Minecraft Java Edition is finally moving from OpenGL to multi-threaded Vulkan

Although Mojang has not provided a precise timeline for transitioning Minecraft to Vulkan, players and modders can begin testing the new renderer in Java Edition in ...

Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant is coming to current-gen Xbox consoles this year

Xbox is getting ready to launch its Gaming Copilot AI assistant on “current-generation consoles” this year, according to a ...

Your Windows 11 PC is about to feel a lot more like an Xbox

Starting April 2026, Microsoft will roll out Xbox Mode to all Windows 11 PCs for console-like gaming, a full-screen interface, and easy controller use.
SlashGear

Here's What Happens If You Don't Update Your Xbox Controller

When the Xbox debuted in 2001 as competition for the Sony PlayStation and Nintendo consoles, it did so with a rather clunky, bulky wired controller that actually made the Guinness Book of World ...
IGN

Turtle Beach Afterglow Wave Review: A Wired Xbox Controller With Little Capacity to Excite

If you’re looking for a cheap Xbox controller that goes a bit beyond the basics, the Turtle Beach Afterglow Wave might be tempting. Its $49 price tag is on the low side, yet it tacks on RGB lighting, ...
Pure Xbox

Xbox Reveals New Details On 'Project Helix' Next-Gen Console, Says Devs Will Get It In 2027

It's now been confirmed that an "alpha" version of the next-gen Project Helix hardware will be shipped to developers in 2027, but there's no word on whether that's early or late in the year — so who ...
Kotaku

Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Gaming Controller Hits a Record Low in a Final Push as PlayStation DualSense Stays Full Price

This article is part of Kotaku Deals, produced separately from the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 has ...