Microsoft's newest update for PC has freshened up the settings widget within the Game Bar, offering players better access to adjustments for audio levels and screen brightness. In addition, not only are these improvements available in compact mode, but these quick settings provide a toggle for going into compact mode or back into desktop mode.

Finally, some good news for Xbox's hardware ecosystem. With the Nintendo Switch waning, Xbox Series X|S saw some green shoots ahead of full price rises.

Xbox Game Pass May 2025 wave two adds Metaphor ReFantazio, Monster Train 2, cloud classics, and more before month-end.

Xbox is working on numerous Nintendo Switch 2 ports to bring key franchises such as Halo and Foras to Nintendo’s handheld.

Xbox's fusillade of PlayStation 5 ports and cross-platform releases helped propel Microsoft to the dominant best-sellers position for the month of April.

Xbox and Antstream Arcade have joined forces to launch Retro Classics, which gives all Game Pass members access to a 50+ collection of Activision titles like “ Commando, Grand Prix, Kaboom!, Mech Warrior 2: 31st Century Combat, and Pitfall! ” according to Xbox.