➀ Hyperkin revealed 'The Competitor', a controller inspired by the PlayStation 5 but compatible with Xbox and PC at CES 2025; ➁ The controller mimics the PlayStation design but lacks haptic and adaptive triggers, featuring Hall Effect Triggers and Joysticks for durability; ➂ The Competitor includes a mic mute button and programmable back buttons, with release details pending.

➀ A great deal on a 2TB WD Black C50 expansion card for Xbox consoles; ➁ The card offers 2TB of storage and is compatible with the latest Xbox consoles; ➂ The discount makes it cheaper than buying two 1TB cards.

➀ Phil Spencer confirmed that 4 of Xbox's first-party titles would be coming to other platforms; ➁ Reports suggest exclusive Xbox console games will be the exception rather than the rule; ➂ Microsoft's 'Project Latitude' content strategy is believed to be the cause of this change.

➀ Obsidian Entertainment is releasing two RPGs, Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2, in 2025; ➁ Xbox's strategy now includes more multiplatform releases with fewer exclusives; ➂ Industry insider indicates all Xbox Game Studios titles may launch on PlayStation.

➀ Xbox has released its 2024 year in review, allowing users to look back at their gaming habits over the past year. ➁ Notable stats include the most-played game, busiest month, top genres, and preferred platform. ➂ Xbox head Phil Spencer thanks fans for their support in a video message.

➀ The first major patch for Stalker 2 addresses game crashes, memory leaks, and over 650 fixes; ➁ The patch resolves numerous mission blockers and bugs encountered under specific conditions; ➂ It also improves quality of life issues such as combat music, text readability, and NPC interactions.

➀ 8BitDo unveils a new collection inspired by the original Xbox; ➁ The Retro 87 mechanical keyboard and Retro R8 mouse feature translucent green enclosures and classic Xbox aesthetics; ➂ The Retro R8 mouse is 8BitDo's first entry into the gaming mouse market with impressive specifications.

➀ Xbox gamers are against Sony's acquisition of FromSoftware, a major game developer; ➁ Concerns are raised about Sony potentially exclusive access to FromSoftware's popular games on PlayStation; ➂ Microsoft's acquisition of Activision-Blizzard and the integration of game studios into console wars are discussed.

➀ Xbox Game Pass Ultimate目前可在Stack Social上享受28%的折扣，3个月会员仅需36.49美元；➁ 此优惠适用于新用户和现有用户，且可叠加购买；➂ 享受Xbox Game Pass Ultimate的独家游戏发布，包括S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl等。

➀ Microsoft announced that Xbox owners will soon be able to stream their personal game library through xCloud; ➁ The feature is now available in beta; ➂ Game Pass Ultimate members can stream select games on supported devices.

➀ The Xbox version of Death Stranding is experiencing a major game-breaking bug; ➁ The issue is related to the Xbox's 'Quick Resume' feature; ➂ 505 Games and Kojima Productions are working on a fix.

➀ An Xbox insider has confirmed that the rumored Xbox version of Helldivers 2 is not happening; ➁ The success of Helldivers 2 on PlayStation has sparked theories about Sony releasing games on all platforms, including Xbox; ➂ Sony's focus on exclusive titles to boost hardware sales contrasts with Xbox's strategy of releasing games on multiple platforms.

➀ Turtle Beach introduces the Stealth Pivot, a new premium controller with rotating thumbstick and button modules for customizable layouts; ➁ The controller offers 2-in-1 functionality, Hall Effect sensors, AntiDrift thumbsticks, and a Connected Command Display; ➂ It is compatible with Xbox, PC, and Bluetooth devices, with adjustable trigger stops, mappable buttons, and up to 20 hours of wireless battery life.

➀ Analysts predict that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Game Pass could lead to up to six million lost game sales, but also three to four million new Game Pass subscriptions. ➁ Microsoft announced that Black Ops 6 will be available on Xbox Game Pass upon release, along with Modern Warfare III and Warzone. ➂ Despite concerns about potential sales impact, analysts believe the move will benefit Microsoft and consumers in the long run.

➀ Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discusses the growth of the gaming division, Xbox, emphasizing the importance of exclusive game content for growth; ➁ Nadella's statement seems disconnected given Xbox's recent trend of bringing more exclusives to other platforms; ➂ The article raises questions about the internal strategy and messaging at Microsoft.

➀ Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella addresses rumors about slowing down Xbox game ports to PlayStation and Switch; ➁ Nadella emphasizes the importance of Xbox exclusives and the company's commitment to extending content to new platforms; ➂ Nadella mentions the acquisition of Activision Blizzard and the addition of hundreds of millions of players to Microsoft's gaming ecosystem.

➀ Microsoft confirms 20 billion-dollar video game franchises; ➁ Call of Duty alone has made over $31 billion; ➂ Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard King expanded the portfolio significantly.

➀ This modded Xbox gaming handheld uses the original Xbox motherboard; ➁ It features a 9-inch 480p display, pure digital video/audio, and 100W USB-PD charging; ➂ The modder, 'Redherring32', has created a portable Xbox with a real motherboard from a real Xbox, ensuring full compatibility with the entire Xbox library.

➀ Australian and New Zealand retailers have revealed the release date for Alan Wake 2: The Lake House Expansion; ➁ The DLC will be available on October 22, 2024; ➂ The expansion is described as a 'true survival horror experience' and will take players to the Lake House, a research station in Cauldron Lake.

➀ Microsoft is focusing on improving its xCloud game streaming service; ➁ The service is set to receive updates including direct-to-cloud controllers, improved streaming visual quality, and additional cloud gaming features; ➂ The move comes as Microsoft seems to be stepping back from console sales in some regions.