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The best couch co-op games for PC, Nintendo Switch, PS5 and Xbox
Here are the best couch co-op games we’ve played across the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox and PC.
The best gaming handhelds for 2025
Here's a list of the best handheld gaming systems you can buy, as chosen by Engadget editors.
LG smart TVs are getting Xbox Game Pass this week
LG announced that the Xbox app will begin rolling out to a collection of its smart TVs in 25 countries this week.
Every puzzle game is a couch co-op game, actually
Though Blue Prince isn’t marketed as a cooperative experience and it doesn’t have any kind of multiplayer input, it naturally lends itself to co-op play.
The Xbox Spring Sale is live
Get Red Dead Redemption 2 for $15, Elden Ring for $36 and much more.
Xbox users can now stream games they own on their consoles
Xbox owners can now stream games they own directly from the console. This can help folks save time and hard drive space.
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion remake is real, according to developer screenshots
The long-rumored remake of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion is reportedly very real. Reports even suggest a release date of next week.
The best Xbox games for 2025
Whether you have Series X, Series S, One X or One S, there's something here for you.
Xbox’s big summer showcase is set for June 8 at 1PM ET
There’s an Xbox summer showcase scheduled for June 8. It’s happening during the weekend of Summer Game Fest.
The Backbone One: Xbox Edition controller is a great way to work through that Game Pass library
Backbone just announced an Xbox Edition of its popular One mobile controller. It costs $110 and is compatible with USB-C devices.
Microsoft launches a new gamepad keyboard layout for Windows 11
The company started beta testing it back in September.
Microsoft's Xbox Adaptive Joystick is now available
Microsoft just announced that the recently-announced Xbox Adaptive Joystick is now available for purchase. It’s designed for people with limited mobility.
33 Immortals preview: A multiplayer game that feels great to play solo
33 Immortals only gets better with more players. It's available today in Early Access on Xbox Series X/S and PC .
It's about damn time Microsoft made an Xbox gaming handheld
Xbox’s move to portable PCs is long overdue.
Microsoft is making a Copilot AI assistant for gamers, but it's not clear what it does
Microsoft just announced its new Copilot for Gaming program. In theory, this AI assistant will be able to help gamers improve their skills.
The best Xbox Series X and Series S accessories for 2025
Here are the best accessories to buy for the Xbox Series X and S, as chosen by Engadget editors.
The first Xbox handheld might not come from Microsoft
Microsoft is reportedly working on a Xbox-branded handheld with a third-party partner.
'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' preview: Stunning visuals, innovative combat, prime melodrama
From cutscenes to combat, Expedition 33 is radiant.
Forza Horizon 5 careens onto PS5 on April 29
The well-reviewed racing sim Forza Horizon 5 is heading to PS5 consoles on April 29. It joins several other former Xbox exclusives.
Xbox has delayed its Fable reboot until 2026
Playground's reboot of Fable needs a bit more time, but Xbox's 2025 slate is looking strong enough to handle that delay.

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