Xbox

Does Your Xbox or PlayStation Need a Cooling Fan?

The last thing you want is your gaming marathon cut short by a console that’s too hot to handle. You might even be considering buying one of those aftermarket cooling fans to keep things chill, but is it really necessary?…

Sydney Butler May 21st

How the Xbox Adaptive Controller Can Help Gamers With Disabilities

Most gaming controllers are built for people without disabilities. However, in the U.S., 26% of people have some sort of disability. This means that many gamers can’t use standard controllers to play video games comfortably–…

Reyadh Rahaman Apr 22nd

What Is the Xbox Streaming Stick, and When Will It Be Released?

News on the Xbox Streaming Stick has been rather scant as of late. Xbox might have benched this project in favor of others. With that said, let’s take a look at the available information about the Xbox Streaming Stick and see…

Reyadh Rahaman Apr 21st

How to Emulate Xbox 360 Games on Your Steam Deck

Want to play Xbox 360 games on your Steam Deck? It’s possible with Xenia, the best Xbox 360 emulator out there. You can run it on both SteamOS and Windows on your Deck, and here’s how to get started.

Goran Damnjanovic Apr 20th

How to Play Xbox Games on Your PC

You can now play many Xbox games on your PC without owning an Xbox console. All you need is the Xbox app and an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. You can also buy some Xbox apps that have been ported to PC—or try an emu…

Reyadh Rahaman Mar 19th

Xbox Software Update Aims to Save Money on Your Power Bill

Most modern game consoles have some level of always-on functionality, allowing them to download critical game and software updates in the background. Microsoft is rolling out an Xbox update that aims to make always-on connect…

Corbin Davenport Feb 16th

Why You Should Give Fortnite a Shot (Again)

It’s been a few years since the world lost its collective mind over the Fortnite craze, but the game has shown little signs of slowing down. If you haven’t tried the game before, or you put it down a while ago, now might be …

Tim Brookes Jan 26th

The Xbox 360 Controller Will Get an Official Modern Makeover

Even today, the Xbox 360 controller is still fondly remembered by many. What would you think about a controller that accurately imitates its best qualities and works with modern Xbox consoles and PCs? That’s exactly what Hype…

Arol Wright Nov 22nd, 2022

This Is Microsoft’s Great Xbox Bundle Deal for the Holidays

Tech companies are ramping up sales and promotions ahead of the busy holiday shopping season. The Xbox Series S is already an excellent value for anyone interested in console gaming, but now Microsoft is sweetening the deal….

Corbin Davenport Nov 14th, 2022

How Much Worse Is the Xbox Series S, Really?

The Xbox Series S was a bold move by Microsoft, offering a next-generation console at an enticing price, at $200 below the Series X. But if you choose to spring for those savings, how much are you actually giving up?…

Sydney Butler Nov 4th, 2022

Do You Need Paddles on Your Game Controllers?

Rear paddles are an increasingly common inclusion on game controllers, but they’re not included on the controller that comes with your Xbox or PlayStation. So what’s the big deal with paddles, and is it worth investing in a n…

Tim Brookes Sep 22nd, 2022

Xbox’s Elite 2 Core Controller is Cheaper and Still Premium

If you can afford them, Xbox’s Elite controllers are an excellent upgrade from the standard Xbox controllers, due to their many pro-gamer-focused additions. The only problem with them is their price. If you can’t throw almost…

Arol Wright Sep 7th, 2022

15 Video Games to Try If You Don’t Play Games

Video games are more accessible and varied than ever, but it can be easy to dismiss the medium if you’re not already familiar with it. Whether you start with a few mobile games or take the plunge and purchase a console like t…

Tim Brookes Sep 4th, 2022

How to Change Your Xbox Gamertag on Any Xbox Platform

Did you register your Xbox gamertag in the days of the original Xbox or Xbox 360? Have you come to resent the handle you chose all those years ago? Don’t worry, you can change your Gamertag using an Xbox, Windows PC, or on th…

Tim Brookes Sep 2nd, 2022

Get Portal 2 & Four Other Games for Free on Xbox This September

Each month, Microsoft offers a few games to anyone with an Xbox Live Gold subscription, which is already required to play most online Xbox games. There are four free games for the month of September, including Portal 2….

Corbin Davenport Sep 1st, 2022

8 Xbox Smartphone App Features You Don’t Want to Miss Out On

There are a ton of great features hidden inside the Xbox app for iPhone and Android. To use these features you’ll need to download the app for your platform of choice, then log in with the same credentials you use on your Xbo…

Tim Brookes Aug 31st, 2022

How to Perform an Xbox Password Reset

You’ll need a Microsoft account to use Xbox services, which means you’ll need to know your login details to use any Xbox consoles you own. Here’s how to reset your password if it’s been a while since you last logged in….

Tim Brookes Aug 26th, 2022

Play Destiny 2, Two Other Games Free for a Limited Time

There’s no better price than free, and for a few days, you can play Destiny 2 and The Elder Scrolls Online on PC and consoles without paying a cent. One more game is also available for free to Xbox players….

Corbin Davenport Aug 25th, 2022

The Best Xbox Game Pass Games in 2022

Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass is home to hundreds of titles, with newcomers added monthly. If you need help finding something new to play on your Xbox Series X, here are the best games on Xbox Game Pass in 2022….

Jon Bitner Aug 23rd, 2022

How to Connect an Xbox Controller to an Xbox

There are two ways of pairing a controller with an Xbox console. Xbox One and Xbox Series controllers are compatible with both generations of consoles, which means you can use your old controllers on your new console (and vic…

Tim Brookes Aug 12th, 2022

10 Awesome Xbox Series X|S Features You Should Be Using

Have you finally gotten your hands on an Xbox Series X or S? There’s a lot packed into this Microsoft gaming console, so let’s take a look at the features that will help you make the most of all your new console has to offer….

Tim Brookes Aug 8th, 2022

An All-Digital Future Is Bad News for Console Gamers, Here’s Why

Most consoles ship with a disc drive, and you can buy physical games, but digital games are becoming the norm. This could spell trouble for console gamer’s wallets, but there may be a few ways to avoid that future….

Sydney Butler Aug 6th, 2022

You Can Now Buy an Xbox Series X Console Without the Hunt

It’s been tough to get your hands on an Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5 console since their release in 2020. But, just like now is a great time to buy a GPU at its retail price, you should know Xbox Series X console availabili…

Chris Hoffman Jul 27th, 2022

PlayStation Plus vs. Xbox Game Pass: Which Is Better?

Sony’s answer to Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass is a revised version of the existing PlayStation Plus service with several tiers to choose from. So which is superior, assuming you have access to both? Let’s take a look….

Tim Brookes Mar 30th, 2022

Microsoft Says Xbox Will be Carbon Negative By 2030

When you think of game consoles, you probably don’t think environmentally friendly. Perhaps you should because Microsoft says it intends to make Xbox carbon negative by 2030.

Dave LeClair Mar 11th, 2022

Complete Guidesby How-To Geek

Our Latest Product Roundups

Reader Favorites

More from How-To Geek

Latest Geek News

Reader Favorites

More from How-To Geek

Latest Reviews

Across LifeSavvy Media

Complete Guides
by How-To Geek