to find that it didn't come with any batteries? Microsoft has confirmed (via X) that a limited number of controllers have erroneously shipped ...

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Were you lucky enough to grab an Xbox before the price hikes? If you did, you perhaps threw in an extra controller while you were at it. Or you may have received an Xbox controller for Christmas.

What we know so far: Microsoft confirmed late last year that it is internally testing a free, ad-supported tier for its cloud gaming service. Recent leaks indicate that testing is moving quickly ...

Loading screens point to an imminent test of ad-supported Xbox streaming. Loading screens point to an imminent test of ad-supported Xbox streaming. is a senior correspondent and author of Notepad, who ...

Xbox is preparing an ad-supported cloud gaming option for players without Game Pass. The move aims to cut costs, boost server use, and expand access as the hardware prices are increasing alongside the ...

Microsoft appears to be preparing a new ad-supported tier for its cloud gaming service, and early signs of it are already showing up for some gamers. The move could open up Xbox Cloud Gaming to a much ...

TL;DR: Microsoft is expanding Xbox Cloud Gaming to new Hisense smart TVs with the V homeOS platform in 2026, enhancing cross-device gaming access. This move supports Microsoft's strategy to deliver ...

Fortnite is a gift that keeps on giving, as the game is celebrating Christmas in-game with Winterfest 2025. With quests to complete, presents to open, and even new, colorful bosses to beat, Winterfest ...

Nathan Round, part of GameRant's talented Game Guides Team, is the leading voice for Call of Duty guides. From meta loadouts to the best weapons for each season, he takes pride in crafting top-notch ...