The Xbox train is going full speed ahead. There's a completely new leadership team, Xbox Game Pass recently had a price reduction, and the Xbox Games Showcase for Summer Game Fest is approaching. You could say that the Xbox team is busy, and that's not even including the upcoming generational debut of Project Helix.
We just recently got Forza Horizon 6 on Xbox Game Pass, and a few other heavy-hitters are coming up, including Fable, Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons 2, and Stranger Than Heaven. Assuming all these games come out in 2026, it's going to be a pretty packed year for the publisher.
But before all that happens, new Xbox hardware has been announced. It's also up for pre-order now, so you can check it out for yourself.
Unveiled by long-running and prolific hardware maker 8BitDo, there's a new officially licensed Xbox controller in town. It's compatible with Xbox Series X/S, PCs, mobile platforms that support Bluetooth, and the Xbox One. Dubbed the "Ultimate 3" (as part of the Ultimate controller line), it boasts "enhanced performance" and is currently available for $99.99, which is less than the price of an Xbox Elite controller, with some...
