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How to connect an Xbox controller to a PC

The Xbox controller is one of the best when it comes to PC gaming. In this guide, we'll show you how to connect your Xbox controller to your PC.
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The best Xbox One controllers for 2023

Many controllers are available for the Xbox One, including gamepads from Microsoft and third-party controllers loaded with unique features. Here are the best.
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This console generation isn’t about games or hardware. It’s about services

While gaming console cycles have always been defined by hardware bumps and exclusives, this current generation shows us the power of services.
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If you think you know what to expect from Atomic Heart, think again

If you're just expecting Atomic Heart to be Bioshock in Soviet Russia, you're going to be shocked by the full picture.
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Xbox and Bethesda’s Developer_Direct is their most important showcase ever

Xbox and Bethesda's Developer_Direct on January 25 will be one of Microsoft's most important game showcases ever. Here's why.
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Your Xbox is becoming carbon aware with new update

Some small but important updates to the Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series X make the gaming consoles more carbon aware.
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The Xbox Series X games with the best graphics

If you're looking for a handful of games that will make any onlooker's jaw drop, here are our picks for some of the Xbox Series X games with the best graphics.
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Xbox Game Pass adds a little and loses a lot this month

Xbox gains two Persona games and Monster Hunter Rise but will lose six great games in the process.
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PS5 and Xbox Series X need to show us what they’re capable of in 2023

After two years of cross-generational support, 2023 needs to be the year where we learn what the PS5 and Xbox Series X are truly capable of.
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How to gameshare on Xbox Series X

One drawback with digital games is not being able to share your games, but the Xbox Series X has a solution. Here's everything you need to know about gameshare.
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CES 2023: ROG’s Raikiri Pro controller’s built-in screen has Dreamcast vibes

Republic of Gamers is launching its own PC controller, the Raikiri Pro, which shares a surprising similarity to the Dreamcast's gamepad.
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4 predictions for where video games are headed in 2023

Don't blink: 2023 could be another landmark year for the gaming world if these four trends hold strong.
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Best Buy is having a 24-hour flash sale – the 5 best deals

In time for the end of 2022, Best Buy's 24-hour sale includes discounts on the Microsoft Xbox Series S, iRobot Roomba i7+, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, and more.
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Even without a big exclusive, Xbox quietly dominated 2022

We may not have gotten Starfield this year, but Xbox was home to most of this year's boldest games.
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How to sync an Xbox Series X controller

There are a few things you should know about pairing Xbox controllers with your shiny new Xbox Series X system. Here's how to sync an Xbox Series X controller.
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Xbox Series X tips and tricks: how to set up your new console

Don't dig through layers of menus on your own. We've compiled a list of the best tips and tricks you should know about to get the most out of the Xbox Series X.
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Walmart Holiday Sale: The 5 best deals you can still shop

With the holidays just around the corner, Walmart has started some sales for last-minute gifts, and we've collected five of the best deals for you!
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Our most anticipated Xbox Series X games of 2023

From Starfield to Forza, these are the Xbox Series X and S titles that you should be excited about as we head into 2023.
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Shh, don’t tell anyone about High on Life’s legally dubious Frasier joke

One of High on Life's best jokes involves a legally dubious Frasier reference. Let's just keep it a secret between us, okay?
Cloud, Zack, and Sephiroth stand back to back in Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion.

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII: tips and tricks for beginners

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII is available on modern platforms for the first time. Here's how to make the most of your trip through this beloved sequel.

The best stocking stuffers for gamers

The holiday season is approaching, but never fear. Here's a buying guide for the best stocking stuffers for gamers.
Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming Service Enters Beta This Week

You can now launch Game Pass, Luna titles through Google Search

Google may have killed Stadia, but it's staying in the cloud arena by letting players launch games like Halo Infinite via Google Search.
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High on Life includes a full ’90s cult movie that you can watch in-game

High on Life's wildest Easter egg involves a 1994 cult classic starring Denise Richards and Paul Walker.
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High on Life review: Rick and Morty meets Metroid in memorable shooter

High on Life's hit-and-miss comedy will be polarizing, but its Metroid Prime-inspired formula makes for a memorable sci-fi adventure.
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Riot Games Xbox Game Pass benefits: rewards in League of Legends, and more

League of Legends, Valorant, Legends of Runeterra, Teamfight Tactics, and Wild Rift all now have special benefits for Xbox Game Pass subscribers.
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Today’s Best Deals: Apple iPad, Xbox Series S, and more

Today's best deals include discounts on the Apple iPad, Xbox Series S, Ring Video doorbell, and more — but hurry, they're selling fast!
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The best live service games of 2022: 10 ongoing games we couldn’t stop playing

It's tough to sort through the vast catalog of ongoing games, but these 10 knocked it out of the park in 2022 with strong updates.
Three cars race in Need for Speed Unbound.

Need for Speed Unbound review: compelling hook elevates stylish racer

Need for Speed Unbounds uses its style and strong narrative hook to overcome some repetitive gameplay and cringe-inducing writing.
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The best Xbox exclusives of 2022: 6 Game Pass greats that saved Microsoft’s quiet year

While 2022 was a quiet year for Xbox, it was full of creative and experimental titles. Here are the best Xbox exclusives of 2022.
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Microsoft’s price hike on Xbox games will apply to PC, Steam

Microsoft's PC games will cost $70 starting in 2023, a spokesperson confirmed to Digital Trends.
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Where to find the Tactical Pistol in the Callisto Protocol

The Tactical Pistol is a useful addition to your arsenal, but the schematic to make it can be easy to miss.
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Monster Hunter Rise is coming to PlayStation and Xbox, minus cross-platform saves

Monster Hunter Rise is finally coming to Xbox and PlayStation. However, cross-save between different platforms won't be supported.
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Xbox Game Pass adds Lego Star Wars and a former Switch console exclusive

Xbox Game Pass is adding 11 games this December, one of which is a standout Nintendo Switch indie.
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Best upgrades to buy first in Evil West

You're going to want to grab these upgrades to make the most of the game's combat.