Mattel Brick Shop Announces 3,509-Piece Lifesize Original Xbox Replica
Mattel Brick Shop has revealed a 1:1 scale, 3,509-piece original Xbox building set featuring lights, authentic soundtracks, and three game-inspired dioramas.
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iRacing Arcade Confirmed for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Launching August 21
iRacing.com and Original Fire Games have announced the console launch of iRacing Arcade. Find out the release date, platforms, and gameplay features.
Splinter Cell Chaos Theory: Reflecting on the Original Xbox Classic
A retrospective look at Splinter Cell Chaos Theory, examining why the Ubisoft Montreal title remains a benchmark for the original Xbox library in 2026.
Classic Original Xbox RPGs Still Trapped on Legacy Hardware
A look at notable original Xbox RPGs and games—including Castlevania: Curse of Darkness and X-Men Legends—that remain unavailable on modern platforms.
Toy Story 3 Xbox Game Delisting Set for September 2026 Ahead of Remaster
The original Toy Story 3 game is being delisted from the digital Xbox store on September 29, 2026, ahead of an October remaster release on Xbox.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic: Why BioWare's RPG Matters
Explore how Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic shaped original Xbox RPG history, featuring current digital availability, pricing, and platform details.
Forza Horizon 6 Xbox Controller Gets 17% Discount at Amazon
The limited-edition Forza Horizon 6 wireless controller is now available for $74.99 at Amazon, a $15 discount off its original $89.99 retail price.
Boundary Break Video Confirms Original Xbox Intro Ran in Real Time
A viral Boundary Break video proves the iconic original Xbox boot screen was fully rendered in real-time 3D, astonishing players 25 years later.
Europe Hardware Sales Through June 2026: Switch 2 Leads as PS5 Declines
VGChartz Europe sales comparison through June 2026 details Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and original Switch performance.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Launches Remade Classic Across Platforms
Halo: Campaign Evolved is out now on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, bringing a complete remake of the original classic with new missions and co-op.
Microsoft's New PC Xbox Emulator Is Actually 'Emulators All the Way Down'
Microsoft's new PC ports of original Xbox games use an Xbox 360 emulator to run an OG Xbox emulator, allowing developers to run other titles on PC.
Microsoft Adds Four Original Xbox Titles to PC via Backwards Compatibility
Microsoft has brought Fuzion Frenzy, BLiNX, Crimson Skies, and Conker: Live & Reloaded to PC as part of a new backwards compatibility initiative.
Microsoft's PC Backwards Compatibility Sparks Xbox Modding Breakthrough
Modders combine Microsoft's official PC translation layers with open-source tools to run original Xbox and Xbox 360 games on PC with near-native performance.
Xbox Backward Compatibility Comes to PC and Handhelds
Microsoft introduces Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC in early release, starting with four classic original Xbox titles and support for Windows handhelds.
Xbox Launches Backward Compatibility Program for PC
Microsoft has launched a new backward compatibility program, bringing four classic original Xbox titles to PC and handhelds with new graphical options.
Microsoft Adds Achievements to Select Original Xbox Games
Microsoft has confirmed that select original Xbox titles will receive support for Xbox Achievements on both console and PC later in 2026.
Xbox 360 Blades Interface: Why Players Still Want the Original UI
A look back at the original Xbox 360 'Blades' user interface and why its distinct design, color-coded tabs, and simple navigation remain a point of nostalgia.
OpenPuck Project Lets Steam Controller Emulate Xbox and PlayStation
A new DIY project called OpenPuck allows the original Steam Controller to emulate Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch gamepads, though it lacks wireless charging.
Founding Xbox Dev Warns Against PlayStation’s All-Digital Future
Laura Fryer, a founding member of the original Xbox, warns that Sony’s shift to all-digital games threatens ownership and risks losing libraries to licensing.
Tanky Tanks – Reloaded Arrives on Xbox Series X|S: Is It Worth a Look?
EpiXR Games has brought Tanky Tanks – Reloaded to Xbox Series X|S. We look at what's new in this arcade tank shooter and if it improves on the 2019 original.
King of Tokyo Xbox Review: A Disappointing Digital Port
King of Tokyo on Xbox is a functional but drab digital adaptation that fails to capture the charm of the original board game. Is it worth £24.99?
Soccer Kid Collection Brings 90s Platforming Back to Modern Consoles
The 90s cult classic Soccer Kid returns on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and PC. Explore the QUByte Classics release featuring original SNES and MS-DOS versions.
How Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Reimagines the Past Into a Vibrant Future
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis launches February 12, 2027, on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. Learn how developers are reimagining the iconic 1996 original.
Father of Xbox Seamus Blackley Returns to HQ for Sourdough Experiment
Seamus Blackley, the creator of the original Xbox, returned to Microsoft HQ in 2026 to collect wild yeast for a unique sourdough bread project.
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Toy Story 3 Xbox Game Delisting Set for September 2026 Ahead of Remaster
The original Toy Story 3 game is being delisted from the digital Xbox store on September 29, 2026, ahead of an October remaster release on Xbox.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Launches Remade Classic Across Platforms
Halo: Campaign Evolved is out now on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, bringing a complete remake of the original classic with new missions and co-op.
Microsoft's PC Backwards Compatibility Sparks Xbox Modding Breakthrough
Modders combine Microsoft's official PC translation layers with open-source tools to run original Xbox and Xbox 360 games on PC with near-native performance.
Xbox Launches Backward Compatibility Program for PC
Microsoft has launched a new backward compatibility program, bringing four classic original Xbox titles to PC and handhelds with new graphical options.