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Microsoft launches a new gamepad keyboard layout for Windows 11
The company started beta testing it back in September.
Sarah Fielding03.19.2025
Microsoft's Xbox Adaptive Joystick is now available
Microsoft just announced that the recently-announced Xbox Adaptive Joystick is now available for purchase. It’s designed for people with limited mobility.
Lawrence Bonk03.19.2025
33 Immortals preview: A multiplayer game that feels great to play solo
33 Immortals only gets better with more players. It's available today in Early Access on Xbox Series X/S and PC .
Jessica Conditt03.18.2025
It's about damn time Microsoft made an Xbox gaming handheld
Xbox’s move to portable PCs is long overdue.
Sam Rutherford03.18.2025
Microsoft is making a Copilot AI assistant for gamers, but it's not clear what it does
Microsoft just announced its new Copilot for Gaming program. In theory, this AI assistant will be able to help gamers improve their skills.
Lawrence Bonk03.14.2025
The best Xbox Series X and Series S accessories for 2025
Here are the best accessories to buy for the Xbox Series X and S, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Devindra Hardawar03.12.2025
The first Xbox handheld might not come from Microsoft
Microsoft is reportedly working on a Xbox-branded handheld with a third-party partner.
Ian Carlos Campbell03.11.2025
The best gaming handhelds for 2025
Here's a list of the best handheld gaming systems you can buy, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Jeff Dunn03.11.2025
'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' preview: Stunning visuals, innovative combat, prime melodrama
From cutscenes to combat, Expedition 33 is radiant.
Jessica Conditt03.03.2025
Forza Horizon 5 careens onto PS5 on April 29
The well-reviewed racing sim Forza Horizon 5 is heading to PS5 consoles on April 29. It joins several other former Xbox exclusives.
Lawrence Bonk02.28.2025
Xbox has delayed its Fable reboot until 2026
Playground's reboot of Fable needs a bit more time, but Xbox's 2025 slate is looking strong enough to handle that delay.
Kris Holt02.26.2025
Slice-of-life soccer game Despelote kicks off on May 1
Despelote is heading to Switch, PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC on May 1.
Jessica Conditt02.25.2025
Tron: Catalyst hits consoles and PC on June 17
Tron: Catalyst, the new game from Bithell Games, is coming to Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and PC this summer.
Ian Carlos Campbell02.25.2025
Microsoft trained an AI model on a game no one played
Microsoft has published new research in the journal Nature detailing Muse, a generative AI model capable of outputting game visuals and controller inputs.
Igor Bonifacic02.20.2025
Avowed review: Elder Scrolls? I don’t know her
Though Avowed is set in the world of an existing franchise and it’s yet another entry in the stacked genre of open-world fantasy RPGs, it feels like the start of something new.
Jessica Conditt02.13.2025
South of Midnight preview: Stopped motion
As I sat down to play the 90-minute South of Midnight preview, I had one major question: Why does the framerate look like that?
Jessica Conditt02.12.2025
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is a celebration of early 2000s brawlers
After getting a chance to play a demo of Capcom's Fighting Game Collection 2, this anthology feels like a must-buy for anyone with fond memories of early 2000s titles like Capcom vs. SNK 2 or Power Stone 2.
Sam Rutherford02.06.2025
February’s Game Pass additions include Avowed and Madden NFL 25
Game Pass subscribers have some good stuff coming down the pike this month. There’s a day one release for Avowed and games like Another Crab’s Treasure and Madden 25.
Lawrence Bonk02.05.2025
Forza Horizon 5 will be cruising onto the PlayStation 5 this spring
Forza Horizon 5 will come to the PlayStation 5 later this year, although the exact date has not been revealed yet.
Anna Washenko01.31.2025
Three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate costs only $34 right now
You can access hundreds of PC and Xbox games for 32 percent off.
Sarah Fielding01.27.2025