Microsoft to cut more than 3,000 jobs from ailing Xbox unit

Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."

• Jul 6

Pre-order the new Xbox Series X and S consoles

Enhance your gaming gear by preordering one of the just-announced new Microsoft Xbox game consoles.

• Aug 22, 2024

The best Xbox games in 2024: Zombies, vampires and... Cartman

Pre-order some of our favorite Xbox titles coming to the system this year and don't miss out on some of the biggest games yet.

• Feb 8, 2024

It's not too late to get an Xbox Cyber Week 2023 deal

Shop today's remaining best Cyber Week 2023 deals on Xbox Series X and S consoles, controllers, and the system's best games.

• Nov 30, 2023

Does the new video game "Starfield" deliver?

The space adventure video game "Starfield" launched Wednesday on Xbox and PC. Microsoft is betting big on the game's expansive universe to drive sales of its flagship console. Gene Park, games reporter at the Washington Post, joins CBS News to discuss if "Starfield" delivers on its promise.

• Sep 8, 2023

Amazon just cut the PS5 gaming console to its lowest price ever

Score a hot deal on the Sony PlayStation 5 right now at Amazon.

• Aug 9, 2023

The best Amazon Prime Day PS5 video game deals

Stock up on some of the hottest video games for the Sony PlayStation 5 on sale during Amazon Prime Day.

• Jul 12, 2023

The missing submersible was run by a video game controller

Several aircraft and sea vessels are partially controlled by what looks like a video game controller – but they aren't your typical Xbox controller, one expert said.

• Jun 21, 2023

Star Wars Day deal: Buy 'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor' and get a $10 Amazon credit

Celebrate 'Star Wars' Day by experiencing Jedi Cal Kestis's latest PS5 and Xbox video game adventure.

• May 4, 2023

Walmart Deals for Days: The best Black Friday video gaming deals at Walmart

Want to score a PS5 for the holidays? Walmart has the PlayStation 5 in stock now, so act quick.

• Nov 25, 2022

Best Black Friday deals on gaming TVs for PS5, XBox X and high-end PC gamers

Upgrade your PlayStation 5 or Xbox X gaming experience with a new 4K gaming TV by LG, Samsung or another top brand.

• Nov 16, 2022

The next Xbox Series X restock in March: What you need to know to finally score a Xbox Series X

The Xbox Series X is still hard to find, but we'll show you how to get one when the next restock happens.

• May 25, 2022

Best gaming TVs for PS5, XBox X and high-end PC gamers

Upgrade your PlayStation 5 or Xbox X gaming experience with a new 4K gaming TV by LG, Samsung or another top brand.

• May 25, 2022

Will retailers have more PS5 and Xbox consoles this year?

Two of this holiday season's hottest gifts sold out fast, but more game consoles may be available before year-end.

• Dec 4, 2020

PlayStation 5, Xbox hard to get? You could be battling a bot

Software is increasingly snapping up hot products, including gaming consoles, leaving human shoppers in the dust.

• Nov 30, 2020

As the U.S. ages, older Americans flock to video games

Seniors like the sense of community, while for developers they represent a growing and potentially lucrative market

• Jan 2, 2020

Microsoft says North Korea-linked hackers tried to steal data

Cyberthieves targeted government employees, universities and other customers, software maker alleges.

• Dec 30, 2019

Microsoft's Xbox Series X sets stage for next-gen gaming consoles

Microsoft finally unveiled its next-gen gaming console, Xbox Series X.

• Dec 18, 2019

Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2019 Preview

The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) — the video game industry's biggest event — starts this week

• Jun 11, 2019

PlayStation 5: Everything we know from Sony so far

Sony has begun to take the wraps off its next generation of gaming hardware, kick-starting the console race all over again

• Apr 22, 2019

What parents should know about Fortnite and setting limits

Dr. Sue Varma joined "CBS This Morning" to discuss the warning signs parents need to look out for

• Apr 4, 2019

Hit games get big discounts on Black Friday

Release dates to determine how deep the discounts will be for some of the biggest video games of 2018

• Nov 16, 2018

Man leads police to wife's body; officials deny rewarding him with Xbox

Doug Stewart on Monday led authorities to his wife's remains and confessed on camera to CBS affiliate WWMT

• Oct 24, 2018

Xbox and PlayStation gamers' details hacked

If they haven't been careful about passwords and usernames, says one expert, it could be "game over for their personal data"

• Feb 1, 2017

What to expect from Microsoft's next Xbox One

Rumors are buzzing about what Xbox One fans might see in the next game console update from Microsoft

• Jun 3, 2016

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