Xbox Hardware Sales Drop 14 Percent Despite Strong Demand
Xbox hardware sales fell 14 percent during the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, driven by a lower volume of consoles sold.
Xbox hardware sales fell 14 percent during the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, driven by a lower volume of consoles sold.
Microsoft has deployed its second wave of Xbox Game Pass additions for October 2026, headlined by Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade arriving across cloud, console, and PC on October 29. Nine Titles Join the Service Across Multiple Tiers While the ID@Xbox event revealed seven distant additions like CROAK for March 2027 and Mouthwashing for October … Read more
Microsoft Sets Late October Game Pass Lineup Microsoft revealed its second wave of Xbox Game Pass additions for late October, anchored by Square Enix’s Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and the indie supernatural mystery The Séance of Blake Manor. While earlier media reports highlighted mid-month arrivals such as Battlefield 6 and Neon Abyss 2, the … Read more
Xbox Game Pass Welcomes Gears of War: E-Day Alongside New October Additions Microsoft has detailed the October lineup for Xbox Game Pass, headlined by the surprise launch of Gears of War: E-Day on October 6 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud via Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, according to XBOX Wire reporting. … Read more
Ten Titles Head to Xbox Game Pass in October 2026 Ten games are confirmed to join Xbox Game Pass throughout October 2026, led by Gears of War: E-Day launching on October 6. While Microsoft has kept specific service announcements quiet over the first couple of weeks of the month, scheduling details outline a packed release … Read more
Microsoft has announced that eight titles will depart from the Xbox Game Pass subscription service on September 30, 2026.
According to Fraser, News Editor at Pure Xbox, tracking the monthly rotations of Xbox Game Pass can be a challenge for players looking to manage their gaming libraries. To help subscribers navigate upcoming additions, a comprehensive schedule has been outlined for the service’s catalogue over the coming weeks, detailing specific launch dates, target platforms, and … Read more
The Evolution of Subscription Gaming and the Rise of Day-One Releases Microsoft is expanding its Xbox Game Pass library with a diverse slate of titles, ranging from modernized classics like Halo: Campaign Evolved to day-one indie releases such as The Planet Crafter and Beast of Reincarnation. Modernizing Legacy Titles for Subscription Libraries The inclusion of … Read more
Xbox Game Pass is expanding its library with seven new titles arriving between July 13 and July 17. The diverse drop includes the critically acclaimed roguelike Ascend to ZERO, alongside simulation, platforming, and extraction games. These additions span across Xbox consoles and PC, with several titles available via the Ultimate and Premium subscription tiers. The … Read more
Microsoft is shifting its Xbox business strategy away from a subscription-first model toward a renewed focus on hardware, first-party exclusives, and flagship franchises. According to a report from Bloomberg, the company is pivoting from the “Netflix of gaming” approach to bolster console sales and prioritize established revenue-driving brands like Minecraft and the King mobile portfolio. … Read more