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The latest Xbox news, reviews, and guides, all in one place. Digital Trends offers extensive coverage of everything Microsoft’s flagship console has to offer. From Xbox Series X exclusives to Nintendo Switch and PS5 comparisons, we’ve gathered the information you need to fully immerse yourself in Xbox gaming.

The Xbox Series X and Series S.

The Xbox Series S and X are both on sale at Walmart

Microsoft's latest generation of video game consoles, the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X, are on sale from Walmart with discounts of $31 and $51, respectively.
The cover art for Minecraft.

Is Minecraft cross-platform?

A Steam library filled with custom artwork.

Steam has one big problem with its smallest games

Lies of P running on the Asus ROG Ally.

Windows gaming handhelds just got a huge new feature

Xbox Series X on a table.

The Xbox Series X is $50 off for a limited time

Crash Bandicoot runs forward in the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy.

3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (August 16-18)

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Best gaming console deals: cheapest prices on PS5, Xbox S and X and Switch

Key art for Replaced. It's a closeup of a map with a cyberpunk-looking train laid out under him.

Xbox exclusive Replaced has been delayed for the third time

Key art for Hi-Fi Rush.

Deal keeps Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks from being shut down

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The best Xbox Series X games for 2024

A man drives away in a boat with stolen money in Grand Theft Auto 5 art.

Don’t expect Grand Theft Auto 6 to launch on Xbox Game Pass

Key art for Kena: Bridge of Spirits.

One of the PS5’s best exclusives is coming to Xbox, and it’s still great

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The best Xbox 360 games of all time

The Xbox 360 thrived during a generation when games were plentiful. These are the console's very best games.
A massive alien tower in the distance in Once Human.

When is Once Human coming to consoles?

Once Human has exploded in popularity on Steam, but is that the only place you can play the hit survival game? Will Once Human come to PlayStation or Xbox?
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The best free Xbox Series X games

Xbox Series X has an impressive lineup of free-to-play games. From Fortnite and Warframe to Fall Guys and Halo Infinite, here are the best free Series X games.
The player hugs a horse-like creature in Creatures of Ava.

Xbox Game Pass’ new creature-collecting game is a cozy Palworld alternative

If you're subscribed to Xbox Game Pass, don't sleep on the charming Creatures of Ava.
Pirates digging up treasure in Sea of Thieves.

The best multiplayer games on the Xbox Series X

Don't waste your time and money on all the boring games out there. Instead, check out this list of the best multiplayer games for Xbox Series X.
Cal Kestis wielding his blue lightsaber and carrying BD-1 in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor finally coming to PS4 and Xbox One in September

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, which was previously only on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, is getting ports for PS4 and Xbox One next month.
A player in Descenders Next moutainboards.

A beloved Xbox Game Pass indie is getting an ambitious sequel

Descenders Next is a extreme sports game sequel to one of the best indie sleeper hits on Xbox Game Pass.
Cal wielding his blue lightsaber and walking with BD-1 in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor key art.

The best games on Xbox Game Pass right now (August 2024)

From RPGs to shooters to indie hits, the list of the best games on Xbox Game Pass is massive and keeps growing. Here are the titles you should dive into first.
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy

Another great Activision game comes to Xbox Game Pass this month

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is finally coming to Xbox Game Pass alongside Creatures of Ava and Mafia: Definitive Edition.
A spellcaster holds a book in Avowed.

Avowed has been delayed to give players time to finish Black Ops 6

Obsidian Entertainment's Avowed has been delayed to February 2025, which Xbox claims was to give players some breathing room.
A player fights a bear in Avowed

Avowed: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more

Avowed is the latest and greatest RPG from Obsidian, and will be arriving in 2024. Here is everything you need to know about it, from the story to how it plays.
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All Halo games in order, by release date and chronologically

The story of the Spartans, Covenant, and Master Chief spans multiple games and genres. If you want to know the whole story, this is the order you need to play.
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Best Xbox Game Pass deals: Upgrade to Game Pass Ultimate for cheap

If you are trying to ease the boredom of being stuck at home, we have an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate deal for you. Upgrade from Core to Ultimate for cheap.
A player fishes in their local pond.

When is Stardew Valley 1.6 coming to consoles? Switch, PS5, Xbox, more

Stardew Valley's 1.6 update has already released for PC, but console players are wondering when they'll get a chance to check out of all of the new changes.
Barbie rides in a pink car with Candy Crush Saga characters.

One of Xbox’s big purchases looks like it’s about to pay off

Microsoft might be launching an Xbox mobile store soon as it leans into its acquisition of Activision Blizzard subsidiary King.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate logo.

How to get an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate discount this week

You can score huge discounts on an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription from Amazon's Woot right now -- get three months for as low as $33, for savings of $12.
A masked figure in Avowed. The mask looks like it's made of gold, it has glowing red eyes, and there's a hood over its head.

Some big Xbox games might finally get release dates at Gamescom

There are three big upcoming releases from Xbox this year that'll take centerstage at Gamescom later this month.
A blue translucent Xbox controller in front of a cyber blue background.

Xbox’s new transparent controller will take you back to the 2000s

Xbox has been on a controller streak lately, and its transparent Sky Cipher edition is both nostalgic and futuristic.
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S getting splashed with water.

Xbox console sales are down as services take over

Xbox is continuing to grow its services, including Game Pass and Cloud Gaming, while hardware sales took a big dip.
Stardew Valley Multiplayer Fishing

Is Stardew Valley cross-platform?

The recent trend of games getting cross-platform support seems like a natural fit for Stardew Valley. But does the game offer it?
Geoff Keighley shows a slide showing the top 10 selling Steam Games of 2024.

Every summer 2024 gaming showcase: full schedule and stream recaps

Trying to catch up on summer showcases you missed in June? Here's what aired and what was shown at each, as well as what's still to come this August.

Best video game deals: PlayStation 5, Xbox S and X, Nintendo Switch

If you're looking for video game deals for the PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, here are some of the best video games across various retailers.

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