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The Xbox Series S is just $230 right now
The Xbox Series S is currently on sale for $230, down $70 from its retail price of $300.
You can now buy the Xbox Series S toaster for $40
It's available alongside the Xbox Series X mini fridge.
The best Xbox Series X and Series S accessories in 2024
Here are the best accessories to buy for the Xbox Series X and S, as chosen by Engadget editors.
The best Xbox games for 2023
Here's a list of the best games for Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Xbox Series S is now available in Carbon Black with 1TB of storage
There’s a new Xbox console available. Microsoft just launched a new version of the digital-only Xbox Series S console in a bold “Carbon Black” color with twice the available storage, 1TB compared to the standard 512GB that ships with other SKUs. It costs $350, features the same matte finish as the more expensive Series X and ships with an official Xbox Wireless Controller. The new console is available at just about every brick-and-mortar and digital retailer.
Baldur's Gate III is coming to Xbox this year after a Series S compromise
Larian Studios has confirmed that Baldur's Gate III is coming to Xbox later this year after reaching an agreement with Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer. The game won't support split-screen co-op on Xbox Series S, but it will on the Series X.
Why Baldur’s Gate III is an accidental PS5 console exclusive
Larian is having trouble fitting Baldur’s Gate III on the Xbox Series S, the lower-priced and lower-powered console in Microsoft’s ninth-generation lineup. Microsoft requires games to run equally on the Xbox Series X and Series S. With Baldur’s Gate III, this parity rule means the game will be console-exclusive to the PS5 for four months, at least.
Microsoft is no longer making new games for the Xbox One
Xbox Game Studios teams are no longer working on new games for Xbox One. Players who are hanging onto the older console can still access Series X/S titles via Xbox Cloud Gaming.
'Forza Motorsport' wants you to drive forever
Forza has been one of Microsoft’s most reliable first-party properties, but its eighth iteration could be its last, as Turn 10 Studios is rebooting the series around constant updates and believes it could last for years.
Xbox Series S will be available with 1TB storage in black for $349 on September 1st
Xbox Game Studios CEO Phil Spencer announced a new Xbox Series S edition today at Summer Game Fest. The new console variant will provide 1TB of storage (double the previous amount) in a sleek “carbon black” colorway. As the company notes, its September 1st launch means it’s “just in time for Starfield,” the highly anticipated game that arrives on September 6th.
Take a peek at Xbox's Fable reboot in action
Richard Ayoade stars in a new trailer for Playground's 'Fable' reboot.
Microsoft permanently drops the price of Xbox Series X/S storage
Following a week-long discount, Microsoft is making recent price cuts to Seagate Xbox Series X/S Expansion Cards permanent.
Microsoft's 'carbon aware' updates feature begins rolling out on Xbox consoles
When your Xbox has access to the internet, you can set it to schedule game, app and operating system updates based on local carbon intensity data.
'Forza Motorsport' arrives later this year on Xbox Series X/S, PC and Game Pass
Microsoft shared a new trailer from Forza Motorsport during its recent Developer Direct showcase.
Xbox test feature shuts down your console during scheduled hours to save energy
A test update for Xbox consoles can shut down the system during idle hours to save energy.
Amazon Games will bring Bandai Namco’s ‘Blue Protocol’ to the west
Amazon Gaming announced it will be publishing Bandai Namco’s forthcoming free-to-play online RPG, Blue Protocol in the west. A new teaser trailer offer views of the game's beautiful cel-shaded world, multiple character classes and weapons. It's an action RPG, with the ability to play both solo and cooperatively. You’ll apparently be able to participate in raids with up to 30 other players.
Atari revives unreleased arcade game that was too damn hard for 1982 players
Legendary developer Jeff Minter brings his signature synthwave style to Atari's upcoming remake.
Xbox will start charging $70 for some Series X/S games
Making first-party games more expensive could prompt more people to subscribe to Xbox Game Pass.
Buy an Xbox Series S and Amazon will give you $40 credit on Cyber Monday
If you've been waiting for the best possible deal on an Xbox Series S console, today is the day.
The best Black Friday game console deals on the Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series S, PlayStation 5 and others
Shop the best Black Friday deals on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S that you can buy right now.
