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8BitDo's $150 Ultimate 3E controller offers extensive customization options and refined design for Xbox and PC gamers, comparing favorably to Microsoft's Elite Series 2.
Microsoft is reportedly exploring a customizable Game Pass tier system that would let subscribers choose which features to pay for instead of selecting fixed tiers.
Helen Chiang, Xbox's first chief operating officer, is leaving Microsoft after serving in the newly created role for just a few months since July.
Microsoft announced a per-hour pricing model for its Xbox Cloud Gaming service.
A Fortune report claiming the next-generation Xbox could cost $1,200–$1,800 in 2028 has prompted skepticism from analysts and former Microsoft executives who argue such pricing would be commercially unviable.
Microsoft is rolling out standalone Cloud playtime packs for Xbox, allowing cloud streaming access without Game Pass at prices starting from $3.99.
Microsoft's next-generation Xbox console, Project Helix, is reportedly planned for 2028 launch with an internal price projection of $1,200–$1,800, with a handheld variant arriving in 2027.
Microsoft projects a $1,200–$1,800 price range for its 2028 Project Helix console, with a handheld device planned for late 2025. The high cost reflects slowing Moore's Law and AI-driven component shortages affecting gaming hardware.
