Today, the Xbox may have fallen off in the console race, but the fact remains that console gaming wouldn't have been the same without Xbox, specifically the Xbox 360. The digital gaming ecosystem and ...

TL;DR: Microsoft plans to revive its Xbox Backwards Compatibility Program for its 25th anniversary, enabling iconic games from four Xbox generations to be playable on the upcoming Project Helix ...

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Time comes for us all — even video game systems that were once on the cutting edge. GameStop officially declared the Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii U as "retro consoles" on Monday. "The ...

Microsoft may soon allow PC players to enjoy original Xbox and Xbox 360 games thanks to an official emulator for Windows. While the talk of the town is the upcoming Project Helix, a new report ...

The video game and electronics retailer made the declaration on social media — and console owners have had a strong reaction to it. GameStop declared Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii U as officially "retro" ...

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As memory prices spiral out of control, I've found that the updated PlayStation Portal is a smart way to enjoy PS5 games ...

Microsoft has rebranded its ‘Xbox Fullscreen Experience’ to ‘Xbox mode’ for Windows, offering a streamlined console-style interface for all devices. PCWorld reports this change reflects Microsoft’s ...

The gaming brand's updated 2026 gaming laptops include Intel's refreshed Core Ultra 200HX Plus chips in the 16- and 18-inch Area-51 models, plus OLED screens in the 16-inchers—available now. After ...

Microsoft's controversial Xbox marketing campaign "This is an Xbox" was almost immediately ended after new CEO Asha Sharma came on board. Microsoft explains why. When you purchase through links on our ...

A hot potato: For more than a decade, the Xbox One stood as a remarkable exception in console security – a machine long considered impervious to hacking attempts. That reputation is now over. At the ...