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Feature A Month Later, The ROG Xbox Ally X Has Totally Changed My Gaming Habits
And it might be where the next Xbox console is headed
In a few days' time, it will have been exactly a month since we published our review of the ROG Xbox Ally X handheld here at Pure Xbox, and it's actually been about six weeks since I first started using it as my main gaming device. And I'll be honest, I've barely turned on my Xbox Series X over...
Poll Now That The Dust Has Settled, Which Xbox Game Pass Tier Are You Subscribed To?
Or did you cancel your subscription?
Just over a month ago now, Microsoft dropped a bombshell with its overhauled Xbox Game Pass plans. At the start of October, the company introduced a new tier in the form of Game Pass Premium, while bumping up the prices of PC and Ultimate; the latter with its new
Feature It's A Big Birthday For The Xbox Series X, So Let's Look Back At Our Review From 2020
What we said then, and what we think now
Pure Xbox was in an interesting place back in 2020 - we'd just relaunched the website in March of that year after multiple years on hiatus, and then the COVID pandemic arrived around the same time, causing havoc around the world. For the folks at Microsoft, they had an Xbox Series X launch to plan for, and...
Feature Five Years On, Xbox Series S Is Still A Fantastic Place For Current-Gen Gaming
And will remain relevant for many years to come
Does anyone else remember 'Project Lockhart'? Casting our minds back to early 2020, about six months before Xbox Series X launched, Lockhart was this mysterious entry-level console that still hadn't been officially revealed. It dominated the headlines for months, before Microsoft officially unveiled it...
Poll How Much Are You Enjoying Ninja Gaiden 4 On Xbox Game Pass?
Enjoying the latest entry in the series?
It's now been a while since Ninja Gaiden 4 made its debut on Xbox Game Pass, and considering we've asked you about both of October's other first-party Xbox releases (Keeper and The Outer Worlds 2), we thought we'd do the same here! Here at Pure Xbox, we gave Ninja Gaiden 4 an "Excellent" 9/10 in our review,...
Feature These 50+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (November 10-14)
Including SIX new Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for November 10-14! The big release of the next few days is obviously Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, but there are plenty of other great releases on the way including Winter Burrow, Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road, Rennsport, the
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 8-9)
How about some Voidtrain on Xbox Game Pass?
Welcome to the weekend! It's been a busy old week for Xbox Game Pass additions, so there's plenty of new stuff to play over the next couple of days, and don't forget that Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is part of Xbox Free Play Days as well! Here's what we're playing this weekend: Fraser Gilbert, Edit
Feature The Timing Of Xbox's 25th Anniversary Just Got A Lot More Awkward
Thanks Rockstar
In case you haven't been keeping track, Xbox will be celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026. The specific date is November 15th, 2026 - exactly 25 years since the original Xbox was first released on November 15th of 2001. We've been hearing in recent months how there are big plans for Xbox in 2026 as a result, with Phil Spencer...
Talking Point Exactly 13 Years Later, How Are You Feeling About Halo 4 These Days?
Where does it rank in terms of Halo games for you?
We're fast approaching the 20th anniversary of the Xbox 360 and all the anniversaries that come along with it (not to mention Halo 2's 21st anniversary on November 9th), but how about we give some love to Halo 4 for now? 343 Industries' first proper Halo release arrived all the way back on November...
Talking Point What Do You Think Xbox's Release Schedule Looks Like For 2026?
Where will Halo, Gears, Fable & Forza fit in?
With Halo: Campaign Evolved having finally been announced after months of rumours, we now have four major locked-in releases from Xbox Game Studios for 2026 - a new Halo, a new Gears, a new Fable and a new Forza Horizon. Next year looks set to be a massive one for Xbox, especially considering the brand...
Poll A Few Weeks On, What Review Score Would You Give Keeper?
Did you enjoy Double Fine's new atmospheric puzzle adventure?
One of the most intriguing Xbox releases in October was Double Fine's new indie puzzle adventure known as Keeper, which ultimately had little advertising in the lead-up to release and for good reason - it has a couple of surprises in it! We've tried to avoid talking about those surprises...
Poll What Are Your Initial Impressions Of The Outer Worlds 2 On Xbox Game Pass?
Enjoying your experience so far?
Just over a week ago, we polled you all on whether you were playing The Outer Worlds 2 in early access, and while a good chunk of you said yes, the majority of participants said they were waiting for the Xbox Game Pass launch in the middle of last week - so we're circling back to see how you're all finding the game...
Feature All New Games Coming To Xbox In November 2025
Release dates for every November Xbox launch
Welcome to our roundup of all new Xbox games coming out in November 2025! Below, we've listed every Xbox game with an November 2025 release date, including all confirmed Xbox Game Pass titles for November 2025 so far. If you're interested in what other new Xbox games are scheduled for the end of the...
Feature These 40+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (November 3-7)
Including lots of new Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for November 3-7! We're really looking forward to the releases of stuff like Football Manager 26 and Voidtrain over the next few days, and there's plenty of other great new titles on the way including the likes of Syberia -
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 1-2)
Raiding some ARCs? Exploring the Outer Worlds?
Welcome to your first weekend of November 2025! It's been a busy old week in the world of Xbox, with The Outer Worlds 2 making its Game Pass debut, ARC Raiders bringing its big-budget extraction shooter to Series X|S - and lots more besides. So, here's what we're playing over the next few days: Ben...
Opinion ARC Raiders Is One Of The Most Visually Impressive Multiplayer Games I've Ever Played
A stunner on Xbox Series X!
Yesterday, we rounded up some early impressions of ARC Raiders as it was just launching on Xbox - and the general consensus was that this is a very good extraction shooter. Those were very early impressions of course, with full reviews of this new multiplayer title likely to crop up in the coming days and weeks. Still,...
Poll Which Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Title From October 2025?
Lots to choose from!
October is about to come to a close, and before we look ahead at what's coming to Game Pass next month (be on the lookout for our November guide at the weekend), we want to look back at what's been a packed October for Xbox Game Pass subscribers. Now, technically we have one more addition to XGP this month in the form of...
Poll How Would You Grade The October 2025 Xbox Indie Showcase?
Give us your verdict
The dust is now beginning to settle on the Xbox Indie Showcase for October 2025! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live coverage page, and we've also provided an extensive recap of everything that happened as part of the show. So, all t
Poll So, Are You Playing The Outer Worlds 2 In Early Access?
Or are you waiting for the Game Pass release?
Technically, The Outer Worlds 2 is out now, despite its official release date coming on October 29th. Yep, Obsidian's latest RPG is the next game to implement a pretty big early access window if you're willing to pay for it - so our poll question this weekend revolves around whether you're indeed willing...
Talking Point How Do You Feel About Halo: Campaign Evolved Launching Day One On PS5?
Master Chief finally makes the jump
Well, there we have it - Halo: Campaign Evolved is coming to Xbox Series X|S in 2026. However, with Microsoft's new multiplatform strategy, the game is also coming to PlayStation 5 next year, along with PC of course. With that being said, how do you feel about the new Halo remake launching day and date on PS5?...
Feature These 40+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (October 27-31)
Including another major first-party Xbox title!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for October 27-31! More big games are on the way over the next few days including Wreckreation, ARC Raiders, Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake and much more, with the highlight arguably bei
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 25-26)
Tempted by The Outer Worlds 2 early access?
The weekend is officially here, and that means it's time for another edition of What Are You Playing! It's been a busy week on Game Pass with the likes of Ninja Gaiden 4 being added, and we've got The Outer Worlds 2 now playable on Xbox via early access as well. With that in mind, here's what we're...
Talking Point Xbox Should Use And Improve This New PlayStation Store Feature
We'd love to see this on Xbox!
The Xbox Store is pretty good for hosting regular digital sales that often provide some huge discounts, but navigating them isn't always the easiest, and they don't always display all the information we'd like to see. Often, when covering these for Pure Xbox we use external sites like
Poll Are You More Interested In The ROG Xbox Ally Now That Reviews Are Out?
The device is available to the public right now
Microsoft's big handheld launch day has come and gone — the ROG Xbox Ally is now available to the public, and plenty of impressions are already out there — so our poll today revolves around whether the device's launch reviews have tempted you into picking one up, or at least have you considering...
Feature These 50+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (October 20-24)
Including five new Game Pass additions!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for October 20-24! We've got a very busy few days ahead of us for new releases, including the likes of Ninja Gaiden 4, Jurassic World Evolution 3, early access for The Outer Worlds 2 and so much more, while five games are arriving into the
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 18-19)
Time for a lighthouse tour?
Welcome to another weekend! It's a big one in the world of Xbox with first-party title Keeper and the ROG Xbox Ally now available to the public; it's safe to say we've been putting time into both of these experiences recently and will continue to do so in the coming days. Here's everything we're playing this weekend:...
Feature A Quick Look At What It's Like To Unbox The ROG Xbox Ally X
First impressions count
It was all the way back in late 2020 that we did a little feature on unboxing the Xbox Series X, so we may as well do the same thing for the ROG Xbox Ally X, right? Nothing too crazy - let's just have a look inside and see what we get! So, the first thing you'll be greeted with is this very nice-looking box. The ROG Xbox...
Feature 10 Tips And Tricks For Your First Day With The ROG Xbox Ally
Some handy hints to make your day one experience even better
If you've already committed to buying a ROG Xbox Ally or ROG Xbox Ally X, or you're thinking about picking one up in the near future, we think there are a few things you need to know in order to get the best day one experience possible! I've been spending basically all of October with the...
Feature ROG Xbox Ally X Battery Life: How Many Hours Do You Get Per-Charge?
Here's what we've experienced so far
With our big ROG Xbox Ally X review going live here at Pure Xbox earlier today, we thought we'd delve a little deeper into the battery life side of things - they only get a passing mention as part of the main review. During my time with the ROG Xbox Ally X, I've obviously been playing lots of games across...
Review ROG Xbox Ally X - An Amazing Handheld PC With Plenty Of Console-Like Potential
The future looks bright for Xbox's new handheld device
Well folks, the time has arrived. With the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X officially releasing on October 16th, ASUS was kind enough to give us rough two weeks of early access to the "X" version of the device (the most premium model) here at Pure Xbox, and I've been playing it every single...
Talking Point How Often Do You Replay Games?
Loads? Certain titles? Never?
Earlier today, we got talking about Sunset Overdrive for one reason or another (it's almost the game's 11th anniversary, that's our excuse), and one of the subjects we touched on was getting around to replaying it. The Insomniac title is just one of those games where a replay continues to allude us (even though we think...
Poll Are You Buying Battlefield 6 For Xbox On Launch Weekend?
All aboard the hype train?
Battlefield 6 is here - after years of waiting, EA's big FPS series has made its grand return on Xbox Series X and S. We've seen a lot of hype for this one in all corners of the internet already — including in the comments here at Pure Xbox — and we want to know if you've been bitten by the Battlefield bug and are...
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (October 13-17)
Including five new Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for October 13-17! The big release of the next few days from an Xbox perspective is Double Fine's Keeper, while there are absolutely tons of new indie titles and five brand-new Xbox Game Pass additions to look forward to. Here's what's coming to Xbox next week: New Xbox...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 11-12)
Joining us on the Battlefield?
Welcome to another weekend! It's going to be a busy one here at Pure Xbox HQ as we get stuck into Battlefield 6 and plenty of other Xbox-related goodness - we're looking forward to getting some gaming time in over the next few days, to say the least! Here's what we're playing this weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer:...
Talking Point As We Approach GOTY Season, What's Your Pick As Things Stand?
The votes for Pure Xbox GOTY will begin in two months' time!
We're getting closer and closer to Game of the Year season! We'll be opening up the votes for the annual Pure Xbox GOTY poll in about two months' time, but before we get there, we thought we'd reach out for your preliminary thoughts on what deserves the #1 spot in 2025 so far. I don't...
Talking Point After Becoming A Surprise Hit On Netflix, Could The Halo TV Series Return?
It's been climbing up the charts
Back in February, we mentioned that the cancelled Halo TV series had shown up on Netflix in the UK and certain other regions, and it's been expanding to a lot more regions in the months since - becoming a surprise hit in the process! In the United States this week, the Halo TV show has been sitting in fourth...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Double Fine Game On Xbox?
Keeper comes next
With Xbox exclusive Keeper launching next week — and a distinct lack of marketing for it, to be honest — we wanted to go back and talk about Double Fine's Xbox history in today's 'Pick One' feature! This famous development house, led by visionary Tim Schafer, has produced some absolute classics over the years - and most of...
Talking Point Would You Still Buy An Elite Series 3 Controller For Xbox Series X|S?
Or is it too late?
Last week, Xbox President Sarah Bond was asked about the Elite Series 3 controller and whether we can expect to see another iteration of the device - to which she teased that "more information should come out in the future". It wasn't a definitive answer but it certainly hinted that we could see another Xbox Elite controller at...
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (October 6-10)
Including at least two more Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for October 6-10! The big release of the next few days is Battlefield 6 for sure, but we've also got the likes of Yooka-Replayee, Little Nightmares 3 and at least two
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 4-5)
Some of that free COD beta?
Welcome to another weekend of gaming! As October gets into its stride, we've got plenty to be playing on Xbox and beyond - so let's talk a little bit about what we're getting stuck into over the next few days. Here's what we're playing this weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: After what's turned out to be a very busy...
Feature Black Ops 7 Beta Review (Xbox) - A Bit Of A Re-Skin, But Zombies Mode Shines
Bringing the band back together
Call of Duty returns this year with its first back-to-back Black Ops release — similar to Modern Warfare 2 and Modern Warfare 3 a few years ago — and that no-doubt makes this year's title feel like less of a leap. COD 2025 is clearly built on the admittedly-strong foundations of Black Ops 6, which makes mu
Talking Point So, Have You Tried Out Hogwarts Legacy On Xbox Game Pass Yet?
If so, what do you think?
Alongside Microsoft's overhaul to Xbox Game Pass this week, it added a bunch of new titles to both its Premium and Ultimate services - with Hogwarts Legacy now playable on both the mid and high-end tiers of the subscription. So, for those of you that managed to hold off buying the game for this long, how are you getting on...
Poll What Are Your First Impressions Of The Black Ops 7 Beta On Xbox?
Live now for Game Pass Ultimate players
Call of Duty season is upon us once again, with the early access portion of Xbox's Black Ops 7 beta now available. Yep, pre-order players and Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can now test out the latest multiplayer offering from COD developer Treyarch ahead of th
Poll What Are Your Plans For Xbox Game Pass After This Week's News?
Signing up? Changing tiers? Cancelling? Tell us!
In case you've been living under a rock, Microsoft dropped a huge Xbox Game Pass overhaul yesterday which involved new tiers, new names, new games and new price changes, and it's fair to say the overall reception hasn't been great. The reason for the negativity stems from the price increases, which...
Feature All New Games Coming To Xbox In October 2025
Release dates for every October Xbox launch
Welcome to our roundup of all new Xbox games coming out in October 2025! Below, we've listed every Xbox game with an October 2025 release date, including all confirmed Xbox Game Pass titles for October 2025 so far. If you're interested in what other new Xbox games are scheduled for the rest of the year,...
Feature If You're Dying To See Forza In Japan, Xbox's Latest Motorsport Track Is Well Worth A Try
A taste of what to expect
Last week, Xbox brought us the announcement of Forza Horizon 6, as the series heads to Japan for the very first time in 2026. However, that's not the case for the Forza Motorsport series, where one of its most-famous courses is Japan-based - and if you're keen to sample the region in Forza, we reckon 2025's Forza M
Talking Point So, Did You End Up Pre-Ordering The ROG Xbox Ally?
Gone for it? Or is it too expensive?
After weeks and weeks of hanging on for more news from Microsoft, the team finally opened up pre-orders for its pair of ROG Xbox Ally devices last week, revealing its pricing model for multiple regions around the globe. So, the question is, did you end up pre-ordering one when they finally became available?...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (September 29 - October 3)
Including at least one new Game Pass title!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for September 29 - October 3! Some of the biggest releases over the next few days include Alien: Rogue Incursion, Digimon Story Time Stranger and Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 27-28)
We're ready to chill out and play some games!
Welcome to another weekend! It's been a busy one for us this week covering all of the Tokyo Game Show shenanigans, so we're definitely ready to relax and play some Xbox over the next few days. Here's what we're playing this weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: As you saw in my recent Silent Hill F...
Feature Xbox Release Dates In 2025: A List Of New Games Coming Out This Year
Your month-by-month guide to all Xbox releases
Looking for a list of every game coming out on Xbox in 2025? You're in the right place! Below, we've provided a month-by-month guide to all the Xbox releases that have been announced for 2025 so far - with many more to come of course! Don't forget that we've provided separate guides for every Xbox Game...
