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Xbox Elite Series 3 Leaks Point to Cloud Gaming Focus and Mod‑Ready Design
technology11 days ago

Xbox Elite Series 3 Leaks Point to Cloud Gaming Focus and Mod‑Ready Design

Brazilian site Tecnoblog, citing regulator Anatel, leaks show Xbox Elite Series 3 with familiar Series 2 features—removable rear paddles, swappable d-pads, lockable triggers and rubberized grips—plus two front scroll-wheel-like inputs that could adjust settings; the controller reportedly uses a removable rechargeable battery (1528mAh) and adds a cloud button to connect directly to Wi‑Fi for Xbox Cloud Gaming, signaling a cloud-focused, more durable revision ahead of a likely June reveal at the Xbox showcase.

via Digital Foundry|
#anatel-leak#cloud-gaming#controller-design
Xbox Elite Series 3 Leaks Hint at Deep Customization and Cloud Play Focus
technology11 days ago

Xbox Elite Series 3 Leaks Hint at Deep Customization and Cloud Play Focus

Regulatory images reveal the Xbox Elite Series 3, promising deeper tool-less customization, repositioned paddle mounts with two new roller wheels, and cloud-focused features (Wi‑Fi 6, Bluetooth) with a 1,528 mAh battery; launch likely alongside the Xbox Helix, and it reportedly retains Elite 2’s swappable sticks, D‑pad, and interchangeable triggers/paddles.

via TechPowerUp|
#cloud-gaming#controller#elite-series-3
Leaked: Microsoft’s compact Xbox Cloud Gaming controller with built‑in Wi‑Fi
gaming12 days ago

Leaked: Microsoft’s compact Xbox Cloud Gaming controller with built‑in Wi‑Fi

Brazilian regulator Anatel published images of a smaller Microsoft Xbox Cloud Gaming controller featuring its own Wi‑Fi, 2.4/5 GHz options, Bluetooth 5.3, USB‑C, and a 500 mAh battery in white and black, with a pairing button and standard controls, designed to connect directly to Xbox Cloud Gaming servers for Game Pass (separate from any Series X refresh); Microsoft is also testing ad‑supported cloud gaming and there are rumors of an Elite Controller Series 3 later this year.

via The Verge|
#cloud-gaming#gaming#leak
Xbox Helix May Be All-Digital, With Hinted Disc-To-Digital Plan
gaming13 days ago

Xbox Helix May Be All-Digital, With Hinted Disc-To-Digital Plan

Rumors suggest Xbox's Project Helix could be a fully digital system, with Windows Central's Jez Corden hinting at a disc-to-digital entitlement concept codenamed 'Positron'—though details are scarce and unconfirmed. A disc drive might still exist as an external add-on or via a digital trade-in path for physical libraries, but the move toward digital is seen as likely, with PS6 cited as a potential parallel. The absence of a built-in drive raises questions about backwards compatibility and preservation for physical collectors.

via Pure Xbox|
#cloud-gaming#disc-drive#disc-to-digital
GeForce Now brings RTX 5080 power to almost all Ready-to-Play titles for Ultimate members
technology25 days ago

GeForce Now brings RTX 5080 power to almost all Ready-to-Play titles for Ultimate members

GeForce Now is expanding RTX 5080-class performance to nearly the entire Ready-to-Play library for Ultimate subscribers (up to 5K at 120 FPS or 1080p at 360 FPS) with DLSS 4 and Nvidia Reflex support. The Install-to-Play catalog remains RTX 4080-based unless noted. Nvidia also flags six new titles arriving this month and a May slate that includes Forza Horizon 6 and 007 First Light, signaling ongoing expansion of the cloud-gaming service.

via PC Guide|
#cloud-gaming#dlss-4#geforce-now
Xbox April Update unlocks more home customization, PC library tweaks, and cross-device features
announcements26 days ago

Xbox April Update unlocks more home customization, PC library tweaks, and cross-device features

Microsoft’s April Xbox Update expands customization on console (more Home groups, custom colors, per-game Quick Resume, a new Play History tab, and streaming controls with User Selected Resolution and Network Quality Indicator), adds PC features to manually add games to the Xbox Library and pin up to three favorites, introduces Gamepad Cursor and movable notifications, and brings wishlist alerts to the mobile app. The update also includes ROG Xbox Ally improvements, a Microsoft Rewards prize drop sweepstakes, dynamic Xbox background options, and new Handheld Compatibility, Xbox Play Anywhere, Stream Your Own Game, and Mouse/Keyboard/Touch Controls support, plus broader cross-device play enhancements.

via Xbox Wire|
#announcements#cloud-gaming#console-updates
Discord Nitro Might Get Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition, Leaks Point to 50+ Games
news1 month ago

Discord Nitro Might Get Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition, Leaks Point to 50+ Games

A leaked image and in‑app code suggest Discord Nitro subscribers could gain access to a new Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition, offering 50+ games (including Stardew Valley and Fallout 4) and up to 10 hours of cloud streaming per month. The plan appears to be a bundling tactic to boost daily active users, but details on pricing, exact game lineup (including third‑party titles), and whether this is a temporary experiment remain unconfirmed.

via Kotaku|
#cloud-gaming#discord#game-pass
Xbox Poises for Change: Rebranding and Reevaluating Exclusivity
business1 month ago

Xbox Poises for Change: Rebranding and Reevaluating Exclusivity

Xbox’s new leadership (Asha Sharma and Matt Booty) outline a strategic revamp that includes returning to the Xbox brand, rethinking exclusivity and windowing, and building a global, creator-friendly platform with the console as the foundation. The plan centers on four priorities—hardware, content, experiences, and services—while expanding into China and emerging markets, improving discovery and social features, and ensuring Game Pass remains sustainably differentiated. They emphasize daily active players as the north star and promise more details after the June Xbox Games Showcase, signaling a shift toward a more open, affordable, and interconnected Xbox ecosystem across console, PC, mobile, and cloud.

via GameSpot|
#business#cloud-gaming#exclusivity
Game Pass adds Final Fantasy V alongside nine other titles, while several games depart at month’s end
technology1 month ago

Game Pass adds Final Fantasy V alongside nine other titles, while several games depart at month’s end

Microsoft announced the rest of April’s Xbox Game Pass lineup for console, PC and cloud—ten new titles join over the next two weeks (Little Rocket Lab, Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato, Vampire Crawlers, Kiln, Aphelion, Trepang2, Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era (Game Preview), Sledding Game (Game Preview), TerraTech Legion, Final Fantasy V) with Final Fantasy V arriving May 5. Nine games will leave Game Pass on April 30 (Citizen Sleeper, Creatures of Ava, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, Endless Legend 2, Goat Simulator, Goat Simulator Remastered, Hunt Showdown 1896, NHL 24, Revenge of the Savage Planet).

via Video Games Chronicle|
#cloud-gaming#final-fantasy-v#game-pass-april-2026
Amazon Luna ends third-party game buys and BYOL, shifting to a subscription-first model
technology1 month ago

Amazon Luna ends third-party game buys and BYOL, shifting to a subscription-first model

Amazon Luna will stop allowing third-party game purchases and remove the Bring Your Own Library option by June 3, 2026. It will also drop EA, Ubisoft, and GOG stores, cancel Ubisoft Plus and Jackbox subscriptions, and remove previously purchased games from Luna on June 10, 2026 with no refunds. The service will continue to offer a subscription library (Luna Standard via Prime and Luna Premium) and focus on broader gaming experiences within those plans.

via The Verge|
#amazon-luna#bring-your-own-library#cloud-gaming
Amazon Luna ends third‑party storefronts and BYOL access
gaming1 month ago

Amazon Luna ends third‑party storefronts and BYOL access

Amazon Luna is dropping support for third‑party game subscriptions and the Bring Your Own Library feature, automatically canceling Luna‑bought subscriptions at your next billing cycle. Ubisoft+ subscriptions purchased directly from Ubisoft will still work on Luna through June 10, and games bought outright on Luna remain playable until June 10 (no refunds). BYOL ends on June 3, after which access to those storefront games moves to their native clients; Luna Standard remains for Prime members and Luna Premium stays available as Amazon pivots toward a broader gaming experience.

via Engadget|
#amazon-luna#bring-your-own-library#cloud-gaming
GeForce Now Boosts 90 FPS Cloud Gaming on Quest 3, Pico, Vision Pro
technology2 months ago

GeForce Now Boosts 90 FPS Cloud Gaming on Quest 3, Pico, Vision Pro

GeForce Now now streams in Quest 3, Pico, and Apple Vision Pro headsets at up to 90 FPS for Ultimate subscribers, with 1080p 90FPS by default and options for 1440p 90FPS on Quest/Pico or 4K 90FPS on Vision Pro via Custom mode. The service offers Free, Performance ($10/mo), and Ultimate ($20/mo) tiers, with Ultimate delivering higher render power for 90 FPS across supported devices; Xbox Cloud Gaming remains available on Quest for flatscreen titles.

via UploadVR|
#apple-vision-pro#cloud-gaming#geforce-now