In early 2026, the handheld emulation scene has reached a tipping point where the gap between 'can it run' and 'does it feel right' has narrowed significantly. The Steam Deck's Retro Deck update has ...

Tips for connecting Microsoft's Xbox controllers via USB, wireless adapter, or Bluetooth.

TL;DR: Microsoft mistakenly shipped some Xbox Wireless controllers without AA batteries since December 2025 but will now include batteries with all future controllers. Affected customers can claim a ...

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Xbox looks set to unveil a new controller this year that could introduce WiFi connectivity, a move that could help reduce latency issues often cited by cloud gamers. According to The Verge, the new ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The wireless gamepad works just as well on the Steam Deck and PC as it does on the Xbox Series X / S. The ...

Time comes for us all — even video game systems that were once on the cutting edge. GameStop officially declared the Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii U as "retro consoles" on Monday. "The ...

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TL;DR: Microsoft plans to revive its Xbox Backwards Compatibility Program for its 25th anniversary, enabling iconic games from four Xbox generations to be playable on the upcoming Project Helix ...

Microsoft may soon allow PC players to enjoy original Xbox and Xbox 360 games thanks to an official emulator for Windows. While the talk of the town is the upcoming Project Helix, a new report ...

The Xbox 360 turns 20 years old today, and so what better time to look back at the games that most defined the console. The 360 was not only the most successful machine Microsoft has ever made, but ...