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windowscentral 22h ago 13°

"We want to manage expectations": Valve's Steam Controller reservations extend into 2027 as it tries "to get as many out" as possible amid restock hopes

The new Steam Controller from Valve won't ship until 2027 if you haven't already reserved an order for one, though those who have may get it later in 2026.
windowscentral 29h ago 12°

Grand Theft Auto VI pre-order date is finally, officially revealed for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 — Rockstar's biggest GTA yet

Rockstar Games has revealed Grand Theft Auto 6 will finally be open for pre-orders on June 25, 2026 while showing off the game's official cover art.
windowscentral 32h ago 12°

"The details are ​inaccurate": Oracle denies $3 billion Microsoft cloud deal collapse over security and compliance concerns

Reports claim Microsoft ditched a $3 billion Oracle cloud deal over compliance issues, though Oracle disputes the collapse.
windowscentral 34h ago 12°

Gears of War: E-Day revs up hype with a playable demo at Gamescom's upcoming Xbox FanFest, along with tech presentations

Gears of War: E-Day has news that the public will get their first chance to play it at Gamescom 2026 as one of the activities hosted by the returning Xbox FanFest. In addition, Gears of War: E-Day showed off more gameplay footage and cinematics at Unreal Fest Chicago.
windowscentral 8h ago 11°

"It seems like a very well-made mod": Halo veteran weighs in on Campaign Evolved, and I'm not sure anyone actually agrees

Former Halo veteran Jaime Griesemer has shared his thoughts on Halo: Campaign Evolved, comparing the remake to a "very well-made mod." His comments have sparked debate among fans, with many disagreeing with his assessment of the upcoming release.
windowscentral 29h ago 10°

Steve Ballmer called Google Chrome a "rounding error" — 17 years later, Internet Explorer is dead, and Microsoft Edge can barely catch up

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer underestimated Google Chrome. Seventeen years later, Edge is still trying to catch up, and Internet Explorer is gone with the wind.
windowscentral 7h ago

I tried Microsoft's region-locked PC Manager and now I wish everyone could use it

PC Manager pulls Windows cleanup and storage tools into one simple interface. It’s useful, fast, and still inexplicably restricted to a handful of regions.
windowscentral 27h ago

Inside Razer’s $499 Huntsman Signature Edition, the most overbuilt keyboard it has ever made

Razer rebuilds the Huntsman platform as a limited edition collectible with hand polished metal, a CNC aluminum chassis, and tuned acoustics that elevate the experience far beyond the standard Pro TKL 8K.
windowscentral 6h ago

Dell’s stunning XPS 13 drops to under $1,000, packing a massive 32GB of RAM

While other manufacturers are cutting corners with 8GB base models to reach low prices, Dell is offering a Snapdragon X Elite powerhouse with a 32GB of RAM for under $1,000.
windowscentral 10h ago

Microsoft confirms Recycle Bin glitch affecting all supported Windows versions — yes, even the trash needs debugging

Microsoft confirms a Recycle Bin bug affecting all supported Windows versions.
windowscentral 33h ago

PSA: Steam's most popular PC background app was reportedly infected with malware via Wallpaper Engine's workshop

One of Steam Workshop's most downloaded apps, the Wallpaper Engine, has been reported as being weaponized by hackers and infecting its wallpapers with malware that can be used to hijack unsuspecting Steam users' accounts and steal their private info.
windowscentral 32h ago

Why Microsoft Authenticator ditched multiple-choice logins

Microsoft Authenticator is replacing multiple-choice prompts with manual number entry. While it slashes hacker guessing odds by 33x, the update is designed to stop accidental pocket-approvals and notification spam attacks.
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