Microsoft's Xbox controller refresh kills its underused accessory port

Xbox controllers will no longer come with a proprietary expansion port — known as the Chatpad port to many players — if all ...
GameSpot

New Xbox Controller Is Missing One Key Feature, Suggesting A Permanent Change

Since the introduction of the Xbox One in 2013, Microsoft has made small, subtle changes to its established Xbox Controller ...
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Console Gaming in 2026: Mastering Roblox and Minecraft Cross-Play and Controller Setups

As of May 2026, the line between console, mobile, and PC gaming has blurred further, especially for blocky favorites like Roblox and Minecraft. With cross-play now a standard expectation and ...
IGN

Updating Minecraft Through PC Xbox App Could Cause You to Lose Your Worlds, Mojang Warns

Minecraft developer Mojang has warned players not to update the game through the official Xbox app on PC because it may delete their worlds. The Minecraft support page on Mojang owner Microsoft's ...
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Valve Would Actually Love It if Xbox Copied the Steam Controller

If we’re going to throw out the entire script of console gaming, we can’t leave any game or control scheme off the table. Xbox’s next-gen console, dubbed Project Helix, is likely going to be a PC in ...
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Microsoft Will Give You Free Xbox Controller Accessories If You Had This Issue

Did you recently buy a brand-new Xbox controller, only to find that it didn't come with any batteries? Microsoft has confirmed (via X) that a limited number of controllers have erroneously shipped ...
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Minecraft's powerful new mob just arrived in Java, and I can't wait to see what players build

The Minecraft Chaos Cubed update has just landed on the Java side of the sandbox game, and I'm already eager to see what the wealth of inventive Minecraft creators and modders can do with its ...
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Is Xbox Releasing A Brand-New Controller In 2026?

Xbox looks set to unveil a new controller this year that could introduce WiFi connectivity, a move that could help reduce latency issues often cited by cloud gamers. According to The Verge, the new ...
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Minecraft Dungeons II Releasing 2026 On Xbox, PC, PS5, Switch, and Switch 2

The Minecraft brand continues to go strong in 2026. Mojang has announced Minecraft Dungeons II. The original Minecraft Dungeons was released in 2020 by Mojang with Double Eleven. This Minecraft ...
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Minecraft Dungeons II announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC

Publisher Xbox Game Studios and developers Mojang Studios and Double Eleven have announced Minecraft Dungeons II for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC (Steam, Microsoft Store). It ...
The Verge

Microsoft’s go-to Xbox controller is selling at its best price of the year

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The wireless gamepad works just as well on the Steam Deck and PC as it does on the Xbox Series X / S. The ...