Leaker Predicts Sony PS6 and Xbox Helix Will Adopt Hardware Subscriptions
A leaker predicts Sony PS6 and Xbox Project Helix will adopt hardware subscription models, potentially altering console ownership and upfront costs.
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Xbox Sales Jump 86% in June as Price Hikes Loom
Xbox console sales jumped 86% in June 2026, reaching 123,000 units in the US. The surge is driven by exclusive titles and anticipation of Microsoft's August price increases.
Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC Launches with Four Titles
Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC launches today, bringing four original Xbox titles to Windows with up to 4x resolution upscaling and Game Pass integration.
Xbox Engineering VP Jared Palmer Leaves Microsoft for Cognition AI
Xbox Engineering VP Jared Palmer has left Microsoft to lead engineering at Cognition AI, shifting leadership as the company develops Project Helix.
Former Forza Director Calls Xbox Game Pass ‘A Real Shame’
Former Forza Horizon director Mike Brown calls the Xbox Game Pass model a real shame, highlighting developer concerns about the service's future.
Xbox Game Pass Adds 6 New Games in July 2026, Including Halo
Microsoft adds six new games to Xbox Game Pass in late July and early August 2026, including Halo: Campaign Evolved and Heretic + Hexen.
Xbox Game Pass Price Cuts to $22.99 as Seven New Titles Join Service
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate drops to $22.99/month as Halo: Campaign Evolved and six other titles join the library. See the full July and August lineup.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Brings Unreal Engine 5 Graphics to PC on July 28
Halo: Campaign Evolved launches on PC July 28 with Unreal Engine 5 graphics, full crossplay, and new co- op features.
Xbox Abandons Single-Player Exclusivity as Default Policy
Xbox leadership confirms single- player games will not always remain console exclusives as Microsoft shifts to a game- by- game multi- platform strategy.
Xbox commits to announcing platforms with release dates for games
Xbox executives admit recent exclusivity messaging confused players and commit to announcing platform availability alongside release dates for future titles.