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Xbox tests Disc-2-Digital: turning physical discs into digital licenses for cross-device play
technology12 days ago

Xbox tests Disc-2-Digital: turning physical discs into digital licenses for cross-device play

Xbox is testing a Disc-2-Digital feature that lets players 'claim' a digital license from a physical Xbox disc on their account, enabling digital play on compatible consoles, PC, and handhelds while keeping the disc usable for lending or selling; the license is conditional and tied to the last user of the disc, and not all discs or games will be supported (no Xbox 360/OG titles, and some Xbox One discs may lack the required identifiers); the feature is in testing and not officially announced yet.

Xbox Games Showcase 2026: Gears E‑Day opens a flood of Game Pass premieres and cross‑platform reveals
gaming1 month ago

Xbox Games Showcase 2026: Gears E‑Day opens a flood of Game Pass premieres and cross‑platform reveals

Microsoft kicked off Xbox Games Showcase 2026 with the Gears of War: E‑Day Direct and a wave of world premieres across Xbox, Windows PC, and Game Pass. Highlights include Gears of War: E‑Day (Oct 6, 2026; Xbox‑exclusive with a 12‑player co‑op PvE mode and return of PvP), a rebooted Fable, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Persona 6, Spyro: A Realm Beyond, Clockwork Revolution (Xbox exclusive), Metro 2039, Minecraft Dungeons 2, Sea of Thieves Season 20, and a 25th‑anniversary Xbox Series X25 console, plus numerous cross‑platform titles with Play Anywhere and Game Pass support. Updates like Age of Empires IV: Raiders of the North and Fallout 76 Infestations were also shown, underscoring a broad push toward multi‑platform availability and ongoing Game Pass integration.

Control Resonant Early Access: PS5-Only, Xbox Gets Play Anywhere
gaming1 month ago

Control Resonant Early Access: PS5-Only, Xbox Gets Play Anywhere

Remedy’s Control Resonant grants 48-hour early access exclusively to PS5, ahead of the September 24 launch. An update confirms it’s an Xbox Play Anywhere title, so buying on Xbox includes a free PC version, though price parity and regional differences have sparked criticism from Xbox players. A State of Play trailer accompanied the news, with fans debating the fairness of the two‑day head start.

Xbox's everyday glow: a 2026 fan’s take on the console's momentum
gaming2 months ago

Xbox's everyday glow: a 2026 fan’s take on the console's momentum

Despite persistent online negativity about Xbox's long-term prospects, Jez Corden argues that the current day-to-day Xbox experience in 2026 is thriving: a richer ecosystem with regular console updates, strong Xbox Ally handhelds, Play Anywhere integration, and Game Pass value, plus ongoing updates to legacy games. With a robust lineup of upcoming titles (Fable, Gears: E-Day, Halo Campaign Evolved, Forza Horizon 6) and retroactive improvements, the platform feels vibrant now even if future challenges remain.

Dispatch Lands on Xbox Play Anywhere, Blending Story with Dispatch Strategy
gaming3 months ago

Dispatch Lands on Xbox Play Anywhere, Blending Story with Dispatch Strategy

Dispatch, a character-driven narrative adventure from AdHoc Studio, blends story-driven choice with dispatch-based strategy as you guide a roster of unconventional heroes to city emergencies; your decisions in both modes shape the narrative and unlock multiple endings. Coming this Summer to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud as an Xbox Play Anywhere title, Dispatch is priced at $29.99 (Deluxe Edition $39.99 with four digital comics and a 100+ page artbook).

Xbox Partner Preview March 2026: 19 Games Unveiled, 7 World Premieres and Game Pass Day-One
gaming3 months ago

Xbox Partner Preview March 2026: 19 Games Unveiled, 7 World Premieres and Game Pass Day-One

Xbox’s March 2026 Partner Preview revealed 19 upcoming games (7 world premieres, 14 day-one with Game Pass Ultimate), including world premieres Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish, Artificial Detective, Alien Deathstorm, and Stranger Than Heaven, plus new DLC for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 and titles like Hades II, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, Dispatch, Super Meat Boy 3D, and more slated for 2026–2027 across Xbox Series X|S, PC and Cloud with Play Anywhere and Game Pass, along with an announced Xbox Presents: A Special Look at Stranger Than Heaven on May 6.

Xbox February Update Expands 1440p Streaming, Handheld Enhancements and Retro Classics
technology4 months ago

Xbox February Update Expands 1440p Streaming, Handheld Enhancements and Retro Classics

Xbox’s February update unlocks up to 1440p cloud streaming for Game Pass Ultimate on Series X|S, One X and One S, adds new PC App sounds, updates ROG Ally (including removable storage formatting and a Shader Delivery indicator), and rolls out Postgame Recaps for PC Insiders plus a public preview of the refreshed Xbox Cloud Gaming web experience. It also adds Handheld Compatibility, expands Xbox Play Anywhere to 1000+ titles, enables Stream Your Own Game for 1000+ titles, introduces Retro Classics with 100+ games via Antstream Arcade, and broadens mouse & keyboard (130+ games) and touch controls (260+ games) support.

Xbox Expands ARM PC App, Syncs Saves, and Brings Cloud Gaming to TVs
technology5 months ago

Xbox Expands ARM PC App, Syncs Saves, and Brings Cloud Gaming to TVs

Xbox kicks off the year with a wave of updates: the Xbox PC app now supports ARM-based Windows 11 PCs, expanding access to Game Pass titles; the Game Save Sync Indicator is live across PC and handhelds to show real-time cloud save status; Xbox Cloud Gaming will reach select Hisense and V homeOS Smart TVs in 2026, letting Game Pass subscribers stream hundreds of games on TV; the Handheld Compatibility Program now flags handheld-optimized titles with new entries; Xbox Play Anywhere now covers over 1,000 titles, enabling progress to carry across PC, console, and handheld; the Stream your own game feature now supports 1,000+ cloud-playable games; Retro Classics joins Game Pass with 100+ titles; and mouse-and-keyboard support has expanded to 230+ games across cloud and supported devices; more game additions and updates are teased for the months ahead.

Xbox PC App Unveils 400 Games with New Home Experience
technology1 year ago

Xbox PC App Unveils 400 Games with New Home Experience

Microsoft's latest update to the Xbox PC app has unveiled over 400 previously hidden games, significantly expanding the available library for PC gamers. This update, which has been tested by Xbox Insiders, enhances the Home experience with new features like curated collections, sales, and the "Jump back in" feature for quick access to recent games. Over 100 of these newly available games are Play Anywhere titles, allowing users to play on both Xbox consoles and PCs with shared saves.