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digitpatrox2 weeks ago
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It’s Now Easier to Use Your Xbox Controller to Type on Windows 11

Typing with a keyboard is second-nature to most of us at this point. Typing on a game controller, however, is not. For as long as I’ve played games, I’ve loathed having to slowly hover my on-screen cursor over each key with a joystick. It just isn’t fun. It seems Microsoft agrees with the challenges of game controller to keyboard inputs—especially…
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digitpatrox3 weeks ago
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6 Things an Xbox Handheld Needs to Do to Replace My Steam Deck

I play most of my games on an Xbox plugged into a 65-inch OLED TV in the living room. Despite this comfy setup, I caved and finally bought a Steam Deck in late 2024, and I’m so happy that I’ve started padding my neglected Steam library once again. As an “Xbox first” gamer and long-term Game Pass Ultimate subscriber, I’m…
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digitpatroxFebruary 24, 2025
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Microsoft may be designing a new Xbox controller with DualSense-like features — here’s what we know

We may be a couple of years away from a new Xbox console — handheld or otherwise — but an upgraded Xbox controller may be on the way. Recently, the leaker eXtas1s, popped up to talk about the rumored Sebile controller, allegedly thanks to datamined XCloud files (via NotebookCheck). The Sebile isn’t totally new. In September 2023, it leaked alongside…
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digitpatroxFebruary 7, 2025
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The Hidden Costs of Owning an Xbox Series X|S

Xbox Series X and S are two of the strangest home consoles ever, given that many players may never own a single game for the system. Instead, the “catch” is that they subscribe to Microsoft’s Game Pass service for the majority of their gaming needs. 1 Game Pass Microsoft Xbox Game Pass is many things. For one, it’s an all-you-can-play…
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digitpatroxJanuary 29, 2025
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Microsoft’s AI business is booming — Xbox, not so much

Microsoft’s cloud and AI businesses are doing pretty well — and their impact is being felt across the company. In its Q2 2025 earnings, Microsoft announced revenue of $69.6 billion for the quarter, up 12 percent year-over-year, and net income of $24.1 billion, which is up 10 percent year-over-year. As for the AI business, CEO Satya Nadella says in a…
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digitpatroxJanuary 6, 2025
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LG TVs are getting Xbox Cloud Gaming

Xbox Cloud Gaming is coming to some LG TVs “later this year,” Microsoft and LG announced at CES 2025. When the feature is available, if you have an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, you’ll be able to stream games from the Xbox Game Pass library and select titles that you already own from the LG Gaming Portal. LG says you’ll…
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digitpatroxDecember 20, 2024
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8BitDo Just Made a Mini Xbox Controller

8BitDo has started taking pre-orders for the Ultimate Mini Wired Controller, a smaller and lighter version of its Ultimate C controller. It’s specifically designed for people with smaller hands, like children and teens. This new Xbox controller from 8BitDo is 20% smaller and 10% lighter than the previous model, weighing only 189.6 grams, making it much lighter than standard Xbox…
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digitpatroxDecember 19, 2024
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Xbox Elite Series 2 controller drops to record low $124

With the holiday season in full effect, you can expect a fresh stream of Christmas noobs entering your multiplayer lobbies. If you’re on an Xbox or PC and looking to keep the pressure on during ruthless initiation rites, the Xbox Elite Series 2 Wireless Gaming Controller can help maximize your effectiveness. It’s usually a pricey spend at $179.99, but you…
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digitpatroxDecember 16, 2024
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The Xbox Game Pass Bundle Is $62 Off at Amazon Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: Illustration by Ian Moore and product image courtesy of Amazon. Gaming has evolved dramatically over the years, to the point you no longer even need a console to do it. Well, at least if you want to play Xbox.…
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digitpatroxDecember 6, 2024
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iFixit now sells official Xbox parts

iFixit now sells genuine Xbox parts you can use to repair your Xbox Series X or S and offers official guides to help with fixes. You can browse what’s available from iFixit’s Microsoft Repair Hub. “We’re excited to be working with Microsoft to keep Xboxes running longer and out of the waste heap,” Elizabeth Chamberlain, iFixit’s director of sustainability, says…
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