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A new report claims that Microsoft is working on an Xbox handheld for 2027, followed by an Xbox Helix console in 2028 that could cost between $1,200 and $1,800. windowscentral.com/gaming/xb… More interestingly, the report suggests the Windows and Xbox teams have clashed over the Windows OS experience, with Windows leaders wanting Xbox Helix to run a modified version of Windows desktop, and Xbox leaders wanting Xbox Helix to run a more specialized OS experience. It sounds like the Xbox leaders won the battle, as the report says the Xbox team is now in control of the OS for the next-gen Xbox.

HANDS-ON: Modern Warfare 4’s new DMZ mode "DMZ is back in MW4, but the rebooted mode plays in ways that genuinely surprised me. My hands‑on session showed a mode that’s more unpredictable, more tactical, and way more intense." Read the breakdown at Windows Central: 🔗 windowscentral.com/gaming/ca…

The ASUS ROG XBOX Ally X20 selling out across all configurations (including that insane $2,499 bundle) shows ASUS is leading the Windows handheld race right now. Full story👇 windowscentral.com/hardware/…

The Never Forgotten achievement in Modern Warfare 4 has you needing to recover a set of dog tags from a safe inside a prison. Slow and steady wins the race here, but it's also not as difficult as it may at first seem...

In Modern Warfare 4 DMZ the exfil process takes about 90 seconds from calling it in until the chopper is down. Additionally, when the timer hits zero, we get another just under 15 minutes before the radiation fully spreads to get out of there, as we've seen in past CoD extraction modes.

A major UK AI data center has been stuck in limbo without a power connection, and now Microsoft has stepped away from the project. Our article breaks down what happened (and what it means for future AI investments). Read the breakdown: windowscentral.com/microsoft…

NEW: Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Ally both benefit from FSR 4.1, giving developers more headroom and players smoother gameplay. Our article explains what’s changing and why it matters. Full analysis🔗 windowscentral.com/gaming/xb…

In the Modern Warfare 4 DMZ intro mission, you infil with the bestest boy, Rex. 🐶

XBOX 25🎮 Some Xbox 25th Anniversary pieces feel like instant collectibles with super clean designs, premium materials, and real nods to the OG era. Our full roundup covers the standout drops worth grabbing before they disappear. Here's your ultimate XBOX 25 guide to all the cool collectibles now available: ⤵️ windowscentral.com/gaming/xb…

ShareX's largest-ever update adds native screen recording, 120 FPS capture support, and a huge collection of redesigned tools. It has arguably outclassed Microsoft's Snipping Tool for almost 20 years, and now it's even better! windowscentral.com/software-…

🎮We went hands‑on with Razer × Xbox’s 25th Anniversary Collection, and it’s way better than a simple nostalgia drop. The designs feel premium, the details matter, and the whole lineup actually celebrates Xbox’s history in a meaningful way. But being able to buy that keyboard MAY be a challenge due to its limited-edition status and high demand. Full story by @Daniel_Rubino 🔗 windowscentral.com/hardware/…

Console stock is so dire that Microsoft now recommends that lapsed users trade in their secondary, dormant Xbox consoles. The industry continues to reel from the RAMpocalypse, and Xbox is certainly feeling it. windowscentral.com/gaming/xb…

"We expect more from ourselves, too". Microsoft VP of Product Design says AI is helping the company's designers work faster, contribute code fixes, and tackle Windows 11’s long-standing problems. windowscentral.com/microsoft…

"Final Fantasy Resonance left me genuinely surprised by how good it was for a mobile game adaptation." ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ Amazing HD-2D graphics, an entertaining story, and likable characters make for a great experience, despite some pacing issues. If you're a stalwart fan yearning for a new turn-based entry, then Final Fantasy Resonance will satisfy your decades-long wish, as it did for me. windowscentral.com/gaming/fi…

Apparently only 0.07% have unlocked this simple achievement in Modern Warfare 4 so far. Trench Broom requires 15 kills with a shotgun on the "Entrenched" mission, which is really, really easy. You don't have to find the weapon, either, because it's already applied in your mission loadout as a secondary...

Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra is out and available to buy, but how long will it be supported? This long 👇 windowscentral.com/hardware/…

A fan of Oblivion Remastered has used Claude AI to generate a PC performance patch that reportedly boosts average FPS by around 37%. Stuttering, frame spikes, and poor optimization have been common complaints since the game launched. windowscentral.com/gaming/pc…

"People may keep a browser open for days because they are in the middle of something important." Imagine updating Microsoft Edge without closing your tabs, losing your place, or restarting the browser at all. That's what Microsoft is experimenting with in a new prototype designed to deliver security fixes faster than ever. windowscentral.com/microsoft…

Logitech MX Vertical mouse: was $119.99, now $79.99 at Amazon LINK: winc.shop/Logitech-MX-Vertic… "The Logitech MX Vertical is a near-perfect vertical mouse that is great for eliminating carpal tunnel and accommodating users with wrist pain thanks to its comfortable and supportive design. It also offers sublime performance, remappable buttons, and nearly three weeks' worth of battery life." Windows Central Review: ;⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐(of 5) windowscentral.com/logitech-…

You have to tip your hat to the pure, unashamed degeneracy involved in this. YOLO difficulty on Modern Warfare 4 has already been beaten. Considering you have to beat the campaign twice, including once on Realism to even unlock it... no way these guys have been sleeping. windowscentral.com/gaming/ca…