Microsoft increases Xbox prices again in America
Microsoft has again increased the prices of Xbox console in the US. The Basic Xbox Series S 512GB version is now priced at $ 399, which is $ 100 more more expensive than its launch price 5 years ago. The Xbox series X costs $ 649, which is up to $ 150 from its launch price of $ 499.99. Microsoft blamed the changes in the macroeconomic environment for an increase in the prices of their console. Price changes only affect the console, there is no price increase for controllers or other accessories.
Xbox fans have criticized Microsoft for astronomical prices, which may probably keep it out of the budget of most people. Some US stores have stopped stocking Xbox console due to alleged high prices and less demand from buyers, thanks Second price hike within 5 months,
Rog Xbox Ally Price Starts at $ 599
Rog Xbox is at the end Available for Pre-order. Microsoft and ASUS announced the console in June 2025, and fans eagerly feared the release of handhald, when reviewers impressed the performance of the Xbox full-screen experience, which go on without loading the desktop and explorer, to allow more memory for sports.
However, the prices of handhald seem far from impressive. Rog Xbox Ally prices begin at $ 599.99, while Rog Xbox Ally X Price starts at $ 999.99. In comparison, the cost of Nintendo Switch 2 is $ 450. Microsoft says that Rog Xbox Ally is available for pre-order in 38 countries, which is more to follow next month. The console will start shipping on 16 October.
Forza Horizon 6 is coming in PC and Xbox in 2026
Staying with Xbox related news, Microsoft has officially announced Forza horizon 6The game is set in Japan, which was widely requested by franchise fans. Forza Horizon 6 will include the Kshitij Festival, in which the players will participate in various races. The play is being developed by the playground game and 10 studios have been replaced. Forza Horizon 6 has a season like the last 2 matches in the franchise.
The game is being released for Xbox and PC in 2026, but no gameplay was shown. Microsoft says that Forza Horizon 6 will be available for Sony Playstation 5 after the introduction of its PC and Xbox.
Windows 11 will soon let you use a video wallpaper
Microsoft is doing a test Video wallpaper feature For Windows 11. This is not a new feature especially for Windows, a live wallpaper was available in Windows Vista, it was called Dreamsken. The latest implementation of Microsoft will allow users to set any video from privatization settings as their desktop background.
Reports states that it will support the following video formats: MP4, MOV, AVI, WMV, M4V, or MKV. Interestingly, video wallpapers will only work on desktop, not on the lock screen. The feature is currently being tested in the Windows Insider program.
Apple wants to scrap the Digital Markets Act
Apple has published her views on the Digital Markets Act. Cupertino company is unhappy with the European Union law, and claims that it negatively affects users. Apple says that DMA causes unnecessary delay for facilities provided to users in Europe, and also burns its engineers with additional work to follow the rules. It highlighted various examples including iPhone Mirror, live translation for air pods, in those who are unavailable to users in the European economic field due to complex rules.
The company argues that permission to allow the third-party app store was a mistake that has given birth to gambling apps, pornography apps, which pose risk for children, while malicious apps can compromise the safety of iPhone. This claimed that DMA is creating unfair competition. Apple says that the European Union will have to scrap the Digital Markets Act To allow technological innovation to flourish.
Appeals to google US Supreme Court delays change in play store policy
Apple was not unhappy with the law only. Google has contacted the United States Supreme Court to delay prohibitory orders issued by a lower court in its no -confidence case against the epic Games. The Mountain View Company lost its appeal in the ninth circuit court of appeals last month, which meant that it was to open the Play Store for third-party payment methods, and the third party app was also allowed to distribute the Marketplace on the Play Store.
Google claimed that Android ecosystems will cause irreparable losses If there was no change in policy. The epic Games criticized the company, who were already trying to stick to a jury and security claims who were rejected by a court. Google is ready to kill Google on Android, by the need of Gods who distribute their apps on the third-party app store to verify their identity.
Microsoft makes Windows 10 update free for users in Europe
Microsoft will eliminate support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. The Redmond Company has given users three options to get an extended safety updates, they can buy an extension for a year, use 1000 marks from Microsoft Rewards Points, or turn on Windows Backup on their PC to get security updates. But now, Microsoft has confirmed that it does not apply to users in the European economic field, they will get security updates for free.
It was not a change of heart, causing this unusual decision to cause. An organization called Euroconsuresus Group challenged Microsoft to add access to the security updates required to Microsoft’s Microsoft’s association with its services. EuroconsMers also reported that the older versions of Windows were supported for a long time, and were closed only when their user base shrunk. It said that Windows 10 runs on about 22% laptops and desktop computers, which are completely functional, but do not meet the requirements of being upgraded to Windows 11.
Microsoft supported its plans and presented the demand of the organization. But there is a grip, users will still do Microsoft account needs to be used To continue getting updates on your Windows 10 machines.
While the change benefits users in Europe, there are millions of computers worldwide that cannot be upgraded to Windows 11, and will not get safety updates without using one of the 3 options. Will Microsoft expand the same etiquette globally?
