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Xbox Launches Mythic Achievements, Finally Scratching That Decade-Long Platinum Trophy Itch
Xbox has unveiled a new system called Mythic Achievements, awarded to players who fully complete a game's original achievement list. The system retroactively applies all the way back to Xbox 360-era titles, though it's currently only available to Xbox Insider testers.
Xbox Cuts 268 More Jobs: Next 'Halo' Game Handed to Activision, Ninja Theory Faces Shutdown
Xbox's ongoing "reset" continues, with this latest round of 268 layoffs hitting Halo Studios hard. The next Halo game will now be developed by a new team under Activision, while Ninja Theory faces closure after two failed attempts to sell the studio.
The Xbox Cloud Streaming Free-For-All Is Over: Starting November, Time Caps Kick In at 5 to 15 Hours Depending on Your Tier
Game Pass Ultimate subscribers used to get unlimited cloud gaming, but starting in November that's changing to a fixed monthly allotment. Non-subscribers will also be able to buy streaming time separately, with Xbox set to announce regional pricing later.
The Xbox 25th Anniversary Combo is on sale for $900, but the transparent green color is actually not the original appearance
Xbox has released a 25th anniversary package for pre-order. For $899, you can get a transparent green Series
No need to plug in physical movies to play: Xbox tests "disc-to-digital" function, thousands of games can be exchanged for digital versions
Xbox Insiders can test the new feature starting from August 31. Insert a supported physical disc to unlock digital version benefits, covering thousands of Xbox One and Series X games. The disc can still be resold or loaned.
Xbox's 25th Anniversary Gear Goes All-In on See-Through Green, with Razer, 8BitDo, and GameSir Joining the Nostalgia Trip
As Xbox approaches its 25th anniversary, Microsoft has teamed up with brands like Razer, 8BitDo, and GameSir to roll out a lineup of translucent green accessories, paying tribute to the shell of that iconic 2001 console.
IKEA and Xbox Rumored to Be Teaming Up, Furniture Collab Enters Teaser Stage
IKEA has reportedly been in the works on a furniture collab with Xbox, though it's still just at the teaser stage — specific items, materials, and launch dates have yet to be revealed.
Mattel Recreates Original Xbox in Brick Form, Hides a Secret Light Cheat Code in the Duke Controller
Mattel Brick Shop has launched a 3,509-piece brick set that recreates the original Xbox and Duke controller at 1:1 scale, complete with Halo, Morrowind, and Psychonauts-themed dioramas and a hidden button combo.
Mattel Unveils 1:1 Scale Original Xbox Brick Set for $330, With One Awkward Easter Egg Buried Inside
Mattel has launched a 1:1 scale brick set of the original Xbox, with 3,509 pieces making up the console and controller, complete with lights and sound effects triggered by three different game scenes. Priced at $330, the timing of one particular scene choice is worth pondering.
IKEA Teams Up with Xbox — Teaser Drops Controller-Shaped Furniture and Green Throw Pillow
IKEA's official Instagram dropped a short teaser showing what looks like controller-shaped furniture alongside a green throw pillow embroidered with the Xbox logo, hinting at a crossover collab with Microsoft's Xbox division. Full details are expected to drop at Gamescom.
Bought the Wrong Game by Mistake? Xbox's Refund System Isn't as Hard as You Think
Trailer misled you, bought the wrong edition, or got charged for a subscription you forgot about—Xbox actually has refund channels for all of these. Here's a breakdown of the 14-day, 90-day, and 30-day windows, plus how long refunds actually take to process.
Xbox Carves the Battlefield of 'Gears of War: E-Day' Into a Controller — Two Designs, Two Different Bets on Feel
3D-molded cracked asphalt goes up against Luke Preece's Lancer illustration, as Xbox splits one game into two different collector's logics with a pair of limited-edition controllers.