Xbox Cloud Gaming Tests Free Ad-Supported Streaming With 1-Hour Cap
Xbox Cloud Gaming tests a free, ad- supported tier for streaming games. Sessions are capped at one hour, targeting users without subscriptions or high- end hardware.
Category: Microsoft Xbox
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Xbox Update Fixes Slow Download Speeds for Insiders
Microsoft pushes an Xbox update to Alpha Skip- Ahead Insiders to fix slow download speeds via new server scanning logic.
Avatar Legends Delayed to September 3 on Xbox Series X/S
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Xbox Series X/S release delayed to September 3 due to backend issues. PS5 and PC launch July 23 as planned.
Ubisoft Adds 80+ Games to Xbox PC Store Without Achievements
Ubisoft adds 80+ games to the Xbox PC Store, but most lack Xbox achievements and cross- save functionality, requiring Ubisoft Connect instead.
Microsoft Xbox Backward Compatibility Expands to PC with 4x Upscaling
Microsoft expands Xbox Backward Compatibility to Windows PCs, offering free PC versions of four original Xbox titles with up to 4x resolution upscaling.
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.
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.